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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1918
Page
1
Editor urges readers to consider a claimed menace of a poison gas brigade at work locally and asks the public to read slowly, think, and judge if such a group operates in their community.
A Purinton lecture warns that German propaganda operates as a hidden army in the United States. He claims a vast network of spies, sympathizers, and gossips weaponizes words to undermine public will, with a target of 4 to 40 German supporters per thousand residents and widespread covert influence.
A W Stone of Hartford has enlisted in the Navy at Fargo and will travel to Minneapolis for a final examination. He cites duty to avenge family deaths blamed on the Russian Red Guards in Finland and vows to prevent the Kaiser from bringing similar harm.
Ches ter L. Weaver of Hazelton and Myrtle Raglin of Linton were married at the Methodist parsonage on Tuesday July 16 in a ceremony conducted by Rev. S. M. Swaney. The couple will reside on a Hazelton area farm, with relatives the witnesses and warm wishes from friends.
The Tribune reports a vandal group daubed yellow paint to erase the name Bismarck from the Northern Pacific station and nearby signs. Special Agent Garber aids local police as efforts to ID and prosecute the culprits continue.
North Lakota Experiment Station found a second crop forms best when the first cut is 12 to 14 inches high. Cutting lower reduces the second crop. Buds for the second growth form in the angle between branches and stem. if cut below lower branches, buds are removed.
A team of six year old mares weighing about 3000 pounds is offered for sale. The notice includes 12 weeks bow war savings stamps as payment terms.
L P Muenz of Hague was arrested again after two prior captures in two months. United States Marshal Scott took him into custody late last week on charges of importing liquor improperly labeled. Earlier on May 14 the Attorney General raided Muenz’s Hague site and he was released on bond.
The article summarizes North Dakota food regulations revision No. 84. Sugar for household use remains limited to 3 pounds per person per month with 30 days to farmers and 10 days to town residents. Merchants must obtain a buyer’s signed certificate for nonhousehold sales. Breakfast substitutes may be sold. Canning sugar must be used for canning only. Egg dealers must hold a US Food Administration license and cannot buy eggs without handling them. bad eggs must be returned to producers.
The Hazelton Republican notes John Haley arrived in Bismarck on June 29 from Jamestown where he spent five months in hospital due to a physical and mental breakdown. Friends in Hazelton anticipate his full recovery, a visit, and a return to the old homestead northwest of town.
A terse wartime notice urges ongoing bond purchases as the United States consolidates postwar military readiness. It calls for continued citizen investment through Savings Bonds and Victory notes to support allied effort and national security objectives.
German forces renew major assault along a 65 mile front from Chateau Thierry to Maison de Champagne in Champagne region. American troops engage along the Marne and Vesle sectors as shelling and counterattacks disrupt Allied lines.
American forces, before noon, launched a heavy counterattack along a four mile front east of Chateau Thierry. Germans crossed the Marne at Mezy Jaulzonne and La Bretonniere farm but were driven back with limited gains. West of Chateau Thierry, German attempts to retake Vaux were repulsed after a brief advance.
Washington reports 60 total army casualties with 14 killed in action and 28 missing. Among the disease deaths are Corp. L. M. Miller of Hortonville Wisconsin and Pvt. C. E. Nelson of Fall Creek Wisconsin.
Bennie Simons a 20 year old teacher at a local school and worker at John Schlangen farm near town drowned Sunday night in the Missouri river while swimming with five companions. He vanished under fifty feet from shore and was found Wednesday morning in the same spot. Simons hails from Obreon North Dakota.
The Hull and Westfield Fourth of July celebration drew a large crowd and raised 3400 for the Red Cross. A pony donated by Mrs. Nieuwendorp brought in 69 dollars, and a comforter donated by Mrs. A. Haae added 61 dollars. Pete Noomen showcased broncho busting and Roman riding as part of the program. Officers on the day were Peter Green James Boor and R. A. Van Buyt.
The Penmanship papers sent to the Palmer Co. were examined and prizes offered for eligible students. Alton Junge and several others are entitled to Piorres Pins upon paying 20 cents. A list of names may claim Palmer Method buttons by calling. Others’ papers rejected with records left for successors.
A short, warning notice from A. N. Junge, Divestor of War Savings Stamps for Emmons County, warns individuals dodging War Savings Stamps that Uncle Sam will catch them and they have only themselves to blame.
Extension Division of North Dakota Agricultural College outlines tests for rubber canning lids. Check elasticity and recovery, look for cracks when bent, and verify two and a quarter inch inside diameter and one twelfth inch thickness. Emphasizes using new, high quality rubbers to prevent spoilage.
J. S. Siwos expresses heartfelt gratitude to friends and neighbors who helped with the urgent recovery of his son Ben Simon's body from the Missouri River.
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