Land needs and labor woes in Mitchell farm debate
Davison county farmer in Mitchell asks how to keep land productive as a son and a worker join the militia. He cites a cereal shortage world wide and urges selective conscription to avoid idle land. The piece advocates state owned packing plants and a free livestock market while condemning German submarine attacks. A domestic garden and a front yard flag close the note.
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Davison County
Mitchell
American Institute of Agriculture
United States
Farmers Nonpartisan Political League
Farmers League
Manipulated Leather Market Stirs South Dakota Farmer
A South Dakota farmer recalls selling Taw cow hides at 16 cents after war price hikes, while harness leather rose from 55 to 35 cents. He argues the leather price spike exceeds raw hides, alleging packers own 90 percent of tanneries and manipulate the market to reap profits.
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South Dakota
United States
Pace supporter urges World Court over war in 1917 letter
Cornelius Andrews of Mitchell South Dakota writes the Republican editor arguing President Wilson should push for a World Court to settle disputes. He praises Wilson for linking peace with wartime mobilization and urges national unity in support of the president during World War I.
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Pace
The
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Wilson
United States
Sena
Na- Senet
Washington
Pitty
Congress
Cornelius Andrews
Mitchell
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Headlines and quotes on U S and world views from 1914 era papers
A collage of punchy lines from the Atlanta Journal New York World Memphis Commercial Appeal and Atlanta Constitution. The pieces lampoon American German and Mexican affairs with jests about blood patriotism and recruitment while Ty Cobb and Verzug are noted as combative.
Strenuous Time Promised by Knoxville Journal
The Knoxville Journal and Tribune hints at a division commanded by Roosevelt, inviting any eager fighter to enroll for a strenuous experience.
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Knoxville Journal and Tribune
Roosevelt
Makes It Non Justicable Boston Transcript
If any proof that Mr Wilson had struck the national keynote was necessary Colonel Roosevelt supplied it.
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Boston Transcript
Wilson
Roosevelt
And He Has Such a Kind Face Pittsburg Post
A witty note in the Pittsburg Post ridicules Senator Lodge for combining literary tendencies with a public display of force, implying a clash between intellect and physical prowess.
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Pittsburg Post
Senator Lodge
Safety First For Pacifists
Kansas City Star notes Senator Lodge avoided confrontation yesterday with no calls of cowardice issued, framing the day around nonviolent stance and pacifist safety.
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Kansas City
Senator Lodge
First Important Engagement At Lodge Event
The gathering honored Gen Silsby retired ruler and noted leaders as they thanked members for their support during administration. A salmon supper followed at 4 o clock with roast beef, and varied entertainments included a boxing match by D J Noble’s sons and a minstrel show. The evening closed with a wrestling match where Mueller of Mitchell defeated Calkins of Oneil Neb in two falls.
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Mo Herbert
GC. Smiler
J M
Louis Loviniges
Nels Jest Lahey
Hillebernt
George A. Sisby
del Erand
Coul
Silsby
Mir
D. J. Noble
Jack Meloughlin
Carl Fowler
Mr. McLoughlin
Jack Nichols
Lallace McLean
Edmund Hans
Louis Lovinger
Bruce MacLean
Harry
Grasshopper Gospel and the Realizable Ideals Debate
Samuel W. Marble Highmore, D. April 7, 1927 recalls a sermon arguing that realists call ideals unrealizable. compares pacifist goals with Christ and prophets, critiques Theodore Roosevelt’s approach, and warns against abandoning the Sermon on the Mount for warlike aims. The piece frames ministers’ courage, faith, and the danger of grasshopper gospel.
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God
Pheodore Roosevelt
America
Christ
Jesus
Theodore Roosevelt
Samuel W. Marble
Highmore
Elks Jubilee Draws Large Crowd at Mitchell Lodge
Mitchell lodge No. 1050 hosted an April meeting with a salmon and roast beef barbecue and featured installation of officers for the coming year a minstrel show a boxing bout and a wrestling match J J Davis the present secretary was re elected to succeed himself after J Welch resigned following March elections.
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Mitchell Lodge
Elks
J. J. Davis
J. Welch
Davis
Fire Chiefs to Convene in Sioux Falls May 10
The annual state fire chiefs convention will be held in Sioux Falls May 10 and 11. An instructional program covers fire prevention, including a moving picture exhibit and a Chicago underwriters lecturer. The March fire marshal bulletin shows February losses of 49,048.50 across 45 fires, with insured value 170,930. A Rapid City school building fire of 430,000 is blamed on defective wiring.
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Rapid City
Elks Back Wilson in Crisis Support Message
Mitchell Lodge No. 1059 sends wire backing the president and Congress in crisis, pledging aid and urging resolutions for preparedness. The lodge endorses a program to defend the nation and supports efforts to secure lasting peace through united citizen rights.
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Congress
Mitchell Hik Lodge
Wilson
Edward Righter
New Orleans
Mitchell Lodge
George A. Silsby
J. N. Davis
Mitchell Lodge of
Isles
Local club forms highway improvement committee
Cottonwood South Carolina business men form a committee to assess needed work to place area highways in first class condition. Active good road work will begin soon under club direction.
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Cottonwood
Black Hills Racing and Stock Growers' Association organized
In Hot Springs South Dakota horsemen from the city and Black Hills towns formed the Black Hills Racing and Stock Growers' association to stage a summer and fall race meet at the local track. The group will be incorporated with a capital of $10,000.
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Hot Springs
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Black Hills
South Dakota
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