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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1895
Page
1
Hardware, tinware, stoves, granite iron and wooden ware. Churns, pumps, rope, wringers, washing machines, forks, hoes and more. Tinning and plumbing neatly and quickly done. Hard Times prices. Opposite Peeridan House, Bismarck, North Dakota.
In Bismarck, the Emmons-born figure known as the Missouri Slope's Demosthenes is acknowledged as the leading member of the House of Representatives when the roll is called.
The Walsh County Record, published in Grafton, North Dakota, is described as the brightest paper in the state and notes editor Pierce as a genuine wit.
The excerpt notes the Grafton paper occupying a niche long filled in the Dakotas by Estelline Bell under Carruth. It observes proposed statutes omitting biblical phrasing and suggests a commission to revise the Bible to align with North Dakota code. It mocks politicians as wanting the governor at fairs and contrasts northern hayseed looks with southern thistle-ornamented hair.
Report notes Damon and Pythias like ties between Tribune and Settler editors and military officers in Bis marck. It questions if shared hardship or hypnotism explains the unity, while highlighting Ransom county breeder Agriculture and Labor Man and his claims about hardy Galloway cattle and office curios in Bismarck.
A humorous column teases Gov. Allin about his facial features and his listening skills while he wades through a flood of strong endorsements from applicants for state posts. The piece notes the governor’s patience and good nature as he weighs choices from a crowded field, joking about difficulties in selecting officials.
In a letter to the Record editor a Bismarck Republican outlines the fiscal challenge and cautions that after essential appropriations a slim remaining balance exists. He argues for equitable distribution to avoid debt, predicts a $125000 deficit could be erased in two years, and expresses faith in state officials to achieve it.
State Superintendent Eisenhuth urges abolishing the school district treasurer post in North Dakota. She cites 1,199 districts and $27,980.57 spent on treasurer salaries in 1892 93, arguing county treasurers could handle duties more efficiently and safely, with bondsmen often scarce in newer counties. The writer, a former district treasurer, agrees noting county oversight would require pay for extra work and praising treasurers for low defalcations.
The buyer announces purchase of F D Smith’s share in Burr Oak Mine coal plant one mile west of Buchanan Valley and half a mile north of Jondreau's and Williamsport for prompt delivery of good coal at reasonable prices.
A compilation of town notes from Williamsport and surrounding Emmons county includes legal notices, travel updates, births, sales, school events, and public statements. Readers learn of a newborn in Cherry Grove district, church and school happenings, municipal actions, and local personalities.
ARROUND THE COUNTY Westfield correspondence reports calm conditions. A Hasper enjoys a good water well on his farm directed by Q Brummel. J Ronbaar and A and J Ouwersloot aim to Lane County Oregon this spring. H Van Beck rents his farm to J Van Diest. G Haak plans to move to Montana. A singing school run by T Sikkema opened at A Hasper residence with D Alkema as president. meetings well attended.
Exeter district faced a proposed boundary realignment with parts to join Dakem bringing two districts into a single, more compact Third district. Ed ward Braddock opposed the petition, threatening legal action, but Chairman McLain and Commissioner Margach moved to grant the original request until Braddock cited 1898 law, causing the matter to stall.
Edward Braddock qualified as county auditor with Dugald Campbell and H D Connor as sureties, and will assume duties next Monday. The board debated whether bondsmen must justify, ultimately deciding to require justification, amid concerns about the selectivity and potential motives behind Braddock’s push.
The Minneapolis Tribune quotes Frederick R. Coudert urging laws limiting large fortunes bequeathing. He argues dead men should not rule the world and questions whether wealth inheritance drains the nation to Europe via heirs of Goulds Van derbilts Astors and others. The issue is intricate with far reaching consequences and merits discussion.
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