12 Feb 1914
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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1914
Page
1
The first case under the new pure advertising law targets Gefland & Gefland Bridgewater. The charge claims the firm advertised a $15,000 stock of merchandise while invoices show the stock is worth not over $5,000.
James J. Hill ends saloon tolerance in Garretson by moving the Great Northern railroad division headquarters to Jas per Minnesota. The shift follows ongoing trouble from alcohol in Garretson. A. J. Wilcox, longtime Springfield attorney, faces ouster proceedings as Tripp county states attorney in Winner. Affidavits accuse him of dismissing criminal actions for money, constituting a felony.
A bill barring admission of those unable to read a language passes base with Taft era history cited. Critics argue literacy tests are unfair for residents and could apply to native born citizens, differing from standard for native entrants.
Senator Crawford is praised by Cummins as a strong progressive, while Iowa progressives repudiate him and plan to back a challenger. Redfield Premium endorses Richards tax plan for state and local revenue, calling for land valuation tax and personal corporate income taxes, effectively doubling farmer taxes in South Dakota.
Judge Robert B. Tripp in Parker yesterday added prosecution costs to the convicted lumbermen from Charles Mix county. The fines and costs exceed 2800 dollars for Fullerton Lumber Co. and Queal Lumber Co. and for individuals James Jordan, O G Meyer, L C Krob, and S S Vaughn.
The Redfield Press notes a lopsided primary vote against President Burke in the state, yet Burke won re election in the stronger La Follette district. It suggests Roosevelt leaders who once boosted Crawford dumped La Follette literature into the Missouri river, casting doubt on La Follette followers switching loyalties.
Water town Public Opinion notes Crawford beat Kittredge in the last senatorial race. The Sioux City Tribune once faulted Crawford for following Aldrich on the Payne Aldrich tariff, arguing such pliancy harms battles for the right, while the current Tribune supports Crawford as the right candidate, though readers doubt the 1909 Tribune’s line.
Hutchinson Heralds the Courier notes Freeman plans a third bank alongside a new drug store and other businesses, aiming to join Parkston in a banking boom. The report cites related developments from nearby papers and local commentary on political figures and wildlife laws.
A Bon Homme county sample claims South Dakota corn outperforms Argentine corn. The finish shows our yellow dent kernels larger, lustrous, and lively, while Argentine kernels appear smaller and dull, underscoring South Dakota’s superior corn quality.
Board of County Commissioners met in Tyndall to consider an abatement for H B Bard due to erroneous stock assessment in the Masonic building at Springfield and to approve numerous bills for December 1913 and January 1914. Meeting adjourned to March 3 1914 at 10 o'clock a.m. Attest H G Gunn Chairman Auditor Stoddard.
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