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Newspaper
The Lemmon Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1916
Page
8
The text argues against rising freight rates tied to labor costs and supports the eight hour day for railroad workers. It cites wage trends, efficiency gains from heavier locomotives and cars, and dividends exceeding wage payments to claim railroad profits do not justify wage increases. It warns that higher rates harm the public and endorses reducing work hours.
The Herald ends the Herad Fair Girl Contest citing lack of interest. The office will collect inscriptions and apply proceeds to the new press, awarding special prizes to those who secured subscriptions. Contestants will be checked and the affair closed once receipts are accounted for.
Milton Eddy writes from a military camp describing relief and ample food including oatmeal fresh milk and coffee. He reports good spirits, strong health, regular milk deliveries, and willingness to work on camp improvements while sending love to his mother and Lemmon residents.
H Borresen reports a meeting of community reps between Dickinson and Amidon on a proposed Amidon to Dickinson railway to connect with the Northern Pacific. The plan would raise 1 per acre from farmers and issue stock to contributors. Amidon and Dickinson aim to seed funds. Borresen as candidate locating engineer may accept if it does not delay the Haynes Coal mine work.
Geo Schlekau of White Deer was killed instantly by a bolt while cutting grain on his farm last Wednesday afternoon. The storm came with little warning and residents noticed little activity. The body was shipped east for burial. A lost pin with initials N G R was reported, left at the Herald office.
The report lists several incidents and deaths in South Dakota. John An dercom rescued eight month old Florence Cillough from a ten foot cistern in Veruilien, while Will Lich, ton of Parkston, was killed with a chest wound near a railroad. C. W. Scott of Conde is hospitalized in Aberdeen after a shooting with the town marshal. James W. Fowler, a notable attorney from Deadwood, died at seventy one. Also noted are will details of Judge Butterfield’s unique probate and various crop notes across counties.
J. Al Wiva and Nigaard's Luncheonette expands stock to include fruits coal gars and bakery goods. Wigaard adds new department as no varyine line to supply the house keener in argent with full page ad on page t sue.
Officials stated the project will resurface Wain Street with cement, improving walkways and sides, addressing prior gravel shortfalls. The schedule calls for advance work at night, with planned access and storage arrangements, as area crews prepare for street rehabilitation and related utilities.
A gang of five WoW members threatened al Phares Schutmann and Barretson, forcing thirty five men to guard a captive inside a house then marching them to Garretson. Police were alerted and the town was woken as authorities consider gun rank reforms. State railway companies face tariff reviews by the commerce commission amid interstate rules disputes in South Dakota.
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