07 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1918
Page
1
Chas. Bixby announces candidacy for Bon Homme county treasurer on the Republican ticket and pledges to abide by party voters in the May 1918 primary. The piece also reflects on wartime leadership demands and the balance between scholarly credentials and practical fitness in presidential appointments.
City attorney F B Harkin leads investigations against Dakota German newspaper editors Hoitore Salett Gross Kornemann and Heynacker for alleged espionage violations. Raids yielded letters linking Kornemann to North Dakota Non-Partisan League leaders, stirring questions about loyalties and motives.
Examination for First Grade and State Certificates to be held in the Court Room at Tyndall S.D. on February 21 22 23 1918. The exam will start at 830 on the first day. Applicants must bring pen and ink and paper provided. Credits earned within six months prior must be submitted with the manuscript. For state certificates proficiency may be shown by a first grade certificate graduation from four year high school or normal or by examination. Fees: one dollar for first grade, five dollars for state. half refunded if the applicant fails to pass.
A Davenport born German American calls for a German American Patriotic association to warn fellow immigrants that Germany’s militarism corrupts freedom and endangers world peace. He argues German citizens were molded by the Kaiser’s system and urges loyalty to the United States and continued support for the war effort.
A fragment contrasts American freedom with German subjugation, noting that in the United States a man has a chance to work out his best, while in Germany he must do as he is told.
James Coffey as Collector urges unmarried earners with net income of 1000 plus and married couples with 2000 plus to file by March 1 1918. Employers must report names and addresses of employees earning 800 or more. Government fundraising and outreach ongoing to inform banks newspapers farmers and employers to avoid penalties.
Hudsonite writer praises Gov Peter Norbeck as the best South Dakota governor and urges re election with near unanimous support. The piece notes broad editorials backing Norbeck and skepticism about Democratic opposition in the upcoming primary. Kingsbury Co. Inde- reports wide approval of Norbeck's administration.
Herbert Hoover notes sugar relief measures save Americans about 180 million dollars as the food administration kept the retail price at 8 to 9 cents per pound. He cites wartime shortages, shipping limits, and voluntary reductions while France and others rely on American sugar to meet civilian needs.
Semi official reports to the United States food administration say Germany cannot stop secret butter eggs and bacon sales. Butter sells at 1.75 to 2.25 per pound eggs bring 10 to 15 cents each and bacon or anon goes for about 2.00 per pound.
A wartime notice warns that Russia collapsed not from external invasion but from failure to organize and feed its people. It cautions that Allied victory hinges on avoiding similar domestic collapse and criticizes the German public’s role in propaganda.
An old remedy advertisement asserts Hall's Paryly Pills cure catarrh by altering blood and toning the system. It promises $100 to any claimant if the cure fails, citing testimonials and urging readers to buy through druggists.
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