Lodge for President gains boost from Sioux City Tribune
The Sioux City Tribune backs Sen. Lodge for president, praising his stance against the Versailles treaty. It notes Germany and Austria refuse to surrender jailed officers, Serbia offered to try them, and cites International Harvester purchasing 250000 dollars of English surplus clothes for demobilized troops to ease worker costs.
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Sioux City Tribune
Sen. Lodge
Serbia
Ferémany
Germany
Austria
International Harvester Co. Ie
England
United States urged to aid Allies in enforcing German obedience
In a strong editorial voice the Aberdeen American laments America’s delay in aiding the Allies. It argues the German menace persists and that peacetime constraints and the Versailles defeat prevent formal obligations, suggesting ratification would have forced a new mobilization to help the Allies collect indemnities.
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United States
Aberdeen American
Germany
State hail insurance law praised after first year
The new state hail insurance law earns strong commendation for its first year of operation. From the company’s view the results are solid, but the perspective of individuals benefits remains less clear, suggesting ongoing evaluation of impact.
State crop insurance yields large premiums vs losses in safe districts
A report shows premiums of 1,295,000 and losses of 331,000 with a treasury of 941,000. Some districts suffer heavy hail while others are nearly loss free. The state insures all crop land automatically, though farmers may exempt in writing. Bon Homme county paid 7,000 in premiums but only 50 in losses. Proposals consider adjusting rates after hail season and possibly retaining last year insured acreage.
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Treasury
Bon Homme County
Hai
Brother's Wife Seeks Aid as Family Starves in Roumania
Ferdinand Janke received a letter from Gottlieb's wife in Roumania asking for help to keep the family from starving. Gottlieb and family moved from Russia to Roumania 12 years ago. He was captured and died from hunger and cold. The family was chased from their home and upon returning after the war nothing remained. In two hours Ferdinand collected over $100 from liberal townspeople and sent it to Roumania the next day.
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Ferdinand Janke
Gottlieb
Roumania
Russia
Ferdinand
Our Town
Freeman Courier
Special session eyed for war bonus questions in legislature
The legislature may convene soon to decide on appropriations for World War bonuses. Supporters argue veterans sacrificed careers for country service while others profited, meriting compensation to balance the scales. A Spanish American War group also seeks parity for 1500 volunteers from the state who never received bonuses.
Exchange Notes From Hutchinson Merald
Local notes describe Jon Hagge leaving for Canton to seek housing while in frail health. Misa Poley visited Scotland, with Mrs. Dimock and Mrs. Kuhlman visiting friends there. Election ballots show 300 non partisan and 160 Republican ballots, prompting more orders. most non partisans supported Republicans. Gustave Japs travels to Germany to reunite with family. questions arise about citizenship papers and peace treaties. Mollie Dvorak joins G Doering & Sons, bringing merchandise experience though housing access is limited. Otto Wildermuth named secretary of the Fair Board, seen as capable despite youth, with hopes he will run a successful term.
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Hutchinson Merald
Jon Hagge
Canton
Misa Poley
Scotland
Gustave Japs
Gery
Exchange State Bank
Otto Wildermuth
Otto
Scottish visitors and local moves in Avon
Dr. Van Ferney of Scotland visited Dr. Vander Scharf in Avon Monday evening before returning home Tuesday morning. Mrs. B. H Unrah of Scotland was in Avon over Sunday visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Martin Roose and other relatives, returning to Scotland Monday. Mrs J. N. Shiley and Miss Vandeventer from California and Miss Shiley from Stella, Neb. were over Sunday visitors at the Berry home and took Monday morning’s passenger for Siena. Grover Musser has moved from Avon to Iowa to manage a farmers store, with plans to return for his family in a few weeks.
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Dr. van Ferney
Scotland
Vander Scharf
Avon
B. H Unrah
S. D
Martin Roose
J. N. Shiley
R. T. Berry
Berry
Miss Vandeventer
California
Misa Shiley
Stella, Neb
Berry Home
Sienna
Grover Musser
Iowa
Mr. Musser
the Clarion
Musser
Oil claim shakes Garfield County legend in Montana
J D Merkel reports Garfield County, Montana, has been drilling for oil and claims a find of the finest oil in the United States. The text suggests the entire county may be underlaid with oil, though details are fragmented.
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Tyndall Register
J.D. Merkel
Garfield County
Mont
United States
Garfeld-coun
Orth family deal ties town to distant farms
Mr Philip Orth of Spotland and his wife assisted son Karl Orth who plans to move to Kaunas after selling a 160 acre farm northeast of town to Joseph P. Vitek for 170 dollars an acre. Karl also bought a farm near St Francis, Kansas, and will relocate with his family after selling next Tuesday, March 30th. Pekas, cashier of the Far State Bank, bought the Chladek residence east of Silla Intel last Saturday. Petas will take possession as Mr Thomas' lease ends.
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Frou Esterville Seager
Philip Orth
Spotland
Karl Orth
Kaunas
Pekas
Far State Bank
Chladek
Silla Intel
Petas
Passon
Thomas
Joseph FP
Vitek
Orth
St. Francis
Kran
Annual City Election Notice for Scotland South Dakota 1920
Notice of the annual city election in Scotland South Dakota set for April 20 1920. Polls open 8 am to 5 pm at City Hall Ward 1 Jehl Tin Shop Ward 3 Minnichs Office Curry Street. Offices: Mayor, Aldermen for all wards, two City Justices, one Police Justice, one City Treasurer. Also the People’s Telephone Company franchise question to be voted. (Seal) J C Wilson City Auditor Scotland SD.
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Scotland
South Dakota
Jehl's
People’s Telephone Company
Eaid City
Seal
J. &, Wilson, Cuy
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Albert Petersen
Thor. Jones
Brownsville
Mr. Jones
Fiu
Mr. Marke
Mie Moreh
John Kelley
Hollinger Moat
Denis Murphy
S. F Serum Co
Phillip Schmool
Christ Berhtold
Portus
Kingsbury
Fergen
N. P
Whelipp
Mollie Dvorak
G. Doering & Sons
Mollie Thas
Brom
Mae Eae HomeTown Bank
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Corn Belt National Bank of Scotland
J. R. Wilson
Caskier
Meat Market
James J. Cisar
Prop
Christian Kuk
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