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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1920
Page
1
The piece notes a coal transport shortfall at lake ports threatening winter supply, with laker movement far below last year. It surveys North Dakota politics as the Non Partisan League loses ground, Republicans and Democrats uniting against League candidates, and a chaotic national convention gathering disparate groups to craft a universal platform amid farm and labor tensions.
The American Woolen Company shut its mills, 4000 workers jobless, citing cancelations but hinting profiteering indictments. The piece argues for industrial courts to require legitimate causes before closures and endorses public supervision of big business. advocates Kansas law or similar solution to prevent lockouts and protect welfare.
The piece notes Gov. Cox chosen by a divided Democratic party over the League of Nations debate. It cites Cox in January at the Jackson Day banquet calling the Senate’s Versailles stance self appointed spokesmen. It reports two reservations: congress controls entry to war and League aim to prevent wars.
Farmers report general harvest readiness in a week or ten days. Rye being cut this week and oats starting. Marquis wheat poised for cutting by late next week. Grain filling well with minor black rust signs. Wet season caused some low-lying shallow pockets to suffer, but high ground yields look strong. Corn on uplands is good though flat land suffered from flooding. two months of favorable weather could boost overall yield.
The council of the League of Nations in Spa confers with German government about indemnity settlement. Reports say the talks displeased council members and led to a call for a meeting with military leaders. The text implies that even leagues cannot prevent wars when treaties are broken.
In Lexington Kentucky a landmark central wool auction saw 24 counties pool 600000 pounds with 400000 more from unpooled areas. All bids were rejected as unrealistically low, prompting shipment and storage under Kentucky Farm Bureau supervision to await a stronger market. South Dakota growers also store wool under farm bureau and Sheep and Wool Growers’ Association guidance amid no current market.
The notice outlines a five day Scotland Chautauqua program from July 18 to 22 1920 with New York Glee Club concerts lectures by Lou J Beauchamp Elwood T Bailey and Abel Cantu a Dixie Girls act plus cantus and a Mexico topic. It mentions Farm Bureau Day at the South Dakota State Fair in Huron on September 14 with remarks by American Farm Bureau Federation president J R Howard and a trophy for the county with the largest registration. It also notes Clara Turnbull on vacation and Mrs Marie Zolnowsky visiting Tyndall.
Brookings South Dakota July 14 reader asks what dodder is and if it affects other crops. Dr A N Hume recommends watching for a vine winding around alfalfa and tentacles into plants, burning small patches with straw and replanting if widespread, noting dodder is persistent but can be managed with crop rotations.
Peter Setzer reports his car was stolen from Pearl Street Saturday night with no trace found yet. J J Ryan arrived from Camp Dodge Des Moines for a visit with relatives after discharge from service in France. Mrs C E Sturtevant Lorna and Mrs Richmond depart for Strongfield Canada to visit Mrs Sturtevant's daughter Mrs John Linka. Aurelia Sturtevant already left for there.
R Wilson cashier swears the balance sheet is true as of July 1928. The report lists capital stock, undivided profits, deposits, and deposits subject to withdrawal, with bills payable and reserves against Liberty Bonds. Notary August Becker attests to the oath by J.R. Wilson and directors Miller and Welham.
Local notes report Mrs C L Moore of Scotland visiting Lesterville friends yesterday. Emanuel Hermann and August Hermann of Scotland stopped by Sunday evening. Springfield Times notes Ray Young and wife visited Scotland Saturday night and returned Monday. Hazel Abbott teaches at a Chicago summer school. Her mother traveled with her to visit relatives in Chicago and Wisconsin.
Sunday night at 10:30 the fire bell rang when boys shooting firecrackers near the electric light plant started a small fire under a gas tank. It was quickly put out. The Olivet celebration netted 1710.00 from gate and concessions to fund prizes, band and speakers. Elnathan Schnaitt, undergoing head surgery, shows cautious hope for recovery. Population changes show Oliver, Menno and nearby towns rising while the county overall lags.
C. C. Puckett left Friday for a two weeks vacation trip on the lakes in northern Minnesota, seeking recreation and rest. He plans to return with stories of fishing and outdoor escape.
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