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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1921
Page
6
The Record, published by B Streeter in Linton North Dakota, bills itself as the pioneer paper of Emmons County established 1884 55. It notes rates for display adverts 25 cents per column inch and ten cents per line for one insertion and outlines weekly copy deadlines Tuesday noon for advertising.
The piece argues recall petitions are gathering to force a December election while I V A leaders and critics clash over political tactics. It cites mismanagement claims, tax increases, and a perceived political machine, noting the Bowen case verdict and retractions by Gummerson and Totten amid wider Socialist and Nonpartisan league tensions.
The Valley City Times Record accuses league leaders of deceit as funds are said to have funded Courier-News bills and salaries while denying misallocation. It criticizes witnesses Gummerson and Totten and labels the public stance as a Scotch verdict of guilt without proof.
The piece centers on forgery claims against signatures on a recall petition. It notes calls for naming the circulator and the businessman accused, while recounting a past discredited accusation by Gummerson of Big Business bribery and the editor’s ban from the legislature.
The Fargo Forum charges the Administration with failing to implement an efficient marketing system for North Dakota crops. It argues that reliance on the State plan wastes capital and profits middlemen in Minneapolis, Chicago, and Wall Street, urging action over complaints.
The Sunday Courier-News reports I V A leaders despair of obtaining enough signatures for a recall election while urging supporters to send more funds to oppose it. It notes 971 names were turned in last Thursday, contrasts claimed ease of signature gathering with lack of petitions locally, and cites Valley City as an example of stalled canvassing and wary public support.
A brief advertising card circulates with the verse Does a hen stop scratching when the worms get scarce. The line comments on business and market conditions reflecting widespread distribution and timely relevance.
The Fargo Forum says despite damaged wheat and scarce worms, North Dakota will produce substantial grain and not be broke this fall. The state should push ahead, avoid gloom, and emulate a hen that digs for worms to secure enough feed and income.
A long list of North Dakota briefs reports incidents and updates across towns. Elevators blown down, new organizations formed, deaths and discoveries, bond actions, church and school news, weather impacts, accidents, and public notices reflect a busy state in mid-1920s. Key items include firefights, drownings, bridge openings, labor actions, and local government actions.
The record lists justice and church officials including Frank P. Alien presiding judge Fred A. Oliver and associate judge Co. RN Deen with stenographers Geo M McKenna Rev R Newcomb and juvenile court officer Tor Nmmons. It mentions ministers Rev W Malpass and a Sunday School. Services show morning at 10 a m and evening at 11:31 p m.
T. P. Lee chairs the Second District. Frank Goughnour is listed for the First District, F. J. McConville for the Fifth, Jacob Schall for the Third, and L. DeHeaume for the Fourth.
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