09 Dec 1914
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Newspaper
The Lemmon Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1914
Page
1
A recollection describes early farm life in Iowa with homemade furniture, scarce credit, and rising costs. The narrator recalls selling land, building a business, and shifting from local merchants to distant order houses as town life declined and community institutions faded.
Proposals to quadruple state militia size across the nation aim to raise 500 000 men ready within three weeks, with permanent annual training camps and reservist forces. States like Minnesota and North Dakota would greatly expand their guards, while regular army remains unchanged.
Stormy weather this week kept many farmers away from the Partner's Institute, reducing attendance compared with prior years. Those who attended praised the lectures and the handling of subjects by the corps led by W. S. Fraser and L. M. Foote. The note hopes businessmen of Lemmon will support better turnout next year if weather improves.
The final days of the contest bring out the best in co contestants as efforts surge for the Grand Prize. Enthusiastic candids win by their own efforts, with standings shown as the ballot counts. Deposits determine standing. votes rise with years and dollars collected on back accounts.
North Dakota Agricultural College split over leadership as board members reversed a unanimous election of BE F Ladd as president and J H Worst as president emeritus. Four trustees resigned to Gov Hanna while three plan a public statement tomorrow.
A Lever School teacher, Mr Elia Mar all of Bixby Perkins county, began providing warm soup and meals at cost to children in need. Parents supply market priced ingredients while the school board provides utensils. Students are charged cost price for materials with the teacher cooking.
Pierre December 3 1914 reports Governor Byrne has designated Tuesday January 26 1915 for the election on organizing Haakon and Jackson counties carved from Stanley county. The Missouri river portion will retain the Stanley name.
Four current members urge the incoming board to decide on selecting a new head or re-electing Dr Worat, noting the matter should be left to the new board. The text does not explain why this was not considered earlier.
List of names and posts sought for state offices and boards including insurance commissioner, state engineer, adjutant general, board of regents, and deputy roles. Reads as fragmented OCR with several misspellings and place names such as Pierre, Deadwood, Redfield, Lemmon, and Sioux Falls.
The Democrats with forty one counties represented endorsed no candidates due to multiple applications for the Lemmon land office post. Republicans, with thirty seven members present, adjourned after an morning session with no endorsements likely. The meeting proceeded under primary law provisions for appointments.
Judge Hurley dissolved the temporary injunction, granting Baker the permanent county seat of Fallon county. Attorneys for the plaintiff were Carpenter and Farr. defense counsel were Booth Conser and Flastad. Baker supporters took county property to Baker. Ekalaka backers plan appeal to the state supreme court. outcome remains undecided.
A historical piece argues a 50 car limit could boost farm and local business by speeding freight, reducing car counts, and lowering costs. It weighs benefits to farmers and merchants against railroad profits, illustrating how shorter trains might lift delivery speed and profit while affecting supply chains.
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