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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1919
Page
4
The Record published in Linton Emmons County lists rates for display at 20 cents per column inch for single insertions and 15 cents for contract space. Locals pay ten cents per line for one insertion and five cents for subsequent insertions.
A stark warning that global turmoil and domestic unrest threaten the United States. The author argues anarchists, bomb plots, labor clashes, and state socialism endanger freedom and prosperity, urging vigilance and awakening before widespread ruin.
A provocative appeal questions which candidate best serves the average farmer. It contrasts steady long‑time residents with Townley the bankrupt outsider, urging farmers to consider who will bear the tax burden and support government expenses. It ends urging farmers to decide.
The North Dakota Bishop Vincent Wehrle defends his view that state policy under the Nonpartisan League harmed the public welfare. The Nonpartisan Leader criticizes him for alleged misinformation while noting provisions for party-friendly jobs and growing state expenses.
In a Bismarck debate Liggett cites a Burleigh county farmer who fears a $72 tax hike next year and urges higher taxes to support the Townley government. The piece notes farmers generally seek value for their money and that only a few in Emmons county share that sentiment, aside from those who benefited from expensive schemes.
Brinton adds Fort Yates to his statewide set spanning Emmons county and neighboring papers. He aims to control all counties to secure state legal printing. Recent acquisitions include Fort Yates Bert Thurston Ashley papers as he builds his regional network.
A telegram from the Ninth Federal Reserve District chairman to the Record states indications point to the district failing to reach the Victory Joan standard. The message notes the seeming incredibility but asserts the caution as fact.
The Burleigh County Farmers Press mocks state auditor Carl Kozitsky accusing him of lacking patriotism due to a father who wore the Iron Cross. The piece contrasts Kozitsky’s loyalty with Townley and associates, arguing the paper serves Townley’s interests over national allegiance.
The piece warns Burleigh County residents that after July first the state will see newspapers under Townley and Brinton. It claims county papers will echo graft politics and deceive voters about farmer issues.
Wm. Langer, North Dakota attorney general, accuses Townley of betraying farmers and wielding power for personal gain. He challenges Townley and allies to prove accusations before U.S. Judge Amidon, else Langer will resign. The fulmination accuses Townley of corruption, radical influence, and wrecking education and press.
The Ninth District forms a unified War Loan Organisation to direct all War Savings Stamps and Liberty Loan Bonds sales in 1919. A. R. Rogers will head district operations, maintaining state and local groups while integrating them into a single efficient drive.
Sunday morning services at 10 30 with Sunday school at 10 00 every third Sunday. Evening services at 7 30. Pastor Rev Martin Vosseler. Episcopal Church Sunday school at 11 30 am. Services by announced man Rev George Buzzelle, priest in charge.
Sunday school at Epworth League 10 00 a m and preaching 730 p m at Methodist Episcopal Church with prayer meetings Thursday 730. Evangelical Church holds service at 11 00 a m on fourth Sunday and 730 p m on Sundays with Sunday school at 10 00 a m Rev H M Swanbey pastor and Rev Butschart preaching
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