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Newspaper
The State Line Herald
Location
North Lemmon, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1911
Page
8
The Star Theatre presents a thrilling film retelling the fall of ancient Troy. It depicts the siege by two combatants, camp scenes, massed troops in armor, beautiful women, chariots, and Grecian heroes with grandeur of classic times.
A fragmentary report outlines a Teachers Institute with sessions on wisdom and learning. It mentions a camp at Neck Nakota and a Wednesday afternoon meeting, with references to local educators and a visiting speaker.
The Farmers Institute held sessions Saturday and Thursday with key figures like Supt TA Hove Lannion and Dr Clark. Attendees praised the meetings for informing North Dakota constituents, and plans include travel to the Heart River farm Dellwood for summer. Jas K Clark returned from a two week trip including a Masonic state convention in Chamberlain.
A garbled report describes a controversial Washington statue presented by Vicente and a visit by French ambassador Jusserand. It references a Virginia dedication, ancient ruins, and claims about Persian traders and global decay, ending with a note on population and decline.
Fragmented historical sketch describes Samarkand’s decay as empires falter. It notes vanished monuments, earthquakes, and prior grandeur from ancient rulers, with cities in ruins and little effort to restore sacred architecture.
Society notes and local notices list residents visiting, resignations, and renovations. Rev Bernna and Mr Brenna are highlighted as ministers, with multiple names including Abe, Braught, Evanson, and Whipp noted for recent travels and events. The piece mentions a fire, vacations, and a new residence at 2d street and 4th avenue west.
In June unrest at the Panama-California show prompts S Grant Jr president John Speckles vice president Capron and Joseph Lefertore to resign. The stockholders face opposition from opposing factions as the organization moves to restore order.
A railroad rate hearing opened with arguments from attorneys for the Illinois central concern and others. Rev Benja min Franklin Allen, recently resigning his Baptist pulpit, is set to speak at Smith's hall on Sunday July 2 about why he left the church and his views on church opposition to business interests, liquor, Sunday theatres, and societal progress. The event includes representatives from multiple railway lines and communities in Minnesota and Wisconsin, aiming to explain rate setting and competition issues.
Seventeen eighth grade pupils in Perkins County passed final exams and will receive county diplomas. Eight or nine more needing one to three subjects may retake exams in summer and enroll as high school pupils for fall. Names and schools of successful applicants follow, with averages.
New York June 11 Charles G Gates Jr rebutted Andrew Carnegie’s charge that his father was a gambler. Gates mocked Carnegie’s own gambling claims, noting Carnegie’s frequent travels and suggesting the claim was unfounded.
The text reports on the death or severe injury of Mortality of Olympian Athlete Mortality from 1910 Olympics and the ensuing paralysis. It mentions Joliet region, June Merrie Getta and Ohlowmw Athletie Wexoclation, with scattered references to injuries, travels, and racing events, indicating a dramatic decline and lasting disability.
In Lemont Illinois Mr J L Steins and Miss Winona Schneeberger joined in marriage atop a hill near North Lem township amid few relatives and close friends. F Pankow officiated as vows framed a tale of renewed faith after lifelong illness. The couple, leaving for Lemont that evening, plan to reside there as friends and families celebrated at events including a reception at the craven institute with local clubs and performances.
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