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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1909
Page
2
The Minnesota governor John A. Johnson died last Tuesday at 3:35 a m. The state mourns a self made leader who rose from poverty to national prominence. The Record promises an extended life review in the next issue, noting his family hardships and broad respect across parties.
Harry Ostrum son of Mr and Mrs Adam Ostrum from the Winona area died last Friday at 2 30 am from bowel obstruction after being treated in Linton and Aberdeen. Funeral held Saturday at the Methodist church in Linton with interment in Linton cemetery. Rev N Wood preached. Parents and siblings mourn a young man described as a good boy and future worthy citizen.
The Record lists multiple warranty deeds including Richard J. Whitlock purchasing a United States parcel and John F. Larson acquiring a half interest in another tract. William J. Bechtle and Dacotah Lumber affiliate transfers are noted along with Linton Cemetery Association to Christian Naaden lots at Linton Cemetery and several other property exchanges with amounts recorded.
President Taft, in Winona, labels the Payne tariff the best Republican measure and defends insurgent votes as affirming party solidarity. He explains concessions on wool and cotton schedules, praises the tariff commission, and contrasts protection with proposed Democratic free trade.
A Bushby storekeeper eyeing Jim Sloane notes his slow pace with packages for delivery while a visitor asks about his future business value. The talk shifts to Jimmy's reputation for sociability but limited strength in heavy lifting, reflecting a cautious assessment from Youth's Companion.
Scientists studying light and dark walls conclude dark walls improve illumination when light sources are behind the reader. Reading in a dark-walled room with light hidden from the paper makes the reader perceive better lighting, while adding frontal light makes the paper seem darker.
A painting once viewed as a flora study in Warwickshire was revealed to conceal a hidden Van Dyck portrait of Charles I. An art dealer arranged the removal of the floral layer, exposing the underlying royal likeness. No authenticated record exists, but it is believed to be a disguise by a royalist to shield the work during the Civil War.
Rosa Bonheur presiding over a Paris design school scolds a class of girls with short hair. She quips that the girls look like boys and urges them to keep their hair long to retain feminine advantages.
A punchy exchange hints at curbing a trouble seeking man by placing him on the police force. The wit suggests the reform would be swift and practical, casting the officer’s badge as the cure.
A doctor asks the patient if they sleep with their mouth open. The patient answers sarcastically that they have never noticed but will check tonight while asleep.
Fragmentary notes mention a Professor recalling events as a company splits and asks if anyone wore pg rubbers by mistake. The text references Filegende later and asks questions about miscues among gentlemen.
A cryptic dialogue fragment titled The Slippery Top discusses staying at the top with Cynicus and Bibicus. The lines hint at social climb and power, implying tension over who reaches or remains at the summit.
Announcement of the opening of Standing Rock and Cheyenne River Indian Reservations in South Dakota and North Dakota with 160 acre farms for 50 cents to $6 per acre. Registration available October 4 to 28 at Aberdeen, Mobridge, Lemmon, or Bowden, with a drawing October 26 in Aberdeen. Also promotes travel to explore new rail line south and west.
A Louisville Courier Journal exchange notes negotiations ending when one side seeks friendly advice in return. The Dutch proverb echoes a simple truth that a thing is worth what it will fetch.
At the Grand American Handicap Tournament in Chicago June 21 26 nearly 500 trapshooters competed D A Upson of Cleveland Ohio won the Amateur Championship Fred Gilbert of Spirit Lake Iowa won the Professional Championship Frank Fischer of Eagle Grove Iowa won the Preliminary Handicap Fred Gilbert had High Average for All Targets Trapped John R Taylor of Newark Ohio had High Average for Double Targets A tie occurred among John R Livingston William Wetleaf George F E Birns and Fred Shattuck Shattuck won the shoot off with 20 targets Livingston broke 19 from the 19 yard line Winch ester shells predominated by all winners except Shattuck who used other shells and Livingston and Burns used Winchester repeating shotguns The ad notes Red W goods and an ice for sale wagon phone 199.
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