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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1920
Page
6
An assorted trove of wartime anecdotes and postwar notes details generals, cooks, and invalidated leaders amid a broad panorama. It references Alaska political moves, Vancouver health, prohibition debates, and Roosevelt archives, with scattered figures and places shaping the era's aftermath.
Forkton appoints George Tamvenn of Sioux Pally to head the penitentiaries at Mouxally succeeding Dr. Rea fel and Dr. George S Adame named superintendent of the state hospital for the insane at Yankton to succeed Dr. Mead. The changes follow a board meeting after the death of Dr Mead last Tuesday. Mr Jameson will become warden of the penitentiary as soon as his replacement is ready. L. C. Mead was laid to rest in Yankton after 30 years as superintendent. Gov Norbeck and other officials attended two days before his 64th birthday.
Edwin Reitz, jailed for five years and a $1000 fine for violating the espionage act during the war, petitions the U S Supreme Court after losing in the circuit court of appeals. He was convicted in May 1918 for obstructing United States recruitment efforts.
Watertown South Dakota January 20 The American Legion reports many counties remain delinquent in returning WWI service records to county auditors for transmittal to the adjutant general at Redfield. Delinquent counties include Aurora Butte Charles Mix Day Fall River Hanson and McCook. The data form captures a man s complete service history including Spanish American War and National Guard service.
Vermilion S D January 20 Between 00 and 600 ex service men of the Wallace post No 1 gathered at Odd Fellows hall for the annual American Legion meeting Col M L Shade state commander was guest of the evening An informal reception followed as ex captains and second lieutenants swapped war memories and discussed Legion principles.
Congressmen announced appointments to the military colleges. Frank Grover Trew of Sioux Falls and Lewin T. Swene of Wakonda are named as alternates to West Point. Ernest Orlante Lawrie of Springfield is named to Annapolis. Merie Eugene George of Madison is also listed.
South Dakota briefs report a dramatic drop for stock shippers as auctions in Yankton reflect smaller bids. Other items note a yellow paint damage suit dismissed in Moody county, a women's auxiliary planned by Coachers post, banking officials shuffled in Pierre, and local weather aiding farmers.
About 170 striking workers at the Marrell Packing plant in Sioux Falls resumed work after a January strike. The union conference produced the decision amid internal dissension and a Chicago union leader’s intervention. The dispute centered on Judge Alschuler’s decision and the application of it.
Mitchell S S D reports 93 head sold for 20 415 dollars total on the first day of the 48th annual livestock show and sale of the South Dakota Improved Live Stock Breeders association. Cows and heifers led demand with higher average prices, setting a new sale record as more cows were offered than before.
Isaac Pearson federal prohibition director for South Dakota arrives to establish headquarters and assume duties. He expected little difficulty enforcing prohibition as residents reportedly accept the regime.
A Juго Slаv correspondent argues the peace treaty failed to secure continuous business for Trieste and Fiume. The piece proposes making Trieste a free port under Italian protection, guaranteeing its prewar role, with Fiume under Jugo Slavia protection. More than 80 percent of Trieste’s population reportedly favors a free port rather than annexation to Italy.
The piece surveys international approaches to preventing labor disputes, contrasting Australia and New Zealand’s broad wage boards with Canada’s compulsory mediation model. It notes New Zealand’s long use of arbitration, varying state practices in Australia, and Canada’s emphasis on conciliation with penalties and public boards. Canadian and New Zealand experiences are cited as influential though not definitive for the United States.
Report quotes World’s Work style critique of Bolshevik funds sourcing from white women with no other tasks. It cites Lenine’s Soviet conference remark about Bolshevists and criminals, then notes Sotheby’s sale of a rare Shakespeare Venus and Adonis edition for over a thousand pounds, from Britwell Court library, intended for America.
Fragmentary OCR shows a dining menu page with prices and items such as sliced peaches with cream coffee and rice pudding. It references Big Business by Farmers and details farm federation finances and outputs, plus notes on workers and Russian life.
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