Record enters post office as second class matter
The Pioneer Journal of the County notes the Record is entered at the Linton Post Office as second class matter.
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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1900
Page
1
The Pioneer Journal of the County notes the Record is entered at the Linton Post Office as second class matter.
A critical past view of the Democratic Party sketches figures like Sparks and Lingglin, recalls the land office debates, and notes how the party opposed Lincoln during the Civil War while now echoing his sayings. The piece predicts future Democrats aligning with later presidents Kinley and Roosevelt.
Judge Winchester ruled that local or outside lawyers cannot file complaints in prohibition cases without the county state's attorney or the attorney general endorsing them. Grand Forks firm Bosard & Bosard faced scrutiny as the ruling upholds county sovereignty against Enforcement League actions. If upheld by the supreme court, Enforcement League emissaries could be barred from visiting counties and bankrupting them despite taxpayer opposition to prohibition laws.
The piece argues the primary system, as proposed in Wisconsin, would replace caucuses and conventions. It emphasizes secrecy, fair voting, and giving party voters direct control over nominations to avoid backroom deals.
The text recalls Mr. Jones, chairman of the national democratic committee in 1896 and again this year, facing anger and trouble. It mentions historical context about the Republican Party's formation opposing southern slave interests and hints at broad political factionalism.
A speech by Senator Jones in the Arkansas legislature on January 20, 1897, condemns foreign born citizens as a voting bloc aiding McKinley. He contrasts them with Bryan supporters and asserts immigrants, especially Germans and Irish, swayed elections. The passage was widely reported by Associated Press dispatches.
A historic note compares David B. Hill’s critique of the Democratic Party from 1801 to 1860 with the McKinley administration. The passage argues that the deeds praised in Hill’s piece—fiscal credibility, national honor, safety, success in foreign wars, and intrinsic-value money—mirror Republican achievements and align with Bryan’s condemnation of democracy and praise of Republican gains.
Union National Bank of Grand Forks reports deposits up 26 to 30 percent with savings and commercial accounts rising. Township credits up 25 percent. about 10 percent of four year debtors become investors. Mortgage paydowns and cheaper money aid prosperity. currency law boosts credit. First National notes 20 to 30 percent deposit rise. bonds at 4 percent now from 6. city warrants near par to premium. renewals at 6 4 to 7 percent. mortgages paid up since 1896.
The Belgian hare fad began in Southern California but frost and warm weather hurt sales. Growers report weak demand as consumers grow tired of the taste and show little appetite for hare meat. Prices remain fancy yet sales are scarce as the market struggles to find a stable niche.
County notices invite bids for a new Emmons county court house in Linton North Dakota with plans by M E Reade and a $1000 bid bond. also Union School District calls for proposals to erect a new school house by Oct 23 1900 with bid details to the district clerk Wa Cleventon.
Letter from Anton Vetter running on the Independent Democratic ticket for the North Dakota 26th Legislative District asks Emmons County voters for support. District includes McIntosh Emmons Logan and Kidder counties. Selz North Dakota October 4 1900.
Live, active men and women can earn from five to ten dollars a day by canvassing for Frank G Carpenter and his new title South America Social Industry and Political. Represent at once, territory details from The Saalfield Publishing Co Akron Ohio. Excursion tickets on C M and St Ry Co for United Typotherm of America meeting in City from Sept 24 to 27 one and one third fare round trip.
C Rowerdink County Judge announces availability at the county seat on the first and third Mondays of each month to attend to his official business. Public notice calls residents to bring matters to the office.
Henry Van Soxst offers at auction October 18 1900 starting 9 am on his Hull area farm six miles north of Hull Emmons county ND. Lot includes thirteen horses thirty four cows five calves two wagons farming implements mower hay rake disk drills and more. Terms: machinery and horses cash discounts and notes net ten percent interest. Cattle and household goods cash.
Independent candidates announce runs for County Judge and County Superintendent of Schools. W Jean proposes office in Linton with a 1900 dated message. William Muenckh also seeks votes as an independent candidate for County Judge.
County voters hear notices from J G Pitts of Winona announcing candidacy for County Treasurer and from H N I Geil seeking re election as Register of Deeds. Both pledge residence in county seat and faithful performance of duties backed by experience and public service.
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