22 May 1919
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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1919
Page
1
District officials discuss census data and monthly salaries, outline renewal rules for elementary certificates, and report on annual plans and teacher training. Names of districts and educators appear amid notes on exams, Americanization, and the eighth grade final schedule.
Paris reports Italy renounces its claims to the Dodecanese Islands along the Asia Minor coast in favor of Greece. The Austrian indemnity is set at one twentieth of Germany’s, totaling 6 billion gold marks. Observers note ongoing peace conference maneuvers as troops and officials move in anticipation of further actions.
The memo reviews General Fund balances from 1916 to 1919 showing a dwindling balance and growing unpaid bills. It argues socialist administration would place large funds under a League Program control including mill, elevator, immigration, home building, and school funds and urges voting to retain league laws to save the state.
Farmers are urged to learn the new hail insurance law in force. A flat tax of 4.80 per quarter applies to all tillable land to fund state insurance programs. An indemnity tax up to 0.50 per acre or 80 per quarter may be charged unless an exemption affidavit is filed with the Insurance Commissioner in Bismarck and a copy with the county by the mid June deadline. An affidavit must be filed before the 15th of June to avoid per acre penalties.
The piece argues North Dakota state taxes will rise under any party, with the Nonpartisan League admitting higher costs. It cites an Immigration Bill setting salaries at 300 dollars monthly, and a two hundred thousand dollar budget target to staff enforcement, plus broad assertions of increased government spending and job allocations to party loyalists.
The document notes the creation of the Office of Commissioner of Immigration and outlines the powers and duties for approving or repealing related acts as enacted by the North Carolina legislature.
The governor will appoint a two year Commissioner of Immigration for North Dakota with a 3600 dollar annual salary and a 10000 dollar bond. The commissioner shall collect and disseminate data, aid education and industry, promote settlement, and cooperate with the U S Bureau of Immigration. Offices to be in Bismarck with staff to be hired, salaries audited, and funds authorized up to 100000 dollars. all conflicting laws repealed. Approved March 6 1919.
The article argues high schools should prepare students for immediate work, not just college. It describes new facilities in a forthcoming building including metalworking tools, a dynamo, a steam engine, and a gasoline engine for hands on training in metal work, mechanical drawing, and home economics.
Franklin Bertheau returns to school after a five day absence. French class memorizes La Marseillaise and a final exam is mentioned. Dorota Dare is elected president of the Saving Society, which purchased thrift stamps. The girls defeat the boys in a school fling, and a Nature Study trip was planned.
Multiple special warranty deeds recorded transferring various portions of land in townships 130 133 139 and 180. Buyers include Bert Johnson Ira F Blewitt Stephen Silbernagle John Baumgartner Sebastian Schmaltz J P Henn Christ Weiszbaar Fred Mayer and Fred Kist with prices ranging from 1 to 4000 dollars and other considerations.
Andrew Nelson of Temvik and Teresa Mies of South Dakota were married at the M B room on Wednesday in a small ceremony. Local residents anticipate a warm, community celebration.
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