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Newspaper
The Citizen Republican
Location
Scotland, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1920
Page
2
The report surveys multiple topics from early land claims in New York and Massachusetts to 18th century property divisions. It notes 42 acres tied to P A Bliss, the 1787 land survey, and parcels adjacent to the bay. other items mention licensure statuss, legal searches, and varied international political notes.
A Sioux City style report details the arrest of a Trojan Mining miner named Cacci tied to a Wall Street explosion inquiry. Detectives found 10 pounds of giant powder and a fuse in his room plus a return trunk receipt from Omaha. Federal authorities trace a potential Omaha to New York connection for the blast.
Flandreau South Dakota October 26 a farmer Gilbert Ringering disappeared after writing a note saying he would go to the Big Sioux river to take poison and drown himself so he would not be in anyone's way any longer. The river was dragged for miles without finding the body.
Pierre Oct. 26 corn picking is under way generally with a shortage of pickers in the southeast where the low pay fails to attract labor. The north attracts more workers with higher prices. Central employment agencies report supply matching demand at about 10 cents a bushel. The south shows a large unfilled demand as workers won’t pick at 5 to 6 cents a bushel.
In Yankton South Dakota on October 26 Dr D J Moorgft elty and Dr Frank Moore moved the body of a brother who died 44 years ago to lie beside their mother who died recently in a local hospital. Feathers from a pillow placed under the head by the mother were found intact and placed in the new grave.
In Yankton Dakota farmers report corn husking ahead of schedule with cribs filling early and many cribs ready. Laborers are arriving and wages 6 to 7 cents per bushel for husking, higher where unloading by shovel is needed. In Sioux Falls a shortage of preachers is noted due to low salaries, impacting the Methodist conference.
Large crowd attends funeral of Private Fred M Unger in Parkston South Dakota after body returned from overseas via New York. He drowned off Scotland on the Tuscania and left a wife five children and many relatives. American Legion post and local ex service groups organize state of event with band firing squad and honorary guards. Services include a high mass and moving sermon, with taps and full cemetery honors.
Burglars broke into the G Doering and Song general store in Tripp S D on Thursday night and escaped with 150 in currency 260 in checks and a bundle of valuable papers. Bloodhounds failed to trace them beyond the railroad yards after entry to the safe was gained by removing parts of two doors.
Washington Oct 21 The War Department issued two key rulings for town guards and state militias. Infantry units must maintain at least 65 active enlisted men. Recruits may enlist up to the day troops depart home stations for annual field training. Also notes on Austrian elections and Dr Otto Bauer’s party critique of women voters.
About 390 delegates from nearly 200 Congregational churches in Iowa will met at the First Congregational Church Ottumwa October 27 28 to hear missionary women who have faced hardship in Turkey Bulgaria and China address the gathering. Strong speakers include noted missionary women and other red speakers.
Judge Millett rules in favor of Midland National Bank of Minneapolis against Farmers' Land Loan & Grain Co of Freeman South Dakota and several directors. The case centers on 1916 promissory notes for 55000, alleged forged by Andrew J Walker and tied to gambling. Judgment orders payment of about 75000 with interest.
In Sioux Falls a South Dakota Supreme Court opinion reverses a Judge Fleeger ruling, granting John Haglund possession of his daughter Luella after a long three year legal battle initiated when he remarried. Luella was raised by her grandmother Caroline Egge since birth following the mother's death.
Miller Oct. 21 Two cooperative farmers shipping associations were formed in Hand county at Ree Heights and Miller by the county farm bureau A joint Hand Feulk county group was organized at Orient Four breed groups were created for Shorthorn cattle Poland China Chester White and Jersey swine The Poland China sale is set for October 30 EB H Archer serves as county agent
Tyndall SD October 21 two fires early Wednesday morning destroyed barns one in Tyndall and another about two miles away. Origin unknown but believed spontaneous combustion. The losses run about four thousand dollars with partial insurance coverage.
Measurements of the river flow at Jesseouri indicate higher winter water volume. At the start of winter the stream registered about 33,000 second feet, compared with just over 6,000 second-feet the same date last year, signaling a higher overall stage.
Police in Washington report information likely to identify the badly bruised body found on the city outskirts. Maj. Frank M. Scanland of Louisville Kentucky, who served with the A E F, is believed dead from a beating and dragging incident. Scanland, in the army about 35 years, served with the 23rd infantry at Oswego New York in 1913 and was recently treated at Fort Bliss El Paso Texas.
Fires sweep a 14 mile front between Northville and Wells with four miles in depth on Lacanda river banks. High winds push flames half a mile from Wells as residents brace for damage amid early morning conditions. Cleveland reports Jacob Cohn to be interviewed after a shooting incident involving detectives and a suspect burglar. Cohn to recover.
Two pearl necklaces valued at 90000 dollars were stolen from Mrs A J Devereaux at Mistfield Farm near Philadelphia. The jewels were kept in the bedroom bureau and were first missed Tuesday. The thief entered by a ladder.
Official figures show Italy spent 110 700 000 000 lire from August 1 1914 to June 30 1920 on war and related needs while income covered only 39 000 000 000 lire. Also noted Utica Mills curtailment with five factories idle due to weak orders and Ireland violence rising with 100 policemen dead and many wounded.
Four district court judges in New York agree on a general plan to enforce prohibition strictly. They propose fines from 100 to 2000 dollars or sentences from 90 days to five years. They warn retail prices will be held until spring and note immigration trends could affect wages.
Mrs Margaret Danz of Philadelphia reports severe organic troubles and life changes from the Change of Life. She says Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound relieved pain, headaches, and insomnia after doctors failed. She urges other sufferers to try the remedy, noting widespread publication of its efficacy.
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