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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1913
Page
1
The Chautauqua in Scotland begins next Saturday and runs five days with varied programs including music. It aims for an educational moral tone rather than sensational shows. Local stores close during sessions and some citizens backed the venture seeking annual future support.
A post from the era notes the king plans to abolish the poet laureate office following Alfred Austin's death. The change is described as a small sacrifice to dispense with the role in the future.
The session laws of the 18th legislative session are prepared in a 611 page book for distribution, while Col. John L. Jolley of Vermillion is elected South Dakota G A R Commander and N H Kingman is endorsed as national commander of the Gettysburg Veterans. Redfield chosen for next meeting place, C W Downey buys Mitchell Gazette to continue as a democratic weekly. Spink county Good Roads urges governor to appoint a Good Road Sunday for clergy to discuss the subject.
Yankton council faced a referendum over selling $60,000 in water system bonds. A bid produced a $1,200 premium, sparking new bids that yielded only one offer at a $1,500 discount. Other bidders declined due to money-market conditions, and a new water mains contract was let. Warrants bearing high interest may be used to cover costs.
The Tripp Ledger reports farmers visit to Main street trading amid about twenty autos sold to farmers this year. Tyndall Tribune notes Surveyor Bruce and gang scouting a new town between Geddes and Platte. Also mentions postmaster nominee in Tyndall as M B McCormick with praise for Matt as station agent.
Samuel R. Vinton traveled 30 000 miles to film India and produce an illustrated travelogue. The program will feature colored stereopticon views and lifelike motion pictures of iconic sites and daily life, offering a close virtual journey and educational insights for Chautauqua patrons.
Public campaign urges the entire population to embrace the Chautauqua habit. Officials say it is affordable for all and a chance not to be missed as the event arrives and quickly passes.
Nothing is more disagreeable than eczema or other skin diseases. It is dangerous unless speedily checked. Meritol Eczema Remedy will afford instant relief and permanent results. We have never seen a remedy that compares with it. Brock Drug Co., exclusive agents.
The attorney general proposes a sliding scale tax on tobacco factory output, arguing larger production should bear higher taxes to fit protective aims. He likens it to a broad income tax on big manufacturers, noting the west seeks growth while east infant industries mature. The piece also notes talk of reorganizing the Republican committee and mentions Burke as a leading candidate. It closes urging readers to buy Chautauqua tickets.
Summary of The National Surety Company New York 1912 annual statement showing capital stock 2,000,000 ledger assets 5,601,201 cash 790 40 premiums in collection 125,278.88 liabilities include unearned premiums unpaid claims and reserves with total admitted assets 7,192,087.61 and surplus 0 4 1504 513 75 certification by South Dakota Commissioner of Insurance dated March 1 1913 affirming authority to transact fidelity and surety lines through February 1914.
The annual sworn statement of the Springfield Fire and Marine Insurance Company shows assets of over 12 million and admitted assets around 11 to 12 million for the year ending December 1, 1912. It details capital stock of 2 million, premiums received and paid, and a surplus reported, with South Dakota business figures and state insurance commission certification by O S Basford.
Judge Tripp refused to grant an injunction blocking liquor licenses in Yankton. He held he cannot forbid the city from its legal business, since the petition for an election lacked required freeholders. The grounds for setting aside the case appear untenable.
New education feature sees teachers visit pupils at home to assess environmental factors shaping the child. The method replaces older practice of informal observation and marks a forward step in tailoring schooling to individual needs.
Meritol Tonic Digestive advertised as a great rejuvenator and builder that tones the system, increases appetite, aids digestion, and cleanses impurities. Brock Drug Co. appears as exclusive agent offering the product. Also promoting a Quan tauqua ticket priced at $1.50 for a season purchase.
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