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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1911
Page
2
In Emmons County the Record notes a new Dawson paper named the Pree gaining traction, sharing editorial views and local advertising strength. The piece discusses political maneuvers with Jade Cowan and peers, mentioning incidents of impeachment talk and power shifts among local figures and factions.
A North Dakota op ed denounces opposition to agricultural science and urges farmers to adopt progressive methods amid drought and locust pest concerns. It cites a North Dakota Agricultural College bulletin noting fifteen inches of rain can yield forty bushels of wheat and fifty of corn per acre, if rainfall reaches soil and weeds must be removed to prevent moisture loss. county judge Cullen Charles Carley is listed for final proofs and filings.
A collage of brief items reports fires in northern Michigan and Ontario with heavy losses, aviation stunts at a Fargo fair, potential reciprocal trade votes in Washington, and unrest in South Dakota and Minnesota. Also noted are aQuarantine of ships from the Mediterranean, a sensational Chicago abduction case, liquor-law challenges in North Dakota, and a Minneapolis revolver duel ending in multiple deaths.
A storm on Friday night struck near Eureka as lightning killed John Jundt, 20, and Frederick Jundt, 7, while another brother was badly shocked. The wagon overturned, hay caught fire, and the eldest two boys were buried under the hay before firefighters saved the scene. One boy suffered a minor burn but survived the incident. Funeral services were led by Rev. Dietrich near Hosmer.
San Antonio reports an Austin meat packer accusing rivals of price manipulation. The firm claims beef sold for the week ending July 1 at 6.01 cents per pound while the public faced 15 to 25 cents higher, raising questions about regional price differences and fairness in meat pricing.
Orris W. Roberts reports data from weather posts and stations showing 1910 as the driest year in North Dakota since 1875, with 1888-89 and 1887-89 among the driest periods. The compilation distinguishes A and B data sources, noting the state’s precipitation trends to 1910.
At Minot meeting of the North Dakota merchants association John W Lux of St Paul president of the national grocers and retail merchants association likened dead beats to criminals saying the professional dead beat robs merchants across cities and is seldom caught while burglars are often punished by police.
Dr Drow C Wolverton, physician and surgeon at Linton North Dakota, advertises practice with office at Vorlander’s Pharmacy, contact numbers Office 49 Residence 40-3. Conducts a private hospital and focuses on eye and throat diseases.
In District Court last week the State vs Bader yielded a guilty verdict with a child support order of eight dollars monthly until the child turns eighteen. The State vs Andrew Miller, charged with rape, ended with a mistrial and retrial proceeding. judges and jurors listed. Additional cases include slander and a civil suit The Wisconsin Company v Gau decided for plaintiff. defendants failed to appear.
Minot, July 14 Prof J H Worst president of North Dakota Agricultural College urged dry farming to build big wheat crops despite low rainfall. He cited six to seven inches needed, praised moisture conservation through fall harrowing and mulching, and warned wasteful moisture use hurts yields. The North Dakota retail merchants association session closed with thanks to Worst.
Nellie Baxter starts as nurse at Braddock hospital while Axel Johnson’s family welcomes a ten pound girl born June 29. Mrs. Steeg of Moffit undergoes Braddock hospital surgery by Dr. Larrabee. Mrs. Senator Allen injures her foot, staying away from the scene. Local visits include Mike Rush’s stop to see granddaughter Kathryn Staak and John Anderson moving after buying the Lindseth place. A Union Sunday school picnic at Jepson’s grave drew a large crowd.
Settlers from far south of us visit hay land as the Highland Tuffs and the Whitesex play ball on the Ure Wig diamond Sunday. The Zion Lutheran church heard a sermon on Joseph. Hay crops surpass last year while grain remains similar. Local society meetings and minor accidents are reported. A ball game saw Highland beat White Socks 26 to 18 with a return date July 30.
July notes from Gayton report D W Casey cutting twenty acres of rye for A F Downer last week. Visitors include Mr and Mrs John Wilde of Live Be, and A F Downer begins haying on M and H ranch with nine men. Several local residents and visitors are named among the community updates in this July 1911 column.
Robert Barr recounts visiting Captain Mayne Reid in a Maida Vale street where Reid had rented a corner house with a garden and high wall. Barr, misled by a street query, found the residence and was admitted to meet Reid, who appeared as Charles Reade in a chilly welcome clarification.
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