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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1914
Page
2
A roster lists numerous county and district officials including Clerk of the District Court State's Attorney and County Commissioners across districts. Names such as C. Rowerdink Westfield W. O. Irwin Linton W. J. Bechtle Linton and others appear alongside owner A. M. Christanson among the parties mentioned.
The Record criticizes George W. Lynn for alleged neglect of duty as state's attorney, disputes a 1918 ballot bill claim, and questions his fitness for the senate. It accuses him of remiss action on salary cases, libel suits, clerk hire disputes, and political maneuvering to block opposition, urging voters to doubt his candidacy.
A political column attacks F B Irvine over charges and alleged self serving actions. It accuses him of half truths and bribery attempts toward the Record editor while he seeks a third term as register of deeds. The piece condemns his use of county salary for personal projects and his ties to Western Motor Company.
John H Worst, longtime Emmons county farmer and president of the agricultural college, campaigns statewide for the U S Senate. He argues farmers should gain representation in Congress, cautioning against overrepresentation by lawyers and praising Worst as a capable, practical leader.
The remark notes that he will become a national figure in political history, as he already is in education.
Prof. Ben Rinde, Hoople North Dakota, writes to Braddock friends and asks the News to keep abreast of local times, praising Smith’s masterly pitching and the heavy hitting behind him.
Correspondent reports on recent goings on in Westfield including Mrs J Millenaar's Iowa Minnesota trip Thomas Renskers recovery and John Vis new dwelling Bert Van Beck's hired man injury Winnie Dyk leaving for Denver Col gas-tractor expert Geo Rowerdink at Edw Van Beck farm Arie Kanis and Ben Heemstra's long friendship rekindled ex mayor G Brummel runs hog farm rheumatism keeps B Brummel home.
Meets on the second and fourth Tuesday each month at the Stone drug store. W O Inwis serves as W M and Eau ArH is the See, with details indicating an organized group holding regular sessions at the listed local venue.
Linton Lodge No 71 Knights of Pythias holds meetings on the first and third Thursday each month at 8 p.m. Visiting brothers in good standing are invited. Signed A. Irvine, C, Joan Meler, K of RL & 8.
Armstrong and Cameron Attorneys at Law of North Dakota handle real estate matters in November related to property transfers and filings. The notice references legal counsel and standard real estate procedures within the state.
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