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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1920
Page
3
A political notice thanks Emmons County voters for the June 30 primaries and requests support from men and women at the November 2 1920 general election for a second term as Clerk of the District Court.
A. H. Irvine announces candidacy for Register of Deeds of Emmons County at the November 2 1920 election. He says he won a several hundred vote majority in the primary and asks for continued support and goodwill.
A candidate appeals to Emmons County voters for the county superintendent of schools job. She notes 14 years teaching, 16 years residence, independence from party control, and pledges to keep politics out of schools. She cites a rival, Mrs. C. E. Brooks, and outlines her ND origins and education.
A letter urging voters to cast ballots on November 2 for candidates who will improve schools. Mrs. C. E. Brooks promises to dedicate full time to county offices and school matters if elected.
Miss Minnie J. Nielson will speak at Hazelton on Monday afternoon October 25 at 2 30 p m. Everyone is invited especially the ladies. Nielson is a prominent North Dakota figure and the sole candidate elected against the league two years ago. Come and hear her.
A candidate for county office details seventeen years in North Dakota schools and holding a First Class Life Certificate since 1910, entitling him to any educational position in the state. He cites neglecting a field deputy saving $120 a month, 205 school visits, and expanding standardized schools from 7 to 22, with a goal to teach for twenty five more years.
A clipped party slate lists a fusion ticket with names for national offices and state and county posts. It urges voters to choose this lineup, including governor J F T O Connor and secretary of state Thos Hall, across multiple counties.
Article discusses widespread teacher shortages and views rural pay as insufficient. Proposes solutions including making rural schools more attractive, adding normal departments in high schools, and attracting eighth graders to teaching. Reports on North Dakota Association meeting, compulsory attendance issues, and need for truant officers. Also notes personnel changes, stock shipment, and certificate awards.
John R Snyder deputy in the state auditor's office and former Emmons county auditor, now an independent candidate for county auditor, canvasses voters personally and will devote all his time to the campaign until election day. He cites staff shortages as the reason he cannot campaign full time.
The county horse sale is indefinitely postponed with the St. Louis market closed. Mr. DeLancey ran two sales in Golden Valley County and had to quit. The noted loss affects several hundred listed horses and disappoints buyers. A market return is possible, with ample notice if rescheduled.
A reader scathingly questions the Free Press for slanted coverage and ties to outside finance. The letter defends front-page fairness, criticizes a county manager, and accuses the paper of publishing unverified claims about grain interests and political influence, urging candor in the governor race.
A Tuesday meeting announced a committee of men and women will canvass each precinct by car, starting with next Saturday’s precinct meeting. Meitzen urged league members to bring voters to the polls on election day as the I V A group plans to do.
Gov Frazier failed to arrive at Linton on Tuesday night for the advertised speaking date. He spoke elsewhere that night. Fr O Donohue from Washington DC cancelled his Strasburg Hazelton dates due to sickness and another speaker was substituted. Meitzen, a Texas socialist, led as mudslinger while N A Mason praised the governor. Alison attended as Tom Hall’s opponent. Wallace the tax commissioner was present. Behrens gave what was likely the best talk.
An open letter questions who wrote a cited article and whether officials authorized a $100 offer to substantiate claims. The writer urges the president of Emmons County Farmers Press Corporation to review evidence in the writer’s office.
A political attack piece argues the Nonpartisan League is controlled by socialists. It cites Odell, Thompson, Meitzen and other figures, accuses graft and centralized power, and urges readers to verify claims at the Record office before the November 2, 1920 election.
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