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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1912
Page
4
A compact roundup from Emmons County Record items. local names, journeys, and incidents include road work contracts on the A B N W line between Bismarck and Napoleon, farm life notes, school grades, and social happenings in Cherry Grove and Williamsport areas.
Political advertisement by Reinhold K. Batzer of Hazelton North Dakota dated May 14 1912 announcing his candidacy for Representative in the Legislative Assembly from the 26th Senatorial District He outlines birthplace Morrison County Minnesota 1888 law school education at Minnesota and business in Emmons County noting he has not joined the North Dakota bar and pledges to serve constituents energetically.
The document records a county treasurer appointment, noting the governing body action and effective date. It references the River County administration and confirms eligibility and official designation of the treasurer role.
A Republican candidate declares himself for the County Treasurer post in Emmons County subject to the June 26 1912 primary. He notes twenty three years as North Dakota president and pledges full attention to the office if elected.
An advertisement states the candidate will run for sheriff for a second term, asking Republican voters for support at the June 26 primary. The candidate claims service has been satisfactory and seeks endorsement of the four-year limit allowed by law. Dated April 14, 1912.
Dawson N D T S Pryse announces candidacy for Representative from the 26th Legislative District for Emmons and Kidder counties. Primary election set for June 26 1912. Voters are advised to consider this Republican candidate in the ward advertisement notice.
G H Naramore of Linton North Dakota announces his candidacy for representative from the 26th Senatorial District on the Republican ticket subject to the will of voters at the primary on June 26 1912.
C Rowerdink of Westfield North Dakota announces his candidacy on the Republican ticket for Representative of the 26th Senatorial District in the Legislative Assembly at the June 26 1912 primary. He pledges to support laws granting a square deal to all people if nominated and elected.
A candidate announces seeking the office of Register of Deeds in the Republican primary on June 26, 1912. He pledges undivided time to the office if elected.
The Emmons County Record invites clients to visit the office to view and examine samples of all types of car job printing.
Republican candidate E W Chase announces his bid for sheriff in Emmons County. He urges votes at the June 26 primary and cites twenty five years residency and character references from long time residents.
A paid political notice from Steele dated February 21 1912 states Sidney Smith bids for the Republican nomination to the lower house. He pledges a thorough campaign to meet voters in Kidder and Emmons counties and to serve the public welfare without personal interest if elected in November.
Lester Spriggle, candidate for County Superintendent of Schools, seeks support at the primaries on June 26. He pledges progressive educational principles and impartial service, urging voters to decide by conscience for the schools’ best interests.
A statement from a candidate in North Dakota announces re election to the office of County Judge in Emmons County. The filing notes submission to the will of Republican voters at the June primary election.
Mrs Kate Savage declares as a Republican candidate for Superintendent of Schools. She cites ten years teaching in city schools and seven in rural schools, with experience in graded and high schools, pledging undivided time and attention to Emmons county schools if elected.
Correspondence reports school closings this week and town diseases including whooping cough. Regina Farrell visited with friends Allie Linderman and Lydia and Martha Schatz. Davis family plans a six to eight week visit in Rewey Wisconsin. Tempel and Graff families moved into new/ old houses. Snyders took a trip to Aberdeen. W C T U field worker Georgia Chambers spoke at the schoolhouse on June 5. Rev Danford preached in the schoolhouse. attendance noted as small.
An actuary notes life expectancy ranges in animals, with horses and donkeys up to about 35 years, horned cattle about 30, dogs 25, and sheep pigs goats 15. Birds show wide gaps with geese up to 30, sparrows 25, crows 100, ducks and poultry about 12. Elephants and parrots exceed 100 years.
A paid notice announces a bid for County Superintendent of Schools citing tenure growth from 100 to 140 schools, lowered costs, higher teacher standards, and life professional certificate holder L S Langedahl also declares candidacy for the state legislature representing Emmons and Kidder counties with a pledge of fair representation and a public record as former Kidder County board chair.
A pair of political ads declares candidacy for Representative from the Twenty Sixth Senatorial District in Kidder and Emmons counties. D R Streeter, the veteran lawmaker, seeks Republican primary support, pledging to advance sound laws and oppose impractical ones. Geo G Bope announces his bid, citing Auditor experience and commitment to represent Kidder and Emmons counties faithfully.
A candidate announces he will seek the Republican nomination for sheriff in the June 26 primary. He runs on a business basis, pledging to use the salary to perform duties well, noting prior county support that came within eleven votes of securing the nomination two years ago.
A paid announcement declares the candidate on the Republican ticket for the office of County Treasurer, seeking voter support at the June primary elections. The notice states the candidate’s intention to run subject to the will of the voters.
Paid political notice by W F B Irvine seeking support at the June primaries for a second term as Register of Deeds. He states he has run the office impartially and economically and asks for backing.
A campaign notice from a Second District hopeful seeks the 16 Republican nomination in June primaries. The ad frames a message focused on public service and the idea of serving for the good of all, urging voters to consider the proposed platform and candidacy.
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