This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 11 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Lemmon Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1916
Page
1
In Rapid City on September 16 a crowd of 250 supporters from all parties gathered in the Elks club rooms to honor Congressman Harry L. Gandy. Speakers praised his first term in Congress after an elaborate banquet served by Presbyterian women, with Mayor Robinson of Rapid City as toastmaster.
San Benito Texas September 7 1916 a letter from SGT Thompson describes newspaper deliveries from home the mosquito nets requested for Lemmon and the regiment's relief from mosquitos apart from one review day He notes better health at San Benito than Camp Hagman daily sick rates at Camp Yamna and San Benito averaging about three with six days none needing medical care He explains sanitary efforts lack of debris and daily doctor rounds and mentions gear shipments blankets tools and supplies for the unit including shovels picks bolo wire cutters and more
Herald notes the county’s debt reduction from over $85,000 two years ago to net warrants of $31,782.88 as of September 1, 1916. With sustained economy and sound management, officials anticipate further improvement and cash balance restoration.
The September 12 call shows total deposits across Lemmon's three banks amounting to 9649 575 58. Despite the 1916 crop not yet marketed, farmer deposits come from the previous year's proceeds, underscoring a healthy local financial condition and strong regional prosperity.
Soldiers describe warm days and cool damp nights at Camp Hagnan as they receive beds and rations. A South Dakota company notes daily passes, weekly rest, and rumors of return home while recalling a desert tarantula and scorpion encounter. Will N. Thompson of Company K, 4th G D Inf signs the brief.
Seattle dispatch reports all records broken as A F Wehe delivered a war department message via 64 automobile relays along the Yellowstone Trail from Plymouth Mass to Fort Lawton Seattle. Cars averaged 30.3 mph over 3673 miles, beating prior times and extending from Plymouth to Aberdeen and beyond with notes on speed and mishaps. The letter, from Secretary of War to Fort Lawton, outlined relay details, timings, and vehicle performance.
Farmers report minimal damage from recent frost across the county. Most corn remains safe with only light losses expected in the worst areas. Acreage is up from last year as a strong corn crop continues, with yields projected from 10 to 50 bushels per acre in some localities.
Report details Baker area gas prospecting by Montana Detersaum Co and Dakota Petroleum Co. drilling near the Glenlive anticline to expose Pierre shale with reservoirs expected eastward. Wells drilled to 2100 feet supply fuel for engines, with estimated value of burned gas at $600 as the city of Baker awaits further developments.
Judge Dolman presided as two criminal cases opened in chamber. Thurston faced sentencing for illegal liquor sale at the state fair. Don Arnold was convicted for receipt of stolen property. A stolen vehicle case led to six years in the penitentiary at Sioux Falls. Haroldson identified as owner of the stolen vehicle.
The Lemmon baseball club closed its season last Saturday in an inning battle at manager Burk’s home. Southpaw Pech pitched two hours of tense play as the team battled past Wechware and Danghod with strong fielding from Behrinwnn and Rows. After the game the squad attended a Marcus theatre showing four reels of entertainment.
Mabie calls Mobridge residents and guests to a free celebration marking her Tenth Anniversary. Funds secured to provide free entertainment for all attendees. Invitation image promises continued details.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.