15 Nov 1889
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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1889
Page
1
The Williamspor Post reports that Iowa's prohibition policy failed to stop a high license governor winner Horace Boies. The piece argues prohibition and tariff reform shifts reveal a GOP decline in a traditionally Republican state. It notes Nebraska no prohibition law and questions tariff reform zeal.
The piece argues prohibition has failed after years of trial and calls for political recalibration. It notes Iowa's split among Republicans and Democrats, warns of future defeat if leaders ignore the handwriting on the wall, and urges resubmission of prohibition in 1891 to test public will.
For sale two yoke of draft cattle cash or security. Wanted to exchange good horses for cattle. The Lone Star Market in Bismarck offers staple and fancy groceries, fruits, confectionery. Dawson mill owner advertises high wheat prices and flour. Griggs & Co. rep to call on Emmons county farmers with wholesale groceries.
Notice from Bremarck North Dakota dated November 11 1889 states the county treasurer offices will be open Monday Tuesday and Wednesday each week and closed on the remaining days. Governor John Miller proclaims November 28 1889 as a day of public thanksgiving urging abstention from business and worship in gratitude for blessings as a new state.
Correspondence details a calm election in the precinct and reports on weather turning cooler. Items note Honstain’s stage accident near Bismarck, visits by several locals to the capital, sheep sales in Dakota, new windmill at Ed. Taylor’s, and community notices from Westfield and Pilgrim areas including marriages, school attendance, and local commerce.
Community items recount births and illnesses, property deals, travel, legal proofs, and social visits. Notables include John Goughnour’s Buchanan connection, Henry Kemmer in Burr Oak, Senator Worst’s Bismarck session move, and James Bishop with travel for Plaindealer printing.
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