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Newspaper
The Lemmon Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1916
Page
2
The Common Herald discusses President’s crisis era and political backlash. It praises Mr Norbeck’s rural credit idea while urging referendum to prevent party reversals, noting strong but divided public opinion on foreign and domestic policies amid national tension.
The passage argues that the nation will become a great military power through expanding commerce and naval strength, unless Europe’s war leads to a different system. It warns that trade may be foregone to avoid a larger navy and asserts that the army’s form— democratic or imperialistic— rests with the people.
The obituary honors Father Haire as one of South Dakota’s greatest scholars and a gentle, selfless figure who devoted his life to serving the crowd. Though few knew him deeply, many were his acquaintances and appreciated his quiet, crowd-minded spirit. He lived above the crowd yet remained fully connected to it.
Local items recount social visits in Hettinger and Lemmon areas. Mentions of town meetings, township notices, farm club gathering with Tay Lat in Hettinger and RoW Porter of Fargo, discussions on crops, purebred stock, rotation, hog cholera, alfalfa, and egg marketing.
Ann Morgan, sister of the British munitions agent, spoke in favor of preparedness at a St. Louis women’s club gathering. Between cigarette puffs she argued the Morgan type of women who prevent babies should leave the war question to those who rear the boys who may spill blood in war.
Springlike weather brings frost out of the ground as farmers anticipate field work. Large crowds attended dances at Don Brennan's and the Bissell schoolhouse with lively social scenes. Local residents like Gow Schlong and Lao Smith traveled to Lemmon for business, while gatherings at Jim Tracy’s home supported church funds. Community notices mention Catholic Ladies' Aid, a sale prep by Oliver Geovum, and discussions on the 640 homestead law reflecting local interest in land disposal.
Numerous residents attended the Union Ladies Aid gathering where Mrs Besley noted the dinner as among the finest. The item lists several local incidents including misfortune for Herman Kurt and sister Katie who were thrown from a wagon near Lenin last Saturday. Miss Kurt injured with leg broken and internal injuries. The report also covers hog deliveries, visits, and social events across Cedar area, and mentions upcoming mall post deliveries and a local teachers examination in April.
United States Department of Agriculture guidance urges beekeepers to build strong colonies in spring for a full honey crop. It emphasizes ample brood space, abundant stores, protection from cold, queen management, and preventing swarming. Proper spring maintenance includes feeding if stores are low and uniting weak colonies with strong queens to maximize honey production.
A simple cheap portable fence aids temporary pasturing by keeping pigs or lambs contained. Panels are twelve to sixteen feet long, built from rough four inch wide lumber, with eight inch gaps and a four foot high frame. The bottom strip sits four inches from the ground to secure into notches.
From Orange Judd Farmer the method describes pane lH ande piece of the triangle using base six feet notches eight inches apart panels turned face to face with uprights alternating directions. Notches B receive two boards edges. Overlapping ends improve security against wind and pigeons. Fourteen fast boards cost about 40 cents per rod.
A Nebraska farm study across two years shows corn left with its earless suckers intact yields as well as or better than corn with suckers removed. Researchers concluded suckers absorb nutrients from the atmosphere, aiding the main ear.
A manure heap supports bacterial activity transforming nitrogen into ammonia and nitrates. If the heap is left long or uncovered nitrates wash away, reducing farm value. Some nitrates become nitrogen gas through bacterial action.
The Stockman warns neglect of feed causes wool loss and poor lambs. Poor pig gains trace to swill barrels. Cold weather exercise pays off with steady growth. Balance hay and grass. teach pigs to feed while nursing. Well-mannered, grain-fed colts weaned late suffer setbacks.
Meidinger Bros reports the highest market price paid for cream at their shop. Prices reflect recent market conditions, with buyers noting competitive offers and steady demand for dairy products at the store.
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