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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
2
Editor Hovagian notes a divided field as 12 Republican hopefuls contend for the party line. Unclear poll data hints at internal splits while principled stands and turnout are watched near the vote.
A fragmented note discusses the origin of a title linked to the editor, with unclear details and stray names. The text references candidates for a campaign and adds a playful prompt about guessing what Andy carries.
The readable text is distorted and does not provide coherent facts or identifiable names, places, or events suitable for a standard news summary. The fragment appears to discuss shaving, anatomy, and a quoted line without clear context or verifiable details.
Readers report candidates sending circulars and using cheap halftone pictures to print their portraits. A proposal suggests tightening rules as petitions and voter lists become scarce and hard to obtain.
County voters from varied areas endorse the Record’s plea for smaller precincts and moveable polling locations to more central points. Citizens from all parties seek stronger turnout, noting county participation has lagged in recent years.
In South Dakota the assistant democrats won a slim margin in the recent primary and expect a 35 to 40 vote majority at the presidential convention. Crawford faces probable defeat by Senator Kittridge in the June primary, as voters weigh a choice between Kittridge and Crawford.
Pemuina, Richland and Hettinger counties held conventions and elected delegates to the Minot convention. Republicans in Red River Valley counties led the state with strong returns over the analysts Democrats. Early figures suggest Republicans may claim about 125 of 446 delegates. Ten counties held conventions producing 106 Republicans and 19 assistant Democrats.
Grand Forks Times blasts Senator Atte and charges that a candidate tied to the International Harvester Trust stirs laughter across the Missouri Slope. It notes Hansbrough and Marshall once aligned with the Stalwarts and questions their claim to sway the regular North Dakota Republican organization.
In Cass county at Linton the insurgent party appears weak overall as three legislative delegates go to stalwarts by large margins. In Med River Valley county the insurgents trail by about four to one. In Vargo the delegate race to the national convention favors Meredith stalwart over Pollock insurgent by 1077 to 288.
In the lingering snow across the area, many activities were delayed and transportation slowed. Residents reported closures of sidewalks and schools, while crews worked to clear main routes and restore normal schedules.
Report from Bismarck March describes insurgent and stalwart factions debating control of state conventions. Dispatch notes strong stalwart leads in county conventions for Minot state convention, with insurgents near elimination and Twichell potential governor bid.
The Ohio and Nebraska platforms are described as Roosevelt’s influence on Bryan, who abandons his own ideas for Rooseveltion policies. The piece claims Bryan shifted from free silver and state railway ownership to government regulation and immediate tariff revision under Roosevelt’s magnetism.
The piece lauds Mackenzie as a strong, admired North Dakota figure with White House ties and support of Taft policies. It argues Republicans must unite after primaries to counter Democratic influence and warns against reckless attacks by the press.
Excerpt from My Memoirs recounts a French officer described as a Herculean figure. It covers his youth enlistment at twenty four, prowess with weapons, and legendary strength in combat. It details bold night operations and daring escapes with soldiers climbing palisades under snow without alerting Piedmontese forces.
The narrator recalls childhood obsessions with basket sleeve protectors pink elastic sleeve supporters copper toe boots maroon cardigan jackets peaked caps and a longing for a brakeman’s job on a passenger train. He recounts rivalries with peers over outfits and pride in small personal fashion milestones at school.
Mrs Sherwood recalls Fitz-Greene Halleck asking a New York poem definition. Halleck replied that poetry appears when General Morris commands his brigade and declares soldiers draw your swords, while prose comes with the phrase draw your willing swords.
A wife defends buying Z X and Y stock at 14 after seeing it marked down from 45 at a baker’s office, while the husband questions the timing and the apparent bargain amid a market drop. The anecdote from Success Magazine frames a caution about tempting deals and rushed investments.
A fragment from a London Bystander anecdote describes a hunter who scorns borrowing a water dog. The dog supposedly drowned after being shot, leaving the farmer named Jones to reflect on the fatal outcome and the ensuing consequence.
A sharp back and forth in London Opinion over meekness and power. The exchange imagines whether the meek will inherit the earth once others finish with it, reflecting tone of social commentary.
A Cornhill Magazine account explains the method for capturing an albatross using a hollow triangle frame baited with pork fat. The bird is lured aboard, restrained, measured, and examined by officers with care, noting a wingspan under ten feet and a body length about three feet six inches.
A travel magazine account documents a puma mother in a Frankfurt zoo cage showing aggression toward her four cubs, threatening to separate them as the keeper fears losses. The scene shifts to the lion house with a taxidermy note and a melancholy mood among the imprisoned animals.
Hermg H. Haxson, principal of Linton Schools, announces his candidacy for Emmons County Superintendent of Schools subject to the primary election. He cites North Dakota birth, four years teaching in state public schools, and prior work at Mayo State Normal School, pledging economical office conduct and dedication to school upbuilding.
To the voters of the Sixth Judicial District North Dakota I announce my candidacy for the Republican nomination for the office of District Judge subject to the primaries to be held on June 2. March 12, 1 PF. H. Reoisten.
A message to Republicans in Emmons County announces Jonx Stony Steele's bid for re election to the Twenty-Sixth Senatorial District seat. He frames his candidacy as contingent on the voters at the upcoming primary and signs the brief notice dated March 24.
A. L. Grit Hazelton announces candidacy for Clerk of the District Court of Emmons County in the Republican primary on June 24. The notice is dated March 24, 1904.
The candidate, SPORE G Pitts, announces intention to run again for County Auditor subject to Republican primary on June 3. He pledges full time dedication to the office if elected and asks for support based on his past record.
Geo. H. Naramone announces as a Republican candidate for Emmons County treasurer subject to the June 4 primary. If elected he will reside in Linton and devote full attention to office duties. Hazelton N D February 25 1905.
To the voters of Emmons County North Dakota I announce my candidacy for County Treasurer in the Republican primary on June 24 1908 If elected I will devote my business effort and personal attention to the duties of the office and pledge best efforts in proper management UC Rowerdixk
The undersigned L.A. Weathersby announces himself as a candidate for auditor in Emmons County, subject to the Republican primary on June 2. The notice is dated March 24 from Linton, NC.
A Republican campaign notice supports P J Witt Mayer Linton for the office of Register of Deeds in Emmons County. It states the primary election will be held June 24, 1908 and is signed March 14, 1908.
Darwin R. Streater announces candidacy for the Eleventh Session of the Legislative Assembly from Emmons and Kidder counties. He states the campaign is subject to Republican primary voter will in June. Linton, March 10, 100%.
Government tax-receipt for the retail liquor business was issued to the Bjerkhoel Welsh Drug Company of Braddock North Dakota on March 13 1906 and posted in the Welsh block drug store owned by Dr T W Welsh. The Bjerkhoel Welsh Drug Company holds the lease on Lot 14 Block 3 Braddock and the notice is dated March 21 1904.
Notice is given by Caroline Balliett administratrix of the Edward Balliett estate to creditors and all claimants to exhibit their claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. Address Chas Coventry at his office in Linton Emmons County North Dakota. Dated March 20 1903.
Fragmentary text suggests a dated archival notice or memo with names and places obscured by OCR errors. The readable portions mention individuals and potential institutions but lack coherent context or full details.
Fragmentary OCR shows a district court notice from North County of Fosters about a case against Fritz Niesta. It mentions a complaint and a delay in appearance with a three day window, dated by the clerk, Lynn, in the event of failure to appear.
An OCR dense catalog lists numerous farmers and brands across towns like Winona and Linton. Entries include hip, shoulder, and rib branding details for cattle and horses, with individuals such as Brooks, Clark, Davis, and Peterson and multiple farms and counties referenced.
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