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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1905
Page
4
The Emmons County Record notes delays in publishing Session Laws and legislative journals for entitled readers. It warns thrashing machine work risks, citing accidents from engine, horsepower, or separator machinery and urging caution as workers become complacent.
Farmers enjoy a busy year as thrashing crews clear grain with no harsh weather interrupting work. Yet a sizable portion of the crop remains to be thrashed and farmers fear an early snow may reduce yield. Remembered is 1891 when early snow ruined much of Emmons county’s grain, later found suitable only for hog feed after spring threshing.
The article argues that irrigation brings tangible dollar value for property-owners in the Bismarck area. It asserts that irrigation can improve yields beyond rain-fed crops and envisions stable income from irrigated land of forty to eighty acres on the Missouri Slope.
Foreign dispatches report rapid agitation in Russia with half the region under social democratic influence. St Petersburg may be cut off while massive strikes spread from Kiev to Odessa across the Polish lines, signaling potential constitutional change amid crisis.
The town reports steady, healthful growth with Broad way street sprouting three stone buildings. Prices for lots have not risen since original sale and many opportunities remain unexploited. Investors and businessmen are urged to buy now for potential doubles in value in coming years.
The writer contrasts past and present market access for farmers and stockmen noting three railways, telegraphs, and regular buyers for cattle sheep wool and horses. The change shifts from long haul to nearby markets, yet questions whether happiness has improved beyond pioneer contentment as Miss Smith offers collars ribbons and trimmings.
A legislative probe into life-insurance corruption probes graft within New York firms. McCurdy refuses resignation from a $150,000 post, while public pressure grows. Observers recall Tweed era fights and warn of possible conviction and reform impact on high offices.
A letter from Seim in Grand River country reports a man’s body found about forty miles west of Fort Yates. Believed to be Ole Gjovig who vanished last January, the corpse shows months of death with two bullet holes in the skull and no clothing. His saddle and horse were located nearby, suggesting foul play.
In Linton a column roast targets the Lin ton telephone system amid a complaint from C A Patterson of Linton. Dakota Central President Zitlow questions truth of the article while Lineman Cralle defends service levels as busy around the clock. The piece links disputes to broader land contest matters involving several local figures.
Passengers on the Linton to Bismarck run endured a rough trip aboard Engine No 789 nicknamed Old Scrap Iron Bill. The boiler leaked, repairs were made with timber and pipe from various towns, and the engineer’s crew vented fierce language. The piece lampoons rail management and urges humane treatment for the aging locomotive while noting a cruelty society foothold.
Grain prices for Wheat Durum and Flax listed in Linton alongside small town notes on residents' visits, service changes, and local events. Nearby mentions include Rev Tomlinson occupying the M E pulpit, a major arm amputation after a farm accident, and a protest of the Emmons County Limited locomotive mascot Old Scrap Iron Bill.
The issue covers a mix of community notes including a marriage license issued by Judge Kowerdink for Chris Winterton and Lina Fixdal, new post office naming Brophy, and plans for a new telephone line from McKenzie to Linton linking to Bismarck. It also notes many strangers visiting for land prospects, local anniversaries, and a discussion of religion's role against materialism in cities like Schenectady and Denver.
Harry Petrie started to school this Mike Meier has entered school in the second grade. Pupils enjoy the classics in the literature class. The intermediate room has perfect attendance this week. Clara Carley returns after two weeks absent with sore eyes. Singing opens the grammar room exercises. Grammar classes study Shakespeare. Primary room reads The Sunbeams by Emile Poulson this week.
A farmer in Liva, North Dakota invites trading coal for a few good milk cows. The ad claims ample coal on hand and requests interested buyers to write for winter supply pricing.
A worker notes rising mistakes in filling orders when customers give wrong numbers but correct descriptions are ignored. Another worker reports recently reversing figures, miswriting 69 as 96 after two hours of searching for error. The piece presents Earl M. Pratt on restoring accuracy.
Col. C O Shepard, examining Indians of the Union Indian agency at Muskogee I T, questions a reasonably intelligent Indian about managing his own property. At South McAlester the examiner asks about feeding hogs and the man replies he would feed corn to them in the mouth.
Gramps and WOLBERT of Bismarck advertise that they deliver to railroads in Burleigh McLean Kidder Emmons and Morton counties for all cash purchases exceeding 85 dollars. They remind customers to remember this policy.
Singer Caruso, son of a Naples engineer, left home when music trumped mechanics. A supportive officer guided his early practice during military service, and he grew into the era’s most renowned tenor, commanding at least 600 dollars per performance. Subscribe for the Record.
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