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Newspaper
The Lemmon Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1914
Page
3
A Missouri woman advertised for a husband in a 1914 paper and reportedly found one for $9. He later enlisted and was killed in Manila. She collected life insurance and will receive a widow’s pension for life, prompting remark that advertising pays or not.
A Western governor announces a pricing scheme for calling public figures honest or notable. The schedule charges for praising lazy officials, mourned citizens, flirtatious display, and business people who never advertised, citing values from 2.70 to 10.13 and including other examples such as praising a divine pal it pounder and sending sinners to heaven.
The article reviews E. B. Johnsons gubernatorial campaign two years prior and his potential to become a United States senator as a Democratic candidate. It notes strong support and calls for greater cohesion within the party to secure election. It mentions a proposal committee meeting to name a senator candidate.
A broad base across the state backs Johnson for the United States Senate at the legislature session. The piece notes the President’s message urging progressive legislation and the rallying at Congress as the nation awaits action on interlocking directorates and railroad regulation.
Princess Marie Louise of Schleswig-Holstein, granddaughter of Queen Victoria, toured the Panama Canal by steam launch from Pedro Miguel to Culebra. She traveled with a party hosted by Colonel George W. Goethals and headed toward Kingston Jumatos.
City Auditor Harry Riis announces a hearing by the Lemmon City Council on February 2 1914 at 8 p m in Council Chambers to consider AE Schaal’s application for a retail intoxicating liquor permit. The petition signed by twenty freeholders supports the permit.
August Meidinger and Mons Monson filed with the Lemmon City Auditor an application to sell intoxicating liquor at detail in the building on 5 Block 21 Lommon 8 D. A petition with twenty freeholder voters supports the request. The city council will hear the matter on January 20 1914 at 8 o clock p m. Harry Riis City Auditor.
One Winnarn R. Getman filed with the Lemmon City Auditor for a permit to sell intoxicating liquors at retail in the building on Lot 7. The notice announces action and invites objections as required by city procedures.
One C C Gibson filed with the Lemmon City Auditor for a retail liquor dealer permit. The building is Lot 15 Block 12 Lemmon Dakota. Petition bears twenty freeholder voters signatures. Hearing set for January 2, 1914 at 8 o'clock p m. Date January 20, 1914.
Sealed proposals for furnishing expert surgery and medical aid to the county poor for the ensuing year are requested. Bids due at the county auditor’s office in Herkins County South Dakota on Thursday February 19 at 10 AM. District 2 covers north of the Grand River with emergency call rights. District 3 covers south of the Grand River. The Board may reject all bids. January 17, 1914. A P Benjamin County Auditor.
Martin Hyi Rev announces morning service at 10 30 a m Sunday School at 11 45 a m and evening service at 8 p m. Prayer Meeting is Thursday at 7 30 p m with choir practice at 8 30 p m.
St Marys Catholic Church posts weekly worship times under Pastor Rev John Pej. Regular services occur on the first and third Sundays with Early Mass at 8 00 a m High Mass at 10 30 a m Sunday school at 2 00 p m Vespers and Benediction at 7 30 p m Weekday Mass is 8 00 a m.
The church led by Rev. W. J. Wicks offers Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11:00 a.m. and Evening Prayer and Sermon at 8:00 p.m. on the first and third Sundays, with Sunday School at 12:00 noon.
The notice lists church activities with Pastor Pierre N. Fredin at 11:00 a.m. Sunday School and preaching on the 2nd and 4th Sundays at 7:30 p.m. Also mentions Orange School House Young's School timing 2:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. with B Y P A and preaching on 1st and 3rd Sundays.
Limited stock of ten varieties of seed corn for sale. Matures in 80 to 90 days from pure wood selected and hand cultivated. Buyers may select on the field. Call at the farm or write to Petrel Farm five miles northwest of SEIDSCHLAG.
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