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Newspaper
Emmons County Record
Location
Linton, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1920
Page
6
The Pioneer Paper of Emmons County invites timely advertising. Rates listed include 20 cents per column inch for single insertions, 15 cents for contract space, ten cents per inch for composition, and ten cents per line for Lecala. Circulation covers the county’s south half and much of the north half.
A local letter to the editor questions the McGovern grain grading department. It accuses officials of false grading on wheat and deceitful schemes to discredit big business. The piece also disputes a league paper’s stance on county bank deposits and local interests.
In Emmons county and across North Dakota voters question why Cathro deposited large sums in eastern banks earning two percent. Yow nley and Waters label it as a danger to state finance, while critics claim the new bank measure favors private banks over the Bank of North Dakota and hurts farmers.
The text frames league leaders as corrupt and urges Emmons County taxpayers to back farmers against perceived graft. It presents a sharp political appeal arguing taxpayers should align with farming interests and criticize officials.
Meitzen known as husky league organizer and orator, nicknamed Jack Knife, visited Friday night after a past incident on the N P branch where he knocked a traveling man down and displayed a knife. He calls himself the car petbagger from Texas and once sought Texas governorship on the socialist ticket.
A wide set of notes from Van Hook to Grand Forks covers new schools, fire protection asks, church organization, winter meetings, reemployment of a county agent, water works projects, crop yields, and local accidents. Notable items include a Dunn county agent’s rehire, a two span $45 000 bridge contract at Cannon Ball river, a Spiritwood boy killed at an elevator, and a Mannonite seminary site consideration in McClusky.
The Kensal silo project describes the largest silo in the state being filled on Nels Holm's farm. The 20 foot diameter, 54 foot high structure uses the biggest filler available. Holm raises beef cattle and expands storage capacity as part of his operations across multiple towns.
Farm products direct shipments urged as Farmers Creamery and Produce Company of Bismarck promises top market prices and precise grading. Special attention claimed for shipments from farmers.
Notice states 120 acre hay land near Hague for rent covering sections 25 and 35 in township 25 two and range 74. Contact Mrs. R. L. Wells at 1430 Spruce Place Minneapolis apt 14 Adyv for details.
Land for sale comprising the west half of west Hale section 22 and the southeast quarter of section 21, all of section 3 in township 196 range 74, Emmons County North Dakota. For price and terms contact Hazelton G B Froling and Son Pergo North Dakota ady.
An old style classified notice offers dry cleaning, pressing, dyeing, and tailoring by Klein and associates. It advertises expert work for garments with prompt service and local pickup options.
A five room house with a large barn and two adjoining lots is offered in a fine location in the City of Linton. Inquiries should be directed to Dr. Woverton.
Classified inquiry seeking a farm for sale from a party named Ady in Champaign Illinois. Respondents should provide price and full description to John W Wait.
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