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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1919
Page
4
The Record details display and line rates for insertions, including 20 cents per column inch for single insertions, 15 cents for contract space, 10 cents per inch for composition, 10 cents per line for one insertion, and 5 cents per line for subsequent insertions. Circulation covers the county's halves. Advertising copy must reach the printer by Tuesday noon each week.
A call urges neighbors who do not subscribe to try the paper for a year. Mention notes President Wilson may speak on the League of Nations at Bismarck around the tenth. Some call the document the League of Trouble. North Dakota general fund levy last year was 1 572 255 45 dollars. Citizens urged to watch this year’s levy and consider how Cathro’s salary and expenses are funded.
The leaders of the Nonpartisan League show nerve as they tackle a $350 000 loan attempt from banks across the state. The effort resembles a Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford scheme in tone and scope.
The Burleigh County Farmers Press notes that the Frazier campaign received a tremendous impetus from Jim Stewart and other league editors at a Fargo meeting. If North Dakota's former governor wins, he could be elected.
The text accuses the family of President Wilson's son-in-law McAdoo of continuing to use Pullman passes, noting he has not held office for years. It argues petty perks by high officials erode public trust in the administration.
The governor named three new district judges for North Dakota. George W. Lynn, once a leading candidate, did not receive a commission after local endorsements failed. Emmons county also missed, while Gannon of Ashley and Fred Graham of Ellendale were named as selections with their counties' support varying.
The Bank of North Dakota and Mill and Elevator venture draw support from politics and payroll. A 2x4 mill at Drake has been taken over with salaries for the industrial commission secretary, mill manager, his secretary, and stenographer, totaling a tidy overhead for the year.
The text accuses Auditor Kositzky and others of approving a $25 meals entry and a $10,000 yearly salary for Mr Cathro while auditing boards rejected claims. It portrays the Townley Faithful as profiting from public funds and warns that if they are removed next election many may still prosper.
North Dakota eyes a possible special legislative session amid bids to impeach Langer and Kositzky. The debate touches on women's suffrage, bank and Milling finances, and a disputed Compensation Bureau levy reported as high as 500000. Court actions block auditing while district court orders stagnate.
New North Dakota legislation is set to deeply affect the business model of small regional newspapers. The measure aims to alter funding, operations, and distribution, challenging papers that have struggled to remain self-supporting.
The Record warns of annual losses over $2,000 from county levy grants to a competing paper. It urges farmers and local businesses to place wants and other ads, noting foreign accounts may grow and that advertising offers low cost with strong service, hoping to boost revenue and sustain the paper for another year.
Pioneer farmers Alexander and Mrs Rafud Williams perished when the roof of their root cellar collapsed as they tried to prop it up from within. The tragedy occurred near their home area amid ongoing rural construction and local investigations.
Senate debate follows foreign relations committee vote to strike American representation from Shantung section of the peace treaty. McCumber assails the move as a poison blade against the league. Borah defends it while Hitchcock predicts eventual ratification in September.
Washington officials report the senate interstate commerce sub committee heard testimony on coal price rises. Shortages of railroad cars and labor bottlenecks hamper production. Some Miners union elements seek nationalization with a six hour day and five day week plus higher wages. If production problems persist a coal famine is feared this winter.
Mrs. Wholsey, a longtime Minneapolis resident, describes debilitating years of nervousness, poor appetite, gas, weight loss, neuritis and insomnia. After taking Tanlac she reports improved appetite, better sleep, reduced neuritis pain, weight gain of seven pounds, and renewed strength and energy, leading her to recommend Tanlac widely. It notes Braddock outlets for Tanlac.
Dan R Richardson Post American Legion holds meetings on the first and third Friday each month in Linton North Dakota. Visiting soldiers sailors and marines are welcome. We
The United States Grain Corporation will fix immediate prices for lower grades of wheat due to high rust and defect levels in this year’s crop. Julius Barnees announced after a conference with U S representatives and farmers that the new prices will be released at once.
Washington reports a War Department casualty list shows only two men from the American expeditionary force unaccounted for in battle against the Germans. Earlier figures had listed more than 100 missing with total casualties at 291,733 and 77,422 deaths from all causes.
Fragmentary OCR listing names and districts for county commission members. Mentions Fr. McConville TD Pinker Ludwig Weber plus first to fourth districts with unclear spellings. No clear events or actions.
The document records city roles with names and titles including Mayor Earl H. Smith Treasurer Tracy Justice of the Peace Britta City Attorney Cameron Chief of Police Shier Assessor Britts Engineer Fogle Fire Chief Petrie. It lists positions and personnel across the municipal government.
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