16 Apr 1920
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Newspaper
The Mellette County Pioneer
Location
Wood, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1920
Page
1
Week E data lists daily rainfall in inches from Thursday to Wednesday with values 0.00 to 0.20 and a total precipitation year to date. Historical totals are given for 1913 through 1919, noting year totals such as 17.96 in 1913 and 20.82 in 1919, recorded by Free Chiron Observer.
J. E. Williams, arrested on the charge of in cest, had a preliminary hearing Monday before Judge Sinkler at White River. The court found sufficient evidence to bind him over to the fall term of the circuit court in a $1,500 bond, which he has not furnished, so he remains in custody.
The Ladies Aid of Wood will hold a bazaar at Wood Hall next Saturday afternoon selling aprons for mother or daughter and other useful articles. Lunch with sandwiches doughnuts and coffee will be served throughout the afternoon. Your patronage is invited.
Church calls for a special next Sunday emphasizing unity under the Interchurch World Movement. Members are urged to bring letters or attend without them to support a Kingdom spirit, with hopes of higher attendance than Easter and a pastor leading an early morning service at Carter.
Gust Gunner and F B Egleston visited Wood and White River areas this week. J J Scheurer moved to his old homestead and plans to settle next winter. The Fair Association held a meeting at Pioneer office electing officers and forming committees for a September county fair.
Official canvass shows Republican and Democratic tallies across statewide offices. Key figures include Johnson 26,301 Lowden 26,981 Wood 31,265 Haney 30,880 Norbeck 44,393 Richards 30,202 McMaster 37,308 and Cook 44,553 with other party rolls for Senate and local posts listed.
A public note explains that stock dividends are subject to income tax only when paid in cash or check. Dividends paid as additional stock are not taxed, correcting a nationwide misunderstanding. The correction emphasizes that wealthy stockholders must pay their fair share.
Mr and Mrs H E Atwood extend thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown during the illness and death of their baby girl.
The notice invites readers to an apron sale on Saturday April 17 at the Hall in Waa. Proceeds support local community efforts and feature a variety of kitchen aprons.
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