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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1921
Page
1
The call appeals nonpartisans to replenish cash in the Bank of North Dakota after discoverable losses in the Scandinavian-American Bank and local ventures. It cites a 37 percent dividend of 1885.81 against a prior debt of 5096.89, urging quick action to cover withdrawals and obligations.
Paulina Ehrmann in Wells district earned a Nine Month Diploma of Honor. Punctuality Pins awarded for perfect attendance to multiple students across Wells Strasburg Glanavon and nearby districts. Lincoln district pupils received diplomas seals and colors. New renewal rules outline summer school Reading Circle credits and certificate durations. Examinations for eighth grade set for March 31 April 1 and May 26 27 with strict marking guidelines.
The Park Board presents the first year receipt and expenditure statement. It shows assuming debts over $5,000 a year ago, one third paid off, purchases include a piano, and ongoing running costs. Since the report, the ball team added $300 revenue or payment.
The Record lists sale dates taken by individuals with bills during the past week. March 8th shows Johannes Weehl Estate and Mike Mater. March 9th Paul Senger. March 10th Jos Voller. March 14th Martha Schlosser.
A local sheet notes an Industrial Commission ad funded by state money scheduled to run in a league issue. The Record is dropped from favor after critical comments on public fund waste. League supporters are urged to replace them with leaders who can secure credit and restore prosperity.
The recall election against Lynn in the First Commissioner's District was halted by Judge McKenna who barred the county auditor from proceeding. The action alleges improper petitioning and a liar in Hazelton, with investigations noting a signer who did not sign and another who lied about residency. Lynn and Brant attended the Napoleon hearing, which was delayed by the judge’s illness, and the recall outcome is described as smoke in a prolonged political clash.
February 1921 observations show mean temperature 23.9 F with mean max 37 F and mean min 18 F. The highest 62 F on the 27 except, the lowest -18 on the 8. Total precipitation 0.09 inches, with 0.03 inches in 24 hours on the 3rd. Snowfall 2 inches. Fifteen clear, six partly cloudy, seven cloudy days. Rain fell at midnight on the 3rd and 28th. Heavy thaws on the 9th and 10th. strong NW winds on 25th–27th.
A mass meeting at the courthouse discussed a future new school. A 10 person committee, five men and five women, was formed Tuesday to study locations. Possible sites include east Linton, town’s southeast edge, or the old site. Funds and tax shifts complicate bonding. an election will decide the final site and bond issuance.
John J. Holzer and wife transfer property to Peoples State Bank in Linton near 27-132-77 for $1. Patterson Land Co sells to Daniel Bollinger near 15-133-76 for $6,400. Peter Leonard and wife convey to William D. Fenelon near 28-129-78 for $1. Patert U. S. transfers to heirs of Barbara Rau near 14-132-75.
Linton fans met in K. P. hall to elect officers for the coming season. A large turnout showed strong interest and a solid home team is anticipated. The 1920 treasury balance was 753.56 with 300 to Seeman Park fund and the rest to start the team. 1921 executive committee is Ed Miller Harry Hinton and A Pomerance. 1920 finance shows receipts 490.00 donations and 290.00 visiting clubs plus 1094.80 at home games. expenses include 290.00 to clubs 63.00 for grounds 600.00 salaries and supplies 166.84 taxes. Record subscription 2.00.
The schedule states early mass at nine and late mass at ten each Sunday in March. The final three days of the week feature devotions with mass at nine. Good Friday falls on March 25 and Easter on March 27 with services noted.
Herbert Hoover telephoned President-elect Harding to say he has accepted the cabinet post of Secretary of Commerce. He will continue directing European relief policies and expects a general government reorganization under the Harding administration.
Chicago police hunt for William Dalton a 17 year old bank clerk who allegedly stole 772000 dollars worth of Liberty bonds from the Northern Trust company. Dalton is believed to have secreted the bonds on his person before leaving for lunch and has not been seen since noon.
Harrison Arkansas and Oklahoma bandit Henry Starr died from a wound received Friday during an attempted robbery of the Peoples Bank of Harrison. Starr, with three companions, confronted bank staff before the shootout with W J Myere of the bank who wounded Starr and others fled.
Police chief Henry Wittmayer imposes 1921 auto tag requirement by March 15 and fines for city speed violations over ten miles per hour. All stock found running at large within city limits will be impounded.
The Free Press disclosed a loss of 17,688 dollars and 31 cents on the Drake mill last week. It had previously claimed the mill earned about 40,000 dollars annually before the election.
The Farmers State Bank of Braddock, Emmons County, closes after four to five years of operation. Officials cite overextended loans and lack of backing, with deposits listed at about $79,008.29 and loans of roughly $100,000. O. R. Martini was president, Henry Reamann VP, and R. E. McCain cashier.
Mrs. Elizabeth Dow, District Deputy for the W B A of M, visited Mandan last week and recruited new members. Eleven ladies were initiated Friday night, bringing total membership to 23 with three more pledged to join at next meeting. A social lunch followed the election and business session. The group, formerly known as Lady Macca bees, aims to prosper locally.
The League of Nations council halted work on U S matters until the new president is inaugurated. It postponed action on the Mesopotamian mandate dispute after receiving the American protest and awaits the Allied Supreme Council decision.
Eight bags of mail dispatched from San Francisco by air arrived at Hazelhurst field in 33 hours 20 minutes, a coast to coast record with time zone adjustments. The Post Office department ordered a relay flight to establish the new cross continent mail record.
Doorn Holland The physician tending Augusta Victoria believes her condition too serious to inform her of the death of her brother Duke Ernst Gunther of Schleswig Holstein.
John Burroughs the naturalist and poet in Pasadena hospital has recovered sufficiently from illness and is expected to leave the hospital in a few days.
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