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Newspaper
The Mellette County Pioneer
Location
Wood, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1919
Page
1
Daily temperatures and precipitation totals reported by Fred C. Kiron observer. Totals show 1913 17.96 inches, 1914 19.57, 1915 32.42, 1916 18.82, 1917 18.41 and 1919 date to date 1.58 inches.
Last week word reached the Pioneer printing committee that Governor Norbeck could not attend the event due to a prior appointment in the state’s northeast. The committee then secured Hon. J. R. Cash of Bonesteel to deliver the address. The governor had planned to be present on June 14 but the date shift to June 20 created a scheduling conflict with his other engagements.
The article mocks a three tier wage scheme in Hungary promising 7200, 5000 and 3300 yearly for intellectuals merchants and workers. It argues aggregate income and productive power are vastly misaligned, noting sevenfold creation is needed from nothing to fulfill such promises. It ends with a satirical suggestion for a soviet constitution at Halloween.
Annual meeting reports 34 votes for Chairman with F T Sinkler winning over H O Satree. Board instructed to levy 8000 dollars for general purposes and 4000 for building. Nine month term to begin first Tuesday in September. Wood high school to continue if enough pupils enroll. Harmony reported throughout.
A Sunday gathering at J. Siegmund’s home celebrated Arthur Siegmund’s overseas return. Attendees included the Moore and Hutchens families and Rankin Eaton Horton. Arthur described his helmet and gas mask use, battles, and countries. Mrs. Siegmund provided a chicken dinner, with war music on the phonograph and supper served in the long kitchen table. Dallas Moore arrived Tuesday with Fordson to help prepare the ball diamond for the Murdo versus Winner game, and a new diamond was readied north of town. Local note closes with a remark attributed to Lenin on Bolshevism and money value.
The American Legion outlines its non political purpose and pledges patriotic aims. The preamble states to uphold the U S Constitution foster unity and guard democracy while promoting mutual helpfulness. It details state organization, chartering posts, and dues to the National Executive Committee.
A resident near the White River sent the editor a fine loaf last Saturday. The gesture highlights local kitchen craft and community ties in a small-town exchange.
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