Time for silence on peace treaty debated in leading editorials
The Sioux City Journal argues it is no time for the Senate to discuss the peace treaty and urges defeating Germany promptly. It cautions against turning opposition into a civil verdict against President Wilson and outlines a plan to organize veteran post chapters.
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Sioux City Journal
Senate
Wilson
United States
Germany
League of Nations
League
Europe
Yankton County Paved Roads Plan Aims 137 Miles
The Yankton County Paved Roads Association proposes 137 miles of hard surface roads funded by a 42 million bond issue. Forty year bonds would set about 50 per quarter section for the first payment, decreasing as principal and interest fall. Critics question the no fixed life of cement roads and whether forty years is prudent.
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Yankton County
Scotland
Local American Legion inquiries surge from returning soldiers
Rapid City South Dakota June 18 many inquiries from returned soldiers across communities about the local parts of the American Legion and how they function.
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Rapid City
American Legion
Rookie Quartette to Perform at Chautauqua Lecture Day
The Rookie Quartette, four ex soldiers turned professional musicians, will entertain at the chautauqua the same day as Cyclone Davis lectures. The group offers a male, string, and saxophone quartet with varied talents including a culto player, a clever reader, and a cartoonist. the program promises broad appeal.
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Chautauqua
Vawter
Fire Insurance Graft Reported in South Dakota
The Plankinton Herald critiques the fire insurance system in South Dakota calling the fire insurance trust the major graft. It argues lack of competition and tutored rate setting by favored agents harms property owners who must accept high rates or go uninsured.
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South Dakota
Fire Insurance Trust
Mutual
Wart
Plankinton Herald
Sioux City Recall Vote Defeats Mayor Short by Wide Margin
A Monday recall election in Sioux City ousted Mayor Short by about 2100 votes. The campaign charged his tenure with courting I W W and lawless elements. Critics warn the city risks I W W headquarters and regional disruption if the result prompts expected expansion.
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Sioux City
Short
Chicago
Effective Trade Cutoff Demanded Over Criminal Syndicate
A call to sever all trade relations with the city until it purges the criminal organization is urged. The statement emphasizes swift action to curb illicit influence and restore economic integrity.
First South Dakota bail insurance claim filed in Hand County
Pierre June 9 The first claim under the South Dakota bail insurance act was filed for damages to a crop in Hand county on May 30 by Hi L Norton of Redfield. The law took effect June 1 so the claim could not be considered. Insurance Commissioner Van Camp says about 25 percent of cultivated land is insured statewide, varying 10 to 60 percent by county, which may spread risk during storms. Commercial companies are reportedly writing more bail insurance than in prior years. Adjusters will be in the field to handle claims as reported.
Peace Council Submits Reply to German Claims
The Ellied peace council has submitted its reply to German counterclaims and the Germans have been informed that their next reply must be either yes or no and submitted by next Monday.
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Ellied Peace Council
Pekas Returns From Newport News Takes Bank Cashier Post
Lesterville resident Jon A Pekas who served in the ordnance department during the war period returns from Newport News Va and accepts the cashiership of the new Farmers State Bank. He will soon reside in Lesterville. The Federated church societies hosted a party for Mr and Mrs L F Barber and Mr and Mrs E J Calendine at the old Congregational church with light refreshments. Dr and Mrs Barber plan a move to California while Mr and Mrs Calendine move to Huron this week.
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Lesterville Ledger
Jon
A. Pekas
Newport News
Ordnance Department
Eieor
Mra
Albert Freidel
Mr . Pekas
New Farmers’ State Bank
Tyndall Register
The
Federated Church
Old Congregational Church
L. F. Barber
E J. Calendine
States race to ratify woman suffrage amendment
States rush to ratify the congressional woman suffrage amendment with six or seven already approving. Several governors promise special sessions before January to act. Gov Norbeck says a special session will occur in this state. Women’s political clout from state suffrage makes opposing national suffrage risky.
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Congress
Norbeck
Turks Present Leniency Claims to Peace Council
A Turkish delegation visits the peace council to present leniency claims. Premier Clemenceau vows to consider the requests and respond later. If they have seen Germanys reply they may expect a non gratifying answer.
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Peace Council
Clemenceau
Victory Celebration at Ruskin Park July 4
Big program for Ruskin Park event includes a Northwest speed contest for a multi thousand dollar purse, Mitchell and Huron ball clubs competing for $1,000, municipal bands from Mitchell Huron and Woonsocket, and a dance on the one eighth mile dance speedway under elm and salt shade.
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Ruskin Park
Northwest
Mitchells
Huron
Mitchell, Huron and
Woonsocket
Funeral for Rev Lemme Called By Friends And Relatives
Fred Krieger and wife attended the funeral of Rev Lemme, an old friend and distant relative, called to Iown early this week. J S Meyers, county road superintendent, spoke with Lang and others about county road mapping and limited work this season.
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Tripp
Fred Krieger
Lemme
J. S. Meyers
Lang
Meyers
Farm Sales Report From Tyndall Telbune
Alex Gretschmann sold his west city farm last week to Frank Kadlee for 250 dollars per acre. The property, a stock and dairy operation, had been developed into a thriving dairy business. fd Post bought the Fred Wells farm east of the ballpark for 200 dollars per acre. R R Robinson returned from Lander Wyoming where he wrapped up Tyndall Wyoming Oil Co affairs and traded his car for a new Cole 8, needing a Denver trip for delivery.
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Tyndall Telbune
Alex Gretschmann
Frank Kadlee
Mr. Gretschmann
Fd Post
Fred' Wells
R. R. Robinson
Lander
Wyo
Tyndall-Wyoming of! Co
Mr. Robinson
Denver
Widow Mrs Victor Dies After Short Illness in Lincoln
Mrs Victor formerly Lin coln Nebraska died after several months illness. Funeral services were held at the home and burial took place at Tyndall cemetery. The Tyndall Chautauqua opened Monday under wet conditions with rain and mud reducing attendance. C A Haiseman repurchased his farm from Ed Post at 325 per acre and rejected an offer of 850 per acre, noting a rapid rise in land value.
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Victor
Bingebury
Lincoln
Neb
Inlet
Tyndall
Baylor
Scotland
Pontanezen Duckboard notes from camp near Breet France
John Heer sends copies of The Pontanezen Duckboard a camp paper near Breet France. It reports Pres EB Perisho of the State College lecturing in France and notes depot duties by Ed Nesner after a back injury. Seth Fort visits from Artesian with a buyer for Philip Schenk’s farm, bought two years ago for about 67 per acre, now asked at 100 per acre with estimated profit of 7640 on 240 acres. The Forts likely return to Hutchinson county after harvest.
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John Heer
Breet
France
Pres. EB. C. Perisho
State College
Seth Fort
Philip Schenk
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J. C. Denison
Vermillion
Sioux Falls
Corn Belt National Bank of Scotland
J. R. Wilson
C. A. Haiseman
Ed. Post
Post
Haiseman
Hutchinson Herald
Ed. Nesner
Mr. Anderson
Carl Platiner
Wicks & Quinn
Dax
James L. Meighen
Offion
Becker Blouk Foothaxn
Das
Dray & Express
CASS
Mon
Puoxk
FooTiamn
B. Dany
van Ferney
Wanek the Tailor
F. L. Wheeler
S. D
Meat Market
James J. Cisar, PrOp
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