June 22, 1922
The Vermillion bluffs northwest of Parker, thru which the Scenic
Highway runs, is becoming a notorious place for highbinders and
holdups.
Three weeks ago, George Danohoe of Sioux Falls was a victim last
week.
Fred Henke suffered a like experience.
It seems thugs and robbers jump on the auto running board while
the auto is climbing a steep hill and slug the driver, then ditch
the auto and rob him if possible.
The thugs are careful to attack only when the auto has only the
driver in it.
Henke had no money with him and the holdup was fruitless. Henke was
found next morning regaining consciousness, with a bad scalp wound
and a ditched auto.
Don't travel alone on that road without keeping your eyes open wide
and a short shot gun well loaded by your side.
The New Era would like to give booze-runners or those who otherwise
violate the 18th or prohibition amendment, a little advice.
Cut it out men.
The government is in earnest in enforcing its laws.
You make make a sure guess now and then, you may violate the law
and get away with it maybe once or twice, but the sleuths will get
you mighty soon.
September 21, 1922
The South Dakota state fair was a record breaker this year.
The weather was good, crowds the largest and displays the best.
Turner County made some fine winnings.
The Parker Band will give an open air concert on Main Street on
Friday evening.
The country people are also especially invited to come to town
and enjoy the concert.
The cornice on the First National Bank building is being repaired.
The mortar between the brick and stone on the top of the building
has loosened by years of weathering.
Oct. 26, 1922
Mr. and Mrs. John Rehmsteadt returned on Tuesday from their overseas
trip.
They left on June 18 for Bremer, Germany, and visited relatives and
friends there.
The Parker Masonic bank gave a concert at the city hall on Tuesday
evening assisted by the O.E.S. Chapter.
Even a new broom won't sweep clean, unless someone uses it.
Dec. 1, 1922
The benefit dance given on Friday evening at the Moonlight Pavilion
for the Masonic band was a financial and social success.
The ladies of the Eastern Star served lunch.
Jacob and George Berg husked corn for C.C. Berg.
Gordon Jackson has been carrying a broken arm in a sling.
The accident occurred last Saturday when he was playing football
with some of the boys.
