April weather and political debates in early 20th century
The week opened cold with frozen ground delaying farming. The Wilson cost commission backed a 27 percent miners' wage raise to about 200 million annually for 400000 workers. Coal prices likely rise 65 cents to 1.50 per ton. Sioux City Tribune adds a morning edition. Debates compare primary and convention systems, arguing the primary favors the rich while the convention could improve candidate selection and shorten campaigns.
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Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Ithinoie
Wilson
Cost Commission
Farmers Face Labor Woes and Growing Acreage Shifts
The article notes farmers struggle with labor shortages while acreage shifts west of the Missouri River. It predicts a 25 percent rise in western land use as settlers move, buying cheaper land and selling eastern high priced holdings.
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Missouri Rivers
New York Assembly Moves to Depose Five Socialist Members
The New York Assembly voted to remove five socialist assemblymen from New York City. They pledge to seek a special election and run again, arguing public support remains strong. Critics say the group abandoned loyalty to government principles by aligning with anarchists and revolutionary movements.
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New York Assembly
Socialist
Socialist Party
I. W W
Soviets
U S meddling irks Europe amid treaty talks in war era
European leaders denounce American influence on peace talks with Germany and the Balkans. France insists on consulting European powers on any private peace. Britain’s Lloyd George criticizes U S Senate for Irish independence stance, claiming it fuels American secession talk.
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United States
Europe
Germany
Wilson
Turkey
Balkan
U. S. Senate
Lloyd George
United States Senate
America
de Valera
City considers 25 percent electric rate hike
Mr Burtis from Armed spoke at a mass meeting last Friday explaining the proposed rate increase for electric current. A committee was appointed to investigate Light Company reports and report to the city council at its Monday meeting. The council introduced an ordinance granting permission for a 25 percent raise for two years, first reading given.
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Burtis
Death of Mr Mark Sloan Editor of the Dakota Republican
The newspaper fraternity mourns editor Mark Sloan of Vermilion who died last week after pneumonia following flu. Sloan, a lively, influential figure at the Dakota Republican, leaves partner C E Danforth to bear the double burden.
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Mark Sloan
Dakota Republican
Vermilion
Sloan
Republican
C. E. Danforth
Locals Watch for Announcement of Big Lot Sale
Reizer and family moved back to Scotland from Dalmont after living in this city for several years. The note mentions an upcoming big lot sale with local interest.
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Adv
Me Aidite
Sue
Reizer
Scotland
Dalmont
Local North Dakota Area Notes and Upcoming Events
A string of notices covers property sales in Becker and Vermilion transactions, an auction set for April 10 at Hanford Cream Station, and ongoing real estate deals. Also listed are hospital operations by Dr I W Leighton, home nursing training in February, a marriage ceremony in town, and a visit by Worthy Grand Matron Anna Struble with a banquet and lodge activities.
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Hanford
Anna Struble
Centerville
Eastern Star
Scotland
Struble
Mesdamen Craig
Kintz
Ray Klatt
Brubn
Geo Aoe
Tripp
Mra Struble
W. A. Cobb
Photographer E V Wilcox visits for Norman annual views
Photographer E V Wilcox of Scotland visited Hutchinson Friday to take views for the Norman school annual to be published. Nellie Foley returned from a Sioux Falls trip. Mrs John Quast and daughter visited Scotland. Wm F Wagner moved Herald from Garden City to Olivet and reports over 10000 profit on a Garden City farm. later bought part of the old Wagner farm at 200 per acre.
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E. V. Wilcox
Scotland
Springfield Times
Hutchinson Herald
Nellie Foley
Sioux Falls
Iroquoie
John Quast
Little Daughter
Wm. F. Wagner
Garden City
Olivet
Mr. Wagner
Wm. Wagner
Braby Suffered Appendicitis. Lints, McClung, Thorpe Visit Scotland
The Tripp Ledger notes Mrs. O. J. Braby's weeklong appendicitis illness. Atty. C. Lints, Chas. McClung and George Thorpe traveled to Scotland Tuesday evening when the two former were initiated into the Masonic Lodge, according to the news brief.
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Atty. C. Lints
Chas. McClung
George Thorpe
Scotland
Masonic Lodge
Wew
Mameg
Notice of Annual City Election in Scotland South Dakota 1920
Notice states Scotland South Dakota will hold its annual city election on Tuesday April 20 1920 polls open 8 am to 5 pm First Ward City Hall Second Ward Behrs Tin Shop Third Ward Minnichs office Curry Street Officers to be elected Mayor three Aldermen City Justice two Justices of the Peace Police Justice City Treasurer Also a question to grant a franchise to The Peoples Telephone Company for laying conduits pipes cables and wires in streets and alleys Seal J R Wilson City Auditor Scotland SD
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Scotland
South Dakota
Behr's
Minnich
Curry Street
Said City
Said
People’s Telephone Company
Aaid
J. R. Wilson
City Auditor of
Ownership Statement for The Citizen Republican Apr 1920
Noted in the Ownership statement P A Bliss is publisher and owner of The Citizen Republican at Scotland South Dakota. The document lists Bliss as editor and managing editor with Bliss as business manager and owner and states no bondholders or security holders holding 1 percent or more. Notarized by John Perkas on April 7, 1920.
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Jeff Davis
Davis
England
Mr. George
United States
Congress
Citizen-Republican
Scotland
South Dakota
State OF
Bon Homme
P. A. Bliss
Citizen Republican
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Sanday
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Red Crows
Rudelé
New York City
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Phil Becker
Ana Cobt
Suh Prairie
Wis
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Yankton
Thoreday
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Mohdiy
Clarence Thomas
Hardinberg Thomas Home
Stanley
Hajek
Fred George Kayser
Bertha Bender
I. W. Leighton
Tripp Hospital
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Mitchell Hospital
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Dakota Wesleyan
Pattie Dooley
Wagner
Alet
Cletrance
Emil Heaved
Lake Andes
Citizens National Bank
Doore
J. Garfield
Huron
George B. Pfeifle
Menno
Mabelle Wagner Shenk
Tyndall
Edison Phonoraphy Company
L. F. Chladek
Edigon
Madam Shank
Ladies Improvement Association
Dodge F. D Wicks
Tyndal
Tripp Ledger
O. J. Braby
John Perkas
Meat Market
Pione
James J. Cisar
Piop
Corit Hoosier
Christian. Kuk
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