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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1906
Page
4
The Record notes Fargo hosts the state fair from July 23 to 28. It includes a reprinted Dakota Farmer article warning farmers about buying unknown stallions at high prices and condemning stool pigeons who broker such sales.
In a lengthy statement Senator Maynard Crane outlines plans and gaps if re elected, arguing loyalty to his platform while criticizing rivals. The piece labels him a stubborn politican who questions others motives and compares him to a useless bronze figurehead for his district.
Amid rumors of a May uprising in Paris and other cities, authorities clamp down to prevent a bloodthirsty revolution, while Maxim Gorky and his companion Andrieva face public scrutiny in New York. Local farming notes compare weather to a prize fight, with moisture boosting spring planting and promising a bountiful harvest later.
Lignite coal priced at 82.85 with Hocking Valley at 8.20. See Brophy at Godkin for a full Edison phonograph line. Records kept company on 3. Send for catalogue. C. Hi. PHELPS, agent, Blamarck.
The Record argues the primary law remains imperfect but useful. It notes radical reform laws like Australia’s required amendments to fit ideas and suggests tightening signature rules to meet statutory minimums and prevent tampering. It urges newspapers to focus on improvements rather than attacking the law.
The article condemns stallion peddlers and the copper betting method as a stealthy fraud that robs victims of money and confidence. It cites how trusted locals are recruited to facilitate theft, turning neighbor into accomplice and exposing the wider community to deceit.
Dakota Parmer notes a yearly problem with cut-worms. A cupful of kerosene to a half bushel of stored corn evenly wet before planting is advised, or kerosene can be applied to dry corn a day ahead and let dry. Turpentine works but costs more. The oiling does not harm seed though it won’t deter gophers.
The famed hypnotist Newmann the Great tours the state and will present a two hour show at the opera house on May 7 with an all new Psychic phenomena act. His act blends science and humor promising hearty laughter and clear demonstrations. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded with popular prices.
April updates cover Matt Langlier at home in Glanavon recovering quickly, Fred Seymour resigning as mall-weigher on the Wishek Pollock route, Clement Prouty appointed for thirty days. Jesse Payne planting box elder and evergreen trees. paths outlined. Milwaukee extension work along the Grand River corridor affects Evarts. Joe Vande Vorsteins advances steam breaking on Weinstein Bros. land. Johnny Busby injured after team ran away while unloading bricks.
Crowded items report arrivals and visits from Pollock Esmonds Emmons and nearby towns. Notables include attorneys, bankers, and doctors attending court in Linton while others tour the region. Social events include a ladies aid apron social and a millinery sale at Miss Smiths amid ongoing local business and real estate news.
An attempted safe blowing at Merchants Bank in Hunter failed as the intruder fled or abandoned the task, security measures thwarting the break in and leaving the safe unharmed.
For sale two bulls, Right Choice and Night Ride, offered at reasonable prices. Contact listing for details and availability.
A terse classified item seeks wholesale in house workers for the county and adjacent areas. The notice emphasizes administration of expenses and fraud prevention and calls for prompt, properly addressed responses.
Methodist Episcopal church announces Sunday services at eleven, sermon topic Are the Proofs of Man's Lain A most interesting survey and hear it. Evening preaching at six, theme Live That Lives and About lint Shall Be Done for Them. Sunday school at one o'clock led by M. Hhiyes.
An unsettled contest to a homestead entry filed February 21 challenges Willi sullivas claim to section 2 township 2, alleging lack of cultivation and occupancy. The matter requires formal appearance, affidavits, and location of the land and court proceedings before the clerk and land office in September.
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