Local Guard to Leave Friday for Unknown Destination
The Local Guard prepares for departure on Friday aboard the Olympian with orders to entrain for an undisclosed destination. Four men have enlisted so far this week, and more are expected as word spreads about the move. The regiment drills intensely under Lieutenant Holian in the absence of Iain Phelps who serves in the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rcal Company of Guard
Ofie
Holian
Iain Phelps
Muny
Iany
Robert FE. Cooper
Marvin C. Cramer
Luter Hockett
Roy Croninger
Vin Green
Clarenen Hackett Ciiford
W. Glazier
Lef C McKeever
Jetterson
James E. Stensland
F. Wagar
John Weel
Wnann
Henry C. Wyman Bidon Munks
Sale of Nation seats draws large Armory crowd
A large crowd attended the seat sale at the Armory on Friday drawn by the Nation event. The sale began last week and runs through the end of the week with better seats available earlier.
Fire destroys Columbia Elevator in dust explosion
A 7 00 p m dust explosion at the Columbia elevator caused a fierce blaze destroying the elevator and its contents with an estimated loss of 15010. Fay Potter, the elevator manager, was loading grain when the blast occurred and believed a lighted lantern caused the explosion. Fire crews prevented spread to adjacent structures despite roof debris and intense heat. Construction of a new building is expected to begin soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
Fay Potter
the Herald
Potter
Farmers
Columbia Elevator
Chautauqua Program Promises Best Eve Yet
J. H. Rhode, manager for the Vawter Chautauqua circuit, organizes dates and setup for the city. He says this year’s lineup is the strongest ever offered on the circuit. Chautauqua runs July 4 to 5, with local arrangements underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Rhode
Vawter Chautauqua Svmo
Rhode
Vawter
Birth of a Nation projected for Lemmon crowd
Manager Fein of Mare under whose auspices the show is presented says he believes about 3000 people will attend the Birth of a Nation showing in Lemmon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fein
Mare
Lemmon
Star Theatre Plans Large New Show House In Town
MB Scribner, manager of the Star Theatre, announced that the Star Theatre Co will begin erecting a large modern theatre on Main Street to replace the current picture show. The design features an artistic front, a large stage for road shows, a up to date interior, increased seating with comfortable opera chairs, and the feature act Civilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MB. Scribner
Star Theatre
the Herald
Star Theatre Co
Main Street
Vin
Star
Plan Telephone to Coal Springs progress report
A meeting for the Plan Telephone to Coal Springs line was held with promoters led by Fred Jennewein and Chas Reed. They outlined the organization, funding plan, and construction routes, noting $85 per mile cost and subscriptions of cash or labor from subscribers. The line aims to connect Meadow, Bison, and surrounding areas with a relay east from Bison toward Meadow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polae
Bison
Pers
Fred Jennewein
Compa
Chas. S. Reed
Foex
Rond
Ween Meadow
Bisor
North to Out Save A Number Of Construction
A terse transcription from a northern source notes efforts to save several construction projects. The item highlights actions taken to preserve ongoing work despite possible challenges. No further details are available to specify locations or organizations involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ine
Bispol
Indian Makes Good Farming Near Lemmon
An Indian farmer near Lemmon travels to Mena and visits the Herald office to pay subscription. Mo Meng relates experiences in a brief talk, describing farming success including flax crops and prize yields, with remarks on education, reading, and U.S. citizenship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon
Mena
Joo
Herall Offico
Mo Meng
Herard
Rowley
Suri
C K Fjetland Becomes Sole Owner of Herald
C K Fjetland finalizes purchase making him sole owner of the Herald plant. The deal ends the Stoners ownership and will keep the paper in the front rank of county publications with no changes to values or management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. K. Fjetland
Herald
K. Pietland
Pauline B. Stoner
Cir
Her
Lower Potato Rates Sought in Aberdeen Meeting
A proposal to secure lower potato rates for eastern markets was discussed at a Aberdeen gathering. A communication from AOE Branco outlined interstate commerce steps and a commissioner would study rate redirection. Branco will visit Leemon Monday to explain the plan. a Commercial Club meeting will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clady
Brasco
Aberdeen
Comerce
Branco
Lenemon
Tal
Tooster
Mobridge
Marnuith
Tyes
Wheat Makes New Record Despite Market Turbulence
Wheat futures opened at high levels as supply concerns and war era currency values pushed prices to new peaks. Traders noted May delivery prices around 2.01 and 31.90 in quick fluctuations amid reports of crop damage and Argentina supply impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chieng
Deleery
Argentina
Adams County Farm Loan Assn Meeting Advised
A meeting for the Adams County Farm Loan Association is announced, to be held with the Commercial Club in what appears to be a Saturday session, signaling community engagement and organizational planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay
Adlaine
Pod Garberg
Farm Loan Ass’n
Adams County
State Has Million and Half Balance On Hand
March treasurer report shows a balance of about 1.5 million across funds including principal interest and special accounts. Department receipts from the secretary of state for March totaled 4,190.75 with corporate filings and notarial commissions leading. Meadow district No 9 awards a contract for a two room consolidated school at ten thousand dollars and plans fences and trees for rural schoolhouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hever
Department of the Secretary of State
Mare
W. Spare
Bronson Detreit
Awae Hero
Schense
Tyre
Courtis
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Vetter
Burmeister
Willaw
Coal Springs
Holt
Metz
Warden Pra le
Hohely
Wenz
Perkins County Schools
Company K
4Th
South Dakota Infantry
Lemmon, So
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