28 Jun 1917
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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1917
Page
1
The fragment references a July start, a sacred heart sum, and minority watch themes tied to a band wagon. It hints at community tensions and efforts to secure funds or attention, with scattered names and places suggesting a local political or cultural skirmish.
Two days remain before drought tightens. Late rains aid Kansas wheat, though some counties face near failure. Socialist Stockholm peace terms carry German branding. American delegates mostly foreign subjects critique price fixing for coal at the mines and warn against consumer exploitation by speculators.
A fragmented wartime note suggests Mexico wavering between the German and Allied camps, stating Mexico offers little asset either way while hints at a desire for sanity to return.
The text notes that envoys from allied nations prompt Muscovites to resume active warfare, suggesting that a pledge to begin fighting would be more encouraging given their past service. The remark implies skepticism about Russia’s willingness to continue hostilities.
Mr Gompars notes bread sells for 18 cents in Detroit while nearby Windsor Canada charges 9 cents. He observes American wheat bread is cheaper abroad in England and France, and finds explanations offered thus far fail to account for these differences.
Bon Homme county editorial notes patriotism shifting to practical acts with Red Cross Y M C A fundraising rally. Alumni plan a $50,000 Dakota Union building on the University of South Dakota campus to serve graduates and students as headquarters during commencements games and reunions. Senator Carl Gunderson authorized to appoint a fundraising committee from the class of 1890. Similar alumni buildings have proven valuable at leading state universities.
Report from Chicago states Colonel Thatcher, promoter of the Washington Highway, has been arrested and held for investigation. He allegedly concealed maps on his person and has long been viewed as a harmless yet controversial figure who asked no pay for his services.
Newark dispatch notes German troops in trenches tired of war yet insist the military caste must rule Germany or the empire collapses. President Wilson’s denunciation of military masters is echoed by allies who agree peace or safety cannot come while the caste dominates Germany. A powerful Germany under civilian rule or under the caste remains unacceptable to the world.
In opening remarks at the Chautauqua platform on Monday evening Judge Schoonover praised the southern portion of South Dakota for purchasing more Liberty bonds and enlisting more men in the national guards than any other similar region in the United States. This distinction, he said, is one to be proud of.
A. W. Townsley of the Non Partisan League in North Dakota urged opposition to Liberty bonds. The state sold less than a quarter of its allotment, suggesting the league’s national ambitions may falter unless its focus shifts, possibly toward Germany where its interests lie.
A Tripp Ledger report notes a socialist speaker delivered a German address last week in town. He claimed an eternal divide of rich and poor and urged referenda on the draft. Critics call his talk prejudiced and uninformed about America. The piece cites Wilson and wartime sentiment as context and denounces calls for popular vote on conscription.
The text outlines national wealth and income figures for the United States Great Britain and mentions Russia Germany and France with debt to wealth ratios. It notes US debt to wealth around 2.4 percent while others approach near twenty four to thirty percent. A garbled closing phrase references an important figure or actor in a different context.
In Jefferson the maroon bespare describes a daily flow of liquor, with four to five hundred loads leaving the town. Residents believe Sioux City prosperity masks a failing trade, as the state nears prohibition in two days. Profiteers will depart with their gains, leaving the town with a tainted reputation.
The University of South Dakota plans November start dates for special courses through the winter to help farm workers and those in the war food campaign earn next year's semester credits. Faculty mainly voted to add extra classes to meet wartime conditions, a move echoed by other leading state universities.
At Yankton Cam paign Headquarters a drive seeks donations within seventy five miles to support Sacred Heart Hospital. Twelve volunteer teams will canvass the territory sending letters and seeking funds to ensure the hospital’s maintenance and continuity. The effort stresses open doors, quality care for all creeds, and community duty to subscribe.
The notice outlines a 1917 County School program to be conducted August 22 to 28 at Tyndall with instructors from State College and Wessington Springs, plus additional lecturers to be announced. It covers course planning, census reporting, bonds for clerks and treasurers, and emphasizes civic and individual development amid wartime. It also discusses war production proposals to speed military materiel, urging standardized contracts and supplier schedules to reduce delays.
The New York Medical Journal says the U S Army has reserve medical material only for about 200000 men with none for the additional 550000 needed if war expands. It notes the Dodge commission urged a year’s supply four times the active strength and warns current stocks are far short of requirements for militia and volunteers. Congress must act quickly.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a terse line with unclear names and numbers, lacking a coherent event. The readable portion mentions an entity Gediee and a phrase of uncertain meaning possibly tied to a place or organization. No clear date, person, or action can be determined from the available fragments.
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