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.