19 Nov 1920
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Newspaper
The Mellette County Pioneer
Location
Wood, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1920
Page
1
The report lists total precipitation values for multiple years including 1918 at 17.96, 1917 at 18.41, 1916 at 18.82, and 1919 at 20.82. It also references locations Kiron and Free C and an observer.
A Sioux City Journal item reports from Rapid City that Democrat Harry L. Gandy may file a contest against Republican Judge Williamson of Oacoma, who defeated him. The challenge would hinge on state constitutional limits barring judges from seeking other offices during their term. Republicans doubt Williamson’s unseating, noting the House controls its own elections and the GOP majority on the elections committee.
A moral urging to avoid writing checks without sufficient funds. Bankers warn that tighter money conditions increase bad checks and overdrafts. The piece calls for caution, loan checks if needed, and avoiding checks when funds are unavailable to protect trust and financial integrity.
News arrives that Arthur Bice died Tuesday night in a Spencer Nebraska hospital. An early homesteader, he proved up on land south of Wood near the county line and ran a meat market for local residents before illness after a trip to Chicago to remove a large goatire.
The Literary Society announces a Thanksgiving box social at the Friday meeting after Thanksgiving to raise funds for a reference library and equipment. Members and ladies invited. debate topic set for December 20 with a listed slate of speakers.
The Bates Land Company of Gordon Nebraska aims to form a new Norbeck county by carving from Washington Washabaugh Bennett and Shannon counties. The move centers on creating Batesland as the county seat as part of a townsite boom proposal.
A literary meeting drew a fair crowd at the schoolhouse last Friday night. The new Literary Society elected officers led by President E. B. Hamilton and Vice President F. T. Sinkler, planning biweekly meetings and a debate on whether married life is preferable to single life.
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