Abutment Cost Surpasses Entire Bridge Price in 1916
The article notes that an abutment replacement in 1920s terms cost 1457.15, more than the 1195 price of the original 1916 bridge. It compares contractor Fogle’s 1916 bridge contract to the later abutment work and questions perceived price inflation. It also includes school notes from Linton High School with perfect attendance certificates and upcoming basketball events.
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Lynn
Free Press
Foge
Thomas Barger
Velma Corner
Phyllis. Coventry
Cecile Gillespie
John Ramey
Herman Wildarmuth Sophmores
Edna ‘Adamson
Stewart Coventry
Ethelyn Green
Martha Hager
Eva Heisler
Julia Héister
Laura Lee Kyes
Jessie Pettis
Anna Postle
Pearl Ramey
Verda Richardson
Peter Schweitzer
Helmut Seeman
Martha Vossler
Edvina Wittmayer
Ethel Adaison
Marie Schweitzer
Evelyn Green
Phyllis Wolverton
Alma Bechtle
Ada Scott
Vossler
California
Nyla “Atha
Alma ‘Bechtle
Amelia Reade
Verda Fogle
COUNTY SCHOOL NOTES REGARDING QUARTERLY APPORTIONMENT
The article details the regular quarterly apportionment from fines penalties and interest on school funds, listing per capitas for many districts and noting ninety four cents per capita. It urges flag observance on school grounds and warns of prosecution after November first. stresses need for proper equipment, language on building needs, and teacher retention.
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Itax
Europe
America
Velma Ford
Gayton
Mathilde
Fire loss in U S reaches 873 million warn of danger
A National Association of Fire Underwriters report cites fire losses in the United States at over 873 million last year with about 30 percent preventable. Dry weather raises fire risk, urging homeowners to inspect chimneys, clean combustibles, and prevent sparks from roofs and debris. C A Woolverton signs urging utmost caution to reduce losses.
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Ass’n
U. S
Hazzard
Editor Questions Taxpayers Probe Sparks County Debate
A sharp letter targets the Emmons County Free Press editor for asking donors about funds raised for a taxpayers investigation. It accuses the Free Press of bias and urges direct questions to Dr. R. R. Hogue, noting donors and financiers include leaguers and independents. The piece defends its stance on state politics and criticizes alleged suppression of investigation details.
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Free Press
Emmons County Free Press
Free ‘Press
R. R. “Hogue
Hogue
Miller
The
Free Pressman
Eres
Fogle
Aes
Lyon
Simon
Emmons
Frierite
Peres
Lince Ee Mae
Sonelin
Empmus County Free Press
Legality of Six More Bridge Contracts Attacked
A restraining order blocks six additional bridge contracts from the past season amid claims of improper letting procedures and overpricing. The action, filed in Fargo, cites petitions, publicity, bid specs, bonds, site viewing, and possible collusion as grounds. Temporary injunctions set for Oct. 25 before Judge McKenna. Judge Cole issued the order.
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Fogle
Cole
Fargo
McKenna
Mandan Pythian Donkey Temple Drafted in Lodge Meeting
Mandan Lodge No 14 K of P moved toward organizing a Donkey temple or ground of Pythianism. Nearly all members signed the charter petition, with signatures to be collected from Linton Washburn Center Leith Carson Mott and Bismarck lodges. Institution planned for early November with parade units and a band forming.
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Mandan
K. of P
Imperial Temple of the Order
Linton
Washburn
Center
Leith
Carson
Mott
Bismarck
Linton Pythians
Slope Donkey Temple
Linton Pythian
Emmons Co. Girl Marries in St Alexius Chapel
Caroline Grunefelder of Bismarck married Frank Lynch of Turtle Lake at 6 am in St Alexius hospital chapel with Chaplain Boventure officiating. Attendants were Louise Gronefelder and Martha Lynch. Mrs Lynch, a 1921 nurse graduate, had recent hospital work in Valley City. The couple will reside in Turtle Lake after visiting Braddock.
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Bismarck Tribune
Anton Grunefelder
Wilson Township
Caroline Grunefelder
Bismarck
Frank Lynch
Turtle Lake
St. Alexius’ Hospital
Boventure
Hospital
Lynch
Turtle’ Lake
Braddock
O Connor speaks in Emmons County senate race
Independent candidate J T O Connor visited Hague Strasburg Lin ton Hazelton Braddock last week in Emmons County addressing policy and cooperative marketing. Gov R A Nestos scheduled to speak Hazelton and Strasburg next week, with emphasis on farming interests and critique of past league schemes. The United States treasury pays pensions to 60 War of 1812 widows.
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J. T. O'Connor
United States Senate
Lynn J. Frazier
League
Emmons County
Hague
Strasburg
Linton
Hazelton
Braddock
R. A. Nestos
The
United States Treasury
Omio Ladies' Aid Annual Sale at Stone Church
The Omio Ladies' Aid will hold its annual sale of aprons comforts handkerchiefs and Weg e tables farm produce at the Stone Church at 3 o clock Saturday afternoon. Lunch will be served during the afternoon and evening. Everyone come and help make this sale a success.
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Omio Ladies’ Aid
Adv
Auction Sales Dates From Record of Upcoming Auctions
Dates for upcoming auction sales are listed with names and towns including October 12 Charles Weaver Hazelton October 17 Burr Vannaudle Moffit October 19 D Braun Strasburg and John G Rodrich Lincolnton October 20 Emil Walther Linton Ton October 24 Ed Beitelspacher Haverton October 24 Maria Schumacher Linton.
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Charles Weaver
Hazelton
Burr Vannaudle
Moffit
Strasburg
John G. ‘Rodrich
Lin
Emil: Walther
Lintonton
Ed. Beitelspacher
Havelton
Maria Schumacher
Linton
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Glanavon
Winchester
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Logan
Odeasa
Bakker
Selz
Union
Exeter
Buchanan
Maine
Wells
Danbury
Ohie
Highland
McCulley
Tinton
Kintyre
Ory
C. A. Woolverton
Sciene
O'Connor
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Omio Ladies’ Aid Sale
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