20 May 1885
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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1885
Page
1
The territorial press condemns Land Commissioner Sparks for a rule delaying patents until a detective confirms sworn improvements. Critics warn of potential extortion and power misuse, while supporters foresee appeals and trust in law-makers favoring land grants that require partial payments.
The article argues for stricter pre-emption rules and timber culture compliance to prevent land pawn brokers from grabbing property. It praises honest detectives, timely final proofs, and prompt patents to favor actual residents building homes over nonresident speculation, while noting potential short-term impact on local newspapers.
Settlers on the Crow Creek and Winnebago reservations organize a meet at Pierre, form committees, and raise funds to present their case to the President and nation. They condemn the proclamation opening the reservations as unjust and biased by critics from outside the region. Territorial Attorney General Rice notes settlers acted in good faith, while critics say the action advances a national policy viewed as harsh and misguided.
The Bismarck Tribune hails the Missouri Slope counties east of the river as booming with public land nearby the major markets. It questions why immigrants go west when ready land lies closer to expanding rail lines and the Capital.
In a sharp but humorous threat the Man dan Pioneer and the Bismarck Blade clash, their feud framed as riverine peril. The speaker laments potential war and calls for peace as the Missouri River metaphorically bears blue-blooded blood to the other shore.
The Muddy editor near Emmons in a county named for a family member from a Scots song abandons low comedy and denounces rival papers for rhetoric. He mocks their pet names and urges them toward proper diction.
School Superintendent Worst recalls a cordial tour of Winchester Winona and Campbell County areas praising hospitable locals and fine farming country. He notes no-town decline in Winona and criticizes local road quality while joking about past rumors and frontier conditions. Worst highlights Will iamsport like terrain and Fort Yates proximity.
Commissioners Gayton and Yeater with Parks and Her rick traveled by river to Winona and Fort Yates to observe bridge letting and Major McLaughlin's Native Americans. Tales say Second District official is a famed medicine man to Dakota crowds. The group returned speaking little English, adopting moccasins and tepee life.
Northern Pacific preferred, Saturday in New York quoted at 38. Wheat sent to Bismarck. Frank Frisby promotes drugs paints and oils there. Numerous local actions include new settlers, building, trade ads, and a brewing company award.
Frank Frisby, Druggist in Bismarck promotes Parker & Parkes with wall paper, paints, oils, glass and putty. D. T. Frisby advertises cottage paints at $1.15 per gallon. Seed corn from P. F. Maloy on Sixth Street, Bismarck. Canadian troops defeat Riels troops and capture Riel.
Four covered wagons with families from Montana camp near town. They plan to settle in Emmons county after visiting Williamsport residents and seeing rich public land. The travelers include Lot Roker and family and the Chapmans, formerly of Woodbury county Iowa. Seven year old Fred Chapman jokes about being a Dutchman. Frisby cures corns for 25 cents.
Correspondence from Racorp Roop and Rucoma notes corn planting has begun and crops look well after rains. Reports on local bids for school buildings, cattle damaging a garden, and a settlement offering ten dollars in breaking. Also remarks on mail service improvements and emigration seeking government land in Emmons County.
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