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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1913
Page
1
The article argues the public keeps control over nominations under the new primary system. Independents can still emerge and have equal chances. Proposed lists replace self appointed leaders by delegates elected by the people to recommend tickets, mirroring prior practice.
Doane Robinson told the Sioux Falls Educational Association last week that the Missouri River in the state could yield 317 feet of fall for power. He cited twelve potential dam locations with 20,000 to 41,000 horsepower each and said cheap power could spur manufacturing. He added that dams would enable irrigation of up to 5,000,000 acres of fertile soil.
The mass meetings for electing proposal committeemen under the new primary law were held at Syndall last Tuesday with no minority calls. Republicans elected Willis French as chairman and Gilbert G. Fites as secretary. attendance was 110. A tie for state committeeman between C. C. Puckett and F. M. Scoblie ended with both withdrawing and Andrew Rosberg of Avon chosen. County committeemen listed by precincts include L. C. Colgan Scotland, Fred Schneider Washington, Aug Wiederich Emanuel, Stephen Hieb Jr. Monroe, J. O. Smith Avon, John Hauck Franklin, J. P. Denio Jackson, C.G. Serr Lincoln, BK. J. Nord labor, Sam Barber Cleveland, W. A. Bussey Albion, F. C. Ranger Jefferson, David Hubrecht Hancock, G. W. Bnow Jr. Springfield, W. A. Bardwell Bon Homme, Eli Arnson Running Water, Tony Chastka Tyndall. Democrats elected Theo Berndt of Avon as state committeeman. Postmaster General Burleson faces a surplus dispute after Hitchcock’s retirement left questions on book keeping. Burleson reports a 10 million dollar surplus and examines whether his system improves on his predecessor.
A Department of Agriculture communication advises farmers in Galloway district to prevent hog cholera via strict quarantine, hygiene, and early use of serum. Key steps include isolating new stock, cleaning shoes and equipment, avoiding shared facilities, quarantining hogs after fairs, burning infected carcasses, and notifying officials for serum when outbreaks occur. The letter stresses prevention over treatment and notes serum supply limits nationwide.
Philip Bitterman was accidentally shot in the arm by a rifle fired by two boys across the road. He was bending over in a cemetery when the bullet passed through the cap brim and heavy coat, lodging in the arm. One boy is a son of Wm. Metaner and the other a son of Rev. Reicha rt. The incident occurred Wednesday.
Wm McBurney declares himself a candidate for the Bon Horame County Treasurer role, subject to the Republican primary decisions in March 1914. The notice frames a party affiliation and aims to win support within the GOP.
At the earnest solicitation of friends I announce myself as a candidate for Register of Deeds of Bon Homme county subject to the will of the republicans at the March 1914 primaries.
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