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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1917
Page
2
Attorney Armstrong transacted business at Linton. Hazelton residents and visitors are noted, with births, deaths, health, Red Cross branch formation, and community events. A fire scare and a brush with danger are reported along with local arrivals, travels, and civic activities.
Braddock items note J. J. Ryan of Napoleon visited Braddock last Thursday. J. M. Wirth traveled to the county seat on Tuesday for business. O. M. Vic spent a few days in Kintyre last week. Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Staak visited Selfridge to inspect crops. F. Bailey of Minneapolis has
Will be present from Pollock and it is expected the attendance from all parts of the county will be large.
Mrs. J. F. Slater died at home near Pollock on August 30 1917 after a long illness aged 66. A rattlesnake incident near DeBor's elevator led to a fatal confrontation. Grain yields look strong with wheat testing 60–63 pounds to the bushel and a 63 pound field on the Bob Looyenga farm. A. P. Seymour sold 35 head of three year old steers for 7 1/2 cents per pound to DeBoer and Biesheuval, delivery today and shipment tomorrow. Campbell county draft soldiers are given a farewell event at Herreid with band, speeches, banquet, and dance starting at 1 3:30 6:30 and 9.
London reports major Riga district operation and Italian campaign for Triest continue with Italian air raids on Pola causing fires. Italians push in Brestovizza valley and near Gorizia while Monte San Gabrielle remains a key target. British advance northeast of St Julien noted. Russian retirement in Riga region persists as German ships shell coasts and thousands of Russians are captured.
London forecasts a rapid German advance from Riga toward Petrograd as temperate weather declines. Observers note the Baltic fleet could aid or hinder the push while Russian defense and fleet actions shape the campaign.
Dispatches to the Italian embassy say Germany is sending large forces to aid Austria. A large section near the Corso is reportedly fully defended by German troops. General Borovic is said to be removed for failures, with General Koeve named as successor. Borovic reportedly sought aid from Von Hindenburg and a Bavarian division, which was refused.
Mexico City reports that the Guanajuato legislature has granted woman suffrage with a literacy requirement and a condition of self support. The law mandates voters be able to read and write and be financially self sufficient.
An old church notice invites families to Sabbath School at 10 30 each Sunday and evening worship at 8. The topic The Christian Warfare will be preached in German. A prayer meeting is set for Wednesday at 8. The church extends a cordial welcome to young people and strangers.
An Indian bureau report recalls a Navajo effort to adopt white burial rites. Despite government stone stock, a tall Navajo requested a United States tombstone but settled for a red and white barber pole as his grave marker, seen as patriotic by the community.
The article notes early Egyptian practice of artificial egg incubation using ovens heated with fermenting manure. It describes the method as an ancient precursor to modern incubation techniques and highlights the cultural context of this agricultural innovation.
The note invites a special welcomer to join the congregation. It emphasizes friendly fellowship and is signed by Pastor S M Swaney.
To cleanse bottles that held ashes, fill with cold water and heat gradually. Boil about one hour then cool. Wash bottles in soapy water and rinse thoroughly.
Federal migratory bird law prohibits spring shooting of waterfowl and other game birds nationwide. The season is closed from February 1 through September 6 inclusive.
Notice of private sale of land under an order of sale by Charles B. Carley County Court Judge. Estate of John Van Vugt administrator Gerrit Van Vugt offers southwest quarter of Section 17 Township 130 North Range 75 West in Emmons County for cash bids after September 22 1917. Bids in writing at Armstrong Cameron Linton ND or with the Judge or administrator.
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