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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1919
Page
1
After years of price hikes for paper and printing the Citizen Republican will raise annual subscriptions to $2.00 starting January 1, 1920. Arrears paid before then may settle at the old rate and readers may extend for one year at the same price. Publisher P. A. Bliss signs the notice.
The annual convention of county commissioners met in Aberdeen last week to discuss several highway improvement schemes. The discussions focused on funding, routes, and implementation timelines for future road projects.
Eight weekly newspapers in South Dakota have suspended since November. Many more may be forced to close if current high paper prices and ongoing shortages persist, hindering access to printing supplies and distribution.
Chaplain Squires, formerly with the 147th Field Artillery in France, is now pastor of the Congregational Church at Letcher and is held in high esteem by all the men who served in that regiment.
The trial of Mrs. Mary Meehl of Salem ended abruptly when the judge directed the jury to acquit. The death of Mr. Meehl last June remains an unsolved mystery.
Washington representative T C Atkeson of the national range asserts that substantial people favor returning the railroads to their owners at the earliest practical moment, contradicting claims that broad support backs continued government operation.
The American Legion Post at Mitchell urges other Posts to join in urging Gov Norbeck to appoint Lieut Col W A Hazel of Aberdeen as adjutant general of South Dakota to succeed Col W A Morris. Hazel commanded the 147th Field Artillery, and the unit served in France earning distinguished honors.
Attorney General Palmer says the termination was not a settlement but a government victory. The outcome hinges on the commission decision. If miners gain higher wagons and coal prices rise, it would be a surrender, not a victory.
Colonel William Haskell, high commissioner for Armenian relief, states the American committee shelters 11 000 orphans in 42 orphanages and cares for 23 000 sick children, runs 14 hospitals, and feeds 307 000 homeless refugees or destitute persons. He argues these deeds disprove claims that the U S shirks responsibility by opposing the Versailles League of Nations.
The Senate approved the Cummins rail measure and the Bech bill advances after conference committees were named. A compromise is expected soon after the recess as lawmakers wrap up work. Separately, a Soviet ark from Ellis Island carried 249 anarchists led by Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman bound for a Russian port.
Regrets were voiced that Senator Sterling was not proposed as a delegate to the national Republican convention. His name was nominated but withdrawn at the request of former law partner Wesley Clark, who said the senator would attend to confer with delegates and preferred another citizen represent the state.
Victor Berger, Wisconsin socialist, wins the recent special election to fill a congress vacancy after his es pionage conviction and prison sentence. Though elected, he will not be seated as the House bars a member under sentence. Wisconsin voters again send a controversial figure to represent them.
In a heated exchange two weeks ago Hutchinson Record editor Headley lamented settlers leaving town for English language worship. Headley replies noting biweekly Scottish Methodist and alternating Olivet or Tripp ministers conduct services, questions why residents would travel to Scotland if English services exist, and cheekily invites Headley to announce his own attendance plans.
Innumerable well meaning people nationwide attack women for dress vagaries and expose a belief that modern attire demoralizes society. The piece questions why women should be shamed for their form and characterizes the hubbub as misguided.
The Board of Education voted to offer night school in the high school building with State help. It will serve ages 16 to 22 who have not finished the fifth grade, and the ninth grade will be offered. Adults may choose courses. no tuition for district residents. Superintendent Culp will supervise the program starting December 29 with books supplied by the schools.
Mrs A L Milner spent the weekend with Miss Bertha Schmierer in Scotland while Miss Aleta Novotny of San Diego visited her cousin Mrs Acton Chastka and plans to study music in Moston. Train service resumes this week restoring Mitchell to Milwaukee East connections via Running Water at Marion and Yankton to Sioux City on December 20. The piece ends with a critical social observation about thieves and political parties avoiding cleansing actions.
The fourteen year old son of Anton Megera mangled his hand while in a corn shelter and injured a finger during Sunday’s incident. Emil Blezek had an eventful encounter with a raccoon while skating near a corn field, ending with a blow to the head. A carload of soft coal was distributed in town to ease shortages, with five carloads en route to Tyndall and a note that coal would soon arrive.
Mrs. John M. Bender visited with her son Albert and family this week. Blaine Davis shipped a carload of stock and machinery to Gettysburg SD where he will farm next. C G Borton in Menno Tuesday added his name to our Subscribers list he has moved to Scotland. Eli Meyers reports eighty acres of school land sold at the Herman Winne Jr. sale went to John Barth for 201 per acre. This raw prairie land, twenty acres touched by a breaking plow. Lake Andes Dec 18 The court house is closed because of coal shortage officials conduct business in private offices. Schools closed due to scarlet fever cases.
Rear Admiral Sims quietly visited town amid speeches and photo opportunities. Residents praised him for his wartime stance and camaraderie, sharing anecdotes of his approachable nature and even flirting with self-deprecating humor. A gray-haired woman called the day the proudest of her life after meeting him twice.
Readers learn Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. Internal remedy targets blood and mucous surfaces, builders constitution and aids nature. Proponents offer one hundred dollars for any failure and urge testimonials. product sold by druggists at 75 cents.
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