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Newspaper
The Mellette County Pioneer
Location
Wood, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1920
Page
1
A weather observations page lists daily high and low temperatures with precipitation figures. Totals show cumulative rainfall from January 1, 1920 to date and historical yearly totals for several prior years with observer notes.
An essay argues for direct primaries to replace party conventions, claiming it would curb boss control and backroom deals. It contends the framers intended free voter expression and warns conventions permit bargaining that harms the public interest. The piece notes benefits of electoral transparency and voter empowerment over a few chiefs. Nearby, a fatal plane accident injures an Indian man named Good Shield in Winner, two victims hospitalized.
A collection of patriotic prose urges unity and virtue. It celebrates Independence Day and calls readers to attend church, consider civic responsibility, and reflect on national spirit. It mentions Go to Church Sunday as a path to personal and communal good and notes the value of a kind word.
The Woodball squad lost to Carter last Sunday and will face them again at home next Thursday July 1. The local team added Merrill Kaufman Dave Kitto Reuben Kitto Keeler and George Wilson to strengthen the lineup.
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