Policy shifts on Mexico and a car carburetor claim
The article notes a possible change in U S policy toward Mexico from pursuing Villa dead or alive to pursuing him alone. It mentions an Ohio company claiming a new carburetor boosts engine power 50 percent and notes owners may doubt its authenticity. It also reports Congressman Christopherson receiving letters about South Dakota soldiers unpaid travel pay. He requests discharge certificates to address claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Villa
Fim
Ohio
Ias
C. A. Christopherson Ha
Gieta
South Dakota
Avon Clarion Sold to James Kirk and Fr Kiehlbauch
Mr L A Robinson publisher of the Avon Clarion for nine years has sold the paper to Mesara, James Kirk and Fr Kiehlbauch. Kirk is an attorney and Kiehlbauch a banker. With an experienced printer they will publish the paper. Robinson leaves a good local paper but notes help is scarce and expensive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Robinson
Avon Clarion
Mesara
James Kirk
Fr. Kiehlbauch
Kirk
Kiehlbauch
Robinson
McCumber Defends League of Nations on Ireland Issue
The text notes Senator McCumber of North Dakota defending the league of nations against claims it would force U S aid to Britain to quell internal revolutions. It mentions a near unanimous Senate vote to recognize a delegation from the Irish Republic and argues Irish independence is a domestic issue of Britain, urging consistency for other US territories seeking independence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Senate
McCumber
North Dakota
League of Nations
Great Britain
League
Senate
Ireland
Philippines
Alaska
United States
Labor unions split on July 4th strike and court injunctions
The American Federation of Labor condemns calls for a July 4 general strike in protest of Tom Mooney's conviction and opposes pardons for Debs and other socialists. It praises unions expelling anarchists but warns that opposing court injunctions could invite anarchy. The stance supports anti union unrest yet risks undermining legal restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Federation of Labor
Tom Mooney
California
Eugene V. Debs
Federation
Upoét
Railroads and voices for government ownership debated
A fragment from a column argues that advocates of government ownership claim private railroads overexpand by the companies. The text suggests a discussion on whether public ownership would curb overbuilding and control rates.
Government rail plan sparks debate on costs and jobs
The Argus-Leader notes in a senate debate on government ownership that 141,000 more railway workers are employed despite reduced business. It cites high pay rolls with top salaries of 50,000 and 40,000, and claims freight and passenger rates rose 50 percent with a daily deficit near 1.5 million while service weakened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Pomerene
the United States
Scotland City Council Holds Special Meeting June 14 1919
Special meeting in Scotland South Dakota called by Mayor Jasman with aldermen Hermann Minnich Reindl Serr Wanek Zolnowsky present. J R Wilson appointed City Auditor to succeed J T Smith. appointment confirmed. Ordinances 41 A and 42 A read for paving costs and sewer water connections. Meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Council
Scotland
3. D
City Council of
Ave
Hermann
Minnich
Reinj Serr
Wanek
Zolnowsky
of Scotland
City of Scotland
J. R. Wilson
City Council approves water tank repair in 1919 meeting
Scotland South Dakota council met June 23 1919 with Mayor Jasman presiding. Aldermen Hermann Minnich Serr Reindl Wanek and Zolnowsky attended. Ordinance 41 A received second reading and passed with five ayes two votes. Authority granted contractor Wm Stapleton to repair paint the water tank and install a freezing jacket at 375 dollars. Meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Council
Scotland
S. D
City Council of
Jasman
Hermann
Minnich
Serr
Reindl
Wanek
Zolnowsky
Aye— Hermann
Reindl Serr
Hermann, Serr
Wm. Stapleton
J. R. Wilson
Scotland SD City Council Board of Equalization Meets
In Scotland South Dakota on June 23 1919 the city council met in special session as a board of equalization. Mayor Jasman presided, aldermen Hermann Minnich Serr Wanek Zolnowsky were present with Reindl absent. The assessor books were reviewed and the Cobb building assessment was raised on motion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
MS. D
City of Scotland
South Dakota
Jasman
Hermann
Minnich
Serr
Wanek
Zolnowsky
Reindl
W. A. Cobb
Local Assessments Adjusted and Hearings Set for June 28 1919
Property valuations shifted in the session with A F Miller, David Low, Susan Maxwell, Sophia Eisenmann, Nick Jungmann, Amelia Hermann, James Rezek and Otto Schmierer among those affected. South Dakota Light & Power and Jacob Stacker also adjusted. June 28 1919 hearing from 8 to 11 A.M. adjourned after motion. Their daughter Miss Anna married at Sioux City June 11. son Harry Christoerson wed Miss Opal Brande of Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Miller
David Low
Susan Maxwell
Sophia Eisenmann
Nick Jungmann
Amelia Hermann
Jas. Rezek
Otto Schmierer
South Dakota Light & Power Company
Jacob Stacker
J. R. Wilson
J. R. Wilson City
Hutchinson County Roads Get New Spade In Place
Emery Enterprise reports highway authorities in Hutchinson county devised a scheme to improve roads by hauling mud into low spots and placing a spade nearby. The plan allows locals to fix bad bed places themselves using the tool, reducing complaints about road conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery Enterprise
Hutchinson County
Notable Moves and Real Estate Milestone in Springfield
Ray Young visits from Sioux City and Loyd Patterson plans to move after selling his Spring field business. Mrs. Young visits Scotland. Dr. Wm Hirsch completes dentistry courses in Chicago and weighs where to practice after state board exam. L. I. Kintz sells 98 acres south of Tripp for 275 per acre, a high local real estate mark, bought at 93 per acre in spring 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Young
Sioux City
Mrs. Young
Scotland
Loyd Patterson
Sioux Falls
Springfield
Tripp Ledter
Wm. Hirsch
Chicago
State Board
L. I. Kintz
Tripp
Sunshine Highway Marking Planned Across Dakotas
The Sunshine Highway marking with a yellow base, black circle and S will run through North and South Dakota and Sioux City. The executive committee has arranged with the Til Automobile Routing Company to log the route. A Jamestown, North Dakota meeting of representatives from towns along the highway will be held soon, with President J. D. Dalton and Secretary F. H. Barnard attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Dalton
F. H. Barnard
Tolstoy relative GQ Wendlaff visits nephew Henry Wenzlaff
GQ Wendlaff of Tolstoy spent Sunday at the home of his nephew Henry Wenzlaff. The social gathering highlighted family ties within the Tolstoy community and noted the guests present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendlaff of Tolstoy
Henry Wenzlaff
Delmont Social Notes Mention Frieda Landmann and Dot Sadler
Miss Frieda Landmann of Scotland and Miss Dot Sadler of Tripp visited with friends here several days that week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmont
Frieda Landmann
Scotland
Dot Sadler
Tripp
Double wedding reception held at Christopherson home
Following a Sioux City double wedding, a reception was hosted last night at the residence of Mr and Mrs Helmer Christopherson. Local guests attended as friends and family celebrated the union in a modest gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Peckham
Mitchell
Arend Brothers
Eddie Fix
Lesterville Ledger
Sioux City
Helmer Christopherson
Births and land boom reports from Hutchinson Herald
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs W F Schnaidt on June 15. Miss Lois Buettell returns from Scotland after a week's visit. John Foley Jim Maxwell and Josiah Winter traveled across the Missouri into western Kansas reporting a land boom. They stayed at George Graynor near Belvidere where Graynor sold three quarters about a mile from town for 18000, with 140 acres of alfalfa noted. Winter reportedly bought land out there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Foley
Jim Maxwell
Josiah Winter
Missouri
Mr. Foley
George Graynor
Belvidere
Mr. Graynor
Foley
Mr. Winter
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Corn Belt National Bank of Scotland
Caskier
Springfield Times
Parkstom
Weoley Schrefer
Ernest Weidenbach
Iowa City
Gottlieb Winter
Clara Zoche
Tyndall Telbune
Red Rondee
Parker
Tyndall
Stillman Pike
Stillman
W. G McCann
Francis Varga
Leon
Towa
Herman Walkes
Wicks
Bon Homma County
Lieut
Tutt
State of
Girealt
Heinrich Stoller, Pistatif
Ella Sturgis Pennington
Ella Sturgis Lawler
J.D. Lawler
Ella Sturgis
Pennington
Eila Sturgis Lawler
Joronha Lawler
Catherine Lawler
Starzie Lawler
Nina Pennington
Nina Lawler
Heira
J. D. Lawler
Mary McEwan
Joseph V. Teible
Perons
Bon Homme County
Scoland
Menno
Warren Dimock
van Ferney
F, L. Wheeler
The
Hutchinson Herald
Mre
W. F. Schnaidt
Lois Buettell
Meat Market
James J. Cisar
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