This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1920
Page
4
The Linton Record criticizes political campaigns and townley backing in Emmons County coverage. It notes North Dakota primary contenders Lowden Wood Johnson with Johnson likely filing, praises Lang er as a strong independent, and questions county politics and local meetings while reporting on Legion laws and Sunday ball game costs.
In a report on the state scene the piece notes unprecedented public interest in politics while the Townley annual fundraising effort dwindles and even enthusiastic leaguers delay participation.
The piece notes growing anti Townley sentiment among farmers in Emmons county and predicts a June push to unseat carpetbaggers. It cites bank loan experiences, Townley affiliates, and impending auctions by Fay Harding as political and economic tensions rise.
The House Military committee rejected universal military training in the army reorganization bill by a bipartisan 10 to 6 vote. A separate training measure will be framed by a seven member sub committee. action likely delayed until next session.
Paris a council of ambassadors has decided to destroy excess German shipping not allocated to Entente powers. The move appears tied to the long dispute over German warships not yet distributed among Allies. Bantry business leaders plan poultry raising with carload chicken deliveries. Hettinger County to issue $85,000 bonds to buy seed and feed for needy farmers this spring.
North Dakota towns report new leaders and elections. O R Larsen elected president of the Commercial club. Williston mourns pioneer Williston-Christian Anderson. Incorportation vote planned for Kindred. A C Sorenson new legion commander in Sheffield. Railway station agent petition at Manitou. banks consolidating in Killdeer. Highway work planned between Carson and Heil. flood of bogus checks in Bismarck. Reed of Melrose etc. Diverse local items across Fargo, Minot, Grand Forks and beyond.
North Dakota towns report court terms appointments and local development. Deputy sheriff named in Sioux County. UCT chapter formed in Williston. May court term set in Beach. Funerals directors meet in Grand Forks. tractor school in Maddock. loans and bonds debated in Adams and Edmore. Community groups form unions, clubs, and drives across Fargo Grand Forks Jamestown and other cities.
A parcel of 320 acres offers 80 acres seeded to fallow with the rest ready for planting. Located 2 miles from a growing railroad town, it includes a 5 room house, a granary 18 by 40 with cement floor, a 48 by 48 stable, good water, a well house, and 1 mile fencing with hog netting. Price at $50 per acre if contracted by March 20. Write H S Smith at Selfridge North Dakota for details.
The notice urges a NO vote on repealing the cigaret and Sabbath laws and against repeal of prize fighting restrictions, stressing moral welfare and family safety. It calls for opposition to measures and advertises the March 4 1920 deadline.
Harm Teuben of Linton North Dakota filed notice of intention to make Final Three Year Proof to establish his claim on the NE half of the NW quarter of Section 12 Township 133 North Range 76 West 5th Principal Meridian. The proceeding before Don L. Tracy County Judge in Linton is set for March 23 1920. Teuben’s witnesses are I T Chaney I C Lloyd R L Crowley and Lawrence Sandwick of Linton and Temvik North Dakota.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.