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Newspaper
The Bottineau Courant
Location
Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1912
Page
4
The Bottineau Courant lists subscription prices and advertising rates, noting terms for Canada and local rates. It includes an editorial critique of Mr. White, arguing Socialist opposition to religion and patriotism, and defending the paper’s method of quoting leading Socialists.
Citizens are urged to judge rival candidates for party nominations carefully at the upcoming Wednesday election. Electors should study qualifications, vote for those best fitted to serve public trust, and avoid voting as party whips would wish. Trusts and monopolies arise from careless voting in the past.
The Bottineau News discusses MR White’s recent humorous piece titled The Fun Start In criticizing his claims about encyclopedias. John Spargo is cited arguing that the Britannica claim that Christianity and Socialism share ethics is fallacious, urging readers to distinguish socialist ethics from Christian doctrine. It also notes county state papers urging voters to record a second choice honestly as required by law.
The Philistine ridicules socialism as a sentimental plan that will not work. It taunts socialism as enabling the unworthy to thrive without effort, a scheme to shift rules for certain interests, and a device to destroy initiative while promoting profits without responsibility.
At the Republican national convention in Chicago factions duel over the nominee. Root secured temporary chairmanship 552 to 502 and a taft-leaning credentials fight won 564 to 510, suggesting Taft forces hold control and a renomination may follow.
The poem recalls a fiery reformer who railed against wealth and monopolies. He exalted the poor, condemned rulers, and vowed to lead a revolutionary assault on millionaires, yet an inherited fortune silenced his tirades, ending his public roar and altering his fate.
Fessenden reports a civic playground while Spiritwood battles a smallpox epidemic and Wolford organizes a boy scout group. Hawkins and Christie become the new Williston law firm. Death by self poisoning noted at Edgely. Over ten thousand autos in North Dakota per secretary of state. Auto club in Moball focuses on road care. Minot College of Commerce installs a unique photo graph. Statewide rains yield exceptional crop conditions.
W J Barks of Egland was severely injured when a bull gored him in his pasture. His wife heard his cries and ran to help with a pitchfork, likely saving his life.
The Rogers Lumber company offers prizes totaling 200 dollars in gold for the largest acre yield of mature corn raised by any girl or boy under 18 in Barnes Wells Ward or northeastern Stutsman counties in 1912. Martin Olson, a bachelor near Forman, committed suicide. He was found hanging in an upstairs room, age 50, after a period of ill health.
John VanHolm a transient around Fairdale attempted suicide with a knife and was found unconscious after deep throat gashes. Mrs H E Close Langdon added kerosene to wash water which boiled over catching fire and burning the room though the house and furniture were saved. Dr McClusky of Carrington noticed his clothing on fire from a stray cigar and removed burning coats after stopping his auto.
Lumber for the new depot arrived and the post office moved to the new town. The Minneapolis and Northern elevator neared completion. A hotel addition and a Main Street home moved in. A buggy accident left William Irving with a broken leg during a race track practice. A Grand Forks tornado caused casualties and property damage. The local ball scores favored the first team 26 to 20. Cavalry Troop B formed with officers selected, while Dr. J A Greig won the second lieutenant race.
Ten Years Are Rugby faced a $40,000 fire. Miss Vi Greig proved her claim. Souris telephone service connected. Dr. C. A. Leonard traveled to Menominee Wisconsin for a vacation. A grand jury question arose. Lake Metigoshe hotels enjoyed strong patronage as the season began. King Edward's coronation was postponed due to illness. The fair grounds added a new grandstand seating 1,200 people.
Dr. C A Leonard won the regular Bottineau Gun Club shoot with 22 of 25 as ten shooters competed. Henry Peterson and C Q Rugbie tied at 21, H M Trent 18, A O Williams 18, C H Wasem 18, Anton Lallum 16, Grant Stafford 13, with extra events producing Peterson 23, Lallum 22, Bugbie 21, Leonard 20, and Trent 18 in the first round, and Bugbie and Haskett tied 22 while Williams and Leonard posted 19 in the third.
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