This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1918
Page
6
Fragmented notes cover meteoric debris from space, clove origin myths, Gore Watt on clove resembling a nail, Chinese spice island trade since ancient times, post card origins in Austria and England, Japanese ornamental trees in California, Kansas City elevator seats for women, a Canton Ohio claim on a goldfish, Indian rainfall in Sonat nna, and various curiosities about mirrors and duckbills.
In Vermilion and across the state, the state foot and drug department resumed testing gasoline and kerosene pumps after winter shortages. Of 17 pumps tested on a day, one was correct, seven condemned, and nine adjusted. About 75 percent were incorrect in the first four months, with most giving short measure. Commissioner Prary urged dealers to test pumps and ensure accurate measures.
Mitchell Minnesota May 20 heavy fire destroyed over 300 buildings Fulton Hanson county fires started Northwestern station wind swept main street town lacking fire protection Fulton fire department aided but failed to save mercantile district Forestburg South Dakota May 20 large federated church and Sunday school gathering planned at Ruskin park near Forestburg first Sunday in June through first Sunday in September no secular amusements allowed speakers include P H M Gage Walter Ingham Joseph Wells B H G Perisho CoeL Crawford J S Hoagland Gilbert D Brown Ralph C Shearer C S Osgood B H Burtt Mr Anderson C P Keeling with Dr W D Schermerhorn and others
Four of six men sentenced by Federal Judge James D. Hillett are en route to Leavenworth penitentiary under Deputy Marshal A W Closson. Two others appeal their espionage act convictions while two more faces sentences. In Milbank, the Commercial club backs a $50,000 hospital project with a $10,000 cash bonus and site, while endorsing a first class band. Eleven Madison men depart to Dynwordy Institute for technical training as new recruits are escorted by a guard band.
A 1919 South Dakota Sunday School convention in Watertown elected officers led by George L. Kemper of Aberdeen as state president and noted 1,200 delegates. The resolve urged President Wilson to pursue immediate national prohibition, endorse wartime wheat restrictions for 90 days, and support woman’s suffrage in the state while praising Governor Norbeck in a patriotic parade and address.
S. D. May 18 Thomas J a veteran locomotive engineer died at his sister Mrs A C Stevens home in Minneapolis, a figure known to thousands of travelers in the territory between Madison and Bristol. He served the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway for two years and held roles from water boy to locomotive engineer, most recently on the Southern Minnesota division and the Madison Bristol branch.
Representatives from five Mennonite colonies in Beadle County were examined by the South Dakota Council of Defense. They discussed attitudes toward civil government amid wartime service calls. Exemption on religious grounds and reluctance to support Red Cross or Liberty bonds were noted. The session, led by A K Gardner, focused on their German Bible as supreme law, guiding pacifist beliefs against participation in war.
Fire marshal reports March fire damage statewide at 17602.59 dollars with major losses from defective flues and unknown origin fires. Minnehaha, Codington and Brown counties reported the highest totals. 27 fires statewide, 16 in Minnehaha, six in Lawrence, others in several counties. A safety note and a home fireproofing recipe are included in the bulletin.
Former Canton man from Canton, D., recently returned from the front in Europe after serving as lieutenant in the Montana national guard. He spent a week with his parents in the city, recounting the experiences of his service, and noted the honor and discipline gained during his time at the front. He may be unable to reenlist due to age or physical reasons, but his service was honorable and his return is warmly welcomed.
In Madison County residents gathered in Cheater and nearby towns to honor soldier Ralph Costrow at a local military service. The event drew many youths and families, with prayers and community tributes noted as part of the commemoration.
A terse item from Watertown notes a rising public ownership sentiment with quoted urges and slogans. The fragment references authorisation, a responding quiver, and a missment forming part of the public discussion.
At Yankton on May 18 a public sale yielded over 16000 dollars for 1000 head of sheep and 100 cattle from the Jamesville Mennonite colony as they move to Canada. The event funds will back war bonds while the colony liquidates its 3600 acres of land amid religious opposition to war.
S. D. May 16. Clifford Hammond of Yankton county reports from a navy yard hospital in the United States that he is recovering from two bullet wounds one in the arm and one in the hip. His arms are temporarily paralyzed. A prisoner attempted to draw a Colt and Hammond fired, wounding two. He was on duty at the yard when the incident occurred.
W J Tiffany elected president of the South Dakota Laundry Owners Association at annual convention. L A Kelly of Sioux Falls chosen vice president, with G O Wish of Redfield and J H Fonsberg of Huron as treasurer and other officers named. Next convention site to be decided. The report notes a controversy and local topics, including travel costs and a fish-related aside.
Pars May 19 reports German and Italian troops move 20 kilometers on the Macedonia front while preparations across northern France hinge on the next thrust. German strength is detailed with five armies totaling about 1.68 million, aiming to threaten Amiens and cut rail links to separate British and French forces. Allied leaders warn of a renewed push with heavy reserve and a daring plan to contest the offensive.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.