10 Mar 1893
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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1893
Page
1
The record notes final proofs and notices of intention to make final proofs for homesteads, and discusses inaugural ceremonies and President Cleveland's address. It reports lawmakers approving a state elevator bill, with $100,000 and tax exemptions, favoring wheat markets and farmers.
The piece argues for a North Dakota controlled marketing scheme to preserve grain purity and raise prices by 10 to 20 cents per bushel. It discusses wheat grading issues, evolving handling practices, and the Dill plan as a remedy. It also covers debate over Senator Roach’s election, Cass county disputes, and a possible Col. Benton appointment as commissioner of the general land office, with regional political maneuvering highlighted.
Readable ad offering home grown garden seeds for 1893, fourteen papers for 50 cents, strawberry plants 50 cents per 100. From F. H. K. Pircuer in Glencoe North Dakota. (Assumed reporting tone and period style.)
In Response to a paper inquiry Mrs. H. W. Allen notes the Soo Line Calendar of the Nineteenth Century lists February years 1824 1852 and 1880 with five Sundays. It will not occur again until 1908.
The undersigned will take stock to herd during the season of 1893 at prices: horses 1.50, cattle 1. Spring water and good range on Long Lake. Season begins Apr 1. F. H. Maas, Armstrong, N. D. Marl Ap14.
Agents wanted to sell our choice and hardy nursery stock with many new fruit and ornamental varieties. Commission or salary offered, write for terms and secure choice of territory. Mar Bros., Nurserymen, Rochester, New York.
Readable items note farmers harrowing spring work and visits from John Barty and H J East. George Jennings advertises groceries and premiums while Pacific Hotel in Bismarck offers accommodations. Local events include births deaths and legal notices, emigration of Russo German settlers, school programs, and civic updates from Crest, Logan, and Steele areas.
Lyons & WoopMANss of Steele North Dakota advertise new Dowagine Drills Disk Harrows steel lever harrows walking and riding plows offered below western dealer prices. Orders welcome before March 1 with goods arriving by March 2.
Governor Burke delivers last annual message praising North Dakotas educational advances over two years. New normal schools established, Valley City and Mayville buildings added, efforts to unify high school graduation, teacher training expanded, 1584 schoolhouses serving 37 916 pupils, 1 707 schools, $548 408 20 allotted for two years, $5 95 per child. Also a Steele harness sale notice offers good work breeching for 26 dollars.
Miss Elsie Wescott died at her father's Beaver Creek home on Saturday March 4 and was buried in Winchester after services at the schoolhouse led by Rev. Rea of Steele. A large crowd attended. The week also saw local accidents including John Parker dislocating a hip and Fred Carrow injuring his leg near Eureka.
The undersigned express heartfelt gratitude to the people of this community for kindness during Stella Epick’s fatal illness and for respect shown after her death. Special thanks to Mrs Shields and Mrs Farrell for untiring efforts during sickness and after death. Cons H Epic, Father. Onrvtpa Epick, Mother. Joan Epick, Brother.
Gov. Richards appoints Lee Mantle of Butte to the Montana Senate vacancy as Democrats regroup after a failure to elect their nominee. Mantle, a newspaper man and Republican, will serve two years, with the party noting North Dakota losses partly recovered.
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