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Newspaper
The Lemmon Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1916
Page
4
A garbled weekly roundup from across South Dakota records a series of eerie incidents including a man dying of heart disease near Brown Palace, shootings and fatal accidents. Names such as Ralph Arnold and Mrs John Azurn appear amid scattered locations and dates indicating a broad but unclear thefts and deaths context.
Disjointed notes recount a heading fire at a syrup plant and a string of incidents including thefts and arrests. Mentions Heuvel, Mackntor, and various figures as authorities and witnesses confer in the aftermath. The garbled text references a court or police response and a spate of incidents over several weeks.
The article details extensive premiums and events for the 1916 fair including Percheron and Shire entries, pork and swine contests, poultry departments, and a four day program of horse and harness racing. It highlights strong exhibitor participation, educator boosters like James W. Wilson and N. Hume, and notes on local incidents and outreach across state agriculture.
State college men involved with agriculture say the South Dakota State Fair is worthwhile for exhibitors and visitors. Professor C Larsen of dairy husbandry notes the fair displays diverse products side by side and engages the state’s people.
Boston reporters document the Ancient Order of Hibernians adopting resolutions denouncing the military murder of Irish leaders and congratulating the German American alliance on its victory for the Fatherland. The measure extols fraternal ties and pledges support for Germany to curb England and aid Ireland.
A brief item notes that income of 2 820 000 dollars in 1916 was earned and paid into the government treasury. Forseta Washington is referenced with a July date and a national context for estate payments.
The record notes fees showing a gain of 77 009 dollars. Tocetyis for waterpower development stood 12 000 higher than in 1915.
Gardner of Massachusetts contends a remark by Callaway of Texas implied Verlor motives in military preparedness. Rogers moves to investigate language as the Senate debates the army bill in Washington. The bill’s price grows to about $830 million with $145 million more than the House version sought.
Pioneer Memorial Presbyterian Church outlines Sunday activities including service at 10 am Sunday School 1145 am Young People's Meeting 715 pm and evening sermon 800 pm A notice of contest appears with directions to attend catechism and related proceedings at the church location The text records community religious events and a formal contest notice with context likely tied to congregational governance or church matters.
Bids are sought for the construction of a frame school building in Da kota Township North. Submissions must be received by the school district officials no later than August 26. Each bid requires four certified checks totaling 150 dollars, clearly marked on the envelope. Plans and specifications are available at the home of the district official in Section 14-130-93, Nut Da kota.
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