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Newspaper
The Lemmon Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1912
Page
4
Fragments show a Friday publication note from a South Dakota publisher Joe Gus with subscription pricing at 1 50 per year. The legible pieces mention a small town, the likely periodical name unclear, and a generic reference to a phone line or address in Abie area.
A jumble of political opinions and gossip from South Dakota in August 1912 discusses Roosevelt, the Progressive movement, and alleged manipulation of electors. It notes discontent within party factions, criticism of proxies, and calls for a united third party effort while mentioning the national boxing embargos and a new baby in the Gibson family.
The Pierre Dakotan notes that making Lemmon the county seat would force many residents to bring lunches for their trips. It adds that in a large county people already eat roadside lunches, but in Lemmon they could leave tents at home.
The piece argues South Dakota Republicans split between Taft and La Follette, with Roosevelt supporters maneuvering to push a Roosevelt ticket. It claims La Follette backers were duped into voting for a Roosevelt affiliate, labeling the move a historic political theft and unprecedented in state history.
Miss Essie Carter, a girl attacked in a brutal incident, sustained severe injuries after a horsewhipping. Police investigate the assault, with witnesses and local officials detailing events and the aftermath.
A four year old child, Craree Marion of Zion City Illinois, fell from a third story window and died after hospital prayers for help. The incident ends the Marion family lineage linked to George Marion, a former theater figure jailed for life in Philadelphia for murdering his wife two years prior.
Tokio. The emperor in a public proclamation spoke of mourning for the late ruler but affirmed the throne would not stay empty. He promised to administer affairs under Imperial protection and the constitution, urging loyalty and continuation of the former emperor’s work.
A dozen steamers lie idle at the Northern Pacific docks in Duluth and Superior as a pelv ed procession of longshoremen continues a strike. Strikers claim victory and expect company concessions by Saturday. St Paul officials monitor the situation as docks are guarded and the company advertises for workers at 32 cents an hour with board and lodging.
Frank J. Cheney sworn as senior partner of E. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo that the firm will pay one hundred dollars for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary A. W. Gleason notarizes December 6, 1886. Cure sold by druggists for 75 cents. testimonials available. Also Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
The Commercial Club of Lem von seeks good samples of grain vegetables tame grass and other farm crops to send to the State Fair, Palace and Minneapolis Land Show. They want alfalfa timothy and other grasses in bloom. Committee members are David Braught Oscar C Olson BR Watt and Oscar Sampson. Leave samples with them.
Help wanted for farm grain sample collection to equip a display room in Mason City Iowa and other eastern loading points. Gather unthreshed grain samples and field pictures, arrange them for tagging with landowner names and land numbers. No cost to participants. The Winter Bros. Lamp Co Lemmon SD.
The next regular Adams County Teachers Examination will be at the courthouse in Hettinger North Dakota on Thursday and Friday August 8th and 9th. Rosk C. Wagner, Superintendent.
100 lead heavy horses for sale at ms ranch near Selma North Dakota weighing 1100 to 1600 pounds. Available for purchase singly doubled or in carload lots. Contact Jorn Kreuz Selma North Dakota.
Urgent farm labor notice seeking six skilled men plus two specific roles a man for general farm work and another to operate a gasoline engine. Jobs available immediately in the vicinity. Contact E. J. Paw Pretty Rock North Dakota by call or letter.
Ten miles east of Flasher North Dakota a 135 acre farm is for rent. The property includes a good five room house pasture and hay land. Address Mrs M Carson Mandan North Dakota.
Ice dealers HELTZEL and JENKINS urge customers to phone orders to Central with two daily pickup windows at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. The message promises prompt attention for on hand stock.
Wages four dollars weekly plus board offered by Geo M Lazarus of Spring Butte North Dakota. Contact via 27-131-927-21. Also advertising Cummings Fly Shield guaranteed to protect horses. sold by Hoehn the Harnessman. Office building for sale or land trade on Main Street Lemmon. T Q Sandbo, Lemmon, SD. Doc Williams the Shoe Surgeon offers repairs opposite First State Bank with long hours.
In Casas Grandes rebels led by General Salazar seized ammunition from Americans and forced General Bianco and his federal army from Ojitos into the Sierra Madre foothills after a two day battle. Casualties among rebels were heavy. numbers not disclosed. In Roswell, New Mexico a 13 year old girl, Lorene Whiteman, was killed and two others fatally injured in a separate automobile wreck near Roswell.
H E Myers the optical specialist will be at the Palace Hotel in Lemmon D on Saturday August 17 1912. All persons with defective eyesight should call and see him. Glasses scientifically fitted. Consultation free. All work guaranteed.
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