19 Apr 1916
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Newspaper
The Lemmon Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1916
Page
1
The Herald reports a sheriff candidate, Axtell, widely praised for efficient service. The piece notes strong support, calls him the best choice for the county, and anticipates his election. The article highlights public confidence and expected victory.
Workers and rail unions press for eight hour shifts amid a mounting controversy over pay and extended hours. Key figures cite locomotive yard operations and terminal duties as the battlegrounds, with proposals for overtime rates and service adjustments under federal scrutiny.
Reports from three Minneapolis agencies indicate spring seeding is delayed across Minnesota and neighboring states. The Federal Reserve confirms late starts in local areas where last year planting began earlier. The Minneapolis Market Record surveyed Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota, noting reduced wheat acreage due to late fall plowing and later spring. The Champler Company also reports trends across the northwest, estimating a ten percent drop in wheat yield due to delayed opening and poor fall plowing.
A sidewalk petition signed by nearly every business in the city asks the council to order cement sidewalks curb and gutter on the first three blocks of Main Street starting at the depot This marks the first step toward walks citywide and is expected to take effect soon The Herald’s push has stirred town discussion with some dissent about construction and worker hours and rest periods The piece argues eight hour shifts for workers would yield better citizens and quicker service while reducing wage demands and improving overall welfare (Continued vs page 5).
A terse, fragmentary reflection on culture, perception, and reform. The text contrasts keen sight with self-scrutiny, urging self-application before judging others and advising gentleness to temper harsh critique.
Discussion on fall fair prospects reveals no definite budget and reliance on stock subscriptions. Officials will canvass residents to raise money as advertising plans begin, with attractions and scale tied to available funds. Treasury shows little money left, prompting a broad boost to secure support and stock.
A Herald editorial praises Lemmon merchants for their energetic promotion of the town. It argues that local business leaders are invested in Lemmon’s permanent future, supporting growth along the Milwaukee road corridor and boosting the broader community through daily diligent effort.
County Commissioners along with the County Surveyor and Engines Dodge of Washington traveled Tuesday to inspect county roads. The goal is to decide the location of roads to be built this summer and whether to alter the central route, a change that could cost several hundred dollars and require bridge materials to be moved.
The municipal election held yesterday shows the saloon issue carried by a narrow margin of six votes. A large turnout across wards supported tax levies for supplies, and Finbras and Freeman were elected without opposition. Lemmon in Perkins county benefits little from the railroad shift, while Lemmon voters push for road work to rail centers.
Lemmon reports rapid growth in its automobile trade with several carloads unloaded daily and average sales of five cars per day last week. Agents for Overlands and Yellowstone Teal Garage note strong demand for Oakland and other makes, while Lemmon Auto Co and local dealers push sales of Korda Dodges and Chevrolets. The town claims unusually high per capita auto ownership in the state.
An enthusiastic meeting in Orange township district urged building a Farmers Telephone Co line. Speakers from Dakota Montana were present and plans called for 20 miles of lines northeast of Lemmon with future expansion. The goal is closer farmer merchant contact and reduced farm trips, with 25 farmers already committed.
City streets, Main Street and chrome avenues, saw an average of one automobile per minute at peak hours on Saturday. Pedestrian crossings were hazardous and officials warned of potential accidents due to mounting vehicles and limited crossing signals.
A group of four sailors leaves Minneapolis for a journey toward Alaska. The travelers are Blter Vetter Phil Chase Nelson Hauaun and others. They plan first to ride to Winnipeg then take the Canadian Pacific to port near Rayal and continue by ship toward Alaska seeking new opportunities. Their exact itinerary remains undecided though the current Ure government varsity project sparks hope of chances ahead.
Herald Office shows notable upgrade after fresh coat of paint on front, brightening the block and boosting the Humu building’s appeal. The HiiaLo marks one of Len’s larger employers as it enters its second year under current management, expanding size, staff, and subscriptions.
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