Ring and Promise Under Moonlight in Gray
A poet recalls a night off duty when a soldier deserts his post to meet a girl in gray under live oaks. He leaves a ring and a promise as the regiment marches away, sealing a bittersweet memory.
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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1910
Page
2
A poet recalls a night off duty when a soldier deserts his post to meet a girl in gray under live oaks. He leaves a ring and a promise as the regiment marches away, sealing a bittersweet memory.
A long critique targets editor Thurston for expressing partisan views and examines shifting loyalties among Emmons county Republicans. The piece details candidate petitions, Petrie’s withdrawal, and alleged dirty campaign tactics around the representative races in Linton North Dakota.
The text explains that boiling lobster causes oxidation of the natural muriatic acid in the shell, turning the lobster red as the living matter changes to a brick like state. It notes sun exposure can also cause similar color changes but is slower and less intense.
The text recalls a French land sale practice where twelve adult witnesses and twelve boys attended the transaction. Upon payment and surrender, the boys endured ear pulling and beating to imprint the memory, ensuring they could later testify about the sale if needed.
In a campfield retelling, General Longstreet confirms surrender plans at Appomattox after a tense encounter with General Custer. The narrative recalls Longstreet coordinating troops and noting Sheridan’s proximity as Gordon’s forces retreat and signs of impending capitulation emerge.
General Wesley Merritt recounts a February mission to assess Lee's force at the Aspidan. Captain Ash led a perilous advance guard crossing the ford, drawing heavy fire and revealing Confederate infantry occupying the works without loss to his men, as he waved a signaling hat and saluted before returning to Union lines.
An official from the Humane Society warns that blinders and tight check reins make horses miserable. The piece argues these devices are unnecessary, harmful, and detract from a horse’s safety and dignity, urging gentler treatment and less harness.
One gray gelding weight 100 pounds with brand on left shoulder and P on left thigh. One bay gelding weight 100 pounds with brand ¢ on left thigh and P on left shoulder. Owner please call prove property pay charges and take animals away. S. G. Busby, Sec. 20, Twp. 133, Ree. 78, Linton, North Dakota.
Bids invited for bridge construction in Emmons County. Specifications describe timber and steel components, span lengths, pier spacing, and water clearance. Contractors must submit proposals by the stated deadline with details on plies, footings, and approaches.
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