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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
4
In North Dakota the Townley newspaper trust faces opposition as the presidential primary approaches in March and the June election looms. Burnstad and Napoleon papers shift hands under Hagan and Randahl. Hardt mobilizes against the Napoleon Homestead. German language edition plans falter amid local opposition.
In Emmons County North Dakota voters brace for a league endorsed county ticket as Townleyites seek to gain seats amid a divided field. Emmons and Kidder districts show contrasting support, with anti league majorities seen to counter league presence and a nod to local politics at caucus gatherings. The piece critiques Fargo Courier News and lingering Legion criticism.
The Lloyd Spetz Post No 1 of the American Legion in Bismarck plans to question Burleigh county representatives about actions in the recently concluded Special Session at the State Capital. Two measures were defeated in that session.
The Bismarck Post urges support for Americanization measures including the American Citizen Bill and the Red Flag Bill. It notes three Burleigh County House members Bailey Kell and Prater voted against both and pledges to seek explanations. The paper argues that only citizens or declarants should hold state offices and calls for unity against anti government doctrine. Editor’s note links Emmons Kidder delegations to the same stance.
Skeptics accused a McKenzie linked influence in the Zyonpartisan League with Townleyites planning to gain control of state affairs and national patronage if a Republican wins. Local meetings in Wahpeton and a mass event in Bismarck set February actions as anti Townley delegates seek county representation and a clear plan for June primaries.
The text notes Herman Hardt plans to arrive in Emmons County to sell newspaper stock to German speakers, contrasting his local recognition with Logan County. It also states he is not unknown to Emmons residents or federal authorities.
Lester P. Barlow and his group oppose the American Legion in North Dakota but fail to gain traction as Legion membership expands. Conscientious objectors in the state remain few, limiting Barlow supporters from forming a sizable faction.
A local minister has installed a telephone receiver on his pulpit so those unable to attend services may listen to a good sermon via a phone attached to a bed post or other visible place. The device offers remote access to religious messages for the homebound.
Minot ward county farm bureau to meet early February. Selfridge reports teacher shortages close two schools. Night adult school opens in Minot. Great Northern rebuilds Goose River dam. Mohall hosts two day farmers institute and talent program. Jamestown reports six arrested for evading school laws with fines. Washburn farm home of Mr and Mrs Reiser destroyed by fire. Devils Lake teachers resign over wage demands. Portland bridge spanning Goose River completed. Daily Journal control purchased by M H Graham. Wahpeton Leach library to begin spring work with $25 000 gift from Mrs Leach. Minot music hour draws 1 000 attendees. Dickinson Sissley and Brennan sentenced to 1-3 years for cattle rustling. Werner district mines incorporation with $300 000 capital. Mott Olson family poisoned by arsenic in pancakes recover. Velva Coal Products company launched with $1 000 000 capital. Dickinson plans 2000-seat tabernacle and revival services. Dickinson Legion seeks seed-buyer bonus priority for former members. Bismarck board of control leases Missouri Valley Motor building to Bank of North Dakota. Grand Forks James Smith colored man confesses murder of Edna Werner. Tom Thomas exonerated. Portland two deer roam with domestic animals. efforts to protect them. Carrington William Leno dies after 40 days of sleep. New Rockford E R Davidson bound over on bank false reports. Mandan judge reinstates Sheriff Pierzina and State’s Attorney Gallagher. governor’s change of venue motion denied. Bismarck governor seeks John Kasesch return on wire desertion. Minot Ward McCrill captured after killing jailer Ernie Thompson. brother Tom McCrill arrested.
Burleigh county starts a Langer for Governor club in Minot with local political activity. In Napoleon an auxiliary to Barry Hoof post 72 of the American Legion formed. Selfridge reports a large grain elevator purchase for 10000 dollars. Fargo hosts Grain Growers convention and a livestock shippers federation forms. Ashley notes incorporation vote with 25 votes against. Dickinson reports mine worker Gilmore badly scalded. Killdeer hay sale to Montana announced. Ellendale appoints Dickey county auditor Aberman. Devils Lake petitions back Leonard Wood for Republican endorsement. Ft. Yates Indians join a new American Legion post. Fargo hosts a smoker for Grain Growers delegates. Killdeer fire loss 15000 with four-week fire wave. Mohall co‑operative store may reopen under receivership. Drayton forms American Legion post. E S Wallace post commander. Ft. Yates car breakdown left Leo Graiguire to walk home. Lisbon fire destroys three buildings. loss 96000. Fargo reports flu with one death. Dickinson Lehmann jailed for 1917 murder term. rehearing denied. Dickinson Lenneville nominated postmaster after a long fight.
Directory listing county government roles and officeholders including Auditor Treasurer Registrar of Deeds Sheriff State's Attorney Governor Superintendent of Schools County Judge Clerk of Court and County Commissioners with district designations and names as provided in the readable text. Credible spellings vary due to OCR.
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