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Newspaper
The Lemmon Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1916
Page
8
Nature of wage dispute described with references to Patrick Fitzpatrick and the Brotherhood. Claims eight hour day instead of overtime. mentions publication in Lemmon Herald and upcoming articles. Includes discussion of quotes from officials and reformers framed as moral enterprise.
South Dakota units mobilize to deploy toward the border with 980 officers and men leaving Redfield after brief ceremonies. The train carries three battalions and supply cooks, while fifty six officers remain in reserve roles. Discharges reduce strength but recruiting officers will be posted to replenish the regiment.
Sunday School at 11 45 with a Young People’s Meeting in service and a sermon at 8 00 a m. The record notes a Spencer Memorial Presbyterian service schedule with morning activities and a youth gathering.
Gustav Sundah’s general store in the south business district was entered by robbers but no theft occurred. The back door was forced and a barking dog deterred the thieves. Several box cars in the Milwaukee yards were entered with little stock stolen. The loss is described as not great and may have been committed by I. W. W. activists camping near the city.
Corporal Joseph Bauer of Minneapolis arrives in Lemmon to establish a U S Army recruiting station. He urges men to enlist, noting the army’s great need. Bauer’s stay is uncertain but expected for several weeks as Company K’s National Guard reputation boosts local recruitment.
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