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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1914
Page
4
Emmons County Record from Linton North Dakota lists F B Streater as its publisher and notes its status as a Pioneer paper for the county. The paper is entered at Linton Post Office as second class matter.
A local columnist accuses George W. Lynn the lawyer of vendetta and blackmail in the 1913 frame-up case and 100 dollar advice claim. The piece vows retaliation through court and public opinion, denouncing Lynn as unscrupulous and doomed to disbarment. It asserts Lynn aids vengeance after losing the election and mocks his hold on public trust.
A large crowd from across the county gathered in Linton to celebrate Independence Day with a daytime literary program and an evening free moving picture and dance. The event reflected prosperity and optimism for an expected harvest in Emmons County and the surrounding area.
The writer accuses Geo W Lynn a shyster politician and claims he seeks a $100 fee by publicizing private matters. The piece questions Lynn’s ethics, suggesting a professional double standard and alleging a contempt for private matters in pursuit of personal gain.
The day’s pleasures came from three main features the decorations the band and the baseball game. The band received much credit for frequent daytime performances on Broadway the decorating committee earned high praise for top notch work and the baseball game provided a satisfying finale for fans.
A harsh character critique accuses the state's attorney of failing to curb drinking in Linton on July Fourth. The writer claims to have proof that a 17-year-old confessed buying intoxicating liquor there that day, suggesting potential removal from office for allowing illicit activity.
The text identifies liquor sellers as breaking the law by selling to minors, making them doubly liable for violations. It highlights the dangers of blind-pig operations and the legal consequences tied to trading alcohol to underage individuals.
The Record notes a liquor cure outfit asked for names of potential customers to boost trade. The request, described as a soft method, lacked a return stamp and was dismissed as inappropriate.
A cautionary line notes the risk of turning a lawyer confidant into an adversary who could charge you for a hundred or more. The speaker reflects on a personal experience and warns readers to choose allies carefully to avoid legal trouble and costly repercussions.
At the festival amid races and contests Linton led with Hazelton Strasburg and Temvik represented. Winners include Peter Silvernagle and Arthur Schott in youth events, Magdelina Sauter in nail driving, and Mike Bichler in tug of war. City decorations and a moving picture show capped a lively day.
In Linton on Tuesday Attorney H A Armstrong and pioneer Tom Kelly appeared uneasy, suggesting a serious matter kept private for appearances. The Record’s detective agency investigated an obtuse problem touching the travelers’ honor, after Brindle place was passed a lamb was observed following their machine.
Report notes an unusual procedure with a lamb seeking food during a car incident. The group argues over which occupant holds the sought after green morse item. Readers urged to subscribe for the Record.
I F Ladd chemist of the North Dakota Agricultural Experiment Station and food commissioner certifies that the listed food products and beverages were analyzed in the six months before June 30, 1914 and found adulterated or misbranded. This is a true and correct list to the best of my knowledge. Subscribed before Alma K Johnson notary public Cass County Nd June 30 1914.
A catalog of adulterated and misbranded goods from various brands and makers across multiple states. Items include tomatoes, rye flour, eggs, oleomargarine, seedless raisins, vanilla flavoring, Graham flour, cane and maple sugar butter, health baking powder, evaporated milk, tomato catsup, baking powder, gelatin ice cream, apple butter, ice cream, and temperance beverages. Many entries note issues like added water, low solids, misbranding, short weight, or prohibited advertising.
Advertises that stenographers command large pay and promotes training at Mankato Commercial College in Minnesota. Highlights career prospects for graduates and implies strong demand for stenographers in business offices.
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