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Newspaper
Lemmon The State Line Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
6
Fragmentary note outlines a candidate's intent to run for Perkins County position, mentioning governor directives and possible appointment. Names appear garbled but reference to attorney and legal counsel. Details incomplete but indicates a bid and authority acknowledgement.
A White Butte homesteader in Perkins County pledges undivided effort and energy to faithful office work in a clerk of court race. He cites studies at Nebraska State Normal College, Creighton College of Pharmacy, and Grand Island Business College, seeking cross party support for the April 4 election.
In a recorded notice a Perkins County resident announces candidacy for county treasurer. The author asserts commitment to honest, conscientious service and appeals for the votes of all citizens, emphasizing steadiness and public trust. The message reflects local civic engagement and a personal pledge to fulfill duties faithfully.
The article recalls a flood of North Dakota history centering on the Little Missouri valley pine and cedar forests. It notes plans for a forest reserve, mentions Governor Burke, and recounts early Roosevelt ties to Medora, Bly’s pine logging, and the Roosevelt cabin built from pine logs. It ends with references to local commerce and a furniture firm.
Reinholt Bros plastering the Bisse school house. Gilbert Olson made a business trip to Leam on Monday. Many youths attended the literary society in Morten Wednesday evening. Brick Vigoren and wife, staying with son Ed, moved to their claim in Section 34 11 92. Stew and Johnson finished a well for Martin Madsen last week. Mr Heidie and Mr Nelson, bachelor claimants, left for the east Wednesday. Ange Weightman visited Lemmon briefly. Hd Olson, bachelor in S Dak, hosted neighbors Konyaks Thursday evening with refreshments and games. Ed remains active in bachelor housekeeping. Post Office to be placed on Selma stage route three times weekly, benefiting Weightman and Aurora Borealis patrons.
The readable parts show a legal notice section with names such as Lana Cow al Lemmon, and references to a Department and court matters. Phrases hint at intentions, duties, and dates, but concrete actions or outcomes are unclear in the damaged OCR.
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