09 Sep 1885
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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1885
Page
1
The statement notes that visitors to Emmons county in the fall who talk with local farmers and learn from two years of cultivation are unlikely to settle permanently in the East. The observation highlights the region’s agricultural progress and its appeal to outsiders.
Farmers traveling to Bismarck are urged to carry Dakota crop samples for the Northern Pacific collection in St Paul. County crops, including Emmons, compare favorably with the Territory, and articles can be forwarded free of cost via Mr Davidson, the NP interests liaison in the capital.
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A sequence of letters from Emmons county settlers recounts arrivals from Ohio and Minnesota in the 1880s. They describe fertile soil, ample vegetables, multi-crop yields, and strong stock raising. Settlers praise health, climate, water, fuel, and growth of communities, urging others with moderate means to homestead Uncle Sam land.
Correspondence from Glencoe reports Messrs. McKenzie and Thompson visiting Williamsport. M Robinson is recovering well and moving around again. Early frost damaged corn and some vegetables in the area. Emmons County school marms head to Bismarck for fall and winter duties. B F Bates visiting his brother plans to urge others to move out west.
Farmers near Gaytt report haying nearing completion while Henry East draws jury duty for the term and lands on the Mayall case. William McCrory travels to Minnesota to inspect Dwight farm work and teams in eastern territory. Locals discuss establishing a post office at Thomas Parks house as a long sought service. Mrs. Oman remains under care in Bismarck and at Lamborn Hospital for treatment. Riverside E.
Winchester report from Sept 7 notes Mr P Boyle seen after a severe illness and ducks appearing on creeks near town. A local hunter killed a cow mistaking it for a well. J M Stouder’s new house changes Sand Creek view. A letter from F Hor an mentions boys making money in Casselton fields. United States Land Inspector Easterby reports few local cases. Steps toward a tri weekly mail are promising. John Henderson’s crops appear good and Max Leal is mentioned.
The report lists rainfall for August and compares it to prior years. Figures appear garbled but indicate a measurable amount with references to 79 and 98 in the local weather summary.
A patchwork of local notices from Bismarck and Emmons County items includes drugstore ads, farm equipment pitches, personal visits, hunting reports, and county clerks notes. The column mixes promotions, births and deaths hints, schoolhouse events, and public land updates with community chatter and brief sporting notes.
Local items report John Robinsons circus arriving on the 25th and El specified events. Other updates include waterworks excavation work pushed rapidly by contractor McGarvey, a church contract let to R. B. Mason, and plans for the First Regiment D N G to command at Fargo encampment.
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