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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1902
Page
5
The Pioneer Journal of the County notes the Emmons County Record is entered at the Linton Post Office as second class matter, indicating its official mailing status and local publication routine. The item reflects archival-style newspaper logistics for Linton North Dakota.
A newspaper note urges defeated candidates not to overstate grief and reminds readers that life is competitive with many striving to secure gains. It highlights a major sale of short-horn cattle in Fargo on Tuesday November 25, with consignments from leading western breeders and a claim that no sale of equal importance has occurred in the state.
A sharp critique targets a hypocritical leader who mocks humility while plotting perjury to seize government land. The piece accuses him of using power to punish rivals, spreading whispers about those he envies, and asserts his actions depress church membership more than sincere Christian conduct could counter.
The writer toured Pollock during a district court clerk campaign and found a thriving town of about 250 residents. Local merchants Frank Lautzenbier Horton and Devon, BE L Iverson, Weinstein Bros, and Pollock Drug Co. led a busy trade with large stocks and orderly shops. The piece notes Pollock’s growth, notable residents, and strong county trade, including substantial wheat sales from Emmons county to regional buyers.
The piece notes Hague and Strasburg railroad completion will shift trade away from the town but nearby farming areas will keep it a business center. A local scribe credits Dr. Shockey for introductions to merchants. A testimonial praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy, recounting relief from severe cough and chest pains after two doses.
Progress notes show 8S. C. Branth visiting Emmons county to vote. G. Busby of Hampton NC on business. Car loads of stock to Chicago via Tracy Bros Dale and John McCrory Winona. Sister of Mrs. Lincoln Gray of Winona arriving from New York City. she will die on land near Winona. Clarence Loutzenhiser from Montana visiting. Lewis with Guy Allemson of Barney Allen Dale. Gid Hobkirk held a sale near Joule and will move to Kingston Canada with family. Community laments longtime residents leaving.
A closing out sale offers harness and hardware at reduced prices until January 1 1903. The vendor will close books that day and require cash or good notes for outstanding amounts, then operate as a cash store with minimal profit margin. The seller remains at the old West Linton location.
An embarrassing domestic incident is described in a first ward home. A young suitor waits for his "only one" as a girl calls from above and invites him down. She replies she just came from the bath, then slips on the stair and falls, prompting a comic domestic moment.
Over sixty years this old ABC well tried remedy amuses mothers and children. It soothes the child softens pain cures wind colic and diarrhoea. Pleasant to taste sold by druggists worldwide. Twenty five cents a bottle. Be sure to ask for Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup and take no other kind.
Auction notice for Monday November 17 1902 at eight miles east of Winoway listing 8 cows 4 two-year steers a three-year bull 8 two-year heifers 4 work-horses 2 two-year colts 5 hogs and farm machinery. Also multiple timber-culture final proof notices for Jakob Ochsner Conrad Huber Jakob Rutschke Peter Ochsner Johannes Bosch Leone Wilcox Joannes Maag and Jacob Liedle with witnesses and dates.
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