21 Jul 1915
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Newspaper
The Lemmon Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1915
Page
1
The Giants were edged by the Bowman Broncs in a close contest Sunday. Lemmon starred on the mound with nine Bowman hits allowed and Flemming relied on walks and timely hits as the Giants battled until the ninth inning.
South Dakota’s exhibit at the San Francisco Exposition earned a gold medal for corn, grain, and grasses after a selective judging. W Lush oversees South Dakota’s booth and mail, while McCaffre reports the exhibit’s progress and the $100 spent locally compared with neighboring states.
The annual South Dakota National Guard encampment in Redfield ended with men traveling home by train. Weather worsened but morale stayed high as units competed in rifle range events and earned medals. Captain J. Carl Southwick presided over the flag presentation and scoring.
Merchants of Lemmon unveil a fare refund scheme for travelers in Lavirion area, promising cash refunds for purchases made at participating stores. The plan uses a folder system with receipts to track eligible buys and refunds, aiming to boost sales and local commerce while offering savings to shoppers.
Poem by Olive Harper urges cheerful outlook to aid healing and endure illness. Stresses laughter as medicine, facing adversity with humor and a brave, bright view.
The Lemmon band played many popular selections at the Farmer's Equity meeting in Bucyrus last Thursday. Under Prof. John Larson, who recently joined the city, the band shows rapid progress two months after formation. Local business leaders are urged to coordinate a weekly street concert with the group.
The reservoir north of town draws many bathers daily as water levels rise. Hardy swimmers use the high water to dive from the existing platform and a second platform is planned. Repairs to the bath house are discussed and fish stocking is visible, with potential fishing open next year.
Members of Company K 5th C N G entertained with a Military Ball at the Armory on Monday evening following their return from camp. Civilians attended in dress as not all wore uniforms. The Lemmon Orchestra provided the music with Dr Lobdell on violin Le S Sheets on traps Roger Thomas on clarinet and Ed Bratsburg on piano.
Local meeting in Commerciallab rooms forms seven member committee to push plans for a Perkins County Fair. They consider reviving an old fair charter to avoid new costs and may name the group The Perkins County Fair Association. Rapid action urged to ensure success.
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