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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1920
Page
2
Des Moines school desks and furniture may use American walnut originally cut for US government propellers and later shipped to France after the war. It was bought to replace costly oak and produced by manual training instructors at reduced cost. The article also notes various wartime and postwar issues nationwide.
A Watertown light plant case is discussed as the state supreme court weighs ownership and municipal control. The article notes lower court reversals and outlines county chairmen elections and party meetings in Minnehaha County ahead of the November general election.
Pierre April 20 state issues charters to banking and other corporations including State Bank of Como with 16000 capital led by EB Holman and WM Cochran and M EB Holman as cashier. Livestock Exchange Bank of Sioux Falls with 50000 stock led by RR Dennis and Geo T Blackman. Citizens State Bank of Agar with 15000 stock, P J Murphy Brookings as cashier. First State Bank of Sioux Falls with 50000 stock led by G H Groth and G N Graff. Guaranty State Bank of White Bull with 15000 stock and Jno C Stennes as cashier. Wolters Jebsen Remedy Co of Mitchell with 500000 stock. Dell Rapids Community Association with 25000 stock. Crescent Creamery Co of Sioux Falls with 350000 capital.
Velga South Dakota April 20 Eda Winke of Lake Preston is in Velga hospital after a mule kicked him in the face badly smashing his mouth teeth palate and nose Carl Stevens, also of Lake Preston, is at Velga hospital with a painful injury from sliding off a hay stack and falling on a mule handle
Chamberlain Missouri river crossing at Chamberlain dam receives new ownership for the Ferry 18 line. Officials announce operation continues with updated management and schedules for creek crossings.
Aberdeen South Dakota April 19 report on Am ericanization push halting summer work changes and winter openings. Also Sisseton court bound over on alleged white slavery case involving Mary Jane Switteagie. Pierre and Fort Pierre plan oil prospecting amid local gas oil interests. Madison reports S Wooley jailed for alleged illegal operation. bond set at 1000 dollars. Caroline Vander berger confession prior to hospital admission.
In Berlin Potsdam society saw Prince Joachim Albrecht Baron von Platen and Prince Hohenlohe Langenburg tried for assaulting members of a French commission at the Hotel Adlon. They were fined 500 300 and 1000 marks after witnesses described glasses candlesticks and a boot being used against the French party. The judge said justice would not be bent by status.
Washington reports allege German residents in Guatemala stirred the revolt to block Cabrera from selling their coffee plantations as enemy property. The United States seizure of German assets followed Cabrera’s move, and officials expect Cabrera to flee Guatemala for New Orleans or Havana.
The Navy Department announced that ships will keep their clocks on standard time while at sea, synchronized to the 24 global time zones. This replaces local ship's time adjustments and aligns with practices used by British and French vessels.
Reports from Huron and Mitchell South Dakota on wage levels for farm laborers show daily rates up to 80 and 55 dollars with room and board, with some demanding 100. A 24 year old worker earns 120 monthly. farmers seek capable hands despite shortages. Fire destroys a farm at Huron, 15 thousand dollars loss, hay and oats consumed. two horses saved. Kimball yard hogs reach 1,500 plus in one week due to car shortages. 10 car train ships 1,330 hogs east. Mitchell hosts a Methodist ministers meeting to raise 80 thousand for hospital and Wesleyan University, split evenly. 40 thousand set for Wesleyan to cover deficits. Jane Ryan, 16, ordered to state reform school after forging checks and distributing obscene material. American Legion Post 47 votes 100 dollars to YWCA building fund. campaign nears goal with 22,000 raised.
Parkston voters will decide a bond tax proposition in the annual city election on Tuesday April 20 Four aldermen a city justice and a police justice are to be chosen Also on the ballot is the bond tax proposal in Parkston South Dakota entities Lucas Behsileins and CHVEMBERGs mentioned in brief contest notes.
Democratic members of the House Ways and Means Committee propose funding a $3 soldier bonus by taxing war profits rather than a sales tax. Representative Rainey argues 69,000 high earners made $3 billion during the war and should contribute half of the excess above prewar incomes.
Governor Henry J. Allen issued a proclamation setting aside May as American Day in Kansas and urging parades and patriotic demonstrations in every city and town. The article notes most coal mines are suspended due to the strike, affecting railcar availability.
A Paris correspondent notes a surge of penguin themed decor in homes and shops. Penguin porcelain sets feature Father Penguin as the coffee pot, Penguin junior as the milk jug and cup, with a penguin egg shaped thought yet unborn.
Aspirin created a sensation when introduced by Bayer over eighteen years ago. It relieves pain for colds headaches rheumatism neuraglia neuritis earache toothache aching joints and general pain. Ensure the Bayer Cross mark appears on each genuine package and tablet. Boxes of 12 cost only a few cents with directions included. Druggists offer larger Bayer packages.
The Birmingham Age-Herald notes Senator Snortsworthy, after consulting friends, has decided not to sacrifice himself for his party as a presidential candidate. He prefers the spectacle and publicity of a sacrificial role over being quietly ignored.
The ad promotes Othine double strength to remove freckles with nightly and morning applications. It guarantees satisfaction or money back. Also includes a humor strip where Mrs Johnson scolds Mr Johnson about taking medicine.
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