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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1921
Page
6
The Record in Linton North Dakota serves as the official county paper for Emmons County and the city paper established in 1884. It is entered at the Linton Post Office as second class matter.
Advertising rates listed include 25 cents per column inch for single insertions and 20 cents for contract space. Ten cents per line for Lecala one insertion. The Record circulates across the county. copy must reach the printer by Tuesday noon each week.
The Minot city commission faced a recall election after the mayor’s appointments were confirmed. Proponents argue the recall is expensive and divisive, while critics say it reflects political discontent rather than merit.
A clipped yarn from the Far mer Labor State Record in Bismarck notes a local league basket sale at Gates Hall. Gov. Frazier received a basket for one dollar, while Everett Brant paid three dollars for his. The Courier News carried the names and amounts paid for the event’s baskets.
The Courier News notes Fay Harding replaces Mr. Miller as league chairman for Emmons County. Several notable U S radicals have subscribed to Bank of North Dakota bonds, a move the paper frames as a source of funds over advice.
On the Records asks former Emmons county residents now living elsewhere to write back. The request notes long distances between friends cause lag in correspondence and invites readers to publish news about their whereabouts and well being for the paper.
Readers are urged to write brief reminiscences of important happenings from long ago. Submit essentials only for publication and share memories with the community through the Record.
Linton sees steady growth with major plans on Broadway including a mammoth 100 foot block named The Willows to be built south of Stone Drug Store and a movie house on Adam Thomas location. The Record aims to move to a new corner south of Coventry's law office by fall amid other business and residential growth dependent on lower material and labor costs. A light rain comment reflects local optimism.
Local farmers in Emmons County heed guidance from Professor Ladd on agricultural practices. The report notes growing crop yields and reported improvements in soil health after adopting his recommendations.
Hold their wheat aren’t taking simple advice to summer fallow and fight. A large acreage is being seeded, and present weather conditions promise much. The first essential is to have a crop harvested. Ten dollars wheat isn’t much good to the farmer who didn’t get any crop.
The American Legion takes the lead in expanding Memorial Day activities, picking up the work formerly done by the fading G. A. R. veterans group as it nears the end of its storied history.
The Minnesota supreme court states Townley must serve ninety days in jail for knifing soldiers during the war. It notes he earned harvest pay from opponents who supported his anti-government stance in 1918.
The piece invites readers to respond to editorials and publish letters. It notes that mild rebukes rarely offend and that spirited discussion on public matters adds zest to life. The tone favors open civic dialogue.
The Bank of North Dakota loaned 1,200,000 dollars to state industries with significant support to the Homebuilders' Association. The first farmer has not yet benefited. Beneficiaries include Hagen, Lemke, and others. Farmers in Bismarck or Fargo with good standing may gain access to the funds.
Local league sheet battles debt with no income as community paper navigates losses and retribution.
A method says the day length equals twice the bun setting time and night equals twice the bun rising time, giving a simple rule to determine daylight and darkness at any date.
A brief quotation from the Boston Transcript presents a witty exchange on motives in marriage. The line contrasts suspicions of wealth-driven marriage with potential reform motives as a humorous social aside.
State and federal funds cover 1,416.1 miles planned March 1917 to June 1922 with expenditures totaling 8.59077 billion dollars. Of this, 602.0 miles use both state and federal aid, 39.6 miles state aid, 208.3 miles are requested projects, and 568 miles have preliminary estimates. One hundred thirty four projects are in different completion stages and 21 have been finished at a cost of 3.04805 million dollars.
A compilation of local incidents and notices from North Dakota towns. Notable items include lines on deaths by accidental causes, civic decisions, park initiatives, crane depot completion, Red Cross nursing class enrollments, and farm wage forecasts.
A Dakota recollection traces移 the author and his family arriving in 1881 82 83, enduring crop adversity after a hailstorm, and rebuilding in Emmons county. He recalls winters in Pennsylvania and return to farming, noting neighbors and rising West prosperity. He promises to describe more about local life and neighbors in the next letter.
Oklahoma House committee files report urging impeachment of Governor J B A Robertson for gross neglect and corruption in office. The document alleges unwarranted executive power use in granting clemency to about 1900 individuals through reprieves pardons and paroles.
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered coal freight rate reductions from 50 to 75 cents a ton on shipments from Duluth and Superior to Northwest points excluding the Twin Cities. The move saves the Northwest more than $2,000,000 by lowering charges deemed unreasonable. New rates take effect July 6.
The WwW. C. T. U. holds a meeting on the first Friday each month. Officers include President Mra Thruda Hageman and Vice President Mra Fay Harding. The Ladies' Guild meets every other Wednesday afternoon with ETTA JUNGE as President and MARY LYNN as Vice President.
Ladies' Aid Society meets every Wednesday with Mrs. Hemma Norman as president and Mrs. Ella Pagel as vice president Hilda Hageman as treasurer Clio Club meets every Friday afternoon led by Theresa Streeter president Jean Smith vice president Edith Treasurer not fully listed.
Auditor E H Brant Treasurer E T Atha Register of Deeds A H Irvine Sheriff Miller County Judge Don L Tracy Clerk of Court C F Waghe Sup t of Schools H H Hansen State s Attorney Chas Coventry County Commissioners T P Lee Chairman Second Dist Frank Goughnour First Dist Fr J McConville Fifth Dist Jacob Schall Third Dist L Duheaume Fourth Dist
The Emmons County roster shows local officials including Justice A. M. Britts, Mayor and police leadership, treasurer Earl H. Smith, assessor Henry Umeyer, auditor C. A. Wolverton, health officer Fred Petrie, engineer C. Wolverton, and the official newspaper Emmons County Record.
The church lists Sunday services at 10 30 morning and 7 30 evening with Sunday school at 10 00 every third Sunday. Rev Martin Voeler is the pastor.
Service times listed for Sunday School morning and evening. In memoriam notices mention Mrs A R Corwine and Mrs M T Barger as treasurer.
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