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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1917
Page
5
The Emmons County Record of Linton North Dakota is established as the official paper of Emmons County and the city of Linton. It is entered at the Linton post office as second class matter.
A chautauqua address condemns mail order houses as poor labor employers with low wages for women and harm to local merchants. Edgeley editor Mr Blank criticized as a tool of league bosses while Townley-backed editors loom over farmers papers.
A strong denunciation condemns mail-order managers exploiting country girls and starving city workers. It warns against back-biting home merchants for profit, linking such actions to exploitation and moral decline, and calls for fair treatment to protect local communities.
Saturday marked a turning point as the last saloon in the nearby South Dakota town closed, drawing crowds from the county and beyond. The day reflected broader temperance trends with many states already dry or planning to restrict saloons, while Fourth of July activities were quiet in Linton with residents traveling to Bradock or Hague or picnicking along the creek.
Rain refreshed the area Friday evening while Rev Swany and J H Jennings visited the M E church on church business. Dr Hogue attended H H Adams home as Ethel grew ill. Mrs B F Palmer and children returned from Livingston Montana, visiting her brother Clark at Helena. Dobson family hosts relatives from S Oak. Bridge project advances with new cement culverts and creek crossing difficulties noted downtown.
The piece lauds the edi torial writer behind the Nonpartisan Leader Courier News Edgeley Mail and Bismarck Public Opinion as the only honest newspaper man. It accuses others of shams and subsidized reporting and warns some critics may seek jobs on a subsidized press if they fail.
Notice that default exists on a 1914 mortgage by George Hyde and Florence Hyde to Barnes Brothers Incorporated. Property described as NW Quarter of Section 24 in Emmons County North Dakota. sale at Linton Court House August 11, 1917 at 2:00 PM to satisfy $178.66 plus costs. Mortgagee Barnes Brothers, Inc. dated June 26 1917. Attorney A W Ayfale for Mortgagee Kenmare ND.
Notice is given by John L. Mohn administrator of Lizzie Mohn late of Linton Emmons North Dakota deceased to creditors and all persons holding claims against the deceased to present them with vouchers within four months after first publication at his residence in Linton Emmons County North Dakota dated June 28 1917 first published June 28 1917
Found pin belonging to Mrs. E. T. Atha sought for return with reward offered. Please contact Mrs. E. T. Atha to reclaim the item.
The North Dakota State Chemist E F Ladd certifies a six month list of adulterated or misbranded foods and beverages. The record names numerous items with issues such as short weight, mislabeling, illegality, or inferior quality, filed under authority of the state.
E H Brant county auditor of Emmons County North Dakota certifies the list of adulterated and misbranded foods up to July 1 1917 as true and correct per the Pure Food Commissioner.
Under an order by Judge Charles B. Carley the Emmons County Court administrator of the Jacob Brockel estate will sell the described North Dakota land at private sale to the highest bidder. The property includes Lots 1 17 18 in Black Run Seven 27 Hunter s First Addition to Linton. Bids in writing due after July 13 1917 and may be left at Armstrong Cameron Linton or with the judge or personally delivered to the administrator Peter Muench.
The Board of County Commissioners of Emmons County North Dakota invites sealed proposals by 2 PM July 11 1917 for wiring the court house for electric lights and fixtures. Bids may be separate for wiring and for fixtures with a 6 percent certified check. Bond due within 10 days after award. Plans at County Auditor office. Dated Linton June 13 1917. Auditor Emmons County by order of the board.
The Marie School District No. 17 invites sealed proposals by July 1917 for depositing its funds for the next two years. Proposals must state the interest rate on average daily balances and be enclosed in a sealed envelope marked Proposals for Deposit of School Funds and directed to E. A. Schuck, Clerk.
Pursuant to sections 1472 to 1488 of the Compiled Laws of North Dakota 1913 the directors of South Prairie School District No. 26 will receive sealed proposals until July 10 1917 for the deposit of the funds of the district as recorded by clerk E N Ketchum.
The directors of OMIO School District No. 20 North Dakota will accept sealed proposals until July 10 1917. Proposals are to be addressed to We hare 8 8 JOHNSON Ohio School District No 20 and are part of the 1913 Compiled Law of North Dakota guidance.
Directors of LAND CREEK School District No 24 invite sealed proposals addressed to John Tough at Sand Creek School District No 24. Proposals accepted until July 10.
The directors of Odessa School District No 9 invite sealed proposals addressed to the district clerk for work at the Sones two Such proposals must state the amount and be delivered to Odessa School District No 9 Hague North Dakota by July 10 1917.
Directors of Wilson School District No 29 invite sealed proposals dated to July 10 1917 for a project at Braddock North Dakota Emil A Holsti is the contact for the notice in the Compiled Laws of North Dakota 1913.
In 1913 directors of AGUE School District No. 30 invite sealed proposals for deposit of funds for the year. Submissions must be received by July 10 and sent in a sealed envelope marked for the Hague School District No. 30 to the addressed clerk Carl Fie.
In Emmonsburg area District No 27 Linton North Dakota a notice invites proposals for refunds and deposits related to school funds. It specifies that proposals state the amount daily balances and are addressed to the district authorities.
North Dakota districts announce sealed proposals for two year fund deposits with bids due July 10 1911 or 1917 as specified. Districts named include Strasburg McCulley Winona Danbury Union Glanavon and others with design details and bid security requirements.
The Emmonsburg No 27 school district invites sealed bids for a new school house and out buildings on section 26 72 steel with 12-foot ceilings plan by the county superintendent bids open Friday July 6 at 2 PM at School House No 1. A certified check of 60.00 is required to guarantee contract execution payable to the undersigned Anton Zahn Linton North Dakota.
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