20 Sep 1895
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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1895
Page
1
At a Valley City meeting of the state normal school board the state superintendent clashed with others and the board voted nine to two to retain Prof. McFarland. A crude aside follows, framing a hostile attack on two supposed criminal groups.
Chauncey Depew praised by London papers for asserting Americans favor Ireland home rule. The piece criticizes his support for wealthy railroad interests and distrusts his stance against public welfare, noting the Vanderbilt line's stance as hypocritical.
Unearthments of ancient bones are reported on Apple Creek near the city. The Record hopes Bismarck scientists will steer discussions away from past meeting antics as a member sought to prove the bones belonged to a lost mule.
A columnist mocks a kaktus kommission report urging farmers to curb edge thistles and prevent seed spread. The satire notes the commission’s ornate language and proposes practical critiques while alluding to distant, dusty precedents in Odessa.
The Jamestown Alert argues low wheat prices result from a gold standard and restricted currency. It notes Seay syndicates in Chicago Duluth and Minneapolis may influence future wheat delivery and price, harming national welfare and enterprise.
A columnist vents about papers like the Grand Forks Herald, accusing them of bias against farmers and workers and serving bankers and capitalists. He recalls a Grand Forks county politician dismissing free silver, predicts the bankers will dictate conventions, and argues for economic reform favoring common people.
Local notes report a close call with a prairie fire in Steele with three or four suburban buildings burned. Sheriff guests at the Rush Hotel and various residents travel or report events from Bis marck to Mandan. The Morton county Fair is set for early October with rail rates favorable and racing features planned.
B F Scovil announces he will buy wheat and other grain at McKenzie in Emmons county this year as in the past. He offers highest market prices and invites farmers to bring their grain.
Gov. Allin appoints Frank Barnes as delegate to the national irrigation congress in Albuquerque. James Carney, recently released from the penitentiary, is rearrested for possible escape during the brickyard break. Emmons county pursues delinquent taxes with seizures. Miss Mabel Hunt pictured as Bismarck postmaster. Prairie fire causes substantial losses near Long Lake Creek with hay stacks and livestock burned. Hans Hanson and family suffer severe fire losses. relief drives raise funds and donations.
Sunday school in Logan district at Pleasant View opened on September 15 with singing and prayer led by the superintendent. Four officers and one teacher attended. total present was 17. Collection amounted to 22 cents. The session closed with The Doxology and all were invited to attend.
A district court term begins in Williamsport on Monday October 21 at 2 p m Those seeking second papers may obtain them at that time Those arriving from distance to appear at opening may be naturalized on the same day Bring a copy of your first papers and two witnesses who have known you for at least five years The naturalization fee is 2 dollars
Taken up on section 8 township 195 range 74 a light bay gelding with white face about 1000 pounds seven or eight years old branded PB left shoulder two circles on neck owner to call pay charges and take away printed Haw sep20 oct4 Emmons County North Dakota
Livona reports Weeley Baker’s large barn completed, improving the ranch. Farmers have harvested and stacked grain, prepared for the thrasher. Willem Willey boasts a fine corn field with large ears, two to four on each stalk. Darby Douay reflects on Vet’s Glencoe note about a young lady partner in Mandan’s book business and asks for explanation.
Correspondents report a large prairie fire starting near Charlie Starr’s area along Upper Beaver Creek and spreading along the river to Peter Ferguson’s, with no major damages beyond range loss. Farmers busy with haying corn and winter prep.
The Livona neighborhood battled prairie fires from Sunday night through Tuesday with much of the range burned. Settlers in Horsehead and other areas fought to protect valleys, while farmers hauled grain to market and land developments continued. Local notes include additions to cattle herds, new log house, granary moves, and various farm concerns.
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