Interesting Letter From Milton Eddy on Border Service
San Benito Texas August 10 1916 letter from Hilton Fildy serving with Co K 8 D N G on the Mexican border. He describes camp life near Mercedes Valley six miles from the border two thirds Mexican population friendly climate and rain daily. He praises officers and brigade under Col Bulard, notes tents screened with cots, a special train for telegraphs, and nearby regiments Okaboma Lona and South Dakota. He mentions tarantulas scorpions and local hunting, plus a grand lunch in Enid Texas and a flood of details about life on duty.
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Febly
Herald
Hilton Fildy
Co. K
D.N
Mexican
Cox
San Benito
Tex
Hone and Lemmon
Mercedes Valley
South Dakota
Ames Hall
Wics
Okaboma
Lona
Col. Bulard
Border
Gulf
Enid
Red Association
Ft. Worth
San Terie
Land Seekers Arrive From Nebraska To Peddle Crops
W O Olsen of Hardington Nebraska leads seven men into Lemmon area to inspect local farms. He praises crops around this city as superior to other North and South Dakota points and plans multiple deals after showing prospects. Olsen notes favorable crop conditions here and offers free transport to Lemmon to entice buyers.
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W. Olsen
Hardington
Neb
Olsen
Herald Office
Lemmon
Mr. Olsen
South
North Dakota
East
Lemmon Schools Open September 4th
The Herald received notices from Miss Myrie V. Britton and Superintendent D. A. Hayworth announcing that Lemmon schools will reopen September 4. Miss Britton invites students who failed Lat in 1 and German 1 to report Saturday morning September 2 for a make up exam. Special examinations will also be held for pupils who were conditioned at end of year on September 2 in the school building.
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Herald
Myrie V. Britton
D. A. Hayworth
M. W. Britton
Prof. Hayworth
Lemmon
Border Maneuver Highlights South Dakota Regiment Role
San Benito Texas August 16 The Fourth South Dakota infantry in Bullard's brigade took part in major border maneuvers repelling an attack by the First and Second Virginia regiments who arrived by army trucks. Five thousand men fought under Colonels Wales Hoffman Stubbs and Bullard with Bullard expected to command the brigade.
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San Benito
Texas
South Dakota Infantry
Bullard
San Penito
Virginia
Brownaville
Point Isabel
Gulf
South Dakota
Wales
Oklahoma
Hoffman
Louisiana
Stubbs
R. L. Bullard
You And Today by Ella Wheeler Wilcox
A concise reflection on living in the present, urging one to treat today as the key—forget yesterday and tomorrow, align will with the moment, and act with faith as time’s sacred hour. An exhortation about joining soul and time with God, to pursue purpose in the now.
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Ella Wheeler Wilcox
Railway Wage Debate Turns on Eight Hour Basis
An article examining claims about railroad wages argues that published figures misstate annual earnings and hourly rates. It notes the Interstate Commerce Commission and arbitration disputed the $1,023 yearly wage, contends real daily hours and burdens, and suggests eight hour scheduling could reduce payroll impact while many freight flows already fit an eight hour day.
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Rainmen's Brotherhood
Iastern
Acento
Interstate Commerce Commission
Howey
Rai
Mississippi
Inter-State Fair premium lists announced with new prizes
The Inter-State Fair announces premium lists showing expanded prizes and anticipated double the number of exhibits. Attractions include wild west displays, auto polo, aeroplane flights, horse and harness races, and Trilian exhibitions. A $200 prize pool covers lacrosse races moved to the event lineup.
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Quaniien
Inealls
Elliott Co department store plans big stock display in Chicago trip
The Herald received a letter from JC Elliott manager of the Elliott Co department store reporting he will attend the RG 0 ep tion in Chicago. The RCLas promotes cooperative buying and Elliott says he has purchased a large fund of stock and will display a wide assortment for customers when stock arrives. He also arranged for interior decoration and remodeling of the Inrow department store during his absence.
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The
Herald
Elliott
Elliott Co
Liatt
Chicago
Rclas
Absenc
Inrow
Equipment Boom At Herald Plant Increases Capacity
Editor Fletland of the Herald plans rapid upgrades to create the best equipment in the Western Dakotas. Four new Mobile presses from CT Johnson Co of St Paul were purchased last Saturday and will be installed within a month. The upgrades include a top‑tier press, a Linograph, and a large stock of new job type, enabling the Herald to handle sophisticated book work and news printing on par with larger cities.
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Fletland
The
Herald
Dakotas
CT Johnson Mfy. Co
St Paul
Aad
New Press
Herad
Grand Leader department store to undergo Main Street remodel
Og Hussington, manager of the Grant Leader department store, announced plans this week for remodeling on Main Street. The project will extend the building to 125 feet, add a sanitary grocery at the rear, and create a closed archway to connect to the former Lemmon Creamery site. New cement walks and updated storefronts will modernize the appearance of Lemmon’s north west business district.
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OG. Hussington
Grant Leader
The
Herald
Main Street
Grand Leader
Otore
Lemmon Creamery
Maui Street
Lemmon
Viensty
VALSE REPORTS BEING FICTIONALIZED IN AREA HAZE
Local paper editor notes crescent rumors about drought winds and crop losses near Lemmon were wildly exaggerated. Report cites August items and claims misrepresentation by readers and a public bar scene before investigations confirm limited hay decline and normal grain prospects.
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Lemmon
Wim
Surat
Ed Davie
Bert
Newley
Venterlay
Herak
Herakl
Mr. Davis
Mapectiun
Tye Dakotas
Mirsanta
Iowa
Herat
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Milton Eddy
Nebraska Point
Centen
Jott
jeRann
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