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Newspaper
The Lemmon Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1913
Page
6
A fragment from Grad Valley Herald presents a Q A about farm forage and the silo. It asks what enables livestock to be fed year round and how to profit from frost. The recurring answer emphasizes the silo as the key to independence and steady feed.
Joseph H Putman and family win reversal of Dickinson land office decision on a contested quarter nearby. They will move from the city to the two miles north site, Nature's green acres, for future homesteading.
A Chicago dated report summarizes a proposed Oxenstilaee McAdoo banking reform. The plan creates not less than twelve districts each with a Federal Reserve City and bank. An organzation board will be formed by treasury attorney general and comptroller of the currency.
Semiofficial notice says former President Taft will preside over the Gettysburg celebration and deliver the principal oration on Independence Day. Preparations aim to attract many Gettysburg women who once sang patriotic songs during Buford’s cavalry advance on the first day of the battle anniversary.
London reports Mrs Emanuel in Pankhurst’s condition is most serious as officials of the Women’s Social and Political Union say the suffragette leader has slept little since her release from Holloway jail on Monday. Her hunger strikes have weakened her nervous system and friends fear for her life.
Mrs Paul Borhike fled with her three children from their home during a thunderstorm after a premonition of danger. They reached a neighbor’s house just before lightning hit the vacated residence demolishing the room where they slept.
Mrs Reginald Vanderbilt visits Sheriff Harburg to obtain deputy duties but the sheriff explains women cannot vote in the state and can only appoint men as deputies. The exchange highlights gender barriers in public service during the era.
Minneapolis June 19 a veteran fireman Frank Kanenka a mentor of the department was killed and six other firemen were seriously injured when the North High School wall collapsed during a 475 line fire destroying the building. Captains Gray Coakley and others and driver of the auxiliary car were buried under debris for over an hour as rescuers worked. The crash also shocked a nearby spectator and rescuers narrowly avoided a larger loss.
Elezer Fisher, born in 1810 in Northfield Wisconsin, died this week after casting his twenty first presidential vote last fall. He was reputedly the oldest white man in Lincoln, never using tobacco or alcohol.
Chicago board of trade will ignore a recently passed bill and continue trading under a contract system created by the rules committee. A committee member said the measure was entered by the board’s enemies and trading under its provisions will never be permitted.
A dance hall wedding celebration in Jericho Wis. sparked a panic as about six hundred people fled a fire in a stable adjoining the hall. Fifteen horses perished and several children were trampled in the chaotic scene near Fond du Lac.
Frank Goodrie was acquitted of manslaughter in the death of Joseph Getz after a drunken quarrel. The jury deliberated about five hours under Judge Cooley's instructions. The case noted Goodrie could recover property taken from Getz. An earthquake near Fort de France, Martinique, caused noticeable tremors.
Benjamin Glaws a wealthy farmer living nearby killed himself after a lawsuit of 10 000 dollars was filed against him by WM Martin who accused Atlen of engaging Mrs Martin's affections. The incident occurred June 19 near here.
Two marked bandits from Springfield Illinois fought deputies and Springfield police while dynamiting a safe on an Illinois Central train near here. A deputy, a newspaperman, and a police officer were killed or wounded as the robbers escaped with little loot. Farmers nearby notified authorities via telephone aiding pursuit. a reward of 7000 dollars was posted for the bandits.
London June 19 The announcement says William Waldorf Astor has purchased the Morning Post. The change of ownership will be officially declared soon. Astor's adviser in the release was A Romar Law a Unionist party executive. This acquisition elevates Astor to a dominant political and social power in England's newspaper world.
Six on hunger strike after entry to prison gates. Leaders of a militant group protest, declaring willingness to endure long imprisonment. Authorities say they may release two militants to end the sit-in, as tensions rise around a planned obstetric meeting.
Fragmentary report describes a racing incident with a damaged vehicle and a crew emergency. Names and specifics are unclear due to OCR errors, but it notes a collision or wreck and potential injuries requiring attention from medical staff at the scene.
Shortage of eligibles for Forest Clerk and field clerks in reclamation service across multiple states prompts examinations at Lemmon SD on July 9 1918. Apply at the post office for details. Examinations for stenographers and typists occur in major cities on July 8 1913. Male stenographers especially needed.
Remedy pitch urging every family to keep Chamberlain's Colle Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy during hot weather. Claims widespread usefulness and low cost, urging immediate purchase from dealers.
An 1870s style advertisement urges readers to try Chamberlain's Liniment for rheumatic pains. It promises quick relief and notes the product is sold by all dealers for a quarter.
Strayed from my place four miles southwest of Lemmon a black mare with white face and a brand on the right jaw. Reward five dollars for delivering the horse to my place. Oscar N. Sampson Lemmon SD lists land for sale through Dr F C Totten.
A house and lot are offered for sale by Mrs Julie Goze. Prospective buyers are invited to call for details and pricing as the owner indicates a bargain and readiness to close promptly.
Rev. Martin Hyink pastor. Morning Service at 10. Sunday School at 11:45 a.m. Evening Service at 8:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Choir Practice at 4:40 p.m.
Regular services each first and third Sunday of month. Early Mass 8.00 am High Mass 10.30 am Sunday school 2.00 pm Vespers and Benediction 7.30 pm. Weekdays 8.40 am. Trinity Episcopal Church Steve Wo Wicks Rector. Servites every other Sunday following Morning Prayer and Sermon 10.00 am. Evening Prayer and Sermon 7.00 pm.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a church, dates from April to November, and names or titles obscured. The readable parts indicate a schedule or record with unclear references to people and events, lacking coherent details suitable for a specific summary.
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