Recorats Entered at Linton Postoffice as Second Class
The Recorats were filed as second class matter at the Linton post office, indicating publication status and mailing priority for the newspaper item.
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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1913
Page
4
The Recorats were filed as second class matter at the Linton post office, indicating publication status and mailing priority for the newspaper item.
The article notes Governor Foss of Massachusetts, a prominent Democrat, challenging the administration's push for freer trade. He advocates protective reciprocity and urges Congress to base tariffs on protection, with a tariff commission and public hearings before action. The legislature memorializes Congress to favor protective reduction through reciprocity.
The article contrasts British militant suffragettes with U S methods, noting their use of explosives and arson shocks Anglo Saxon legislative tradition. It argues their actions hurt the broader woman suffrage cause in both Britain and America and influences opinion against votes for women.
The piece argues that even educated American women may back actions endangering life and property, likening such tactics to anarchism and noting sympathy from figures like Mrs. Belmont while in England. It questions whether extremism in suffrage should be treated as political violence.
The Webb family again enters the spotlight as debate on the national Webb Kenyon bill stirs inter state liquor traffic concerns. A California legislator named Webb then introduces an anti Japanese bill, risking widening political webs with a formerly friendly nation.
Tobias Casey of Dickinson, once the lone Democratic representative in the 1905 North Dakota House, has been named United States district attorney for North Dakota. The editor notes Casey as a salt of the earth figure.
The county auditor announces a compact volume containing laws passed by the last legislative session. Priced at fifty cents, the booklet is available from the county auditor to readers who wish to study the enacted statutes.
William Randolph Hearst, a leading Democrat, criticizes President Wil son’s industrial scuttle policy in an open letter published in the Washington Post. He states that Mr. Jefferson, founder of the Democratic party, challenged the approach and urged alternatives to the policy.
The article contrasts Mr. Wilson with a protectionist party that champions American shipping and reciprocal trade. It accuses Wilson of free trade ideals rooted in Cobden and Mill, labeling his political economy as foreign and outdated. It notes Canadian rejection of reciprocity proposals and questions giving advantages without reciprocation.
The article notes South Dakota’s shift toward license liquor and rejects prohibition. It cites village elections where many towns that were dry voted wet, arguing licensed saloons bring orderly benefits over bootleg trade and rotgut. It suggests prohibition is unlikely to return across the state.
The Emmons county education system shows a large progress with the number of schools growing from 100 to 140 and districts from 18 to 27 under the present county superintendent. The county likely stands alone in the state with so many schools served directly by a superintendent without a deputy.
The passage questions Major Edwards on his reaction to the Fargo Forum’s new leadership as they attempt a bold push to join the Democratic camp. It examines public opinion and editorial shifts in a historical newspaper context.
Local notes from Hazelton include visits by H O Batzer and others, court duty trips from Linton, and a Braddock ball game with Hazelton winning 26 to 19. A fire destroyed a Buck home with heavy losses, while Miss Carrie Brindle trained nurse and the Hanson residence rise in town.
A compact classified note by F. B. Streeter, Hupmobile agent, offers vulcanizers collapsible canvas water-pails and other sundry items for sale or trade.
County commissioners meet to audit Treasurer Cameron accounts showing cash on hand and deposits. Clevine elected treasurer submits bonds with Fidelity Deposit and Massachusetts Bonding as sureties. Minutes from April 7-10 1918 read and approved. Road District 15 supervisor appointed. adjournment set for May 6 1913.
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