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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1906
Page
3
Ben Corbin advertises choice land bargains around Hazelton. He offers 6000 to 10000 acres at 6.50 to 18 dollars per acre with 30 to 60 days sale window and cash or partial finance options. Corbin cites long Iowa residency, prior Civil War service, and a wolf hunting claim in support.
An advertisement urges readers tocontact the undersigned for land investment guidance. It promises savings of one to two dollars per acre on the Sleep Slope settlement and offers expertise on farm and ranch land. Written in a period tone it encourages writing or calling for information.
An office advertises locating settlers on homesteads at Yeater's Hotel Hazelton North Dakota Ben will locate with no substitutes. Homesteads described as suitable only for grazing, available as long as they last.
A narrator claims land men are wolves, showing photo engravings of land dealers who lure buyers with unreal sales. He says the wolves were captured thirteen years ago at Coal Butte, Emmons County, where baited books with gophers lured in victims.
The speaker cites long-time residents and officials who know him well, claiming twenty years of familiarity. He portrays himself as honest, enterprising, and fair in dealing, naming William L. Yeater, Darwin R. Streeter, Henry A. Armstrong, Gustave A. Herolz, James G. Pitts, Alexander Macdonald as references.
A long letter from LB. L. Web of Ben Corbin North Dakota blends poem like lines about landlords and meals with critique of a reform movement. He defends current state and national government and refuses to join the new organization citing loyalty to established parties.
A Cleveland North Dakota correspondent writes to Fargo leader B F Spalding praising Roosevelt reform and urging changes within the Republican Party rather than splitting. He cites supporters from Minot Wahpeton Valley City Grand Forks Petersburg Jamestown and criticizes Scandinavian league pretenders.
Greatly reduced fares to many west and northwest points from Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway. $34.90 to California $54.90 to North Pacific Coast. Half fare for children. Liberal stopovers allowed. Tickets valid in tourist sleepers. Inquiries via F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago.
Brome grass seed for sale carefully cleaned. Sample available at W. E. Petrie store in Linton. Apply at Brindle’s farm near Llusaltan siasccivun. February 22 to March 24.
Land seekers, births, and local plans fill Braddock notes. A baby girl born to Mr and Mrs Robt Dickson on Feb 25 1906. Rev and Mrs Farness funeral. O. Aurvig son in hospital with appendicitis. Emmons county to see large settler influx. lumber yard rumor backed by local capital. Joe Miller from Webster S D seeks North Dakota ball opportunity. May bring in 1906 spring season.
Notice is given that a named settlor filed for final proof to support their homestead claim. The hearing at Emmons County District Court in Linton is set for April 4, 1905 with witnesses John Schamiacher Peter Mussett Lorenz Mussett and Peter Pechter to prove residency and cultivation. The register is IL Jewell.
Notice is given under the Timber Land Act of 1878 for lands in California Oregon Nevada Washington Territory with a March 6 2006 notice date. Joe Lawrence W Brophy of Linton ND filed sworn statement for land in township ISN range 76 W Fifth PM to show timber land value. others from Linton ND listed as witnesses. claims must be filed by May 2 106.
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