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Newspaper
Lemmon The State Line Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1908
Page
2
Washington news and foreign briefs cover pension act effects on widows and orphans, promotions in the admiralty, and retirements. Notables include Rear Admiral Tery, Capt Cowles, and diverse honors for literature, religion, and diplomacy.
Northern North Dakota reports describe a sweeping prairie fire season driven by high winds and drought. Sargent county towns battled blazes near Bertrandville Cogewell and Napoleon, destroying barns and haystacks, with several farms and residences damaged or burned. Firefighters from Napoleon and surrounding towns fought multiple days, saving some homes while defending towns like Bowden and Wilton from total ruin.
North Dakota Dentists plan the third annual meeting in Devils Lake May 12 and 18. Dr W J Brownlee leads the executive committee arranging a strong program with Twin Cities supply houses showing equipment. Dr Murray and others from Minnesota contribute topics and demonstrations. Officers include Starling as president, Thotapann as vice president, and Scrauman as secretary with Howell treasurer.
A string of local misfortunes includes a child dying from poison candy at Holland and several fatal or injurious accidents in Rochester Sioux City and nearby areas. Fire, flood, and trolley collisions cause injuries and property loss, with continued rain and rising water concerns across Texas and surrounding regions.
The Red River will not be declared nonnavigable from Breckinridge to Belmont. Lawmakers and the Grand Forks Commercial Club oppose restricting the river, arguing it remains important to keep the river open for navigation. The push to declare sections non navigable originated with Fargo street railway promoters, facing limited progress against war department officials.
WA McCain a prominent farmer of Blanchard township Trail county died at Hot Springs Arbor Me after several months seeking relief. He lived in Traill county many years and was survived by his wife and four children.
Secretary of State Blaisdell and Attorney General McCue announce abundant evidence of gross discrimination by Standard Oil Co against several towns. They threaten to bar the firm from conducting business in the state unless it shows cause, with court action a last resort. Governor Burke supports enforcement of state law and fair handling of the case. Normal Auditorium Dedicated at Valley City Campus with officials delivering addresses and congratulations.
The message expresses gladness that Misa Merthye has decided to join the activities. It jokes about not yet meeting the veteran doctor and mentions a social hive, reflecting a lighthearted Chicago Tribune tone.
In Montgomery Alabama a playful dialogue centers on Marguerite avoiding a knee bend during a marriage proposal. Clara questions Marguerite while she claims she was at Linkagex at the time, adding local humor to the leap year anecdote.
North Dakota Durum Wheat League held a two day session at Grand Forks with speakers urging durum be priced by its milling use amid a shift by big mills to mix milling wheat. Leaders plan tests of flour samples, surveys of durum proportion in brands, and lobbying to Washington for favorable treatment.
Vance Bailey, active in western North Dakota for three years and various jobs, is jailed in Minot awaiting Toledo and Ohio Railroad officials. He is charged with interfering with railroad property, a serious Ohio offense. Authorities report he boarded from Chicago en route for arrest, after a derailment and robbery case he denies involvement. Bailey, about 24, has a railroading background and ties to the floating white meat business, and arrives as Ohio authorities prepare to obtain requisition papers.
Parsley a resident of Min for two months was crushed when a house being moved on the Beefield lot broke its main support and dropped part of the weight onto his thigh. Jacks were used to raise the house and free him.
The newly organized Bisbee Commercial Club undertakes to obtain a flour mill for Bisbee. With favorable railroad facilities it should be easy to attract a mill within three months. Spring farming is active and grain sowing is well underway as prospects for a good crop emerge.
A garbled collection of North Dakota notes describes police events, fires, protests, and local developments across towns like Fargo Bismarck Carrington and Manning. Mentions include a Taft club in Fargo a barber chair project a new bank in Carrington and milk meat inspections in Bismarck amid unsettled weather and farm activity. References to fires assaults arrests and civic matters show a restless local scene with farmers testing markets and public services and residents contending with illness and infrastructure issues.
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