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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1920
Page
2
War risk bureau officials urge former soldiers and tailors who let their war risk and life insurance lapse to reinstate by paying two monthly premiums. Discharged since January 7 1919 may restore coverage, claiming health as at demobilization. Random note sown of diverse topics from color theory to rationing and international reports follow.
In a Henry Muhs statutory offense case Ellen Benk testified the charges were false and Dad pressed for a $1,000 damages payoff. She said Muhs treated her well and she never requested her father to pursue her claim. The section details a pretrial hearing and her assertion of truthfulness.
Aberdeen 8.D. June 29 A jail delivery intended to empty Brown County Jail was foiled by Sheriff HL Eliott. Bars on a corridor window were sawed and hidden with soap and shoe polish. Prisoners planned to escape to Canada in an arranged car. A belly search found saw blades and other tools. Six men participated, including Frank Moyer held on a death by criminal operation charge.
Pierre South Dakota June 29 Senate considers a substitute for the Richards primary law to be on the November ballot. The measure revives party registration allows popular nomination of local officers governor congressman and U S Senator and convention nomination of other state officers plus delegate elections to the national convention. It reorganizes meetings through May. The House killed the bill granting the capitol commission authority over selection classification hours and day of capitol employees.
In Isabel Iowa on June 29 a movement in Dewey county seeks to swap territory with Zeibach county north of the Moreau river. Taxpayers favor transferring that Dewey segment south of the river in exchange for Zeibach land north of it. An effort may include Carson county to redraw county lines, though travel to the county seat could be affected.
W A Hazle South Dakota adjutant general plans reorganization of state troops into artillery and cavalry units with a potential infantry branch if a third arm is allowed. Agreement reached at Huron field officers meeting to structure the guard around two main arms.
Tyson boom for Gen. L. J. Tyson grows as Tennessee delegation pushes his vice presidential bid at their function. Cor Ad Hull re-elected national committeeman. Other selections include W. G. Hounton as chairman, Senator Mossellar on the resolutions committee, Mrs. Gifford Didley on credentials, W. H. Swiggert on the permanent organization committee, Mrs. Charles Williams on the national committeewoman post.
J W Pruss secured the Republican gubernatorial nomination in Minnesota with a substantial lead of 8489 votes over nonpartisan league candidate Dr Henrik Sitapat. The report notes a tense party contest and mentions shifting political alignments and ongoing campaign considerations.
June 26 reports House passes measures raising municipal judge salaries to 2400 and enacting a 12, 13, 5 package for county and state offices. New bills regulate rail road terms, deposits, exchanges, notaries, banks, and assessors. Senate proposes elections, bonds, sewer rules, and a $15 monthly soldiers bonus up to 10 million.
Tyndall residents will vote on three bond proposals. One requests 65060 for sewerage system improvements and extensions. A second seeks 950000 for municipal electric light plant extensions and repairs. A third asks 340000 to build a city auditorium dedicated to the American Legion.
A Iowa report states that a single hailstorm will cost the state about $50,000 in damages to growing grain, with Spencer Salem Unityville and nearby areas hit hardest. The insurer adjuster, C. A. Gustafenn of Trent, estimated the figure and noted farmers in the counties suffered significant losses.
June 28 Marylin community reports Charles D. Jones Detroit insane man who, after being denied a ride at the South Dakota border, returned to the McCrea farm and set a barn ablaze. He crossed toward Twin Brooks as a posse closed in. Jones was captured near Milbank and is in custody in Pierre. The report also lists new state bills and budget moves in Pierre.
Mitchell June 28 in response to a 30 percent gas rate increase due July 1 the town’s plant engine and dynamo failed for six hours leaving the city without gas power or electric lights.
The commencement exercises at the Union County courthouse Thursday afternoon celebrated 133 eighth grade graduates, the largest class ever. County and city superintendents presented diplomas as the ceremony closed.
W A Heath chairman of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago denounces member banks for raising discount rates in step with Federal Reserve rediscount hikes. He argues the Fed aims to provide credit in stress, not profit, and that bank profiteering undermines the system's purpose. The piece challenges the visible link between rediscount actions and higher loan costs, urging restraint and clarification of the Fed’s role.
The Spectator notes the May day protest by London railway workers as a form of sabotage called work to rule. Leaders deny the tactic’s value while observers warn of strict adherence to rules could delay service and even prevent gratuities being taken from passengers.
The Manchester Guardian notes that modern science, via radium exposure, may alter gems' appearance. A sapphire could be transformed toward a ruby hue by radium, since both stones are corundum, with color as the main difference. The piece treats this as a striking but chemically credible possibility rather than a proven fact.
From the London Spectator the piece compares Joan of Arc’s reliance on inner voices with Pitt’s assurance in 1757 that he could save the country. It notes how both were judged by contemporaries and references church authorities who questioned Joan’s visions and deemed them imposture, while praising Pitt’s confidence as political genius.
A collage of excerpts reflects on Joan of Arc’s defiant faith, Cranmer’s martyrdom, and a Sunday school anecdote about a coffin maker’s child. It critiques wartime legislation as hypocritical, noting Congress failed to repeal key espionage laws, and cites a British prisoner's recognition after rescuing an aviator.
Learn to manage money by either increasing income or reducing living standards. The article argues many households blame high costs for financial strain while overspending on unnecessary items. It claims taproot of trouble is buying things that could be foregone, urging readers to reassess discretionary purchases.
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