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Newspaper
The Lemmon Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1915
Page
2
South Dakota crop prospects show small grains up at least 45 percent from last year, with corn yield estimated at 400,000,000 bushels and total small grain output around 142,182,000 bushels. Potatoes forecast at 5,910,000 bushels, alfalfa rising to 101 percent of full crop, hogs up 110 percent, and oats, spring wheat, and flax also higher than August estimates.
A call to immediate action on plowing fire breaks amid an unusually grain rich prairie. Township guards, hay stacks, and farm properties must be protected as fire risk rises this fall.
L. C. Allen of Chicago, assistant general manager of the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy railroad, has bought a large tract near Thunderhawk and plans a major stock raising venture. He spent days in the area in his private car. F. P. G. Hill, superintendent of the Trans-Missouri division of the Milwaukee road, owns a sizeable ranch nearby, and several Milwaukee officials hold 1600 acre farms in the locality.
The September 1 forecast totals 5 504 115 000 bushels across grain crops up from August 1. Compared with 1915 actual output the nation expects 694 280 000 more bushels while last year’s harvest was 4 899 934 bushels for these crops. Potatoes dip by 25 000 bushels to 406 000 000 this year from 406 921 000. Alfalfa condition is 95.5 percent versus a nine year average of 89.7, with September forecast showing 35 percent increase in condition.
A read through a distorted verse emphasizes a man who wins by pluck and earnest effort. He faces questions, endures mockery, and keeps steady, working toward success without shirking labor or trouble.
Reports last week claimed the Baker gas well went dry but later note the mineral rights were owned by Northern Pacific Co. The landowner sought to lease or buy rights in St Paul, found it impossible, had the rods drawn and the well plugged. A gas supply seems present west of Marmarth with potential for another well.
The Mobridge canning plant opened September 1 with thirty women and ten men employed. Most tomatoes come from nearby fields and are large and sound. Manager William Hild plans six to eight weeks of operation at about 75 bushels daily, with a greenhouse to supply flowers later for the western trade, replacing Aberdeen and Minneapolis sources.
The first frost of the season was recorded Tuesday morning in Perkins County with a low of 28 degrees. Damage to late corn and flax remains unestimated, and the extent of the area affected is unclear, though indications point to general coverage with some parts perhaps spared.
The Haynes area press argues for precise reporting on local farming. It notes an omission in naming the farmer Mr Mont Monroe of Haynes and references nearby alfalfa fields and public notices, stressing the value of clear addresses in news coverage.
Go.K SD NG Co K first mustered in Co C. Separate battalion South Dakota National Guards March 15 1911 led by L P McNulty captain Dr P Dunn Ist lieutenant and Elmer F Sheets 2nd lieutenant attended camp maneuvers at Watertown 1911 Camp Roosevelt Sturgis Camp Fort Meade 1913 transferred to 3rd battalion as Co K in 1914 attended national maneuvers Sparta Wisconsin 1914 Elmer F Sheets promoted to captain in May commanded Co K attended maneuvers Redfield Camp Hagman 1915. Company composed of solid material from country and town. Through G E Lemmon goodwill they have good quarters.
Residents with rooms to spare are asked to notify the Palace Hotel. They will arrange securing space for fair visitors at the renter's price. Contact by telephone or in person at the hotel.
The French inspection of horses at Lemmon Stock Yards last Thursday satisfied all parties and led to the sale of 43 head at prices from 115 to 170 dollars for Heavy Artillery types. Buyers paid about 800 dollars to one seller. A second inspection will occur in about a month, with notices posted in local columns and at post offices.
State Fair at Huron this week promises a 1915 style exposition with new features. Highlights include free attractions before races, auto displays in the machinery building, large tractor shows, roller coaster and scenic railway rides, two days of automobile races, Art Smith flights, auto polo events, harness and running races, motorcycle races, a half century auto race, a $65 000 fireworks program, open air vaudeville, midway shows, band concerts, and visiting traders.
Prairie Fire reports a severe loss to Brown County farmer C F Zoellner after an old straw stack burn reignited, sparking a prairie blaze that threatened nearby wheat and a shed. Quick plowing of fire breaks saved most grain, but 4–5 hundred bushels were lost. Zoellner plans not to burn straw until after threshing.
The Herald reports strong state fair efforts in Huron Florida where Perkins County representatives Albert Hofman and others distributed a thousand copies of last week’s Herald. Management notes growing recognition and urges subscriptions and advertising to extend regional influence.
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