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Newspaper
The Lemmon Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1914
Page
2
The article notes subscription price rises and a heavy Christmas business in the local post. It reports sales figures for a one day event, excellent Parcel Post condition with few damaged packages, and declining prices, while discussing living costs and broader economic factors affecting progress.
Reports on Christmas Eve at Calumet Michigan describe seventy two deaths from a fake fire alarm caused by a drunken prank. Dispatches say copper magnates and striking miners, moved by the tragedy, may ease their dispute in a spirit of tempered accord and end costly wage and dividend losses.
The piece notes President Wilson found the presidency a demanding role but adapts well. It contrasts others with spectacular feats against steady, steady labor. It quotes admiration from colleagues who call him the most efficient man who ever sat in a chair.
The farmers institute movement in the United States expanded over the past decade with 9 579 sessions in 41 states in one period versus 20 640 sessions in 12 13. Attendance rose from 904 654 to 2 897 391 across regular institutes, while per session attendance grew about 4 percent. Appropriations advanced from 187 228 to 510 784, and despite college expansion, the extension institutes continued to rise.
In 1913 institutes were held across states and territories but 41 reports arrive, down from 45 last year. If 1913 totals match 1912, sessions would reach 21,028 with attendance of 2,932,365. The rural institute now serves about 3 million people and has grown over 200 percent in audience over the last decade, all without national funding.
Postmaster General Burlson announces increases in parcel post weight limits and rates from January 1 1914. The service, now a year old, proves popular and revenue improving. limits rise to 50 pounds in the second zone and 20 pounds otherwise. Books to be mailed March 16 1914.
The president’s letter to Secretary of War Garrison and Secretary Daniels goes beyond a simple reprimand for delinquent officers. With his thorough method and plain speech, he addresses the real significance of the Carabao incident and urges root-cause action across departments.
A veteran commentator criticizes the Carabao society annual dinner for deriding government leaders and calls for boundaries in satire. He notes that officers should serve the United States, not a political party, and laments the media and gridiron humor that erodes youth reverence for authority.
Rev. Martin Hyink, pastor, announces morning service at 10 30 a m. Sunday School at 11 45 a m. evening service at 8 p m. prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 p m. choir practice at 8 30 p m.
Rev John Frei Pastor conducts regular services first and third Sundays with Masses at 8:00 a m and 10:30 a m Sunday school 2:00 p m Vespers and Benediction 7:30 p m Weekday Mass 8:00 a m White Butte area preaching 11:00 a m B Y P U 7:30 p m preaching 1st and 3rd Sundays Toscas Schoolhouse 2:30 p m preaching 2nd and 4th Sundays at 3:00 p m
Rev. W. J. Wicks presides as rector. Services occur on the first and third Sundays with Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11:00 a.m. Sunday school at 12:00 noon. Evening Prayer and Sermon follow at 8:00 p.m.
LeMonn Baptist Church led by Pastor Pierre N Fredin holds Sunday School at 11:00 a m and preaching the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 7 30 p m. Regular worship schedule announced for local readers.
Farm land offered due to relocation at a reasonable price. Includes half of SE quarter and SE quarter of SE quarter in Section 14 130 92 and NE quarter of Sec 22 130 92. Submit offers to H. Gave of Grand Forks North Dakota.
Ten varieties of seed corn grown from pure seed, matured in 80 to 90 days. Buyers may inspect the field and choose their own seed. Contact at Petrel address or call online from Farm 5 miles northwest of Petrel.
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