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Newspaper
The Bottineau Courant
Location
Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1911
Page
4
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A North Dakota voice urges John Burke as a viable Democratic presidential candidate. The piece praises his honesty, leadership, and potential to unite the party, arguing location and population matter less than character and experience. It cites Governor Burke’s campaign appeal and contrasts him with rival figures, urging readiness for a Burke candidacy.
Friends of reciprocity moved quickly against the Root amendment and urged other changes would threaten Canada’s acceptance. They pressed to bring the reciprocity pact to a final vote as soon as possible, arguing the measure is good and should pass on its merits.
Citizens urge the commercial club to reconvene and restart the organization. The call stresses action over routine indifference and warns that stagnation is risky for the community’s prospects.
Editors across Bottineau county boost the upcoming county fair to be held on July 13 and 14. The Project deserves loyal support.
The Albany Times Union lauds William Jennings Bryan as the world’s greatest platform orator. It praises his originality, scope, logic, diction, voice, and magnetic appeal, asserting his power keeps oratory alive and moving audiences to feel his thoughts.
The act declares every contract or combination in restraint of trade illegal and punishes offenders as misdemeanors. Convictions carry fines up to five thousand dollars, imprisonment up to one year, or both, at the court’s discretion. The text is cited from Literary Digest.
Citizens urged to back a new hospital to be located in Hottineau by the Sisters of Presentation. The order’s history assures success, and the community is asked to fulfill their part of the agreement precisely.
A trip along the Great Northern main line shows Bottineau county farmers have kept mustard weed under control, reminding readers of the ongoing effort to subdue and eradicate troublesome weeds.
An extract from Judge A G Burr of this district outlines a criminology phase. The paper was delivered before the bar association and later appeared in the Journal of the American Institute of Criminal Law and Criminology.
Local officials note growing need for a new depot as the Great Northern shows probability of serious consideration in the near future. The potential project is urged for the city to address transportation and commerce needs.
Some residents choose a saner approach to Independence Day by staying home and observing the holiday with family. The note reflects a preference for low key celebrations amid nationwide fireworks displays.
Organizers announce the county fair will run July 13 and 14 despite continued dry weather. Officials urge residents to attend events and support local vendors as consistent rainfall remains scarce.
A digest of North Dakota farm and community items. Market and dairy boosts cited, towns like Skyeston Velva and New Rockford noted for gains. Editor efforts, fairs, school progress at Wahpeton, Strawberries praised, and Soo Line Medford to Drake extension work resumes with Devils Lake as a pivotal point.
Lankin gains a new dentist while McKenzie County extends the glad hand to the Soo. Spiritwood Lake draws large crowds this summer and McHenry County hosts a big picnic at Koto Bridge. Park River plans an aviation exhibit on July 4 as Carrington cleans up, and local theaters tout ventilating systems. Wyndmere’s W. M. House plans a three month trip to Michigan and New York. Many residents study new laws effective July 1 as Taylor Press suffers fire damage but prints on.
In Lisbon a single culprit is hoped after flowers were stolen from a school yard that received much care. Efforts are under way to trace the offender and impose punishment, a point raised by progressive members of the community.
Judge A G Burr of Rugby spoke at the State Bar association urging better crime statistics and harsher public protection. He cites Germany France and the United States showing crime rising faster than population and urges a national bureau of criminal statistics and refined verdict procedures to curb crime.
Peabody Commoner and Commencement exercises are held tonight in Peabody School No 1. County Superintendent Layne will present diplomas to two graduates. Teacher William Heatwole led a successful term.
County Auditor J. P. Simon reports thirty one policies of state bail insurance placed under the new law. Officials note the early season results show a solid start for the first year under the act.
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