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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1922
Page
6
The Record, official county and city newspaper of Emmons County, established 1854, announces display rates 25 cents per column inch single, 20 cents contract, 10 cents per inch for composition. Locals 10 cents per line. Circulation covers south half of county and broadly the north. Advertising copy due Tuesday noon weekly.
The notice lists the North Dakota Republican ticket for the second district and state offices, including George M. Young Valley City for Governor RR A Neston, Frank Hyland Devils Lake for Lieutenant Governor, Tom Hall Bismarck for Secretary of State, HH D Johnson Forman for State Auditor, John Steen Rugby for State Treasurer, Geo F Schafer Watford City for Attorney General, Marry D Carpenter Fargo for Insurance Commissioner, Jon E Kitchen Sentinel Butte for Commissioner of Agriculture, C E Knox Oaken for Railroad Commissioner, A D McKinnon Goodrich for Railroad Commissioner, F P Gronawold Rugby for Railroad Commissioner, Alex Macdonald Glencoe for State Senator, Elmer Anderson Linton and Peter Barr Strasburg for Home of Representatives. The piece also references critique of a Scandinavian-American State Bank matter and its relation to an Industrial Program.
A newspaper summary notes that voters did not foresee the extras and concessions offered by a confidence man. The league convention followed an independent one and chose to stay neutral on county candidates, creating a free for all where the outcome favors the strongest candidate.
In Strasburg last week A. M. Britts and Emil Hardt were noted on political business. Emil previously managed Joe Volk’s campaign two years ago and may be extending his influence by guiding additional candidates this year.
Mandan resident P. D. Norton announces intent to file as a U S Senate candidate yet omits active campaigning. The piece suggests Norton could rival former candidate Herman Midtlo, while predicting a McCumber versus Frazier contest, with even the Postage Stamp acknowledging it.
Notice in this issue describes letting contracts for a Federal Aid project crossing the Beaver Creek just east of the park. The bridge will span a short S shaped bend, with a detour option that would have allowed a smaller structure. Citizens express that many bridges are needed.
The Free Press questions Sen Ward on assurances to county packing plant stockholders. Ward says he cannot see why some people want to impair farmers enterprises. The article notes his investigation of the matter continues.
The Free Press and packing plant debates frame farmers as allies while the Records warns readers to proceed carefully. Delegates from the south were kept away by rain, delaying selection of a third house member and prompting a Strasburg convention date to include south enders in the decision.
The speaker critiques sworn affidavits as evidence of fund backing for independents, recalling a notorious Ford Frazier case and Loftus immunity. He argues affidavits fail against league-backed campaigns, notes Emmons county and state campaign donations, and contrasts with past financed operations. He mockingly invites Miller to remain skeptical.
In Mongolia while returning from Urga to Kalgan, Roy Chapman Andrews ran out of motor oil. A massive caravan shared fat to feed the engine, warming a pot over a fire. Hungry riders inspired a tantalizing scent of roast lamb as the car restarted its journey. Mrs. Andrews also sacrificed cold cream and vaseline for grease.
A broad roundup lists items from Dickinson and Edmore to Williston. National guardsmen organizing locally, bids for a new lodge home, federal seed loans totaling 235309.55, church groundbreakings, nursing education annual session, and seeding underway west of the Missouri slope.
An eccentric account describes Baptist missionary H. J. Jalmar in the Kongo who ate chicken three times daily for two years rather than quail. His wife faced the heavy task of planning unvarying meals, a challenge she bore with a constant plan for chicken dishes.
Terse OCR fragment lists district chairmen and representatives including T. P. Lee as chairman, Frank Goughnour First District, J. McConville Second District, Jacob Schall Fifth District, L du Heaume Third District, and Fourth District placeholder.
Frank P. Allen presides with Fred A. Oliver as associate judge and George M. McKean as stenographer. Stenographer Rev C Newcomb and juvenile court staff Isen and McIn tosh named for Emons Logan and McIntosh counties.
Officials in Linton announce a council meeting to discuss a local concern involving residents Frank Sternh and Nick Helsicn ah onrn bef Hint with no clear agenda details available.
Cor. Sec Mrs Ellyn Pa Ree. Sec Mrs Netic eas LADIES GUILD meets every Wednesday afternoon with Etta Junge as President Mary Lynn Vice President Trene Irvine Secretary Flora Carley Corresponding Secretary Stella Fogle Treasurer listed as officers.
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