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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1920
Page
1
Unofficial results show E H Brant as Auditor and Chas Carney as Treasurer leading Emmons County races with small margins. Independent forces gain in sheriff and county treasurer contests while league activity favors some governor and legislative candidates. Weather favorable and high turnout noted as ballots flow in from Linton Hague and surrounding wards.
Teachers urged to mobilize for the Red Cross Roll Call in Emmons County starting November 11 and running to Thanksgiving. Quota set at 1500 members with each district contributing. Proposals include Armistice Day social events, box social fundraisers, and membership drives led by teachers.
A county R C project lists uses for half of every membership dollar including a public rest room and rocking chairs for mothers with babies, health centers with nurses, first aid, social centers for youth, nurse visits to schools, and an Americanization program. Members paying one dollar may choose a funded purpose by writing and mailing their preference to R C Chairman Mrs E H Brant.
The text argues conversation harms nerves and compares talk to blood loss. It warns against overtalk and favors restraint, claiming talking weakens one and that a professional mind should avoid excess speech. It uses dramatic language to emphasize the dangers of conversation.
Final returns show Graham losing in Emmons county with 1563 votes to McKenna 1768 and Allen 1631 while Ego tallies 1211. Anti Townley candidates Allen and McKenna swept the district with only Ransom Moore and Dickey providing close results. Graham campaigned hard sending letters to jurors precinct committeemen and outside attorneys to boost his bid.
Final returns in Emmons county show Frazier 1466 and O Connor 1712 with O Connor ahead by 246 votes. Miller 1690 over Volf 1607 for sheriff by 83. Brant 1766 over Snyder 1528 for auditor by 238. Carley 1645 over Junge 1609 for treasurer by 36. Coventry 1724 over Lynn 1587 for state's attorney by 137. Record 1577 over Free Press 1357 for official newspaper by 220.
Thursday night state affairs suggested Frazier was elected by a small margin. Initiated measures appear to have carried. Miss ,Nileson and Judge Christianson are likely elected. Hall, Steen and Stutsman appear set to win. Kidder County surpassed Emmons County for four league votes in the lower house.
Several persons ask when the Record becomes the official paper under law it will hold a monopoly on private and public legal printing starting with the date the county canvassing board meets and issues its findings. This will occur in about a week.
Soviet leader Lenin plans escape through Petrograd route as French prisoners pass through, with colleges and decane references noted at the gates for his escape.
The Scapa Flow incident prompts a commission to determine compensation. Germany faces a demand for six thousand ships or units as restitution for the sunk vessels.
В общем собрании в оперном зале понедельник избран спикер для дебатов. Гость Гораций Линн выступил за автентиву, редактор выступил против, решение зависит от политических взглядов слушателей county.
Asia Magazine notes natives of the Philippines and South Sea islands wear large sun hats to shield from heat. Palm leaves form the material, with flat woven or peaked shapes. Common Philippine hats are cane-covered palm bandeaus with an air space above the head and simple brown ornamentation only.
The next teachers examinations will be held in the court house on Thursday and Friday November 11 and 12 beginning at eight thirty a.m. All who do not hold valid certificates are required to take these examinations. Henry H. Hanson, County Superintendent.
The county notes list three months of perfect attendance with students Lillian Layton Vills Volk Winchester Leonard Langeliers Sebia Abraham Glanavon. It reports teachers enrolling in the North Dakota Education Association and urges all teachers to enroll at once. Temvik and Strasburg schools organize for the Junior Red Cross amid a county institute noted as highly successful.
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