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Newspaper
The Lemmon Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1915
Page
1
In Lemmon a four round sparring exhibition drew a crowd as bantamweight Scrappy and William Thompson traded blows. Kirkland pressed Thompson through the rounds with steady pressure and clinks, earning praise for their amateur display and hints of future bouts.
The text claims Webster is the richest town with a per capita figure and a stated bank balance of 1 505 194 74 dollars. It notes a population of 1640 and an average of 917 dollars per person while saying the town lacks mining or cultural assets.
The Herald notes a Friday afternoon contest at the Trade at Home event with Ira H Sampson Van Henry Finbraaten named as contest officials. Voting results are expected soon though exact leaders are not disclosed. The paper urges support for the eventual winner and records strong community enthusiasm.
C. W. Hose, longtime cashier of the First State Bank, has presented his resignation to take effect January 1. He has not decided his future plans but will likely stay in Lemon working in real estate and insurance. No successor yet appointed.
The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railway launches a yuletide cheerfulness campaign for its 65,000 employees. Cheerfulness cards will be handed out before year end and each station will display at least one Christmas card with tips on courtesy and spreading kindness.
South Dakota lawmakers plan a special primary on April 4 1916 to select national convention delegates if the Republican slate is to attend the June 7 national con vention. The provision follows article 84 of the new statute and aligns with the party canvassing rules for certification.
The 1915 farm crops were valued at 6.27 billion dollars as of December 1, according to the Department of Agriculture. Wheat surpassed 100 million bushels, corn exceeded 3 billion, and other staples including oats, barley, rye, sweet potatoes, hay and potatoes set records amid wartime price effects. The total shows a year of extraordinary farming with some crop values at all time highs.
Webster reports over a hundred smallpox cases in Waubay and eastern Day County. Authorities note some patients have not been quarantined and attended public places while ill. Dr. Park B. Jenkins of Waubay criticizes quarantines, arguing they hinder vaccination. locals blame the state health department for the outbreak.
A combined report covers court actions in Sioux Falls and Mitchell, including a Kirkland versus Beane appeal in Mannehaha County, and an opinion by Justice Gates. It also notes 200 deer killed in South Dakota, Watertown hosting a regional convention, and officers reelected for the South Dakota Association of County Commissioners. Additionally, railroad pushback, hotel lease, and power plant purchases are mentioned along with Arthur Steenerson’s medical concerns.
The state banking department took over Watagua State Bank and will reimburse all depositors. RE. Pope, receiver of the First State Bank of McIntosh, has been appointed examiner for the local institution and reports creditors are being contacted with excellent collections.
The reorganization of Senate committees announced last Monday assigns KE Johnson the commission of revolutionary claims and membership on Indian affairs, agriculture, immigration, woman suffrage, Pacific railroads, pensions, claims, and more. Senator Sterling remains on several committees with new assignments including immigration and the District of Columbia.
Many applications pile up at the county treasurer for auto licenses as owners plan to store cars after year’s start. Jan 1 1916 requires display of new numbers for minor and motor vehicles with receipts proving license applications. Fees include 4.00 for autos 2.441 for motor vehicles and 5.00 for dealer numbers with duplicate plates on each vehicle. retained page 8.
The 1914 delinquent taxes sale occurred Monday in the court room with fewer buyers. Bidding disputes over rotating offers led to several certificates bought at 11.5 percent while most were sold at 12 percent. Buyers included G F Jones Sorum A L Blakely Chance John Foster Coal Springs and W D Longwood Cole. sale ran until 10 PM with many Lemmon town lots bid in by the county.
Pierre December 16 The department of school and public lands sends the December apportionment of the interest and income fund totaling 218 07 10 on a school census of 175 085 being 1 26 per pupil The December apportionment for 1914 adds 5081 82 Approximately 8000 of the amount came from trespass on state land Much interest delinquent on land contracts prior to 1915 has been collected this fall through the department's efforts.
A Mobridge editorial argues for electrifying Milwaukee, Missouri and Dakota railway divisions from Montana to Washington. It contemplates power from Mobridge as a hub, notes the Missouri River at Mobridge cannot impede power lines, and highlights potential benefits to the city through electric locomotives and large scale power generation.
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