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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1919
Page
4
The Record urges a no vote on seven measures in the North Dakota referendum. It attacks the Industrial Commission Bill and printing bill as harmful to farmers and press freedom, calling for debates in Temvik and Hazelton and promising Record copies of the laws at meetings.
A week before election North Dakota voters will decide seven measures from the last session while petitions sought votes on four more. The piece attacks Bolshevik labels and accuses political operatives and league bosses of deceit, praising reform while criticizing the Tax Commissioner and Board of Education bills.
A letter denounces a Twin Cities driven nonpartisan movement, calling for an independent farmer and businessman state group. It blasts organizers collecting 16 dollars per house, accuses A C Townley and socialists, and questions the value of outside “saviors” paid to influence North Dakota farmers.
Police arrested a Minot man believed to be the robber who stole $180 worth of transportation from the depot. Local authorities recovered the stolen items and are holding the suspect for further questioning.
The text argues Townley exploited farmers by appealing to greed and envy driven by a zeal for power and wealth. It depicts farmers praising prosperity yet seduced by false promises and class rhetoric, warning of manipulation by leaders and a desecration of institutions.
State convention of the North Dakota Grange in Minot and several city updates span Bismarck Ellendale Grand Forks Fargo Devils Lake and other towns. Events include railroad incorporation filings paving progress university activities veteran honors legion posts and Boy Scout drive alongside a notable run of civic improvements and local office elections.
Janestown towns greet word of regular passenger service on the Pin Wilton branch of the Northern Pacific after June 23, signaling improved regional transport and economic expectations along the line. The report follows broader North Dakota updates across cities including Fargo Bismarck Grand Forks Enderlin and Mundan with local notes on weather disputes and notable deaths.
A structured directory lists county roles including Auditor E. H. Brant Treasurer E. T. Atha Register of Deeds A L Gell Sheriff Theodore Meinhover State's Attorney Geo W Lynch Superintendent of Schools H H Hanson County Judge Don L Tracy Clerk of Court C F Wagher and County Commissioners F J McConville Chairman Fifth Dist Ben Matthews First Dist T P Lee Second Dist Ludwig Weber Third Dist L Duheau me Fourth Dist.
W. Ly Nuessle and Judge C. C. Wattam appear in court with court reporter present. Details remain unclear from fragments but indicate ongoing legal proceedings and official record taking.
A historical civic listing shows officeholders including Auditor Earl H. Smith Treasurer Kruger, Police Magistrate M. T. Barger, Justice of the Peace Don Tracy, City Attorney Britts, Chief of Police Scott Cameron, Assessor Peter Shier, Engineer A. M. Britts, Fire Chief E. D. Fogle, Aldermen Wm. J. Gabbert and Chris Bosch in First Ward, G. Rooks and Frank Sternhagen in Second Ward, and Harry Hinton and Chas. Paulson in Third Ward.
The church announces services at 10 30 with Sunday School at 10 every third Sunday morning and 7 30 Sunday evening. Rev Martin Vosseler is the pastor.
Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Epworth League at 6:45 p.m. Preaching at 7:30 p.m. Prayer and Class Meetings Thursday evenings at 7:30. Rev. H. M. Swaney serves as pastor.
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