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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1915
Page
2
The Emmons County Record defends its mission to publish all general county news without gloves. It boasts growing readership, defends independence, and urges support while condemning liquor politics and public corruption. It notes opposition from a few interests but claims stronger finances and public trust.
During the last session of the legislature a law was enacted to provide a pension for mothers with small children who bear the financial burden of supporting and educating them. The measure aims to aid single mothers facing hardship and ensure proper education for their offspring.
Franklin Kauffman, editor, forwards data to Attorney General Linde alleging flagrant false and misleading statements in catalogs from M. W. Savage Factories of Minneapolis Sears Roebuck Montgomery Ward and Choenee concerts. He cites catalog descriptions as violations of state law and warns of possible injunctions and federal action.
New York City has seen a wave of modern transport planning that favors compact layouts. Subway excavations have paused in two cases, each followed by loss of life and property damage, highlighting risks in large scale city projects.
Conditions worsen at the Mexican frontier as bands of Mexicans raid across the border. Several American soldiers have been involved, with ongoing patrols and heightened tensions noted amid the cross border incidents.
A fragment reports fatalities and a number of Texas citizens affected by a deadly event. No further details on location, numbers, or agencies are provided in the readable text.
Emmons county capital sees a busy year in building with new homes and business structures. Johnstonbaugh Meier houses rise in north town, Henry Johnson adds cement finishes, Kremer and Zacher advance near Goodridge Call yards, and Will Lee expands East Linton housing. A new 50-foot blacksmith shop and a 50-foot auto firm block improve Broadway, with lighting plant hoped soon.
Allied forces press the Franco British drive across Europe and reportedly push German lines back as operations continue on multiple fronts. The report highlights sustained offensive momentum and growing coalition pressure against German defenses.
Washington reports Germany accepts a commission to fix damages for the sinking of the William P Frye and agrees to let The Hague rule disputed treaty rights The note also promises not to destroy American ships carrying conditional contraband though such vessels may still be attacked Under visit and search orders Germany seeks to avert a break with the United States plus news of an Emmons county 160 acre land offer near Gayton priced at 12 50 per acre.
Advertisement seeks men to earn over 125 dollars monthly as salesmen with advancement opportunities. Address Central Petroleum Company in Cleveland Ohio for applications and further details.
J C Shields and Allister Colville crossed the river into Emmons county Sunday. Sam Harrison and wife visited from Emmons with butter and eggs. Win Ostrum headed to McLaughlin for lumber for a new bank building. Mr and Mrs Lee Hanley traveled across the river en route to Stiles Carignan’s ranch. J A Stiles J F Giegold and J T Wright returned from Chicago after shipping a cattle train from Chadwick. cattle stood the trip well. Don Bidwell the Hazelton contractor starts bridges at Four Mile and Porcupine creeks. Frank Fiske is in Bismarck hospital for eye treatment and planned to pilot Benton-Packet boats on the Missouri after the freeze.
All parties with young horses and colts for sale are advised to write F C Walker in New Auburn Wisconsin. Include sex age weight and price. He will call and may buy. Adv ge29 F C WALKER.
Annie D. Pitcher administratrix will sell at her farm six miles northeast of Lin ton on October 12 1915 at 10 a m. Horses includes six in all plus mares colts gelding and a variety of cattle tools and farm equipment. Terms cash under $10 over $1000 with one year on bankable paper at 10 percent interest five percent cash discount on sums above $10.00. A A Brown acts as auctioneer with F J Pietz clerk.
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