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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1921
Page
6
The Record, Emmons County's pioneer paper published at Linton North Dakota, announces display rates of 25 cents per column inch for single insertions 20 cents for contract space and ten cents per line for composition. It circulates across the county and requests advertising copy by Tuesday noon weekly.
A critical portrait of Liederbach, head of the state executive committee for the league, portrays him as a domineering figure who clashes with Courier News staff. The piece notes his clashes with George Totten Jr and his raids on the Courier News office, depicting a volatile political scene and a party losing strength.
Prolix critique targets Liederbach and his two allies on salaries while Walter Maddock and R H Walker are left out in the cold. The speaker warns of ongoing fund raising to sustain Liederbach and describes the state league leader as a bull in a china closet, predicting eventual donor fatigue and continued turmoil.
League papers report that Lemke and other league administration officials keep a hands off stance amid a dispute among factions of the league state committee. The note suggests Old Man Totten of the Board of Administration views them “picking on little Georgie, Jr.” with amusement.
A county official laments the lack of a champion to organize a county fair for future years. Park is identified as a valuable asset, and nearby level property could serve as race track and grounds. Funds exist in the treasury, and a small mill tax could support fair purposes. Public backing exists for an annual county fair with the right driver.
Emmons county school treasurers faced halted state apportionment drafts as banks ran short of funds. The Bank of North Dakota pledged to honor the $6,913.80 state school apportionment though cash was unavailable, noting the bank was "busted" and unable to pay immediately.
The Record and the Free Press faced challenges reconciling ad copy with standard newsroom standards. Editors reviewed submissions for clarity, accuracy, and potential conflicts, aiming to publish ads that complied with local policy and reader expectations.
The annual meeting of stock holders of the Emmons County Farmers Press was held last Monday afternoon with very low attendance. Attendees wondered why so few appeared, joking that invitees felt obliged to bring a “present.” The Lemon ship and its captain navigated a difficult year in newspaper publishing, while Lemon management cited lack of receipts as an advantage over the state league committee, avoiding fund disputes.
Fay Harding sends a small contribution to Liederbach’s salary with help from John Holsti and others at Kintyre. Coincidentally near the same time Fay received funds at headquarters, Jeague employees exposed the squandering of the fund already collected. If all contributors are as well fixed as John, they won’t miss the two dollars he handed over.
A compilation of brief North Dakota notes covers Kiwanis organization in Minot, a $20 000 town hall project in Hamilton, and reorganization of The Commercial club at Hamilton. It notes chautauqua events, farm and road projects, fire losses, elections, and civic developments across many towns including Grand Forks Valley City Fargo Bismarck Jamestown and more with multiple community actions and incidents.
Farmer Labor State Record reports a heated split within North Dakota’s new state executive committee at Fargo League HQ. Chairman Liederbach arrested Totten for alleged embezzlement, while editors and staff resigned in protest. A crisis over power, per diem roles, and department heads threatens to split the League, with remedies discussed including a state convention and transfer of funds.
Secretary Hoover works with railroad carriers on a voluntary agreement to set seasonal coal rates, easing winter congestion. He suggests the Interstate Commerce Commission could alter the freight rate structure without broad rate disruption. The administration argues seasonal pricing would boost summer coal traffic, given government as a major coal purchaser.
ETYA JUNGE with Mary Lynn Irene Irvine Flora Carley Stella Fogle lead Ladies Aid Society meets weekly. Emma Norman Ella Pagel Annie Pitcher Hulda Hageman serve as officers. St Matthews Episcopal Church lists Rev W Malpass with Sunday School morning service 10 a m evening 11 St Matthews and German Baptist Church hold services on second Sunday 11 30 a m and 8 p m with Sunday school 10 30 a m Rev Rudolph Luchs presiding and local officers named.
Directory lists T P Lee as Chairman Second District Frank Goughnour First District F J McConville Fifth District Jacob Schall Third District L DuHeaume Fourth District across the county board the unnamed dates or actions.
Frank P. Allen presides with Fred A. Oliver as associate judge and Geo. M. McKenna as stenographer. C. H. Olsen serves as stenographer, while Rev. C. R. Newcomb is Juvenile Court Officer covering Emmons Logan and McIntosh counties.
City of Linton lists mayor auditor treasurer police magistrate justice and peace, fire chief health officer and officials. German Evangelical Friedens Church holds services at 10:30 and Sunday school at 10:00 every third Sunday morning and every Sunday evening at 7:30 led by Rev. Martin Voeler.
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