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Newspaper
Wagner Post
Location
Wagner, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1912
Page
2
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In May at Bronkings County, Treasurer E L Var Dyke refused to accept funds due to missing appropriation. The county faces tied funds as test actions proceed. Wardens report all receive sixty dollars, while other details remain uncertain amid the funding dispute.
A local dairy group aims to improve milk and cream markets by forming a cooperative with a treasurer and organizers. The project seeks support to establish a pipeline to avoid water contamination, and a county examination will be conducted as part of the process. The state supreme court will hold an examination on Tuesday, June 25.
The article suggests eating sparrows as a recommended practice by authorities. It notes sparrow consumption as a means to address a population or resource issue and implies government endorsement of this diet.
A Watertown civic note announces a five member committee for each mile of road to oversee construction. Days will focus on initial work, with camps established. preparations described as part of a grand parade led by the Model Ford at Brookings. May reports and civic activities noted include school oratorical events in Yankton tonight and related community dances planned around May activities.
The first criminal case disposed of in the current term of circuit court. The docket shows a Wellington man found guilty amid ongoing sessions in Sioux Falls. The term calendar is longer, with proceedings including a new Presbyterian pastor call at Sioux Falls.
In his part of the state, plans are underway to make the town one of the amerstert. The article notes civic efforts toward notable development and local pride.
Tike City adopts commission form of government with Ferguson and Curran in charge of property and utilities. Mayors switch from the old plan. city prepares for Knights of Columbus South Dakota convention with hundreds expected and special trains. Congress moves to abolish assay offices except New York, while local librarians form a public library association. White River reports a library effort, Tivis plans Fourth of July celebrations, and Garretson calls a special election for a $5000 electric lighting bond. Other notes cover railroad office changes in Yankton, routes to White Owl, school staffing in Alexandria, and local land and music plans in Lake Andes.
Sramk J Berge, vice president and general manager of a local coal company, was killed when a vehicle struck by a runaway page of Loute county road collided with a car carrying Mise Viretis, John age 12, and Grace M outo Bere. A serious skull fracture endangers Grace M while Berge’s brother in law Mirm Johnson and family members attend the accident scene.
Wireless messages from the Amerika of the Hamburg American line report four additional sightings further south off the coast as a voyage progresses. The report comes as New York wires relay details of the distant route and weather conditions expected for today.
In Central City H J Tuller a long time resident and pioneer was struck on the head by a falling leg while tearing down an old cabin. He never regained consciousness and died. Tuller native of Troy New York was survived by his wife and daughters. He belonged to the Higgins Hills Pioneer Society.
A note of warning against neglecting the negro in the United States while promoting faith abroad opened a conference of the African Methodist Episcopal church in Kansas City. Dr W W Beckett of New York, general secretary of missions, urged missionary work in the arts and abroad, while noting similar efforts at home. Dr A Henry Attaway, president of Edward Walters college in Jacksonville, Fla, spoke on advancing this cause.
Kansas City audience hears that higher stocking of steel cars reduced fatalities. Official remarks link safer transit to increased car stock and improved operations.
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