27 Nov 1896
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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1896
Page
1
A yearling steer, red and white with a left hip brand, is taken up at Livona North Dakota. The owner is asked to call, pay charges, and take the animal away. contact F P Knupreox.
In a Williamsport journal view, Henry C. Hansbrough earns re election by backing protection and a gold standard. The piece argues his stance aligns with McKinley, contrasts silver with tariff policy, and notes his active support during the North Dakota campaign, shaping party unity.
The piece questions how Hansbrough's politically adept approach contrasts with Pettigrew who left the Republican Party to join foes of the party. It argues Hansbrough’s record as a faithful public servant and his ability to win support in the Senate, noting broad Republican newspaper support for his reelection by the legislature.
A London publication debates crying by women as outdated or acceptable. Writers argue a new era where women control themselves, with rules on noiseless tears, avoidant displays, and various forms of weeping from private pillow sobs to “red-faced” public outbursts.
Representative Mercer of Nebraska recalls Col John A Cockerill's exchange with an English tourist in Yokohama during a Japan trip. Cockerill, wartime correspondent for the New York Herald, retorted that after United States victories England would lose again. He warned about dragging the English island to New York as a wharf.
An Englishman recalls a perilous encounter at the Andaman Islands with a parrot fish bearing a heavy beak that snapped shut as he probed it, severing his thumb. Crewmen also battle a jagged carnation carp during a seine, one blow sending the coxswain overboard. The islands offer sport with guns and game such as snipe and wild pigs at proper seasons.
The article notes bulls kill horses in Mexican bull fights. Each horse earns the owner three Mexican dollars, plus twelve dollars if killed. One Mexican dollar equals about 55 cents in American money. The crowd applauds blood and gore as horses are torn open.
In town and out, settlers plan winter chores and seed orders as roads improve. Descriptions cover residents from Morris Minnesota to Williamsport North Dakota, mail delivery delays, and family visits. A blizzard closes roads, deaths are noted, and publishing shifts from farm to town as a printing office move is planned for spring. The community salutes caretakers and outlines upcoming garden seed needs and local supply readiness. Died Friday Nov 27 1896 Margaret Ann Rush aged eight.
A blizzard halts life as Thanksgiving passes with little news or business. The Missouri Slope faces its worst storm since 1881 with snow clogging lodgments and delaying publishing. Digging out stables and woodpiles occupies most days while legal ads suffer weekly deadlines.
A Pearson's Weekly portrait of Marchioness Li, wife of Li Hung Chang, noting her beauty and learning. She is described as well over 50 yet appearing 30, living lavishly with 1000 attendants, a vast wardrobe, and a highly groomed routine including multiple hair styles and daily oil baths.
A New York Recorder tale tells of a young lawyer appealing a police court ruling who overdid citing elementary texts and omitted core propositions. The judge urged the court to assume basic legal knowledge, prompting the young attorney to admit he once made that error and fears repeating it.
The Year Book of the Department of Agriculture notes that the blackbird eats a mix of animal and vegetable foods with insects making up 46 percent. It robs nests accidentally, but a flock of 50,000 would consume 3,000 pounds daily while destroying many insects that benefit crops. The bird’s feeding shifts with seasons and states observed.
A humorous incident recalls Archbishop Trench dining at home finding fault with soup then dining out as a guest the next evening and commenting to Mrs Trench that the soup at the dinner party is a failure.
Myron R. Kent, once reprieved from the noose, thanks Governor Allin and Judge McConnell for saving him from execution in a case tied to the murder of his wife Julia. He declares innocence, credits faith and justice, and expects to prove his case in time.
Rev. F. S. Root notes early decline of physical powers from neglecting athletics after forty. He argues punching bags rowing machines and pulley weights should not be limited to the young. The law of physiology says powers must be used to be retained and exercise becomes a necessity not a choice.
The Record reports official county returns this week for Morton Stark and other counties. Morton shows majorities of 681 for Morton and 449 for Burleigh while Stark lists 648 for majorities and 436 for opponents. Kidder Billings Oliver Mercer figures are incomplete with estimates noted for some areas.
Official returns incomplete from Kidder county with county totals showing Baker and Belden majorities. Emmons McIntosh Logan tallies listed with per-county and overall totals.
An aged advertisement promotes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a fifty year remedy for teething pain in children. It claims gums soften and pain eases including wind colic and diarrhea with pleasant taste. Sold by druggists worldwide at twenty five cents a bottle.
A notice from B F Scovit of McKenzie North Dakota informs Emmons county farmers that he has extensive grain storage facilities in the McKenzie elevator and will store at cheaper rates than allowed by law. He invites farmers to come with a load to learn terms and arrange storage.
Distress collection of all delinquent personal taxes due Emmons County North Dakota will begin December 1 1896. T P Lax County Treasurer will oversee the process.
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