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Newspaper
The Lemmon Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1913
Page
2
A detailed report describes Scutari falling to Ottoman forces after a prolonged assault. Montenegro’s army mounted bayonet fighting and counterattacks along the front before surrender or capitulation.
April 24 report notes fear that European peace may be tied to events in Albania and Scutari. Montenegrin withdrawal, power unity, and potential international action by Austria or Italy loom as mandatories weigh future state changes.
Charles Conway, a summatrbalist, fell from the fourth story window while walking in his sleep. He suffered a broken right leg and internal injuries.
King Nicholas, a veteran ruler, presses on with his campaign at Scutari despite village leaders warning of powerful adversaries. The notable figure reportedly gathers allies and resources to secure control amid rising tension and political maneuvering.
An official statement from the Alsace Lorraine provincial diet claims German army expansion is defensive and reflects population views. The document, read amid provincial politics, notes no new offensive aims and centers on security considerations.
Antwerp and surrounding areas witness striker return as deputies discuss wage reforms. King Albert faces mediation calls while workers press for better pay and conditions. A parliamentary committee will include deputies and volunteers to assess the dispute and propose settlement terms.
Tarrstows New York reports John Din in great golfing form and Joby also performing, with Rockefeller resting at Pocantico Hill to the south. Rokefeller stood at Lawndwood for several weeks as the piece notes, implying a period of inactivity for him.
Washington reports Chief Engineer Amundsen of the Panama Canal reiterated his aim to pass a ship through the canal before year’s end. The note responds to Secretary Harrison about granting Amundsen permission to take an expedition vessel through the canal next winter to reach Arete Fegiors from the west coast. Fire Kills Injured Man in North Carolina. The April 4 event describes Meturieh Quast, who died after a stroke while plowing a field and a fire ignited by the accident, drawing responders.
President Wilson telegraphed Governor Johnson asking Secretary of State Bryan to travel to Sacramento to explain the federal position on land ownership law and to coordinate with California leaders to avoid international difficulties. Officials say conflicting advice necessitates a personal briefing and cooperation between state and federal governments.
Tokio reports a resolution passed by forty five chambers of commerce of Japan urging U S leaders to foster good Japan relations and oppose the California alien land ownership act. A copy will be cabled to Washington and speeches at the gathering are noted.
San Francisco celebrates a historic recall of Judge Charlee J. Weller after Tuesday's special election. Wiley Crist, candidate of the Woman's Reval League, was defeated, marking the first recall of a California judge under the two year old law.
Washington April 24 Secretary Bryan announced after a two hour conference with the Senate Foreign Relations Committee that the outline of a plan to achieve international peace has received general approval. He will reveal details after consulting President Wilson. Rome April 24 The Montenegrin capture of Scutari complicates the situation as Montenegro will likely refuse evacuation, making coercive measures by European powers more difficult.
Washington April 24 The University of Minnesota may add BE. D. Durand former director of the census bureau under President Taft to its faculty. Durand admitted that the chair of applied sociology was discussed with President George E. Vincent.
Agricultural guidance urges early deep plowing seven to eight inches for a friable seed bed and better moisture retention. Harrow promptly, test and grade seed, set planter for two to three kernels per hill, and cultivate often to control weeds. A silo helps save feed and reduce waste in droughts.
A vintage advertisement touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a prompt and permanent cure for colds. The copy claims fast relief, pleasant taste, and aiding expectoration, asserting wide sales and dependable performance from doctors and dealers.
Prompt attention to farm loans with money ready. See or write Brought Investment Co., Land Office, Building, Lemmon. Also selling good and reliable quality early seed corn by Western Lumber & Grain Co.
For sale a team of six year old horses weighing 2600 pounds and a disk a surrey plow and a Deering mower. Quammen and Austad Lumber Co.
Ducks and turkeys eggs offered at 75 cents per setting for Pekin duck eggs and turkey eggs 10BKS. Eggs are fresh and fertile and kept on hand through the season at the Lemmon Herald office. Call to set or inquire.
A Newton resident reports quick relief from rheumatic pain after using Chamberlain's Liniment. The account claims a bottle given by a sister cured a muscular rheumatism in the arm overnight. The advertisement asserts the product’s efficacy and availability through all dealers.
Dr F Totten lists office and home phones, two rings, and invites readers to Green's Flour and Feed Store for Apples and Snow Flake Flour at wholesale and retail. Oscar N Sampson of Lemmon SD offers a team work harness saddle spring wagon wagon sheet and tarpaulin for sale.
Notice states a mortgage default on a 19th century South Dakota loan held by Northern Inverters Company. The Sheriff of Pereiny County will sell the described premises at the court house front door in the village of Bison on the appointed day to satisfy principal interest and disbursements. The document names Richard Gora and Albert Yager as parties and dates in April.
Partial OCR text shows a sheriff's execution notice with fragmented phrases about a property sale and court actions. Names, dates, and places are garbled, but the gist references execution of an order and sale of property under sheriff authority.
Notice to redeem a claim filed in Porton County South Dakota. The document lists the parties involved and references a sale or legal action requiring redemption by a stated deadline. Details are obscured but indicate a formal process with names and dates.
Unclear fragment mentions parties to aid hay taking away premises and 3 percent from where they lie. Public notice before proceeding with action. Names Geo and Yuval appear in a garbled sale context. Lake county reference and Brumat may indicate a property sale or advertisem ent.
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