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Newspaper
The Lemmon Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1914
Page
7
A brown purse with about 25 dollars is missing and a reward is offered for its return. Also an ad seeks buyers for grain and a person to contact at the elevator. A saddle pony for sale is advertised by Mrs G E Lemmon and a doctor offers office and residence phones.
From Our Exchanges reports the North Dakota State Fire men's annual convention will meet in Lisbon on June 9 10 and 11. Morton county hay lands sold up to 100 per quarter, Ward county quarter section at 146, Hettinger county quarter section at 162. Ole Torkelson bought an International truck in Lemmon and Aber deen to haul freight, enabling a Ludlow Bow man round trip in a day for the store’s trade across the region.
A. G. Granger of Kadoka, former Stanly county legislator, travels the northern Hills to drum up support for a state game preserve. He helped pass a bill funding the preserve and its fencing and seeks funds to stock Scotty Philip buffalo and deter eastern efforts to divert 52 000 to fish hatcheries.
Indian communities hold the annual Fourth of July event on Standing Rock Reservation this year at Porcupine Station across the river from Shields. Each year the celebration moves to a different site with Cannonball hosting last year and Porcupine district chosen for 1914. Committees have drafted plans and solicitations are underway to fund the program, with celebrations lasting several days.
The Virgin Creek Indians establish a dry farming society led by Harry Turtle Necklace as president and Paul Kills Two as vice president. Edward Ron Baer serves as secretary with ten full blood Indians as members. The group aims to improve soil cultivation, foster youth interest, and compete for prizes at the upcoming vulture fair.
Minnie and Mamie Rashid were arrested Wednesday on a warrant from Justice Worvis for peddling without licenses. Minnie had prior convictions, both pleaded guilty, were fined five dollars and costs, then promised to leave town. The report notes merchants and locals opposing peddlers, with remarks about Assyrian peddlers and broader implications for small towns.
Notice that money in the treasury will pay warrants in the General fund from 08 to 924 inclusive and Waterworks fund from 37 to 8, with all Street and Sidewalk Fund warrants called. Interest accrues from the first date on warrants.
Warren E Thayer announces candidacy for Register of Deeds Adams County and pledges to serve all people to the best of ability, citing 40 years.
Edmund Ward announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Adams County Treasurer. Former county commissioner pledges to serve the people and asks for support at the polls.
A drafted political notice announces Dita A. Jacobson as a candidate for the Adam County Register of Deeds. She pledges to serve with careful personal attention if nominated and elected, urging voter support at the upcoming June 21 primary election.
Rose C announces candidacy for re election as County Superintendent of Seb Hots for Adama County subject to voters at the June 24 primaries under the Non Partisan Nomination law. Support is solicited.
A Adams County resident and taxpayer for six years announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for County Treasurer. If nominated and elected, the candidate pledges full time service and a focus on efficiency and economy in county operations.
State's Attorney Henry Moen announces candidacy for nomination on the Republican ticket in Adams County North Dakota. He seeks primary support on June 24 1914 pledging honest efficient enforcement and continued careful attention to duties if nominated and re elected.
The speaker pledges careful, past performance driven service if nominated and elected as Adams County auditor. Now familiar with all details of the office, they urge voters to consider this expertise when making their choice.
A Republican candidate announces for the Adams County Auditor at the June primaries. As manager of Adams Abstract Company for three years he says he is familiar with the duties and asks for nominating and electing support. He vows full time service and careful attention to the office.
Clyde Wy Keain pledges full personal attention and efficient economy if nominated and elected. He asserts familiarity with duties and asks for support. Primary election date June 2 in Adams County North Dakota.
Representative Shereby announces candidacy in the June primary for the North Dakota House of Representatives, District 49. The campaign pledges open voter power, better schools, cheaper communications and transportation, and efficient district and state administration.
Lokken announces candidacy for Adams county treasurer on the Republican ticket in the June primaries. He notes six years residence, early homesteader status, and current employment at Tanous Gros store in Hettinger. He pledges to devote full attention to the treasurer role if nominated and elected.
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