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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1917
Page
2
The fragment discusses a mixed bag from an old paper: a bird couple building a nest, an inventor’s explosive-free pistol, coal in Pennsylvania rivers, and a grocer named Slaney Shannon. It references biblical verses, a delivery horse, and legal notes about estate checks, all in a loose, transitional style. The piece blends science, industry, and daily life with disparate notes.
Letcher D 8 notes Tateher S Deusen has enlisted in Co F. He is son of H G Van Deusen and youngest brother of editor Don Van Deusen. The family has served in all American wars except 1812 and Mexican. Grandfather and four sons fought in the Revolution. Four Van Beusen brothers served Civil War. one man disappeared after. Young Van Deusen is under 18 and may be the last generation to serve. NEW PARISH ESTABLISHED IN HOOPER
Yankton S C June 20 The fund of San Francisco chief of first section of American ambulance field service has been killed and Lincoln Chatkoff of New York City pilot in the Lafayette squadron dangerously wounded in an airplane accident. Woodworth went to the headquarters of the Storks squadron Champagne and met Chatkoff They planned to fly to visit comrades at the camp about six miles away The machine nose dived near the ground Chaikoff apparently misread the actuation but the machine never leveled Woodworth was killed and one leg or both were severely injured Suffering other wounds and in critical condition A mother in Pierre S D learned of her son's death by cable news
A Milwaukee dispatch reports that Italy reacted positively to a June 20 speech by President Wilson, praising it as ending the Teutonic power maneuvers and expressing hope that Russia can free herself. The Italian press notes the speech’s special importance for Italy and Austria.
British headquarters in France reports a two minute engagement near CE ASERRETy Hill delivering a British victory. Morning dispatches via London confirm rapid combat and decisive outcome for British forces.
Pierre, South Dakota reports the 100th anniversary of the Fort Pierre permanent settlement will be observed in the fall. The article traces early trading posts from 1817 and Fort Tecumseh’s rise, noting Beadle County’s self sufficiency plans and other regional updates including a Sioux Falls tragedy and state banking gains.
Aberdeen reports many physicians from South Dakota continuing to join the medical corps. Names include Dr. Clarit of Aberdeen, Dr. Pempecoriss of Mitonell, Dr. Lang at Isseton, Dr. Lowythian of Fulton, Dr. Dyar of DeSmet, Dr. Trail of Biouix, with other doctors traveling to service in the military.
Brookings and nearby towns report gardening advice from horticulturist XN L Hansen urging a two year lawn rest to suppress dandelions. Other items include a 12 year old mother in Terraville, bond campaign delays in Aberdeen, a bride’s death in Rapid City, and regional notices from Brookings Plankinton Alexandria Madison Lead Vermilion Viborg and Alchs.
Testimony in the Senate naval committee investigation cites defective fuses as a factor in a German naval defeat. The inquiry notes that American merchant ships armed for the war zone faced fuse failures due to lack of range finders and faulty components. Officials say damage and waste from misfires contributed to losses.
Washington reports outline a new export control board with representatives from State, War, Navy, Commerce, the Food Administration and others to implement the Espionage Act. Ment, wheat and coal are named commodities, with coal denial to neutrals refusing allied terms. Neutral shipping may be restricted as the U S exerts control over cargoes leaving ports.
London reports fore shadowed moves on the Macedonian front after Constantine’s abdication. British forces withdraw east of the Struma river to a bridgehead, with reconnoitering by Entente units near the Vardar valley suggesting a possible Sarrain offensive in the pivotal Smorabine sector. Russian and British actions indicate rising aggression across Balkans and Baltic theaters.
A catastrophic blast at depots near Steinfeld, sixty miles from an unnamed city, leaves three depots hit and hundreds wounded. Major General Berwhich reports ongoing investigations as officials confirm multiple fatalities and widespread damage.
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