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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1919
Page
6
President Howard Eliott of the Northern Pacific Railway warns that without continuous infrastructure development the cost of living will rise. He cites large insurance policy assets and railway deficits, while broader economic notes discuss global trade, wages, and labor relations amid postwar tensions.
Subpoenas issued to 60 Aberdeen business leaders spanning restaurants grocers department stores and others as the federal grand jury opens a probe into cost and selling prices. United States District Attorney E W Fiske states action follows a prior investigation and aims to determine substantial price reductions under the Lever food contract era.
Maurice Wilde, 18, a Mead resident, was shot by his older brother during a bear hunting claim. A 22 caliber rifle, believed unloaded, was cocked and discharged when pointed at a younger sibling. The bullet struck the neck near the jugular, narrowly missing serious injury.
Mitchell 8 D Dec 13 James Dun Can assistant manager of the Farmers Co-Operative Union here has been chosen manager replacing A J Anderson who has realigned. The board of managers meeting yesterday made the selection. State Senator Charles Boreson was elected president of the Farmers State Exchange with H Vananacker and John Hohn as officers. Boreson Vananacker and s8 Barker Loomis were to be reelected to the board of directors.
Lead South Dakota December 13 Mrs Hilda Neml an aged woman of Lead was burned to death in the furnace of her home Her charred body found by a married daughter The lower body burned to a crisp upper part badly charred It is believed to be death by own action as she worried over the arrest of a son implicated in raiding a Slavonian resident s wine supply in Lead Dec 1 Pierre South Dakota December 1 The state treasury report shows funds and mentions annual apportionment to schools Cornstalk disease fatal to cattle at Beresford South Dakota December 13 reports losses of cattle to disease Five kegs of hard liquor melted in a ship hall at Spink County Deputy states liquor will be epalyzed to ascertain hard news Lesterville Local musician group to form leading band in area plans for a band event.
Sioux Falls mayor ordered disconnection of the People's Department store electric wires last night for using lights after local coal conservation regulations. Officials warn that all violators will have power cut and coal supply refused. In Mitchell, county book irregularities are found including missing tax and filing lapses by officials. Garretson considers selling the city rail freight plant due to debts and inadequate service. Mitchell plans a $450 prize auditorium design contest with a $300 and $150 runner up, for a 4000 seat venue with space for 1000 more.
Sioux Falls inmates under Deputy Warden Art Machow organize a Christmas vaudeville program with singing dancing monologues and acrobatic stunts following the success of a prior minstrel show. White Lake man loses eye to a tow wire accident. Sioux Falls court convicts youth Vern Marshall for liquor theft, 20 days jail and $200 fine. Hecla Commercial Club votes to rent Joe WollsAe to prepare for next year’s harvest. town fears shortages.
A South Dakota boy, recently back from three years in the navy, reports serving aboard the U B S Kitty at Flume harbor during Gabrielle D Annusio’s capture of the city. American gunboat warning, clearance for detention, and a tense clash saw the fleet hold position as tensions eased.
Sioux Falls votes on a 525000 water and sewer bond in a special election but the result is invalid as turnout did not exceed the last mayoral election's majority. Despite 92 percent of ballots in favor, the total failed to meet legal requirements. Previous September vote had a similar outcome.
Bronx Falls at 8 D Dec 11. Burglars tried to rob the Artificial Ice Company offices at night but fled when pedestrians rang an alarm to the police. The would-be thieves left without valuables after rifling a safe that had not been opened. An extension course existed for prisoners at Washington state penitentiary.
Mitchell 8 D Dec 11 Charien Seawup alleged wife deserter brought back from Duluth after loss in extradition bound over to next circuit term under $2,000 bail. He faces two counts of wife and child desertion. Preliminary steps completed in atlonu.
Mrs. Bagby spends an evening wrapping gifts for family and friends, balancing luxury with thoughtfulness. She worries over whom to include and secretly hopes to brighten Cousin Emma and poor Emma with small remembrances, ultimately ensuring a thoughtful gesture to Mrs Leander alongside her other packages.
The piece speaks of Christmas as the bright joyous day and a time for happiness through service and sacrifice. It honors those who give most, note of peace amid turmoil, and the savior’s example guiding goodwill toward man. It closes with blessings on families who sacrifice for brighter days.
On petition of Martens a Soviet ambassador injunction orders Lusk committee members to show cause why they should not be barred from subpoenas against Russians. The ruling aims to restrain their demand for documents from the Russian Soviets while noting 16 million speakers in southern regions and new dialects such as Naenge Dongs Adam awa Dehwali Wukingfu.
A clipped discussion notes that wage figures are not awards but expert calculations. It compares 1913 and 1915 mining region trainee numbers, and explains how wages would need adjustment by about 14 percent to match rising prices. The piece references postwar price pressures and cost of living factors affecting miners.
Fragmentary OCR shows a phonetic reading exercise at an American Legion event. A teacher guides Johnny through a question and answer drill, prompting consent and intonation as students recite lines about reading and directions. A reference to a cooperative mercantiling push across several states appears in the session notes.
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