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Newspaper
The Lemmon Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1913
Page
6
Homesteaders planning three year proof must notify their local land office of departure and return dates when taking five months absence in each twelve months. A recent ruling makes notification mandatory and neglect may cause proof rejection. The rule applies to those under three year law and to filings before this act, so notify and update your homestead entry number to avoid trouble.
Supt H H Stoner announces Perkins County farmers short course schedule with sessions at Lemmon starting September 20 and at Bison starting October 6 Lecturers will cover horse judging cattle seed quality and crop value The event aims to boost practical husbandry and exhibit agricultural products alongside county fair plans Circuit court sits in McIntosh Carson county Judge Carpenter presiding.
A reflective essay contrasts opportunity with will o the wisps in the Big Meadows prairie country. It warns that exclusive grain farming and risky mortgages trap farmers, draining hope as Dame Fortune passes by and leading to exodus from a land of imagined opportunity.
The last session of North Dakota’s legislature passed several school laws. They ban public drinking cups, adjust state aid to rural schools, revise elections for school officers, reorganize bonds, provide bus transportation, create nonpartisan nominations for superintendents, establish a school library rule, mandate printed ballots, require candidate registration five days before elections, shift treasurer selection from popular vote to board appointment, and compel annual appropriations for each school.
London reports Mrs George Keppel, former close companion of King Edward, crowned the most popular woman in the city during a restaurant gathering. Her status follows recent banter over royal connections as she and Mr Keppel reportedly stay in London instead of plans for a continental summer.
Washington reports a Supreme Court decision upholding government ownership and control of water power on navigable rivers. The Chandler-Dunbar case affirms the government need not compensate riverbank owners when improving a river for navigation. Senator Horton of Ohio and Senator Burton press the ruling as a reply to critics who argued post‑improvement power should revert to landowners.
Rev Martin Hyink pastor. Services listed for morning at 10 30 a m Sunday School at church and evening service at 8 pm Prayer meeting Thursday 1 30 p m Choir practice 8 30 p m at the Presbyterian Spencer Memorial Church.
A roundup of short items from multiple papers notes Mrs F M Thompson and daughter Inez left for Lemmon to visit friends and relatives for a few days. Other notes report courthouse work advancing, local weather chatter, visitors passing through, a school attendance fine, and visiting musicians Chas Robinson and wife aiding a Creation concert in Reeder.
Philadelphia June 5 The original copy of General Robert E. Lee s farewell to his army after surrender at Appomattox was sold for 425 dollars at the sale of autographs and manuscripts of the late John Mills Hale of Phillipsburg Pa.
St Mary's Catholic Church lists weekly services led by Rev John Frei. Regular Masses occur on Sundays first and third months with 8:00 a.m. early mass and 10:30 a.m. high mass. Sunday school starts at 2:00 p.m. Vespers and Benediction follow at 7:30 p.m. Weekday Mass is at 8:00 a.m.
Rev. W. J. Wicks presides as rector with services every other Sunday. Morning Prayer and Sermon at 11:00 a.m., Sunday school at 12:00 noon, and Evening Prayer and Sermon at 8:00 p.m.
A four story building on Elston Avenue in Chicago was destroyed by a spectacular blaze extending along Wade Street. The fire caused about 200000 in damage to an unoccupied structure vacated by Lake Tanning Company of Armour & Co. Thieves are believed to have started the fire. Residents of twenty Wade Street dwellings fled as several homes burned and nearby gas company tanks were at risk of explosion due to the heat.
For sale two choice fresh milch cows with calves priced at 70 and 30 cents. Also incubator security accepted to First State. Lemmon noted as cash. Call 4 miles east of Stowers, N. Ww. Lathrop.
Advertisement notes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as essential for hot weather use and claims it is highly effective and in demand. It mentions sales through local stores and urges purchase. Also includes farming notices for fresh cows and potatoes at Green's Feed Store and a farm office phone contact.
Paris June 5 The woman Buffrage Question will be discussed at the International congress but is to be subordinated to hygiene education women work and assistance for women. Notable attendees include Mrs May Wright Soldier of Indianapolis Mrs Jules Siegfried Wach Uno of Russia and Mrs Dobson of Tasmania.
Trade offer for a 4 year old Percheron stallion around 2000 pounds. Sure foal setter. Somewhat hard to handle. Selling for either land trade or cash. Apply to H. S. HaLyix son Company, McHenry, NA.
Fragmentary ad copy notes a daily growing endorsement for Chas Tablets claiming relief for stomach and liver troubles. The text is garbled and lacks clear dates or pricing details.
Property listing notes a land sale managed by Oscar N Sampson of Lemmon South Dakota. Includes details about a team, work horses, a saddle, a spring wagon, and tarpaulin sheets for salt storage.
Notice lists funds and warrant ranges for General Fund Waterworks Fund and Street and Sidewalks Fund with registered numbers and inclusives. It notes amounts in treasury for payment and is signed by B Clark City Treasurer.
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