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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1916
Page
1
The Republican state convention convenes in Pierre today with railroads and Pierre hotels slated as chief beneficiaries. Bon Homme County fails to elect delegates.
The South Dakota Central railroad, recently foreclosed and sold, has been turned over to the Great Northern system and renamed the Sioux Falls and Watertown. State auto department records show South Dakotans have invested about $80,000,000 in automobiles at an average value of $800 per car, with licenses totaling $118,500 this year.
Ravinia launches a new newspaper the Ravinia Register under editor Frank A. Shepherd, formerly of Frankfort. The town previously had the Booster which failed, and the community hopes the Register will fare better.
Henry Ford denies saying he would discharge any employee who joined the national guard and accuses the Chicago Tribune of starting the report. The paper notes the denial and would welcome the denial of other un-American remarks attributed to Ford.
The New York Times argues against electing Hughes citing his Supreme Court selection. The paper does not claim he lacks bench worthiness and questions if he is too good for the presidency. President Wilson calls such charges petty politics during Democratic convention debates.
President Wilson faces criticism over Mexico policy and ultimatums to Garranza with claims of gravest consequences after American troops were attacked. Meanwhile attorney A R Dean travels to Huron to defend against a state funds case against ex-treasurer and bondsmen, involving disputed interest of $25 000 to $100 000.
Freeman Courier reports J M Wollmann, administrator of Sam Walter estate, left for Montana on estate business. Hutchinson Herald notes Albert Jungmann and wife planned north state travel but muddy roads blocked auto use. J B Guidert traded Handel store and land for 480 acres in Faulk county and 20 acres in Hyde county plus Oakland auto. Civer Leader mentions Mrs Harve Bardell and children arriving after visiting North McGregory Iowa. Alex Brown and wife from Scotland looked after property. In county court Zach Varnell and Earl Myers were fined 60.00 each plus costs for giving intoxicating liquor to Earl Myers. All parties from Tripp.
Mrs J L Meighen of Scotland visited Mrs F M Scoblie last Friday. A marriage license was issued to Philip Serr and Anna Neth of Scotland the previous Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Frank Zolnowsky of Scotland visited daughter Mrs Jos Hoch last Sunday. Mrs Will Doliman, formerly in north town, was adjudged insane last Saturday and sent to Yankton hospital. Dr Frank Bouza, now with the Iowa Guard ambulance corps, expects to be en route to Mexico.
The supreme court with two dissenters holds common law marriage is valid in this state. Judge Whiting quotes the statute that requires solemnization authentication and recording but notes non-compliance does not invalidate a lawful marriage. The opinion concludes a license is not essential to a valid marriage in this state.
Notice to land owners tenants and occupants in Bon Homme County South Dakota to destroy all weeds and grasses along one half of the public highway abutting their land and have them mowed cut down or removed by July 15 1916 under penalty of a special tax. Dated June 22 1916. J J Maus County Auditor on order of the Board of County Commissioners.
A Dakota agriculture note warns that crops will soon need water as summer heat grows. It urges weed control in corn fields, noting weeds waste water, increase seed production, and that cultivators efficiently remove them. J. G. Hutton of South Dakota State College emphasizes clean fields as community pride.
Dr E C Perisho president of the South Dakota State College argues that the state's artesian wells waste about 100 billion gallons of water yearly and cannot meaningfully modify the climate. He explains that increasing wind humidity by ten percent would require vast amounts of water, making the idea impractical and wasteful.
Chico Construction foreman John Schonlow, while hunting near Shippee, Sacramento, fired on a flock of crows and killed one. The dead bird clutched a one dollar bill in its beak, surprising witnesses at the construction camp.
Gouverneur Morris notes American society as the most exclusive in the world and mocks writers seeking admission. He recalls a novelist who, relying on a single favor, gained Mrs Van Astor’s dinner invitation, then jokes he once worked in an ice making plant before turning to writing.
A new metal plate, a thin sheet of a combined metal, is marketed to remove tarnish from silver in seconds. It is used by placing it in hot water with two tablespoons of washing soda, then immersing the silver so at least one face touches the plate, removing and drying. The dish should be glass, porcelain, or enameled metal, and the enamel must be unbroken.
A young yachtsman recounts hiring Dudley to pilot his fast boat, the Nancy, for the John son Cup. Poor judgment, rough wind, and misread marks lead to a ruined balloon sail and a costly $25 sail purchase. He vows to sail his own boat again after the chaotic race.
We report slow results from about twenty districts as election returns trickle in. Mitchell High School will begin its program at 8 30 AM next year to give pupils more time for relations and work. Lead district offers tuition for teachers at Columbia University this summer, a benefit taken by Miss Rachel Stephens of Springfield. Stephen J Hieb of Lake Point District 65 commended for keeping books in first class condition. Questions arise over which board signs the yearly teacher contract and whether a new board should act if two or more members are elected.
A Burns manuscript titled To the Unce Guld sold at a recent Edinburgh auction for Red Cross, displayed in a glazed case with variations from the printed poem. It includes two lines in the same handwriting Farewell old Colla s hills and dales. Bidding opened at sixty guineas and closed at 124 guineas. The item was gifted by two ladies whose grandfather bought it in 1824.
One of the West’s first deep wells was drilled near Huxley, Ney., by the Central Pacific in 1881 seeking water. It reached 2,760 feet with poor water quality. At 1,700 feet a bed of petrified clams was found and at 1,900 feet well preserved redwood timber was discovered.
The document lists Total premium Income 49,46 and interest and rents 16 with other sources 890,090.02. Ledger assets show Real Estate, policy loans, rents and stocks, cash in office, and total admitted assets 343,631,110.05. Net reserve 312,136,856.00 with commissions due and dividends or profits payable to policyholders. Unassigned funds and other liabilities appear as well.
In Springfield and Watertown, students discuss tax misunderstandings and bird protection. Paul Patrik notes 1916 year ending report and a drive to recruit 225 signers for an advance enrollment committee while Marion Duguid extolls birds benefits to farmers by reducing pests and enriching homes through birdhouses and habitat education.
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