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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1905
Page
2
The 1905 piece explains modern telephone etiquette and technical reasons for careful speaking. It covers transmitter design with a half inch mouth proximity, lower speaking tone, and the dangers of shouting. It notes improved microphones reduce stray noises and describes carbon granule operation and pivoted transmitters for proper use.
Reports note bank robbers near Hensel remain at large after a $3500 theft, prairie fires blamed on careless starts, and a Minot safe incident causing $12 in damage but greater harm to the safe. A Stutsman County marriage to a widow with eighteen children sparks chatter while cattle trading shifts favor breeding stock. Local mischief includes a Napoleon farmer's onions drawing visits from eligible girls, a Minot clock theft linked to pawnshops, and possible treason charges against Portal editor McKee. Minor anecdotes cover a piano sale with an agent’s $25 commission, a kitchen pin joke, arson at several farms, and a missing watch found in a flax car after humorous misadventure.
The Chinese emperor on the second day of the third moon performed a sacrifice to the god of agriculture. He personally donated a portion of ground at the altar to prove that agriculture is an honor in the realm.
The Dutch tramway project in Alkmar plans a steam tramline built by the Noorder Stoomtramway company. Details indicate an ambitious urban transport initiative with involvement from local authorities and engineering firms.
A chocolate party proposes serving hot chocolate and cocoa with whipped cream, chocolate cake, and chocolate ice cream. It suggests selling chocolate candies of various kinds and dressing servers as the chocolate girl on store tins to add a festive touch.
A long list of owners from Braddock to Williamsport and Winona, detailing cattle and horse brands. Brands include letters, combinations, and unique marks on left hips shoulders ribs and ears, with notes on ear notches and other distinguishing features.
The First Bank of Linton in Linton North Dakota offers real estate loans on good farm lands for three to five years. The bank invites farmers to inquire about loan terms and eligibility.
Preaching at M E church every Sunday at 8 pm Sunday School at 11 am Epworth League at 7 15 pm Prayer meeting every Thursday at 7 30 pm Rev J E McKinney pastor
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