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Emmons County Record

Location

Linton, North Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1902

Page

2

Pithy quips and curious notes from Emmons Co. Record

A collection of satirical comments and doodles touching on finance folk like J Pierpont Morgan and Russell Sage, European politics, and social topics. It notes belated praise for peace in South Africa, a Belgian socialist gun purchase, and a humorous take on meat prices and vegetarianism. It mentions Gen. Buckner funding Munfordville waterworks and Honolulu planning a Thanksgiving celebration tied to a Pacific cable. It ends with a wry line about Indiana and Chicago men attempting a North Pole flight, with obituaries possibly penned in advance.

Penn Yan Woman Pays Fee For Easter Hat After Eighteen Years

A Penn Yan woman finally paid the required fee for an Easter hat she purchased eighteen years ago. She saved diligently and, through strenuous effort and thrift, managed to accumulate the amount to settle the obligation.

Chicago coeds seek a play amid star envy

The Chicago coeds cannot produce a play as every girl in the amateur company wants the spotlight, a sign they possess the true professional spirit.

Chicago

Landlord's Bold Rent Hike Provokes Complainant

A reader laments a landlord named Uncle Russell for an excessive rent increase. The note says the landlord is presumptuous and applies pressure on tenants, reflecting frustration with perceived housing cost hikes.

Queen Wilhelmina Faces Trials Beyond Typhoid Fever

The report says Queen Wilhelmina endures multiple troubles since her ascent, with typhoid fever not being the sole or worst hardship described by observers.

Wilhelmina

Doctor Claims Paresis in Men Over Twenty Five

A learned doctor boasted he can find signs of paresis in any man over 25. The writer challenges him to test Mr. J. L. Sullivan for such evidence.

J. L. Sullivan

Pianos Go Cheap in Rural Areas Prompt Farm Departure

The Philadelphia Saturday Evening Post notes a surge in affordable pianos sold in agricultural districts. The trend reflects a growing eagerness among men to leave the farm, seeking new opportunities elsewhere.

Farma Philadelphia Saturday Evening Post

Macedonians plan invasion fund with Miss Stone aid

Bands of Macedonians gather money to invade Turkey, hoping the funds received from Miss Stone will fuel a spree against the sul tan, signaling a bold and dangerous political maneuver.

Turkey Miss Stone

Chicago dancer testifies salary far below advertised rate

A Chicago skirt dancer and plastic pose artist testified in court that her weekly pay was 20 dollars, though she was likely advertised as earning 600 dollars weekly if her manager knew the business.

Chicago

Miss Stones Recounts Brigands’ Gentle Treatment

Miss Stones recalls brigands who treated her kindly and made her stay with them feel like a memorable event. Her wording implies pleasure and lasting positive memories rather than fear or harm.

Miss Stones

Lost Cause Hero Wade Hampton Faces Its Consequences

Reflection on Wade Hampton a Confederate general noted for brilliant service and deep acceptance of losses with philosophical calm. The tribute highlights his principled stance and serene demeanor amid adversity.

Wisconsin woman loses suit over three stolen kisses

A Wisconsin woman seeking 15000 dollars for three stolen kisses lost her case as the jury found her taller and heavier than the man she accused. The fourteen sentence verdict leaves open questions of remedies in such disputes.

Wisconsin

Swedish scientist questions Koch tuberculosis link to cattle

The Swedish researcher doubts Koch's transmissibility theory for human tuberculosis to cattle, arguing the recent German findings resemble his lymph theory and may lack solid foundation. The remark casts doubt on the assumption that TB passes from humans to cattle more credibly.

Koch

Professor Beggs Remarks Spark Public Debate

Denver public school official Professor Beggs stated that hell in the hereafter would burn more fiercely for sinning women than for sinning men and then appeared to retreat from further comment, saying he had no intention of inviting trouble.

Professor Beggs Denver Public

Sogn fjord described as grand Viking age landscape of Norway

The Sogn fjord in Bergenhus county is a 120 mile long arm of the sea surrounded by 5000 to 6000 foot mountains. It hosts Viking relics, old churches, and Balholm with Vik village views. The Sogn fjord showcases farms, mills, wooden larders, and a King Bele grave. Bishop Vincent explains fjords as ice age carved channels full of islands and deep waters ideal for sailing and naval history.

Ting Norire Bergenhus Fiord Flord Thersres Nuneroe Bele Balestrani Thor Odin Hove Urnes Gulen Sogn Sturbur Vik Vangenes Syrstrand Esefjord Tjugum Veganes Thorsnesfjeld Sverreskar St. Olav Fridthof Norway Esaias Tegner Sogn Fiord Inzeborg Nordre Bergenhus Steamship Company J. H. Vincent John H. Vincent Scandinavia Norwegian Rhine Dalles Columbian River Hudson St. Lawrence Thousand Islands Mississippi Geest

Musk oxen acclimate in Sweden reported thriving

Two attempts to acclimate musk oxen in Sweden have proven successful. C. F. Liljewaldh keeps a thriving small herd near Medstu gen in Jemtland, while Consul Brom’s herd at Holmsweden is in splendid condition. Breeding musk oxen may become important to Sweden, given the wool’s use in cloth and a hunting suit for Crown Prince Gustaf made from its wool.

Sweden C. F. Liljewaldh Medstugen Jemtland Consul Brom Holmsweden Gustaf Prof Nathorst

American Engineers to Build Railroad in Norway

A company of American engineers left New York last Wednesday for Norway to construct what will be Europe’s first American road. Chief engineer Henschel Roberts will join in Bremen. The 18 mile line traverses rugged mountains, promoting a $1,000,000 project by the Edison Ore Reducing syndicate of London to access mineral holdings near Christiania. Rolling stock and most materials will be shipped from America, with about 3,000 men employed.

New York Norway Europe Henschel Roberts Bremen Edison Ore Reducing Syndicate London Christiania America

Trust Not Guilty Havemeyer Testifies On Cuban Sugar Lands

Henry Havemeyer president of the American Sugar Refining Co testifies before the Cuban relations subcommittee. He says the sugar trust owns no Cuban sugar lands and that much of the Cuban crop is withheld awaiting tariff concessions. He notes purchases in Cuba amount to about 50,000 tons since February, with storage at Havana limited and most imports from outports.

Washington Henry O. Havemeye American Sugar Refining Company The Sugar Trust Havemeyer Cuba Porto Rico Congress Havana Platt

May Squeeze in Oats Hinted by Patten Purchase

Chicago May 3 Tongues wagged at the board of trade over a May squeeze in oats as James A Patten took all the oats delivered on May contracts about 750000 bushels The rumor he sold out most of his position leaves shorts nervous and unsure how much he has left to deliver The May oats price rose 118 cents amid anxious trading but no stampede to cover yet

James A. Patten Chicago Board of Trade Patton Shorts

News in Brief from the Wires

President Roosevelt contemplates a message on the isthmian canal. Prince Frederick William George Ernest of Prussia dies in Berlin. born in Dusseldorf in 1826. At the 134th New York chamber of commerce meeting Morris K. Jessup reelected president. James C. Sturgis dies in Chicago at seventy three. organizer of the Chicago clearing house and founder of the Chicago Bankers' Club. Dr. Thomas Foster resigns from the treasury department and had long ties in Minnesota. Senator Hansbrough favors reciprocal trade to ease tariff effects rather than tariff revision. The International Association of Railway Surgeons closes its 15th annual meeting in St. Louis. Dr. A. W. Candless elected president. Indianapolis chosen for next meeting.

Roosevelt Prince Frederick William George Ernest of Prussia Berlin Dusseldorf New York Chamber of Commerce Morris K. Jessup James C. Sturgis Chicago Clearing House Chicago Bankers’ Club Chicago Hansbrough North Dakota International Association of Railway Surgeons St. Louis A. W. Candless Indianapolis

Market quotes from grain and live stock centers

Market summaries from St Paul Minneapolis Duluth Milwaukee Chicago and Sioux City covering grain prices for wheat corn and oats and live stock prices for cattle hogs and sheep with ranges in multiple markets and dates May 5 and May 6. The report lists No 1 Northern and No 2 Northern wheat prices and cash bids, while cattle and hog prices show per head ranges for Beeves, cows, bulls, stockers, yearlings, and lambs across Sioux City and Chicago and South St Paul markets.

St. Paul Northern Minneapolis Duluth Manitoba Milwaukee Wis Chicago Sioux City Iowa Colorado South St. Paul

Vort Land Accuses Deuntzer of Double Play

Vort Land of Copenhagen accuses President Deuntzer of playing double on the sale of the Danish West Indies. Though favoring the sale in executive meetings, Deuntzer is alleged to have urged opposition to it with the right party. The dispute threatens public confidence in Deuntzer’s integrity as Dr Jersen stands by his accusations.

Vort Land Deuntzer Copenhagen Council of State Landsthing Dr. Denitzer Danish West Indies Dr. Deuntzer Jersen

Behring Gives 150000 Kroner for Merburg University

Nobel laureate Prof Behring donates the full 150000 kroner to the Prussian government for the establishment of a department at Marburg University. The department will conduct serum experiments and investigations on a large scale.

Nobel Prise Behring Marburg University

Industries Threatened by Water Scarcity in Norway

Scarcity of water in Norwegian rivers endangers power industries relying on waterfalls. Three consecutive dry years create unprecedented conditions with potential suspensions of operations. The Hurdal river area with its rapids and falls is especially affected as relief is awaited.

Norway Hurdal

Wang's Smuler marks one year of publication

Herman Wang's Smuler celebrates its first anniversary with issue No 12. The issue features a central church poem, an article on the Sunday saloon, sermons to clergymen by Lars Layman, and other items, continuing the lively periodical tone.

Wang Herman Wang Central Church Lars Layman

Scandinavian Notes On Emigration And Swedish Affairs

Danish emigration in 1901 shows 4247 leaving. Grieg suffers bronchitis and stays home. A Danish train in Hammel ran 18 months late due to dam construction. Sweden promotes Capt Falglenius and Capt Sergel to major in their regiments as the youngest majors. Rockford Illinois launches a Swedish English weekly. Magnus Larson to edit. Hekla sunk by Dilera near Tyne. seven crew killed, ten saved. Consul Wancke funds a church for Scandinavian seamen in Sunderland to be Oscar and Sofia church. Six men die in a Stockholm factory fire. eight injured. plant insured for 215,000 kroner and destroyed.

Hammel Denmark C. M. H. Falglenius Vaxholm Grenadier Regiment C. J. B. Sergel Sodermannland Regiment Rockford Ill Harold Magnus Larson Swedish Baptist Church of Hekla Elof W. Wancke Sunderland England Oscar and Sofia Sweden Norway Stockholm

Swedish Colonel Improves Marconi Wireless System

Col Braunerhjelm of the Swedish army announces an improvement on Marconi wireless telegraphy. His apparatus concentrates electric current in one direction, whereas Marconi’s sends waves in all directions.

Col. Braunerhjelm Marconi

Bandits attempt to hijack Frisco Express No 6

An attempted hold up on the Frisco Express No 6 occurred between Seligman and Washburn Missouri. Two bandits overpowered the engineer and fireman and tried to force the train to stop at their signal. When the engineer resisted by throttling, the attackers were driven off at Washburn and escaped.

Refunen Paris Tex Seligman Washburn

Meyer to contest Moody vacancy in Massachusetts

Ambassador Meyer, serving in Rome, has been granted a sixty day leave to return home. He plans to seek the Republican nomination for the Massachusetts congressional seat created by Moody becoming secretary of the navy.

Meyer Italy Congress Washington Ambassador Meyer Rome Massachusetts Moody Navy

Neewas Constitutional Amendment Standoff in Costa Rica

President Iglesias tells congress no talks with the United States on the Nicaragua canal until a constitutional amendment authorizing land leasing for the canal is approved. He notes the crisis has driven Costa Rican gold coin into export.

San Jose Costa Rica Iglesias Congress United States Nicaragua Canal

Fire From Electric Spark Hits Norfolk Plant

Fire originating from an electric spark at the Virginia Candy company factory destroyed the Norfolk Dispatch office Hofheimer and Co tobacco manufacturers MacDonald’s restaurant. Loss set at 150000 dollars.

Norfolk, Va Virginia Candy Company Norfolk Dispatch Office Hofheimer &Co MacDonald's

Cleveland Enjoyed Trip to Princeton

Grover Cleveland returned to Princeton New Jersey after five weeks away in Florida. He said the visit was pleasant and his health has improved noticeably during the trip.

Cleveland Princeton N. J Grover Cleveland Filorida

Sixty Men Killed in Anti Indemnity Riots near Henan Border

In Pekin on May 4 a detachment of soldiers under Gen Yuan Shi Kai, governor of Chili province, lost sixty men while trying to quell an anti indemnity uprising near the Henan province border. Yuan Shi Kai plans to send three regiments to destroy towns around the area.

Pekin Yuan Shi Kai Chili Province Henan

Bettendorf Steel Axle Plant Burned in Davenport Fire

Major blaze in Davenport Iowa last evening destroyed the main portion of the Bettendorf Steel Axle company plant. Estimated loss is 250000 dollars. The firm had suffered a 200000 dollar loss by fire last November.

Davenport Iowa Bettendorf Steel Axle Company

Peculiarities of the Opossum Highlighted

The American opossum, praised by Mr. A C Haddon, is noted as one of the U S's most curious animals. It carries young in a pouch, feigns death, hangs by its tail, and has humanlike hands. Its snout resembles a hog, its mouth holds many teeth, its eyes are ratlike, and it hisses like a snake.

A. C.haddon United States

Stand on Dignity Sparks A Humble But Heavy Reversal

A man attempting to assert dignity meets an unseemly contender who undercuts him by sitting on the moment, illustrating the old quip that pride invites a coarser rival. The incident unfolds with a sharp, comic sting.

Hinckley Minn Schools Closed by Virulent Fever

Hinckley Minnesota reports a virulent fever outbreak prompting school closures. Officials impose quarantine on all cases to contain the disease as health authorities stamp the illness with a formal designation and tighten local controls.

Hinckley Hinckley, Minn

Strike Ends as Three Machinists Return to Work

In Barnesville Minnesota on May 2 a committee of three machinists met Master Mechanic Cannon and reported satisfactory arrangements for the time being. The machinists all returned to work in the Great Northern shops this morning.

Sertied Cape Barnesville Minn

Miners Strike Ties Mass Mine in Calumet Michigan

Miners at the Mass mine in Ontonagon county are on strike demanding higher wages. No trouble is expected unless outside labor is brought in. Once the rock mined is hoisted and milled the mill will shut, laying off 300 men.

Calumet Mich Mass Mine Ontonagon County

Engineer and Fireman Killed in Clyde Mail Train Crash

Clyde New York May 4 New York Central fast mail No 3 west bound collided with a fast freight in the opposite direction near here. The crash killed the engineer and fireman and injured thirteen mail clerks.

Clyde N. Y New York Central

Postmaster Hamilton Schuyler Surrenders in Bellevue Case

May 4 in New York reports Hamilton Schuyler, former Bellevue Ohio postmaster, surrendered to police after admitting embezzling over $1 in government funds while in office. He claimed to be penniless and unnamed.

Surrenders New York

Paralysis Strikes Wealthy Farmer Hemenway Family

Reports say Judge George Wane received news that Mes Hemenway, a wealthy farmer of Et Croix, and a member of the Star Pratey area, is stricken with paralysis. The incident, dated May 2, highlights a sudden health setback affecting local prominent residents.

SiGe George Wane Hemenway Star Pratey Igiatricken Iplonéer Et Croix

Accident injures man in Minnesota town

May 2 in Minnesota: A. L. Isenberg lost a leg after an accidental discharge by two boys. Doctors say he may recover but his weak health from long sickness may delay it. The incident hints at the dangers of careless handling of firearms.

Minn A. L. Isenberger

Vesquez-led Rebels Sweep Capital as Jiminez Government Ties

May 4 Santo Domingo dispatch reports Horacio Vasquez leading a large rebel force marching on the capital amid government defenses and cut telegraphic lines. The revolt claims control of most of the republic except Puerto Plata and Santo Domingo, with Porto Plata’s governor preparing to defend the port.

Santo Domingo Horacio Vesquez Vasquez Jiminez Guerra Puerto Plata Porto Plata Deschamps

King Edward Holds Evening Court Innovation in London

King Edward's second court was held last night at Buckingham Palace marking a shift to evening ceremonies. The transformed scene inside the palace impressed attendees, with a long procession to the ballroom after ten thirty. US ambassadors and social figures attended, and new rules will limit access and require only presented ladies to wear trains starting May 16.

London Edward Buckingham Palace Joseph H. Choate United States Tee Choate Charlemagne ‘Tower Russia Tower Payne Whitney New York Clover Richardson Clover Whitney

Forge Czar Signature Sparks Riots In Russia

In St. Petersburg on May 4, instigators behind peasant riots in Voronezh and Kharkov authorities spread bogus proclamations with forged czar signatures. They claimed nobles lands would be divided among emancipated serfs. After student agitation ceased, underground presses issued thousands of such notices, urging peasants to ignore officials as labor troubles flare at Novorossiysk on the Black Sea coast.

St. Petersburg Voronei Kharkoft South Russia Novorossisk Black Sea

Allegations Made Against London Banker and Two Others

London reports Charles Bright an American engineer charged with concealing assets in bankruptcy and committed to trial at Old Bailey. J Moreno former diplomat staff at Paris and Madrid and R. G. sucheshie secretary to several firms are charged as Brights associates in a conspiracy to defraud creditors.

London Charles Bright Old Baileyscout J.¥. Moreno United States Paris Madrid

Robbery at Traub Bros Jewelry Store

Bold thieves entered Mich May 4 and threw a brick through the front of Traub Bros and Co Jewelry store. They stole fifty one diamonds nine and fifteen watches valued at 3750 dollars.

Traub ‘Bros. & “Co

Naval Cadets Receive Diplomas at Annapolis Graduation

Annapolis May 4 President Roosevelt yesterday presented diplomas to the graduating naval cadets. There were many prominent people present including relatives and Merits among the graduates.

Annapolis Roonervelt

Quiet at Helena as strikers hold quiet meeting

In Helena Montana on May 2 the workers at the Wast Helene amelt er plant did not demonstrate. The mill and smeltermen union held a meeting with many bets cast. The men voted to Sail Powter with manager OConnell, who swore in ten men to guard the properties.

Helens Mont Helene O’connell

How Cheap Baking Powder Is Made

New York Health Department seized cheap baking powder sold in the city. Samples showed an alum powder composed mainly of alum and pulverized rock. The substance was declared dangerous to health and thousands of pounds were destroyed at the offal dock. High class cream of tartar brands are the safest and most economical choice for baking.

Health Department of New York Health Department Jlawders

Irish Divorce Joke Emerges Amid Legal Quip

Counselor Abram Hummel recalls a divorce case in which an Australian banker’s daughter received a decree. After reading it she laughed, noting the names Donovan, O’Byrne, and Keeran as Irish-tinged, joking that she had “gone to Ireland for your divorce not to America.”

Abram H. Hummel Atvorcee Donovan O'Byrne

Vanderbilt Wears Gold Buttoned Dress Uniform

At a Vanderbilt dinner for Prince Henry, Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr wore a dress suit with gold buttons. Comment arose, suggesting a new men’s evening style. The outfit matched the New York Yacht Club full dress uniform, which he wore to accompany Prince Henry to the club house later.

Yacht Club Prince Henry Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr Vanderbilt Met Mr. Vanderbilt New York Yacht Club New York Times

Soldier recounts narrow escape and cure by Dodd's Kidney Pills

George Manhart of Watts Flats New York recalls severe illness with Bright's Disease. Doctors told his wife he would die in two weeks. After using Dodd's Kidney Pills from Clark's drug store his health improved instantly, doctors were discharged, and he remains strong at eighty, able to chop wood as he did at twenty.

Watts Flats N. Y George Manhart Bright Dodd

Teapot sings at breakfast in playful childhood scene

A preschool moment shows Mabel, four, in a high chair asking about the singing coffee pot. The mother gently explains it is just singing, and the child accepts with a curious comment about time, capturing a small domestic vignette.

Mamma Mabel

Patents issued last week to eastern inventors

Bouie D Buck Bagley Minneapolis Jona Ekind Charles Gale Minn Minn Minan Hiram Huff Winans D windmill Bruno Kip pels Moorhead Minn Simeon Lawlor Duluth Minn window dshing apparatus John Olson Minneapolis Minn fire alarm Lothrop Johnson patent attorneys Seasa 912 Plow eer Press Bldg St Paul Minn.

Bouie Buck Bagley Minn Jona Ekind Minneapolis Charles Gale Minnéapolis Lothrop & Johnson Ploweer Press St. Paul

Little Walter Spills Milk Sparked by Naughty Shove

In a brief note from Little Shronicle, Walter shoves an arm, spilling milk at lunch. Jamma scolds, asking why Walter did not warn him. The exchange ends with playful bickering and a lighthearted moment.

Walter Jamma Shronicle

Maered for Life Burn Scar Remedies Ad

A damaged ad promotes Cole's Carbolisalve saying it heals burns and scars from childhood. It claims instant relief and long lasting pale skin effects, available in 25 and 50 cent boxes from druggists.

Cole

Not at All Well Done in Philadelphia Bulletin

A fragment shows mockery of attempts to sound refined. The exchange characters trade sarcasm as one remarks on a botched effort to appear high toned. The cited Philadelphia Bulletin tone evokes newsroom wit.

Philadelphia Bulletin

North Coast Limited resumes service for its third season

The Northern Pacifics Crack Train of the Northwest returns for a third season, replacing trains 11 and 12 and operating as the Dill-to-a dot line. Also notes sales of Putnam Fadeless Dyes and a seed catalog mention for hay and millet prices.

Wil Roe Hays John A. Balser Seed Co la Crosse Coabt Northern Pacific Northwest

Fragmented quotation on advice and flattery in a puzzling text

The fragment references Price and ASman praising safe flattery and a scam about curing a cold with laxatives. It mentions “Lot’s wife,” indolence, and a sluggish stream, hinting at a broader, nonsensical excerpt without a clear event or source.

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