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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1920
Page
3
A long discussion on burial customs argues cremation as a practical option for many facing end‑of‑life costs. It weighs cemeteries, embalming practices, and public health while noting religious and cultural traditions.
A Chicago stock exchange customer split a 200 share Stutz short into four 50 share blocks, selling as the price rose from 19 to 39 percent. When the final batch sold, New York queried the client’s identity. Chicago replied he is not a millionaire but comfortable, prompting further inquiries about his status.
A compact fragment from a Thomas Hardy verse describes a morning church, sea, town smoky and dark, and a platform encounter with a woman. The narrator resists action, remaining in his seat as the train moves on, wondering if he should alight.
A detailed look at Irish match making through arranged marriages funded by a fortune. Pat Murphy seeks Bryan Finherty’s hand for Mary, with cattle and home improvements as barter. The ritual moves via family deals, mass, dances, and a fortune shared across cousins, often ending in pragmatic unions rather than romance.
In Asia Magazine mecca tale, Bedouin polyandry denial contrasts with desert women who guide feuds and cherish possessions in portable form. The piece contrasts Arabia’s women and men with Western views, then shifts to a University of Nebraska tax argument praising excess profits tax and a Rotarian note about a Boston Art Museum visit and a mummy card.
Heavy rains caused severe railway damage across central South Dakota. Great Northern reports a washout destroying 160 feet of track near Huron and a bridge, delaying trains to Yale. Milwaukee line washouts near Scotland and Alpena to Woonsocket suspend service for days. Northwestern lines between Mitch ell Blunt Pierre and Watertown face delays into late May with miles of track out.
Five members of the Darby family and three neighbors drowned in Hat Creek flood near Armore South Dakota. The Darbys and neighbors were at the house when the water rose, cutting off escape. brothers William and Clarence Darby and sister Frances were among the victims along with Mr and Mrs Darby and neighbor Barney Bell and Charles Kruth.
Fargo May 15 An entire state ticket headed by Gov. Lynn J. Frazier and congressional candidates for the June 30 primary were endorsed by the state convention of the National Nonpartisan League. Dr. B F Ladd was named U S senator candidate after receiving 44 votes while United States Senator A J Gronna got 9 votes after a Townley address claimed Gronna was not of the league.
In Hoboken at 7 30 p m Friday the British Vauban beat the U S Callao by 70 miles in a transatlantic race staged in Rio as a fair test of two ships vying for South American passenger service.
Montreal May 15. Graham Brown a prominent bond dealer and society man shot himself in his Bank of Ottawa office dying instantly. He had been arrested at Coteau Landing earlier in the day. Police linked him to the Arnstein case though the exact charge remained undisclosed.
Washington dispatches report Francisco Villa has moved into Durango to persuade the Arrieta brothers to join the revolution. The brothers were already linked to supporters, but Villa’s supposed success had not been confirmed.
Corning crude oil rose 25 cents to 4.25 a barrel today as main purchasing agencies in Pittsburgh, Pa. moved the price. The grade is produced in southern Ohio.
Minneapolis May 15 flour fell 60 cents per barrel to 15.26 amid a weaker wheat market, marking the week’s second half dollar decline.
May 15 Vera Cruz reports show Carranza’s resistance weakening after two days of heavy fighting. Rebels press to cut through states toward Huasteca, aiming to force surrender and safe exit to a foreign country. Foreign ships and U.S. officials arrange evacuation for foreigners. Mata moras seized by rebels. Matamoros now under rebel control. Huerta seeks to reassure U.S. of cordial relations.
The complaint, filed by Oliver M. Morosco's wife, seeks $35,200 she loaned to the theatrical producer as she claims he is insolvent while assisting in a delegate race. The filing highlights financial disputes tied to Morosco's career and personal liabilities.
A collage of vintage ads and sayings includes Diamond Dyes promising rich fadeless color for worn clothing and draperies, plus miscellaneous clippings on Sir Herbert Tree quips, catarrhal deafness cures, and light humor exchanges.
An advertisement promises to remove freckles and blotches with one ounce of Othine double strength applied nightly. It claims even worst freckles fade and dark spots disappear with a money back guarantee if no results are seen.
A new baby brother sleeps as Mary Elizabeth endures chiding for playing and laughing. She grumbles that since the baby arrived she can hardly whisper or laugh, reflecting a child’s small world of disruption and adjustment.
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap and Ointment for hand care after washing. It claims hands become dry and rough unless Cuticura is used for all toilet purposes. Users are advised to rub in the Ointment and remove excess with tissue.
In a terse exchange, Mos questions the newcomers across the street while Patton Ayers dismisses them as inconsequential. The Boston Transcript quotes a sharp, opinionated banter about local arrivals and their perceived worth.
Berlin New South Wales letter from Mr Merbert M Gessner recounts a decade of stomach trouble. He tried many remedies until Eatonic relieved his pain after taking five tablets from a new box. He now eats freely without discomfort and praises the remedy.
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