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Newspaper
The Lemmon Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1914
Page
6
A compact roundup touching many subjects from local politics to cultural happenings. It highlights key figures, organizations, venues, and dates, weaving a snapshot of recent activity without deep detail and with a tone suited to a busy community newspaper card.
An OCR plagued page blends politics, industry, and social events from 1813 to early 20th century America. It references Perry, New York politics, tax figures, and figures like Major General Leonard Wood, with scattered notes on congressional districts, trade, and civic gatherings, all in a dense, artifact-like collage.
Counsel for Storstad owners argued at the inquiry into the sinking of the Empress, claiming one Verwils bore responsibility and that the catastrophe was preventable. About 200 passengers escaped as alarms sounded. witnesses described the disaster amid high seas and chaos.
In South Dakota readers learn Aberdeen officials announce a new home-dealers rate plan. The Milwaukern railroad general agent Harry Hunter explains a cent-a-mile fare to Dakota provinces with tentative schedules Monday and Tuesday. The Aberdeen Chamber supports a debate on fare changes and potential losses, while civic leaders weigh impacts on travelers and communities.
A boy inadvertently enters a pond and drowns while attempting to wade near a residence. Bystanders and family are notified as officials investigate the accident, and a coroner’s inquest is planned to determine the cause of death.
A garbled OCR passage describes a state convention or gathering with attendees and discussions about officers, seats, and sessions. Names and places appear distorted, but references to state, South Dakota, and a convention context are present amid unclear wording and missing details.
An arrest followed the discovery of a stolen horse and buggy abandoned during a county dance. The suspect faced preliminary charges for stealing the equine and vehicle from a county poor farm, with the animal later found wandering several miles away and the suspect jailed after investigation.
In Bridaywater area sales from farms including Schlitz farm near Bridaywater sold to EC Par Hier of Canistota at 95 dollars per acre. Bolingrr farm north of Belgewast sold to O H Silence at 11 dollars per acre. Wagner farm near Lesterville fetched 100 dollars per acre.
A Milwaukee railroad brakeman identified as Mitchell Moyers, who had worked at different times for the Milwaukee line, lay near death in a formal hospital after an attempt to jump from a moving train. He had reportedly ridden the blind baggage for a ride, with no marks found on the body and no indication of home or relatives.
Mrs. John Chopskie, 30, wife of a well known farmer from about twenty miles northwest of Kimball near Vega, died by self-inflicted shotgun wound. She was found in the granary by her husband on his return. Time of death and mental state noted as possibly balanced. The report also recounts a late 19th century anniversary reference to Custer and Sitting Bull with garbled details of participants and events, mostly surrounding the Battle of the Little Bighorn and its aftermath.
In New York on July 7 the ruins of a Lexington Avenue tenement house reveal a premature bomb explosion. Victims include Arthur Ciron and three others. authorities link the blast to a center for inflammatory literature and agitator activity connected to opposition against John D. Rockefeller Jr. in nearby Brookhaven area. Police theories focus on premeditated political violence.
Community debate centers on a sewer system plan for Wetertown, with opposition framing the issue as a threat to local values and cost. Proponents urge action to modernize infrastructure and protect public health, citing anticipated improvements and taxpayer funding.
Fragmentary notes describe Merre A Jara and Delmas of Aner Texquine, with mentions of native bowl experiments near Atlee river. The text references a P20 pallet, Kivi wed, and various stones, implying a quarry or monument project with diverse stone types and methods.
A jagged OCR passage mentions a girl or woman tied to a fort or event near a river or market, with incomplete names and dates. It references shovels, a fortune, a panie, and a voyage or meeting at Lon with numbers like 188, but many words are garbled. The readable thrust is unclear.
In Armk County a new schoolhouse contract worth 18 000 dollars has been awarded to Rock Keith. Work has begun with a target completion in nine weeks, amid city plans to resume the project for the upcoming term. The board of education reports the contract is fully funded and will advance the city’s new education facilities.
Two local men attempting to ford the Cedar River on the old Hills trail during a homeward trip from Mary Town drowned. The victims are identified as Lloyd Mooney and Mix brother Henjoury, with authorities noting the homestead group was not present.
A damaged text fragment describes a case involving a deceased man of mixed Sioux heritage and references to individuals such as Charles MIX and Wingert. The garbled prose mentions a life ending by some form of action and notes investigations by unspecified parties, with unclear names and places.
Mary Grimwood, 85, defending her home on a farm two miles from Forkyiliett, killed a robber who entered the dwelling. Witnesses Mrs Joseph Grimwood and Mime Grimwood described the scene. the elderly woman acted with immediate force to protect herself and her family.
In Freeport New York detectives under the district attorney pursue a body concealment case. Police examine a location and a 58 calibre revolver found at a scene as they seek leads from a physician and other witnesses amid a tense investigation.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a villager asking about suffering and illness. References a swan country and fever with unclear names and places. The readable content is garbled and yields no coherent event, date, or figures.
Mrs L White describes six month old son’s severe facial rash, widespread itching, and watering eruptions. She tried various remedies before noting relief after using Cuticura Soap and Ointment, with bathing in warm water and routine care leading to improvement over weeks.
A quirky excerpt lists beauty tips and odd mixtures for summer, mentioning pale salads, cheese and fruit platters, mint beverages, and a tincture of bene added drop by drop. It references moderation for Eden drinks, a believed tincture, and peculiar notes on face creams and powders.
The read text appears garbled with many misspellings and missing context making it impossible to identify clear persons dates or organizations. It does not provide a coherent event or outcome to summarize into a factual news card.
The fragment reads as a garbled note about a combination or item, with unclear names and context. No identifiable person or organization is readable. The text lacks concrete events or facts to form a proper news item.
A reader recalls eliminating coffee headaches by switching to Postum. She notes her mother, husband, and herself all benefited from the beverage, describing its color, aroma, and preparation. The ad promotes two Postum forms, regular and instant, with serving costs and a slogan claiming there’s a reason.
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