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Newspaper
The Mellette County Pioneer
Location
Wood, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1920
Page
4
A miscellany of aphorisms and moral suggestions closing with garbled lines about deception, ambition, friendship, and a scattered remark on a “C. A. director” and ear-wiggling. It appears as a serialized moral column with scattered, truncated phrases.
The Republican Publicity Association led by Jonathan Bourne Jr. attacks Democratic promises from the 1912 platform. They itemize ten goals from tariff reform to merit civil service, claiming widespread failure under President Wilson, including rising imports, cost of living, and increased federal power.
President Wilson seeks a U S mandate for Armenia arguing League of Nations support. The public rejects the idea citing cost about 100 million dollars yearly and a 60 000 strong American army, plus lack of knowledge of Armenia and fear of European entanglement.
The author argues war profits have left America fabulously rich, fueling a mania for rapid wealth. Wages, quality, and profits suffer as businesses chase easy money, workers demand high pay, and builders cut corners. The piece urges patience and sane methods to restore prewar normalcy.
Dr Doran, licensed by the South Dakota Medical Board, travels to major towns offering free consultations and exams. He touts success in stomach, liver, nerve, and other ailments but will charge for treatment. Married women with husbands and children with parents urged to call.
The Serbian daily life is described as heavily superstitious in routines from morning rising to what greets the eye, how one dresses and washes, whom one meets, and even what food is eaten and when it is served. Attention is also given to whether cocks crow in the morning.
The mussel culture in France began after 1235 when Irish sailor James Walton, shipwrecked near La Rochelle, devised nets on poles to catch sea birds. Mussels attached to stakes and later wicker-work grew rapidly, sparking a lasting industry adopted by locals that has flourished for nearly eight centuries.
The Arctic sea cow, first noted by white explorers, disappeared about a century later with the final sighting in 1854. Adults weighed up to 8000 pounds and daughters were sheltered as herds fed near river mouths. Docile, they allowed back stroking and their meat was valued like beef, yet whalers ruined the stock.
Sale notice offers 400 bushels of good sound corn three miles south of Berkley. Contact Ridgeland Ranch or Jas. W. Carter at White River for details and arranging the sale. Posted December 15.
Two bay and gray horses taken up at the J. W. Carter place 5 miles southwest of Wood. The bay horse is branded on the right shoulder, about 10 years old. The gray horse is about 5 years old with no brands or marks. Owners may prove ownership and pay for keep to reclaim. Floyd Wood listed.
Wanted 75 or 80 head of cattle to pasture with plentiful water and good grass. Contact Guy Smith at White River South Dakota. For sale 145 pounds Yellow Sweet Clover offered by Mark Payne at First State Bank Wood.
Black gelding six years old with white blind foot and white star, branded LK on shoulder. Reward $2 for return. Contact Mrs. Agnes Kemp, Wood, South Dakota. 176p
A reward is offered for information leading to the recovery of cattle bearing brands M G or J G on the left side or L T on the right side. The notice names Matt Gillen of Wood, South Dakota as the contact.
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