Dismantle All Radio Stations in Mitchell
Wireless operators in Mitchell were ordered to dismantle plants and cease operations amid the war crisis. Hallet Worthington of Aberdeen closed his station in Mitchell, including the high school plant used to demonstrate wireless workings to students. About 18 local plants face shutdown. the high school station and the Max Black Howard van Benthuysen receiving set are noted as principal operations. The youths’ outfit could receive messages from Key West Iowa and Arlington Virginia, with government use expected to absorb larger facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Hallet Worthington
Aberdeen
Max Black
Howard van Benthuysen
Key West
Arlington
Scouts to Grow Food for Nation Plan Adopted
The Boy Scouts of America executive board in New York City approves a campaign every scout to feed a soldier. Scouts nationwide 268000 will develop gardens to supply food for at least as many service members as there are scouts and leaders. Mitchell troop with 61 members joins the effort. St Marys Episcopal Church also fields two troops. The movement emphasizes patriotism over military training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S0y Scouts of America
Mitchell
New York City
Navy Department
Department of Agriculture
National Organization
Th. G. Meyer
St. Nt. Stout
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Boy Scouts
War Clauses Change Life Insurance Policies
New York reports eleven major life insurers have announced war clause rates. Most policies do not raise premiums for military service within the continental United States, but overseas service suspends payments unless the policyholder agrees to pay an extra premium of ten percent of the policy face value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
New Rates Co
Great Life Insurance Company
Continental
United States
Be A Patriot And Grow Potatoes In Wartime
Chicago report on Eugene H Grubb urging potato conservation as a patriotic duty. He warns Germany gains years of war from potato waste and cites housewives waste of 72 to 15 percent of food value. He recommends cooking with skin on to lose less than 1 percent.
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Chicago
Iil
Eugene H. Grubb
Hamilton Club
Germany
Austrian captain admits wrecking engine on orders
Norfolk Virginia reports Captain Kehrer of the Austrian steamer Budapest told U S officials he damaged his vessel's engine and machinery on orders received January 31 from an unidentified source. He carried out the act with his crew from the Arcadia after instructions were given.
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Budapest
Norfolk
Kehrer
United States
Newport News
Arcadia
Wanted Advertisements From Historic Local Pages
A collage of job and goods notices includes labor ads for ditchers and housework, stenographers, and seed corn suppliers. Listings mention Pioneer Bridge Co and Dakota Improved Seed Co with dates and contact hints. Several entries offer girl/household help and seed products from regional firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota Improved Seed Co
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Scouts
Mitchell Youtes
Europe
South Dakota
UALP
Vpioneer Bridge Co
Pratiernal
CD. J. Leakey
Blenkiron Bldg
Cirl
Chas. Blentkiron
Eller Land Co
W.P
Care Republican
Larson Hotel
Puk- Wana
West 5Th Ave
Jtlightlass
Wartford
Conn
N. Rowley
Rowley
H. A. Rodee
Sill House
Inquire
la. A. Gardner
West Corn Palace
Beck
Ridg
Qualon
Pear
Samuel Polleman
Mitchel
Bast 2Nd Ave
Webber & Sons, Ae
Kor Sale
Salie
Morris
D. D. Murphy
Ipswich
Crandon
Mitchell So. Dak
B. I. Janssen, Merry, S. D
Tia Ave
Easy
Brunswick-Balke
South 1Th St
Omaha
Valley Spring
Walt Christy
Emil Victor
Gaara
Msm Abitese Ste Me Mekt
Peoples Flour & Peed Co
Osi
Lezhorn
David Loyinger
Inthan
PURE
White Wyandotte Oras
PHONE
SSS
Yury Peterson
G. Tope
J. J. Stephe Wong
Wol
Stade & Son
Fulton, S
James Wasud
Rhiade Island
Owen Parms
Crowthers
Wilson, Mitchell, S. D
ISO Sontgis
Casa
Fond
Gosche Hardad- Wise
Ruode-Tslanad
Sanborn Ave
John Colteaux
Empire Peninsular
10Th Ave
Zeulah
Tos
Kotrba
Davison County
West
4Th Ave
West Fourth
L. Box
Pallo
Steim Aland
Winder
Geo
Paiy Iee Scales
Ety Anderson Tee
John Behrens
Fardins
Medworth R
Jong
N. Main
Cherokee Sanitarium
Cherokee
Towa
Magnevie Ave
N. Wain
Alfred Peats
Roy Hi
Raymond Hotel
J. White
Soly
Riverside Park
Dakota-Montana Land Co
Montana
F. M. Steere
Maxwell
Supreme Court of
American Automobile Association
Miriam Seeley
Oregon Agricultural College
Corvallis
Oregon
Moston
Bifpchell Auto Find Supply CO
Mitchell, S. D
Everett True
CONDO
A. U Hoon
Com. & Savings Bank
Allsteel Construction
Allsteel
Witchell
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