Fire destroys school house at Morbridge
A fire on Wednesday at 3 am destroyed East Side School No.4 in Morbridge. Gust Bower woke Robt. Horn, who alerted the fire department. Loss is estimated at 4000 dollars with 3000 dollars in insurance. Origin thought to be an overheated furnace. Students will attend West Side School pending new arrangements.
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Alfalfa Mill Sought for Lemmon Market
Local observers urge studying a Lemmon alfalfa mill as the crop expands in the region. Belle Fourche mill ships seven cars of ground alfalfa to eastern markets, paying around $10 per ton delivered. Growers see rising yields and potential local demand, with discussion at the Com Social Club about a possible investment.
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Beaten in Battle for Estate Near Dickinson and Waseca
In Dickinson and nearby Waseca areas an inheritance dispute centers on Jay Allen Caldwell named main heir to a wealthy Taylor ND estate. The case, filed years ago, has involved Judge Nuessle and Judge Neussle in a suit that has faced speech and memory challenges among parties.
Commercial Club selects representative for Pierre trip
At a noon meeting the Commercial Club chose P. J. Tscharner to go to Pierre and press for fair treatment in the current legislative session. The club aims to secure state aid for highways and favor an experimental farm for Perkins County to benefit Northwestern South Dakota and the broader western region.
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Contracts Not Set For Street Crossings
City commissioners delayed letting bids for street crossing construction. Experts warned the specifications were not up to standard and crossings would not withstand heavy traffic. They will study other cities, revise specs, and re advertise for bids as spring opens, with work to begin.
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North Dakota Constitution Draft Submitted
The tentative outline of the proposed new constitution for North Dakota was submitted in the house, allowing state or municipal power to engage in private business. It proposes a special election for ratification on June 27, and while core provisions will mirror the old constitution, changes to the bill of rights are noted.
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Let Something Good Be Said Poem by Janos Riley
A short poem urges choosing kind words over blame. It notes that compassion can lift others, even in shame, and calls readers to speak well of others in remembrance of shared sacrifices and moral duty.
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Democrats of State Plan Inaugural Trip to Chicago
Plans move forward for a large South Dakota Democratic delegation to attend President Wilson’s inauguration on March 5. T. L. Warner chairs the State Inauguration Transportation committee and contacts citizens to gauge attendance potential. The decision hinges on chartering a special train versus adding cars to join at Chicago. Warner, based in Aberdeen, oversees sleeping and dining car service on the Milwaukee and is a former campaign manager and state finances official.
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Absolute Prohibition Bill Introduced in South Dakota
Pierre Jan 16 Prohibitory measure to ban sale manufacture or possession of liquor after July with limited medicinal exceptions. Bill by Kaas Marshall and Eggan carries penalties 200 to 500 dollars and 60 days to six months jail, with corporate liability for agents officers and stockholders. First budget vote in the house failed today.
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Neighborhood Notes on Cold Weather and Losses
Neighborhood Notes reports heavy stock losses in Barrett during recent storms as farms sheltered from severe weather. Ws Brownell lost marketable porkers, and Ekemo suffered a costly sheep and hog setback due to scorching and straw-covered ground.
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Local Items Highlight Busy Community News
Lodgepole Arthur Dumfree returned home with needed material for Mr. Emory s well and a gas engine. A baby girl arrived at Mr and Mrs Williamsden s home last week. N G Parks acquires new material for a large barn. Miss Helen Barrett visits her cousin Mia. Lodge voles Jess Lampman notes Grandma Lampman s winter health. Robert Vobette plans a creamery project. Jack Green from southeast of here is ill in McIntosh. J Emory visits ranch to tend stock. Fred Vandyke to undergo surgery with an amputation planned.
Reflections of a Bowman Banker
The January issue of the North Dakota Banker prints reflections by J. B. Phelan of Bowman, president of the state bankers association. He warns that after a spree friends abandon, cautions about prophets, notes high costs and scarce money, and advocates prudent governance and confidence in fellow citizens.
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Commercial Club Seeks Publication of City Board Minutes
A Commercial Club committee asked City Commissioners to publish Hoard minutes in Lemmon papers. No action was taken Monday night and likely none soon. Publication is optional. Herald had offered to print minutes weekly with typed copies provided after meetings.
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State timber sale relief sought in Washington trip
Pierre January 13 C C Warren of Warren Lamb Co and Judge McGee traveled to Washington to obtain a ruling or relief from the United forester so the state can finalize and sign a contract for fifty thousand dollars of mature Black Hills timber. The deal is held up by a notice from a national forester to the commissioner of school and public lands questioning the contract.
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Real Estate Dealers Urge Spring Land Boom
The Herald reports real estate dealers active in the area to promote eastern states opportunities. Prospects cite alfalfa profits and dairy stock gains driving prices up, with land around 20 dollars an acre and some farms available for 8 75 per acre or 10 dollars. The industry predicts land may double or triple in value within a few years, attracting new buyers.
Herald to Issue Appreciation Number
The Herald plans a special Appreciation Week issue next week to honor North Dakota and its communities. Although a South Dakota paper, Lemmon favors North Dakota development with pages on the state’s education, scenery, roads, crops, and cities. Readers are urged to support North Dakota patrons through advertising to help make the issue a standout in the Dakotas.
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State Timber Sale Question in Senate Bill Progress
The state asserts the right to sell timber on land it selected in lieu of other lands under a federal agreement. The land has been held, occupied, and used by the state for over four years. A bill passed the House and awaits Senate action to resolve the issue for different states.
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