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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1914
Page
2
Heavy rain and good crops reported as Wigona faces Williamsport baseball at 2 pm. Local happenings include visitors, runaway incidents, and a humorous note on a broncho-buster and dynamite mishap. Sheep buys loom for Williamsport farmers. numerous country accidents and odd events fill the week.
The document lists multiple precincts in Emmons County with township and range references and vote locations at various school houses such as Skinner, Jones, Layous, and Logan. It names inspectors and precinct numbers across townships 138 to 135, with vote sites and officials referenced, indicating a county election setup.
Irvin 8 Cobb in Saturday Evening Post surveys Berlin dining habits with a wry tone. He mocks the double chins and fat necks, describes four large daily meals, midmorning coffee and pastry, late afternoon snacks, and the late supper of sausages and beer. The piece notes many sausage varieties, dismisses Westphalia ham, praises pheasant with cabbage, and comments on restaurant charges.
A sailor with a long red beard sought a job from Billy Emerson in San Francisco. After persistent pleas, the sailor swapped with Emerson to perform at a saloon where the minstrel Tom Dixon appeared. The tale ends with the sailor’s identity and a reflection on American storytelling origins.
State's Attorney candidate CHAS COVENTRY announces intent to run in Emmons County under the Republican banner subject to the June primary election. The notice records Coventry's declaration and seeks party support from Republican voters.
Albert Dob 24 008 filed intention to make final five year proof to establish his claim to the southeast quarter and northeast quarter of section 2 township 150 range 7 west. Hearing before Judge Charies B. Carley at Linton North Dakota on July 10 1914. Witnesses: John Brasseth Andrew Hanson Edward Pitcher and Charles Lips all of Omio and Linton North Dakota. R N Stevens Register.
The Medina Citizen publishes Hon. George M. Young’s political announcement for renomination to Congress from North Carolina’s 2nd district. It lauds Young as fair, honest, and capable, stating he deserves re election and that changing representatives now would not be wise for the district.
To the Republican voters of the 26th Senatorial District Allen Braddock N D announces candidacy for re nomination for State Senator dated January 12 1914.
Sidney F. Smith announces candidacy for re nomination as Representative from Kidder County in Steele on March 4 1914 addressing Republican voters of the 26th Senatorial District.
Emmons County voters are advised that Ymarles B Cakley announces candidacy for re election as Judge of the County Court. He submits to the will of Republican voters at the June primaries.
John P. Schott of Linton announces as a Republican candidate for Register of Deeds. He claims county voters of German descent deserve the office and pledges to end excess clerk-hire and perform office work with his own labor if elected.
For Register of Deeds, am. candidate for re nomination as Ree of Deeds, and solicit the votes of all Republicans. B. Irvine.
To the Republican voters of Emmons County I announce candidacy for Register of Deeds at the June primary. If nominated I will cut unnecessary clerk hire and devote full time to the office, inviting voters to judge my fitness by years of service. Dated Wenfield North Dakota. Allell Lith Wil. Lammers. For Sheriff I am a candidate for the Republican nomination in Emmons county at the June 24 primary. I have resided in Wheat West for twenty five years and solicit your support. Wil J Heintles. Liston North Dakota.
The Republican voters in Emmonia County North Dakota will decide at the June primaries on the re election bid of W C Trawl in for County Treasurer. The notice calls for support to continue the present office holder’s duties and outlines party affiliation and primary process.
A candidate declares in Emmons County as a Republican seeking the party nomination for county auditor at the upcoming primary election. He urges Republican voters to support his bid, outlining qualifications and commitment to county financial oversight.
June notes from Temvik report a timely rain, Mothers' Club gathering at Mrs. S. G. Stedman's residence, and local visits by A. M. Britts, Christ Christiansen, Mr. Snyder, Mrs. Calhoun, and families. Dr. Wolverton treated Willie Gimble near town. residents travel to Fargo and Linton. Streets are being fixed, and the Farmers Union calls a special meeting June 13 to discuss business and a Fourth of July celebration.
Town residents are surprised by rapid results from a German remedy called Adler ika made with buckthorn bark and glycerine. A single dose is claimed to relieve sour stomach gas and constipation instantly, described as the best remedy sold.
A compiled Q and A from the North Dakota Agricultural College faculty covers bearing friction differences when metals differ, noting softer lining in journal boxes reduces wear, and nitrogen contribution from alfalfa to soil. Ladd cites alfalfa roots and stubble store about 171 pounds nitrogen per acre, with atmospheric and soil sources forming available organic nitrogen.
A declaration by Wallace Eyes announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Sheriff of Emmons County at the June 24, 1914 primary. He seeks re‑election to the office he currently holds, asserting his administration warrants two terms and inviting support from voters for continued service.
A ten year resident and taxpayer of Emmons County seeks the Republican nomination for Register of Deeds at the June primaries. He pledges to devote full time to the office and run it economically, not engaging in other business, while serving in Linton, North Dakota.
A short political statement from Emmons County voters invoking the June primaries. The speaker pledges full dedication to duties if nominated and elected and commits to abstain from any conflicting business. Hazelton, North Dakota.
James Duncan of Josephine Benson County announces as a Republican candidate for Commissioner of Railroads North Dakota in the June 1914 primaries seeking support from voters in Benson and surrounding areas.
A candidate appeals to Republican voters of Emmons and Kidder Counties in the Twenty-Sixth Senatorial District. If nominated and elected, they promise to serve the district to the best of their ability in the next legislative session.
Theodore L Meinhover of Temvik North Dakota declares his Democratic bid for Emmons County sheriff at the upcoming June primaries. He asks for party support and pledges an aggressive campaign for the fall election.
In Kidder County and Emmons County North Dakota candidate Langedahl declares intent to seek the Republican nomination for representative from Kidder County subject to voter will. The statement is dated May 4 in Langedahl, N. D.
A candidate addresses Democratic voters in Emmons County at the June primary pledging faithful service if nominated and elected. The notice is dated May 5 at Linton and signed Xav ier Junge.
The Emmons County district court clerk announces candidacy for re nomination and re election after completing the first term. He states faithful service and respectfully solicits the ann.
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