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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1920
Page
2
Reports describe a colossal stone block in Syria measuring 9 feet by 14 by 17, weighing 1,100 tons, part of the ancient temple complex. Engineers marvel at its mass and the flawless, dry stone joints in the surrounding ruins.
Moody County South Dakota July 26 Special Miss Alice Coonrod superintendent of schools says Cupid is blamed for a teacher shortage in Moody County. She cites many teachers marrying, wages as a supposed fix, and only 15 teachers under contract for fall term leaving 54 schools with no teachers. If Cupid does not vacation soon, many schools may not reopen.
Meade Pennington and Laureate counties report excellent roads and scenic spots drawing crowds. Visitors flock to Sturgis Memorial Park, Nemo trout streams, and attractions like Custer Battlefield, Sand Creek, Crystal Cave, Elk Creek, and Box Elder Creek. Campgrounds fill as cool nights and ideal roads lure hundreds of travelers.
Hot Springs records a notable visitor Baron Eugen Fersen and his mother Baroness Medem from Moscow Russia. They arrived from New York City and stay in a local hotel. Fersen a Testa- Physician and teacher and relative of Count Tolstoi served with the American Red Cross in Paris during the war.
Plankinton D D July 26 The owners of electric light plants at White Lake Stickney and Mt Vernon held a conference to organize a stock company to establish a central can plant to supply electricity to all three towns thus eliminating two plants and saving thousands yearly Plankinton likely chosen as site for the central plant
Rapid City July 26 Andrew G Polberg a sawmill worker at Blackhawk near here was fatally injured when a running saw cut his right shoulder and passed through his heart He fell while trying to load a log with a canthook before dying an hour later He survived by his 90 year old mother.
Tractor tips over injuring driver 16 during a rescue attempt at Artesian. The victim, J. B. Dunn, previously broke the same leg earlier this year and was out about two months. Mobridge reports Gwendolyn Stephenson dies in hospital from injuries after a mishap. Yankton lists Fred B Ray as candidate for state commander. ElA Point notes Castle Fursee and others in local matters.
Belle Fourche July 24 Mrs M J Baggiey 77 describes her first airplane ride as delightful and regrets not staying longer. She faced no fear and instead embraced the experience during a visit by a passenger plane to Belle Fourche.
J L Sedgwick and F R Bekty inspected crop conditions in Wessington Springs and surrounding townships. Rust appears where grain is thick. thin stands may yield better crops. Oats and barley expected strongest, corn good. North Dakota Montana and South Dakota tours noted unusually heavy returns due to early planting.
Holt county board of equalization will not obey the state board order to restore real estate valuations after assessments. Officials insist the state lacks authority to reverse local assessor actions and confirm the reductions were not mandated.
Aberdeen South Dakota July 23 Ma and Mrs Bart Eckert faced a near disaster on their honeymoon when their car became stuck in a mud hole. A farmer advised driving along a railroad to resume the trip but the wheels slid on the rails as a locomotive approached. Eckert flagged the train and the engine pulled the car free. They continued to Watertown the next morning.
Garonto South Dakota July 23 A nonpartisan league event in Torontos area drew about 600 people. Alice Lorraine Daley of Madison and Thomas Ayres of Leona faced eggs and punches as supporters questioned mob rule. Lights failed during Daley’s speech and Ayres spoke amid a scuffle before finishing. In Sioux FallsAi July 23 George W. Egan sues Firepony Insurance for 2500 plus 10 percent expenses after loss on November 24, 1919, alleging denial of claim and interest since.
Aberdeen July 23 Charles Mackey manager Bath Equity reports a cow tied in a box car escaped during a move from Elrod to Bath. The train halted between Lily and Bradley and the farmer’s cow was recaptured with help from nearby farmers. Mackey labels the event the slow train tale from Arkansas beaten him.
Canton July 22 the remains of Ernest Edwards veteran of the world war were laid to rest at Forest Hill cemetery. The service was in charge of the American Legion post of Canton with Chaplain C B Preston delivering the sermon and Commander Tank presiding.
Journalists from South Dakota Nebraska and Iowa gathered in Sioux City on Thursday July 15 for a combined business session and social events. The meeting featured tours Armour & Company plant visits a Davidson store banquet Orpheum theater and formal talks on press issues with regional editors executives and publishers from about 20 papers.
A fragmented OCR excerpt from a Boston publication discusses a periodical about “High Temperature” and marriage themes. It references past remarks about a spouse and the idea of sunshine, with unclear lines and missing context.
An odd remark in the Leuteville Courier Journal notes eccentric bathers around town. A speaker apologizes to another, clarifying that rates do not cover exclusive ocean access.
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