Bumper Crops Now Assured in South Dakota Harvest
Speculation ends as threshing machines report larger small grain yields across South Dakota. Harvest in southern regions nearly complete, northern areas to be shocked by week’s end. Hot weather spurred a rush to harvest with women aiding in binding and gathering, saving thousands of bushels. Farmers worked Sundays to prevent losses, with continued harvest of wheat and other grains into the coming week.
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South Dakota
Selions
Echs
French Horse Buyers Seek More Forces September Ninth
The French will hold a September ninth inspection to purchase horses for the army. Buyers are urged to dispose of horses now as prices range from 211 to 155 dollars and markets may clear if the war ends soon. Horses in poor condition are often accepted to unload surplus stock.
Lemmon Band to Hold Benefit Dance at Smith Hall
To Give Dance The Lemmon Band will stage a Friday evening social dance at Smith Hall to raise funds for band work. A thirty minute street concert precedes the dance by the Lemmon Orchestra, five skilled musicians from the area, inviting all to attend and enjoy quality music while supporting local entertainment. The group has progressed since forming recently and plans to offer the best in local entertainment.
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Lemmon
Smith Hall
Lemmon Orchestra
The Wheat Combine in Pacific and Plains Harvesting
The article explains how combines, once large and horse drawn, are now increasingly available in smaller forms for the Pacific coast and Plains regions. It examines climate, rainfall, and terrain factors that influence feasibility, noting dry summers and late harvesting ease on the coast, versus frequent summer rains in the Mississippi valley making dry threshing risky. It warns against rushing into widespread use until practical experience confirms viability in areas with substantial summer rainfall.
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United States
Rocky Mountains
Pacific Coast
Mississppi Valley
Ambitions Trail Through Missed Goals Poem Verse
The verse contemplates ambition and achievement urging resilience. It honors the reader for not failing alone the glory nor sorrow, noting that future lives may gain strength from present striving. The speaker credits collective impact beyond individual success.
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Killa Wheleer Wilcox
Prize List In Hands Of Printers At Inter State Fair
The prize list for the Inter State fair is ready for distribution with about $1500 in prizes offered by the fair association. Each grain, produce, and livestock category will have a prize, and all exhibitors are urged to display the best products. The fair aims to advertise the Missouri Slope region and boost local land use. The grounds are being prepared with a seven foot fence on the north and west sides, and a carnival attraction is signed for the week. Crowds from surrounding areas are expected in Lemmon on September 22 23 24 for the event.
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Missouri Slope
Fair Association
Lemmon
Tallest Wheat Echoes From Iowa Field Photos
In this Iowa feature residents discuss exceptionally tall wheat reaching five to seven feet. Photographs show heads peeking above hands and even shoulders. The Herald explains the grain’s height is real and urges readers to settle the land, noting high prices elsewhere.
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Herald
Civil Service Examinations Listed for 1915 Dates
The following named examinations will be held on various dates between September 13 and November 10, 1915. Elevator conductor for the Federal Departmental Service and a press feeder for the Government Printing Office are among the postings. Additional posts include stenographer positions in Departmental Service, Panama Canal Service, and related stenographic clerk roles.
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Government Printing Office
Morristown Kicks Off Sunday Game Postponed By Weather
Doristown team fails to appear for a local Sunday ball game at the pastor’s barn as Morristown’s arrival is delayed by unfavorable weather. A makeup game between two Ernwill picks ends 11 to 1 after a tight ninth inning. Next Sunday may see Morristown visit with Lemmon promising a strong battle. reservation teams plan to bring their best.
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Morristown
Cork
Wily
Tin
UN Fellows
Lemmon
Vast Homestead Openings in Lemmon Land District
About 165 000 acres in the Lemmon Land District are open for entry under the enlarged homestead act. The land spans Stony, Noah, Corsen, Perkins and Harding counties with 160 acre entries in Perkins and Harding areas. Availability is limited as filings are moving quickly and must be pursued soon.
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Lemmon
Stony County
Noah
Corsen
Perkins
Harding
Copeon
Sioux Counties
Marehay
Hardrow
Classified Civil Service Jobs and Positions Listed
Typewriter, Departmental and Panama Canal Service openings announced for September 15, 1915. Apprenticeship in plate cleaning, transfer ferrer, engraver at Bureau of Engraving and Printing. Assistant inspector of bailers and hulls, clerk at Panama Canal Service for men. Computer, Coast and Geodetic Survey for men, draftsman, copyist topographic depart. Continued on page eight.
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Panama
Aid
Cowat
Ransferrer
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
Ansistant
Panama Canal Service
Letters Laud Front Page Article On Alfalfa Growth
Readers praise the Herald front page piece on alfalfa cultivation and request republication in the National Alfalfa Journal. A Chicago reader sends funds and asks for article illustrations, showing strong support for agriculture coverage and cross-publication.
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Herald
New Register In Land Office Assumes Duties
A new Register of the Land Office begins duties this week. The former register has turned over the records to Mr Staner as Huntington leaves on his annual vacation. The new registrar Jane Clark is expected to assume official duties soon, with favorable reviews from exchanges district wide. The Herald commends the appointment and wishes success to the retiring and incoming officeholders.
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New Register In Land Office
Reenthy
Eapwert
Bo Coliman
Rewidter
Staner
Aldeaht
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Natiral Alfalfa Journal
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