29 Mar 1916
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Newspaper
The Lemmon Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1916
Page
1
Perkins County treasurer Bunn announces his candidacy for the democratic nomination at May primaries. He argues voters should reelect him to continue efficient service and emphasizes practical county business over party labels. He urges support from all voters regardless of party.
Sisseton defeats Lemmon in a Friday debate at Sisseton, with strong performances from both sides. Coaches Gandthoeney and others led the teams, while judges noted Lemmon’s sharper points and Sisseton’s overall edge in audience reception.
Farmers near the city greet heavy weekly snowfall with optimism for a bumper year. Moisture from the snow will soak into thawed ground, aiding early crop starts. Land sales surge as investors scout the territory, with real estate men predicting strong activity and possible land value increases within two years. Some parcels have been withdrawn from sale as farmers hold their holdings.
In Denver a 17 year old Martina May House was married in juvenile court to Norman Burns, settling a debt her father owed. The bride, who loves Burns, dressed as a bride with artificial orange blossoms while the father’s debt was repaid through the wedding, a ceremony crowded with court staff and society attendees.
Poem excerpt discusses a belief in a final good guiding life and the great eternal plan. It asserts that sorrow and delay have purpose, and that all events speed toward a beneficial outcome for humankind. The speaker promises trust in a larger design beyond individual pain.
High school students train in track and field with named athletes excelling in high jump discus and pole vault. Classes study electricity and civics. Van Cleave installs tool cabinet. numerous teaching applications and a large incoming staff contingent expected. School events include Parent Teachers meeting, Gary School System talk, library values, orchestra, choir, and spring vacation plans.
A closet in Judi Lindsey's chambers became a makeshift dressing room. Miss Howe and her mother and a friend used it to prepare for a pivotal day. Burns met the girl at a restaurant run by her father in Lenmon, D. He traveled from Colorado with the girl, her mother, and a sister weeks earlier.
Two Adams County men declare runs for local office in this issue. Kelley seeks auditor again, praised for frugal service and broad support in the east end of the county. Karl Groat also announces Republican sheriff bid, long known in the city and region.
County Auditor A elson returned from Pierre where he attended the annual meeting of county auditors. Officials discussed armont taxation, fund refunds, and the best way to meet coalitions. Auditors favored a county assessor system with a single appointee under civil service. John Hanten of Watertown urged support for a constitutional revenue reform.
Charley Hanson announces his candidacy for Far County Clerk and appeals to voters for Democratic nomination at the May primaries. He notes current duties performed and expresses confidence in favorable support amid a disputing opponent.
Washington reports that farmers should test every ear of corn before planting this spring, per Carl Vrooman assistant secretary of agriculture. Tests reveal high variability in early field picked seed versus later picks, with many regions showing substantial unproductivity from poor seed. Testing is advised as sound insurance to avoid wasting seed and money when corn costs rise.
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