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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1921
Page
10
The Record, Emmons County’s official paper based in Linton North Dakota, outlines pricing for display and local advertising and notes its circulation across the county. It references past editorials accusing Townley and his tools of organizing fake schemes to fleece farmers.
A letter criticizes loans by the Bank of North Dakota tied to the farm loans department as a political tool of the N P league. It defends individuals Lawler Reamann and Senger while denying personal animosity and urging broader loan accountability.
A brief, declarative line up of political power and financing tracing how a house was funded through taxes and the state. It references a boss, a league, and voters in a compact verse-like strain.
The piece contrasts league bosses and their cooperative tactics with the Record’s call for specific facts. It questions loans, bond deals, and political influence in Emmons county, noting unresolved details and urging transparency about commissions discounts deposits and selling arrangements.
The letter questions farm loan allocations, noting John Hagan of the Bank of North Dakota had 1218 applicants ahead of him while only 35 received funds. It alleges Hagan violated the law by accepting any money in his official capacity, implying political influence in Denmark.
A Danish correspondent questions when the Free Press will settle its debts, asking Streeter how much is owed. The exchange recalls a $100 reward from last year tied to the election period.
Miller accuses a portion of the Record's readership of buncombe while noting several prominent members of his organization are regular readers of the paper. The remark underscores tension between the newspaper and its audience.
A league sheet questions the Free Press about owed amounts as the Record claims stock in the light company and notes patrons who favored the Record but paid through the Free Press to settle accounts. The exchange urges payment of bills to meet competition.
A Steele source, a personal friend with league ties, discusses Fay Harding possibly running for Congress. The talk reflects confidences from league circles and suggests awaiting Mill’s instructions.
The Dickinson bathhouse built last summer by the Town Criers at Palm Beach was reported stolen to authorities. A local item notes the incident among several district news blurbs.
North Dakota will pursue participation in the International Hay and Grain Show in Chicago from November 26 to December 3. Despite no prior representation, state officials and farmers’ groups plan to exhibit to prove Dakota’s grain and hay leadership and reclaim honors previously held. Dr. H. L. Walster of the Agricultural College advocates sending exhibits to showcase the state’s production prowess.
A batch of brief notices from North Dakota communities includes a new fire truck for Milnor, jail deliveries freeing six inmates in Valley City, and a church cornerstone laid in Grafton. Additional items note snow affecting strawberry pickers in Carrington, an aviary first flight for Mrs. Rhea of Devils Lake, a barn fire in Spiritwood, and a new community house for Indians in Berthold.
Directory listing Emmons County officials and offices including Treasurer, Register of Deeds, Sheriff, County Judge, Clerk of Court, Supt. of Schools, and State's Attorney Chas Coventry.
A partial roster lists T. P. Lee as chairman of the Second District with Frank Goughnour in the First District and F. J. McConville in the Fifth District. Jacob Schall is shown for the Third District and L du Heaume for the Fourth District.
Presiding Judge Frank P. Allen with Judge Fred A. Oliver and Associate Judge Co. Hilsen head the Juvenile Court. Stenographers Geo. M. McKenna and Rev. C. R. Newcomb record proceedings for Emons Logan and McIntosh Counties. Officer assignments span three counties.
City officers listed include Mayor Cscseces and Auditor C. A. Woolverton. Other posts named are Treasurer Earl H. Smith Police Magistrate EG Graft Justice of the Peace A M Britts Aly Attorney Henry C. Lynn Chief of Police Henry Wittmayer Assessor A M Britts Engineer E D Fogle Fire Chief Fred Petrie Health Officer W C Wolverton and Official Newspaper Emmons Co Record.
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