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Newspaper
The Lemmon Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1914
Page
12
Fragmentary OCR shows a brief item about taxation justice. The readable text references tax actions and a note about a deadline or action date but data is incomplete and names or places are unreadable.
A political column discusses the county race with references to candidates ALA Axtell Micha and others. It argues for Republican unity and cautions against continued Democratic control, warning of rising debt and urging voters to support the Republican slate to curb deficits.
Fragmentary text from a Circuit Court page hints at tensions over legal matters in the county. A speaker questions prolonged litigation and urges a halt to party conflict, suggesting a shift toward more conservative control of county affairs.
For sale items include a 1 case sovine a 3 horse power festival unit a John Deere cruise gang six cows and a set stubby bottoms. Also listed are two water tanks for sale. For particulars write or call Ett Harmer Bros Stuwers ND.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a notice of a chattel mortgage sale with scattered names and places. The readable items reference a mortgage notice, parties such as Beyer and Danes, and a schedule near Saniday and Marck with assorted terms. The passage is incomplete and crowded with garbled terms, offering limited verifiable details.
A long running subscription drive in Lemmon led by Vernon Williams and editors at the Lemmon Herald promises a Saxon car and other prizes. The contest, celebrating three weeks, offers 1000 votes per dollar on back accounts plus 10 million bonus votes for two weeks. Dozens of locals have been soliciting subscriptions as candidates’ friends mobilize support.
A fragment notes caution about skunks near the course in October. The writer recalls owning pet dogs and that none were harmed, urging vigilance to avoid trouble in the vicinity.
Church notices list morning and evening services, prayer meetings, choir practice, and masses. Rev W J Wicks offers services on specified days with morning prayers and Sunday school. Also mentions preaching times, vesper services, and youth programs.
Auditor and Treasurer present a detailed exhibit of Perkins County finances for the quarter ending October 1, 1914. It lists Fue¢ Treasury funds, amounts received, and deposits made, outlining revenue sources and disbursement destinations in clear accounts.
A damaged excerpt cites banks in South Dakota including Meadow State Bank and 1st State Bank with Perkins County ties. Wickware swears the exhibit reflects true figures per books. sworn on the 16th day of October before a county official.
The document outlines liabilities of the county in detail including warrants and school accounts. It lists actions by Attourney General and related officials with dates and figures. Repairs and maintenance items are mentioned along with funding and property details.
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