Editorial on Mexican crisis and labor stance
Carranza warns soldiers to defend Mexico's dignity even if it means invasion and casualties, urging U S dignity to stand firm. Gompers signals labor backing for Carranza and questions organized labor representation. Mitchell joins institute across several counties, enrolling about 600 teachers, a cheaper but costlier method. Move of South Dakota National Guard to the Mexican border urged for early action after proper drills and acclimation in the climate of deployment.
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Carranza
Mexico
Gompers
White House
Organized Labor Movement
Washington Dispatch
Organized Labor
Mitchell
Davison
Aurora
Brule
Hanson
Hutchinson
Jerauld
Sanborn
South Dakota National Guard
Amendment broadens homestead entries west of Missouri River
An amendment to laws governing entries west of the Missouri River eases settlement by allowing an additional quarter section of 160 acres to be claimed within twenty miles of the original homestead. Residence on the new filing is not required if the settler has lived on the initial claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri River
Ecettler
Clash at Carrizal exposes Mexican treachery in war eye opener
Report from last week details General Gomez of Mexican forces entreating a conference with Captain Boyd of American troops. While meeting, Mexican troops surrounded the Americans and opened fire, with machine guns, leaving fewer than half escaping. The attack occurred before a formal declaration of war, while relations were nonetheless at peace from an official standpoint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Carrizal
Gomez
Boyd
Mezico
Roosevelt backs Hughes for president in progressive split
In a Chicago letter dated June 26, Colonel Roosevelt endorses Hughes, praising his public record and stating he will back him over Wilson. Norbeck spends over 5000 on a rival GOP bid. South Dakota National Guard mobilized at Redfield for duty near Mexico. Many manufacturers promise to keep jobs open. Henry Ford discharges enlistees.
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Roosevelt
Hughes
Progressive National Committee
Chicago
Wilson
Mexico
Henry Ford
Mr. Ford
Mexican
Sioux Falls Plans Volunteer Company For Mexican Border
Sioux Falls seeks to form a volunteer company separate from the national guard to serve on the Mexican border. If organized in time, it will join the Preparedness parade tomorrow. about 1500 Sioux Indians have offered to enlist, contingent on needing volunteer units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
National Guard
Sioux Falla
Mexico
Notice to Destroy Noxious Weeds in Bon Homme County
Public notice to all landowners tenants and parties occupying land in Bon Homme County South Dakota to destroy all weeds and obstructing grass along one half of the public highway adjoining their land by July 16 1916 under penalty of special tax. Dated June 22 1916 by order of the Board of County Commissioners J J Maus County Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bon Hommie
South Dakota
Board of County Commissioners
J. J. Maus
State fair to host massive 1916 tractor show in Huron
The 1916 South Dakota State Fair in Huron will feature forty tractor manufacturers and about 150 varieties of farm tractors. Officials expect 60 percent of 94 firms to exhibit, with extensive space and 8000 staff to support three quarters of a million dollars in equipment. Secretary Melivaine says the show underscores tractors as essential to the heartland’s power age and anticipates 125000 visitors.
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Huron
South Davots
Machinery and Manufacturers
State Fair Board
South Dakota
CU. N. Melivaine
Tyndall Notes and Local Outings in South Dakota
Exchange Notes report A. E. Smailey and R. E. Smalley traveling from Wagner to Rock Rapids after their sister’s death. Camp Fire Girls outings along the Jim River are supervised by Mrs. C. E. Bixby with visitors E. Sturtevant and H. A. Pike. July Fourth plans include four first class amusement firms, Tyndall band, and a full patriotic program. Will Hahen joins Yankton militia. Ernest Lower also serves with the Yankton company. Local visits include A. F. Miller of Scotland, Miss Idella Hermann’s return to Scotland, and Mrs. P. B. Hofer’s hospital recovery. Memo post office oversight shifts to Prof. J. W. Whiting during Dennis Foley’s reunion trip. Mercy Bank notes a merger between Mercer County Abstract Co. with E. M. Serr and Security Abstract Co. under M. Helland.
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Tyndall
H. A. Pike
Will Hahen
Yankton
Ernest Lower
South Dakota Guard
Peoria S
Hutchinson Herald
A.F. Miller
Scotland
Grim
Idella Hermann
Lois Buettell
P. B. Hofer
Will Walker
J. W. Whiting
Memo
Dennis
County School Awards, Election Delays, and Summer Plans
County districts issued awards to Elsie DeRoos and Ruth Voight. Districts 51 and 63 held no school elections last week due to insufficient voters. School year ends June 30. Outstanding bills should be paid promptly for inclusion in the annual report. Perfect attendance awards went to Annie Hornstra, Onalee Aney, Bryson Monfore, Emmet Galer, and Theodore Treat. Inventory sheets arrive slowly. district clerks 5, 39, 48, 54, and 82 top prompt returns. Some district clerks mailed poll sheets instead of Form 61S and must be redirected to proper notification cards. Some clerks forget to file a by report. Nationwide use of school buildings in summer grows as 36 week year fades and 48 week courses appear. District clerks Fauger and others are honored for prompt election returns. A July 10 annual school officers meeting is planned, not required to be at the schoolhouse. Marion Joe Fauger comments on third party protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie DeRoos
Ruth Voight
Annie Hornstra Onalee Aney
Bryson Monfore
Emmet Galer
Theodore Treat
Marion
Joe Fauger
Cerkink
Birds Protectors of Farms and Fruit Trees
The passage argues for protecting birds as they help by eating worms and bugs that threaten crops. Birds also eat worms in fruit, preventing leaf damage and crop loss. It notes many people kill birds out of ignorance, despite birds being beneficial and pleasant singers at dawn.
Avon farms change hands in two transfers
The W. Eggers farm of 40 acres near Avon sold for 125.00 per acre to Helko Janssen of Shannon. Janssen later sold his 200 acre Illinois farm for 200. The Eggers place lies two and a half miles east of Avon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avon Clarion
W. Eggers
Helko Janssen
Shannon
Wm. Kiensbauch
Mr. Janssen
Illinois
W. F. Eggers
Avon
Ordinance on Licenses for Pool and Bowling Alleys Scotland City
Ordinance 74 requires licenses to operate pool halls billiard rooms ten pin alleys and bowling related venues in Scotland for any public place. It defines a bowling alley as one road or track regardless of ball count and covers penalties for violations.
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City of
Scotland
Schulz Hill Presents Rare Classical Program With Black Clouds
The Schulz Hill Company promotes a high grade concert featuring Forrest Schulz, Phoebe Clare Hill, and speaker C. D. Meleever. Schulz is hailed as a master violinist. Hill as a versatile entertainer and reader. Meleever as a humorist spreading optimism. Aimed to lift spirits, the program promises refined artistry and hopeful, tonic instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iis
Sehul
Phoebe Clare Hill
Ordinance on Pool Halls and Bowling Alleys 1916
A historical city ordinance sets licensing for pool halls and bowling alleys at ten dollars per table or alley with annual twelve month licenses from July. It prohibits betting or under twenty players, late hours, and Sunday operation, with fines of ten to fifty dollars upon conviction. Approved June 26, 1916.
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A. D
J. T. Smith
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Washington
General Funeton
Norbeck
Redfield
Pierre
Brookings
Parker
Canton
Faulkton
Rapid City
Lemmon
Aberdeen
Lead
Medical Corps
Ipswitch
Band of
Szax
Bupt. GG
Fites
Critica
Schulz-Mill Company
Forrest Schulz
C. D. Meleever
McKeever
Aginary
D. M'Keever
P. A. Bliss
F. D. Wicks
Law
Dax
Robert Jasmann
Hark Stornanp
I. W. Leighto
Beokkh Blook Scornanp
James L. Meighen
Becker
T. T. Church
Brown Blook
Soornanp
B. Dax
L. C. Colgan
Veerinarian Physiciansu Rurgeon
Livery Barn
Albert J. Reindl
Batisfaction
Yhone
Dray & Express Line
J.C. Smith
End
Scornano
C. H. Dixon
J. L. Coy
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