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Newspaper
The Lemmon Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1914
Page
3
A garbled OCR fragment references Harley-Davidson mentions and related overtones. The readable bits suggest a focus on a brand or event with obscure personal names and phrases. The text lacks clear facts to form a coherent news item or outcome.
An old South Dakota farming note warns about dodder seeds in alfalfa and emphasizes careful seed inspection with a hand lens. It urges diligence to keep dodder out and highlights soil, moisture, and crop needs for alfalfa and corn.
Mrs. Samuelson entertained about 20 neighbors and friends on Sunday evening April 5 in honor of Mr Samuelson's 50th birthday. An elaborate spread and a large birthday cake were enjoyed as guests shared stories and laughter at a lighthearted ice cream mishap.
The official canvass of the Democratic vote from the recent primary reports statewide totals for key offices. State chairman H. J. Rock records 10,615 votes, U S Senator E. Johnson 13,197, Governor J. W. McCarter 11,182, Lieutenant Governor J. T. Heffron 13,197, and other officials including W. J. Toner 10,883, Will P. Chamberlain 10,915, J. J. Bartlett on 10,261, James E. Bird 10,997, Lewis W. Bicknell 11,422, and Jacob Fergen 112,683 as auditor and treasurer respectively.
Easter day is a global call to churchgoing with estimates of three hundred million attendees. It frames the festival as hopeful spring, revival, and the immortality of the human spirit, urging attendance for reverent service, music, and sermon to inspire spiritual uplift.
The piece lists congressional votes by district: First district Theo Bailey 4 095 Second district John M King 3 731 Third district Harry Gandy 3 288. It also reports August Finger injuring an elbow fracture and Ben Stroot losing part of a finger in a door accident. John Kelly of Moreau released on bail after being charged with hammer assault on a Mrs Nellie Brennen’s son. case set for the 0th.
Pro-Progressive stance expressed by EL Senn of the Deadwood Telegram. He favors a candidate worthy of confidence and may support a Democratic nominee if the Progressive Party fails to field a suitable figure. Canton witnesses not expected to return. Dakota Herald notes Yankton college dormitory loss and upcoming rebuilding. Dr Strang travels to Chance for operation on Mrs Veal.
The Senior Class hosted a pink and green themed evening for the High School faculty and friends at Margaret Nesbitt house on Friday. Elmer Vetter won the Sheeny Town game, Roger Thomas took top in gum animals, and Prof Kareh won the hat trimming contest. Guests included Mrs James, Charles Karch, Winnifred Catlett, and others. dinner featured pink salmon, fruit salad, pink sherbet, and angel food cake before midnight departures.
Mr and Mrs Cliff Larsh and several officials and residents are listed visiting Lemmon and nearby towns this week while others attend business in Twin Cities Adams County and Minnesota. A Medal Contest is planned for April 18 with free admission but a silver offering requested. A shooting incident in Perkins County near Hettinger led to two men in jail after a confrontation and a deputy brought them to Bison. Police court fines included $50 plus costs for an assault at the Palace Hotel and $10 for drunkenness.
N A Miller received a Washington telegram last Thursday confirming the senate's appointment as postmaster of Lemmon. He will assume duties once he qualifies. Postmaster Doherty, whose term expired April 6, remains a local resident and will focus on his farm south of White Butts.
Statement of ownership and management for the Lemmon Herald weekly at Lemmon South Dakota dated August 24 1912 lists editor John C Stoner Letowen managing editor John C Stoner business manager John C Stoner and Stoner corporation names stockholders holding 1 percent or more of stock details bonds mortgages and other security holders with 1 percent or more listed A Ve Schaal Lemmon SD 2 7 0 Ratmaland Lemmon SD John C Boner Publisher sworn and subscribed before me on April IML.
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