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Retrospect 5-1-13

Posted May 1, 2013 at 4:47 pm

April 24, 1913

The new income tax doesn’t worry the man who has an income of $4,000 or less—which indicates that the great majority is indifferent of the new law and its operations.

Wet and dry contests featured the municipal elections held in South Dakota last week. In some towns, the battles were lively. Over 50 towns in South Dakota voted in favor of saloons, among them Miller, Wolsey, Pierre, Huron, Rapid City, Aberdeen, Gettysburg, Woonsocket, Harrold, and Rockham.

At Crabtree’s Cash Merc., Inc.—safety razors, 35¢; dairy pails, 45¢; chisel handles, 5¢; monkey wrench, 19ç.

The C&NW will build new depots at Huron, Wolsey and Rapid City. Miller must be satisfied with a

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    Great Newspaper Association meeting 5-1-13

    This past weekend I had the great pleasure of attending the South Dakota Newspaper Association annual convention in Rapid City. This convention was an historical joint convention with the North Dakota Newspaper Association. It was a great opportunity for all of us to make so many new friends and learn the problems of South Dakota extend across the border.

    North Dakota expressed many problems due to the oil fields, some of the same problems we experience in South Dakota, just on steroids.

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    Stuck in the middle-Wells Wisdom-5-1-13

    Did everyone enjoy the latest round of snowstorms? No, neither did I. It has been especially difficult when it begins to melt, because I live on a gravel road, so the puddles, grit and mud has created even bigger problems. Just to challenge my abilities even more, my fellow commuter, Jodi, has just moved to a home with a new driveway, so we have been working at adding more and more ruts for her poor husband.

    In spite of all our careful plans, Monday caught the majority of

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    Brought to you live…Attila the barbarian-Ramifications-5-1-13

    I believe we’ve become a shell-shocked nation. From 9-11 and Oklahoma City, from Columbine to the Boston Marathon, it seems like terrible things are happening, and we never know when the other shoe will drop.

    Words are used that–before an action–meant nothing to the general public. Now, of course, all we have to say is “Columbine,” and everyone knows what we are referencing.

    Sometimes it seems like the world is spinning out of control. What makes people do what they do? Is

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    Retrospect 4-24-13

    April 17, 1913

    City election won by wets…By a vote of 148-137, this city declared for licensing saloons at Tuesday’s election, which means that after July 1, there will be two saloons in Miller, instead of three, as it is at present.

    Linden Ludlam, a young man about 26 years old, was found dead in a field on the T.P. Sutphen farm, sec. 15 York Twp. yesterday. He was seeding, with one rather unruly horse in his

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    Getting out the word on bullying Letter to the Editor

    Getting out the word on bullying

    Bullying. When most people hear that word they think of someone being teased or made fun of. When I hear that word, I think of eighth grade. I still don’t completely understand what prompted the events of those five months, but of the several girls that were manipulated into becoming part of this clique, one girl in particular took the role as the ringleader. This girl was relentless in her attempts to tear me down; she would call

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    Nothing better than a baby to ease the doldrums RAMifications 4-24-13

    There’s something rather magical about having a baby in the house. You have to be attuned to a baby’s wants and needs, and be prepared to offer solace and tenderness whenever required.
    That said, I must remind myself that babies come in all forms…including kittens.

    I received my little bundle of fur April 2. She turned eight weeks old April 9. I must say she’s adjusted very well, but it still takes some thought on my part to remember she

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    I’m looking forward to Christmas… I mean summer vacation Wells Wisdom 4-24-13

    I’m thinking seriously of putting up my Christmas decorations. Not that I think it’s Christmas, but the atmosphere outside is such right now, that I figure I’ll want something festive to look at while I’m stuck indoors.

    I know, I know, everyone’s sick of hearing about the snow. That’s the beauty of having a public forum, however; I get to whine about it in the paper.

    I recognize that we are lucky to be getting moisture, but I am with

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    Retrospect 4-17-13

    April 10, 1913

    J.P. Morgan succumbs in Rome. He entered the banking business in New York City before the Civil War. He was known as the “Money King” of the world, influenced art, literature and philanthropy.

    The St. Lawrence schoolhouse fire was caused by a youngster Cousins, who wanted to get even with the teacher. The boy used kerosene and burnt his arm while setting the fire. He was bound over to the circuit court and is

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    Family can encompass many circles RAMifications 4-17-13

    It has seemed like a long time a comin’, but my grandson Zane is now legally adopted by my son, Tedd, and I am “legally” his grandma.

    From the first time I met Zane, nearly three years ago, he was calling my son “Dad.” When Tedd married the lovely Heidi in September 2011, Zane walked her around the pool for the wedding ceremony, and the three poured colored sand together to signify their family unity.

    But there were many obstacles

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