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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1919
Page
8
The Record notes advertising rates and distribution in Emmons County and lists tax guidance. It cites Daniel C. Roper as commissioner of internal revenue and James Coffey as collector announcing the new revenue bill after senate and house conferees approved the report.
A local essay argues neighbors influence property values and social life. It advocates helping renters become owners via farm loan options and fair tax laws, then shifts to a political reflection on wills wonts cants and Wilsons peace diplomacy.
A satirical column questions why there are not more Christian printers and mocks lawyers and printers as perpetual wrongdoers. It jokes that printers fear leaving fingerprints on the golden stairs and laments debt, fraud rumors, and slow subscriptions. The piece ends asking readers to send two dollars by the next train.
Temvik correspondent notes heavy snow a boon for sleighing with Einar Grotting taking the N P to the Twin Cities Monday morning and the trip underway.
Reports include visits and travels of residents such as Power Hendrick and Fay Harding. Obituary for Ethel Mae Spriggle details birth in Bay City Wis on Jan 5 1891 and death near Temvik Feb 24 1919 with funeral at home and interment in Linton cemetery. Also notes on illnesses injuries and community events plus a quote from a local millionaire about making hay.
Ottilia Volk underwent tonsil and adenoid surgery on Feb 19 at the hospital. A 9 month old near Linton was treated two weeks for pneumonia. An infant of Aloys Vetter had neck abscess removal on Feb 18. New births include a Feb 22 boy to Mrs Heyerman, Feb 25 daughter to Mr and Mrs Wenning, Feb 26 daughters to Bechtle and Henn, Feb 28 a daughter to Schulz, and Feb 27 a son to Kuhn. Virginia Sinner treated after breaking left collar bone. Chas Armstrong injured in a fall from a windmill with multiple fractures. Mrs Henn near Strasburg critically ill with puerperal eclampsia is improving. Mrs Ludwig Heupel, 78, living with her daughter.
Daniel Roper, Commissioner of Internal Revenue, emphasizes taxes fund benefits received and expected. He cautions against evading taxability and frames taxation as a civic duty rather than self interest.
County Court of Emmons North Dakota under Judge Don L Tracy. In the matter of the estate of Jedediah W Westcott deceased administrator files annual account. Respondents named include Nancy A Westcott George Westcott and others. Hearing set March 22 1919 at Court Rooms Linton to show cause why account should be allowed. Service by publication in Emmons County Record for three weeks prior.
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