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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1920
Page
4
Emmons County record outlines display rates for single insertions 20 cents per column inch and contract space 15 cents with composition at ten cents per inch. Advertising copy must reach the printer by Tuesday noon each week for publication.
The document lists candidates for governor and other state offices including Lieut. governor Frank Streeter, secretary of state Thos Hall, state treasurer John Steen, attorney general R F Gallagher, superintendent Minnie J Nielsen, and several railway and county posts. Names appear alongside counties and districts such as Burleigh, Nelson, Barnes, Cass, Morton, Slope, Valley City, and Morton.
John R. Snyder of the state auditor’s office and a county auditor candidate clashed with the Drake mill operation in Emmons County. He was ordered out of the facility, amid claims that league bosses hide the inner workings of new state ventures.
Reports from Griggs Steele and Nelson indicate shifting support as Townley allies face declines. Farmers rally to hear anti Townley speakers and observers forecast a large anti Townley majority on June 50th.
The eastern section sees large crowds for Burtness and Gallagher while the valley leans against Townley. Townleyites altered tax laws to favor the city, boosting Ned with farmer support. League vote heads toward urban strength but rural areas face greater losses.
The paper's partner leads while the editor aids campaigns in other counties, and the staff thanks readers for continued patronage to keep the Record strong.
The Bismarck Tribune reports a letter from the Rector of the Catholic University of America confirming Father Martin O'Donahue will speak in Garrison on Thursday May 27 at 1 PM. O'Donahue, a Catholic University faculty member, is touring North Dakota under the Nonpartisan League banner.
The text reports a telegram from Bishop Vincent Wehrle denying Father Donaghue’s professorship at a university and noting his earlier Baltimore ecclesiastical study. It critiques Townley and league tactics and urges women to oppose a political effort that would pull the church into partisan power.
The piece portrays Townleyism influence and patronage in North Dakota politics, praising C. W. McDonnell for advancing a railroad commissioner salary bill and noting William Langer’s wartime service and Red Cross support. It cites a 1920 Red Cross letter defending Langer against critics.
A letter from a hopeful volunteer requests guidance on where he can best serve the U S government during the war, preferring trench warfare in France or other fronts and willing to serve as private or after officer training. The piece references a March 1 1918 visit and notes prior Army draft delays and Armistice timing.
Lawmaking battles over military bonuses and anti red flag measures expose rifts in North Dakota politics. The Socialist Townley and independents face opposition as Rep Nims proposes immediate payment warrants while Governor Frazier backs a suspended sentence for banker Pierce Egan despite a bank wreck costing the state.
Reports from Jamestown Leeds Dickinson Hillsboro Belfield and Devils Lake note events including a large high school graduation first annual American Legion celebration June 15 16 field day and school exhibits summer session at the Normal school budget increases in 1920 band contracts for summer concerts a fire at the Chautauqua grounds and new health classes and an infirmary construction bid openings forthcoming.
John DeBoer and Edith Barry of Westfield wed on May 25 at Peter Boschker’s home in Pollock with Rev. Dykestra officiating. Edith Barry is sister to Martin Ry kpema of Linton. They plan to reside three miles north of Pollock on a farm. Local friends extend congratulations.
Six games into the Emmons-Logan county league with results: Braddock 7 over Strasburg 0. Hazelton 5 over Strasburg 3. Linton 5 over Braddock 8. Napoleon 12 over Kintyre 3. Linton 2 over Kintyre 13. Hazelton 9 over Napoleon 19.
At the May 1 meeting directors voted to hold the first Saturday afternoon monthly meetings in the courthouse during summer. The next gathering falls Saturday June 5. Chairman Busby urges strong attendance as several matters vital to farmers will be addressed.
Expert dry cleaning pressing repairing dyeing and tailoring offered in Bismarck North Dakota. Ship us your work for professional service and meticulous care.
Pekin Commercial club held an officers election. Velva staged a park pageant May 25 with 300 city school pupils. Abercrombie promotes July 4 celebration by American Legion and Sons of Norway. Leeds plans annual play day this week headlined by Cho Cho the health clown. Williston reports 39 graduates in class graduation.
Farmers are urged to send cream eggs and poultry to the designated collection point. The notice emphasizes timely shipping to ensure proper handling and payment.
320 acres farm land two miles from growing railroad town 80 acres seeded to rye remainder ready to seed. Includes 5 room house granary 18 by 40 cement floor driveway stable 48 by 48. Fine drinking water soft and clear well house 1 1/2 miles fencing and 100 rods net fencing for hog pasture. $50 per acre take by March 20. Write to H S Smith Selfridge ND for details to Ady.
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