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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1922
Page
6
The article recalls the bridge completion as vital to road travel, likening it to the old N P bridge for railways. It notes historical scenes of pioneer days led by participants from the last century. The structure will greatly benefit the Northwest, especially North Dakota and the Twin Cities Bis marck and Mandan.
Linton North Dakota. Official county newspaper rates for display and locals listed. Display space 25 cents per column inch 30 cents for contract space ten cents per inch for composition local lines ten cents per line. Publicity deadline noted Tuesday noon weekly. Circulation described across county.
W D Fischer notes highway builders face a common drawback as communities rush to extend roads. He argues cars outpace roads nine months yearly and urges better maintenance and officials focused on road quality over quick culvert contracts.
A regional newspaper column laments mismanagement of public funds and calls for citizen input on road projects. It compares South Dakota’s county highway superintendents to local practice, touts reduced grading and bridge costs under then-current contractor Fogle, and urges a new board of commissioners to cut further bridge expenses and advance the good roads movement.
The Free Press associate editor says he will explain the famous subterranean bridge this week. The article notes questions about how the bridge was built prior to obtaining permission to access private land for creek construction.
A large group from Emmons County traveled to Bismarck this week for the celebration of the opening to traffic of the huge new vehicular bridge linking the city. The ceremony drew residents and officials from across the region to mark the milestone in local infrastructure.
The issue lists those Emmons county pioneers who registered at Seeman Park during last week’s Old Settlers picnic. The note says it would be helpful to publish a full list of all old-time residents for a future county history, noting the potential value of such records.
A critical note on the Free Press yarns, describing them as lengthy and ramb ling, suggesting readers abandon them due to their extreme explanations and signs of the paper’s struggle.
The Valley City Times-Record warns farmers and the public about unstable prices and foreign competition. It notes Germany offering about 550 dollars per bushel for wheat, Austria around 2 500, and Russia’s figure indeterminable. The piece urges reducing imports and boosting domestic production to absorb surplus and stabilize the market.
The Fre Press alleged Bert Irvine was appointed tax supervisor years ago. In fact the league passed a law creating the tax supervisor post. Bert Irvine, J M Stewart and Emil Hardt were active candidates. Bert won the job.
The Free Press announces it will not take sides after devoting space to all bridge gang branches. The piece implies former allies direct readers toward a chosen stance, suggesting ongoing internal conflicts and impending confrontations as weeks pass.
North Dakota Pews Digest itemizes local briefs from Watford City to Fort Totten, detailing bank moves, church conferences October 11-15, nurse appointments, a governor visit, a crime and court context, farm and rail news, and various city incidents. The digest records community events, personnel changes, and notable incidents across towns such as Mandan, Fargo, Bismarck, Grand Forks, and Minot with dates, names, and actions.
Auditor Treasurer Register of Deeds Sheriff County Judge Clerk of Court Supt of Schools Coroner Official Newspaper Record names H H Hanson Chas Coventry A L Ports and Emmons Co as the record publisher in this historical extract.
BP. Lee chairs the district committee with Frank Goughnour J. McConville and Jacob Schall among appointees. L. du Heaume also named to the panel.
Frank P. Allen presides with Judge Fred A. Puveer and stenographers Geo M. McKay and Rev Qissr Arse Wcomb. The Moor case concerns Bons Logan and Mcin in juvenile court proceedings.
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