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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1914
Page
4
A note states the record was entered at the Linton store as second class matter. The terse line records a filing status regarding mail classification and location.
The document lists political candidates for state and county offices including U S Senator A J Gronna, Representative Geo Young, Governor L B Hanna, and multiple statewide and local posts. It enumerates secretaries, auditors, treasurers, attorneys general, insurance, agriculture, railroads, and several district and county officials with names and districts.
A North Dakota memo criticizes Cato Sells as using office funds for self advertisement. It notes two years in office yielding grand claims and Iowa editorials praising him, while accusing officials of spending hours on publicity rather than duties. The piece condemns government advertising at public expense.
A patient testimonial from Mia Thoms Morgan of Wadsworth Ohio credits Peruna with eradicating cramps headaches and stomach pain. She reports no aches or pains and says Peruna restored her quality of life after a period of illness and reliance on a physician's remedies.
A burgomaster appears before the general in charge of invading forces. The general sits opposite, slamming a revolver on the table while the burgomaster thumps a fountain pen beside it. The scene hints at widespread European opposition to German aims and its, as described, excessive bravado.
Two story residence south of Templeton bank in Temvik offered cheap. Includes two fifty foot lots and is in fine condition. For sale or trade. Contact Charles Carley, County Judge, for final proofs and filings. also notes from Linton and Bis marck medical references appear in ad.
Mrs. Steve Salmonson returns from Aberdeen with son Chester weakened by artery hemorrhages. Rev and Mrs. Barr finish three months in Scotland after stormy Atlantic crossing. Archie Pollock and Rollin Miles collide on Second Street. low speed minimizes damage aside from a broken wheel spoke on Rollin’s buggy. Local correspondence notes farm yields and sales during the week.
A writer urges forwarding press matter for free publication while praising the commission’s goals. The piece argues no member should seek reappointment to avoid conflicts and heavy publicity. It notes alleged political gossip by the state tax commission and criticizes perceived inaction in the county. C R Kositzky is named as secretary, suggestively called campaign manager.
The secretary of state ruled all names appear on fall ballots even when a ticket is won by a single vote, causing multi name slates. Progressive voters in Kintyre formed top to bottom tickets and some defeated Republican candidates remain on ballots. Some candidates withdraw, while others plan to stay to soak up scattered votes. The Record will discuss the issue further next week.
The Fourth North Dakota Industrial Exposition opens Tuesday in Bismarck. Emmons county will not be represented, but many Emmons residents will attend to show their interest in the event near their home county.
The speaker concedes past management issues and a cited incident by Commissioner Gilbreath but affirms the theory is sound. He argues major advertising benefits will come and pledges a bigger, better exposition in subsequent years.
A note from the Record office explains that tiny orders for limited runs can be surprisingly costly. It urges patrons to specify quantity and obtain price to avoid misunderstandings, recounting a recent case of a small book of blanks priced heavily for the small batch.
Leading dailies report a brief notice on the German occupation of Brussels. Burgomaster Max of Brussels received orders from occupying authorities, signaling intensified control and sheltering measures in the Belgian capital.
The Northern Pacific Railway offers discounted round trip fares to Bismarck from North Dakota stations, valid October 12 to 24 with return by October 26. Patronage is urged to support the enterprise. For tickets and information contact the railroad agents.
Charles Lipps owner F J Pietz clerk announces a farm auction beginning Wednesday October 14 1914 at 10 am twelve miles northeast of Linton on section 30 township 138 range 74 to sell livestock equipment and household goods including mares geldings milch cows yearlings and farming gear with credit terms and cash discounts and free lunch Auctioneers O L Mennes and the sale to be conducted by Mennes on behalf of Lipps.
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