Liberty theatres open at camps to aid soldier leisure
The Liberty theatres spread across thirty camps with six more set to open next month to provide amusements for soldiers. At Camp Cady Deming NY about a hundred Mitchell boys are stationed amid cost concerns. Milage books boost attendance at camp theatres with 20 to 80 percent funded by borrowers. Notable acts include Schumann, Elman, Melba and Maud Powell. Additional sites listed include Camp Dodge Ia to Upton NY and others with more openings planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Liberty
Camp Cady
Deming
Hétywween
Mitchell
Liberty Theatre
Washington
Camp Theatres
Liberty Theatres
Ares Schumann-ieink
Mischa Elman
Melba
Maud Powell
Addie
Nip van Winkle
Mutt and Jet
Camp Dodge
Beauregard
Louisiana
Bowie
Tex
Guster
Micl
Evens
Mass
Dix
N. J
Doniphan
Okla -Pi-Riley
Kans
N. M
Bt. Bliss
Fremont
Gal
Humphreys
Kearsey
Cal
Stuart
Local notes mention service, travel, and visits in Mitchell
Wee War Woodman reports enlistment in the wireless branch of the navy and sending to Newport News. Verne Woodman formerly with Lovinger-Conges, based in Indianapolis, and Leonard Woodman in the navy medical corps moved from San Francisco to Virginia. Several locals, including Laura Kings and Misses Collins, traveled or visited relatives in Florida, Illinois, and nearby towns. Building permits issued for hollow tile residence at 4024 Winsor Street. Various residents and visitors are listed with brief movements and visits to Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee War
Woodman
Verne Woodman
Navy
Newport News
Lovinger-Conges Company
Indianapolis
Leonard Woodman
Medical Corps
San Francisco
Virginia
Laura Kings
St. Augustine
Fla
A. J. Kings
G.ca
S.J. Smith
Winsor Street
Gray
Highmore
Mitchell
Olive Johnson
Lake Andes
Omaha
Neb
Sioux City
Vagina Collins
Glenny Collins
Margaret Gardi
Buna Ratlabaugh
Wessington Springs
A. J. Hitchcock
Guif
Los Angeles
I. Neamers
The
Commercial and Savings Bank
le Mars
Louis Beckwith
California
Grace E. Burgess
Vermillion
Commissioner’s Son William F. Grady Dies in Aberdeen
William F. Grady aged about 26 son of Davison county commissioner Charles P. Grady died Sunday in Aberdeen after a four week typhoid illness. He had worked as a railroad brakeman and planned to homestead government land in western South Dakota. Funeral service will be in Ethan Catholic church, with burial in Ethan cemetery. He leaves a two week old daughter, his wife, his father, three brothers, four sisters, and a brother with the National Guard in Prairie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
William F. Grady
Charles Fr. Grady
Davison
Aberdeen
Grady
Pitchingon County
Catholic Church of
Ethan
Charles PF. Grady
Walter
Robert
Charles
Celia Grady
Rain lifts South Dakota harvest mood across the state
Canton to Rapid City reports of warm rain beginning around two this morning and continuing throughout the day. Farmers praise the timely precipitation aiding spring seeding and labor availability, with widespread rainfall improving crop prospects and easing labor costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Rapid City
South Dakota
Labor
Labor Bureau
State Banks Show Deposits Soar in South Dakota
State banks report an increase of 11 million dollars in deposits between November 20 and March 4, a three and a half month period. For the year ending March 4, 1918, deposits rose to 41,526,860.30, equating to about 70 dollars per resident. Total state bank deposits at March 4 stood at 4134,366,095.03 with state banks carrying roughly 225 dollars per resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Youth's Companion offers family reading and combo deal
The Youth's Companion urges readers to provide the magazine to their families and promotes a special price of $2.25 for a combined subscription with McCall's Magazine. McCall's April issue is noted for a larger page and fashion content. Subscriptions payable to The Youth's Companion, St. Paul Street, Boston, Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youth's Companion
MecCalls Magazine
McCall’s Magazine
Gompanion
McCall's
Bath Publications
St. Paul Street
Boston
Mass
Man Crushed by Two Tons of Hay in Aberdeen
John Miller of N14 South Dakota street was run over by a baled hay load weighing about two tons. He fell from the load as it moved and a wheel passed over his abdomen, causing a liver fracture. An operation was his only hope. he remains at St Luke's Hospital and his condition has improved.
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Aberdeen
John Miller
N14
South Dakota Street
St. Luke's Hospital
Miller
Dakota Indian Buys First Bond in South Dakota
Aberdeen reports Frank Ree, Crow Creek Reservation Indian, becomes the first South Dakota redskin to buy a liberty bond of the third issue. He also is Brule County’s first bond buyer, per a telegram to Vice Chairman Oldham from Major William Haygood, in charge of the reservation. He sent, Can't wait for the 45th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Frank Ree
Crow Creek Reservation
South Dakota
To Ree
Brule County
Oldham
William Haygood
Ghamaberkiin
Haygood
City Election Fight Lacks Voter Interest
Little interest marks the April 16 city election as most candidates seek re election while national issues eclipse local contests. Voter registration was light and Wells is renominated for mayor with Wwibber for treasurer and several ward candidates also running for re election.
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Teir
Wsit
Lake County Assessors Balk at Low Pay
In Lake County some assessors refuse public crop statistics work due to pay of three dollars a day. The attorney general says there is no legal way to raise pay or compel service. He notes colleges and schools can count terms as schooling and counties may invest in rural credits bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Lake County
Ween
Sugar Beet Price Set at $9 a Ton in Belle Fourche District
Pierre April 44 Nine dollars a ton for sugar beets is the price set by the Great Western Sugar company in the Belle Fourche district. Russians from the eastern part of the country and Mexicans from the southwest are being brought in for the work, natives of that part of the state refusing to dig as required for beef raising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Great Western Sugar Company
Belle Fourche
Murphy and Shaw Enter Election Race
Pierre April 14 Among the nominating petitions filed yesterday are J J Murphy as a candidate for railway commissioner for the first district and Fred Shaw of Huron for state superintendent of instruction.
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Pierre
J. J. Murphy
Fred Shaw
Huron
School land sale totals reach 42132 acres in ten counties
The total sale of state school lands for ten counties is 42132 acres, bringing in 2,187,854 dollars. The average price over all lands offered runs just over 51 dollars per acre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre, Anni
Kaiser's Photo Removed From Hotel Display
Aberdeen April 45 A new mug appears in the rogues gallery at the police station a member of the tine and Goit family. A hotel hallway is no place for the Kaiser's picture an indignant roomer tells Chief Goacher. the portrait came down from Henry Franks hotel on Fort Main street after three years.
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Aberdeen
Milwaukee Men Buy 42100 Bonds in Liberty Drive
Aberdeen April 15 Milwaukee Railway force in Aberdeen bought 42100 worth of third liberty loan bonds. Clerks yard workers and managers from car cleaners to the division superintendent participated, boosting the rail line’s quota after three days of campaigning led by Superintendent F. Melin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Milwaukee Railway
Hub City Home Guard Now 74 in Aberdeen
The Aberdeen home guard organization expands with seven new members last week, totaling seventy four under Captain Charles J. Cameron. Their escort of Liberty Loan speakers to the Orpheum Theatre spurred further enlistments. regular practice is scheduled for tomorrow evening, and interested men should contact Captain Cameron.
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Aberdeen
Aberdeen Home Guard
Charles J. Gameron
Home Guards
Liberty Loan
Orpheum Theatre
Caplain Cameron
County Assessors Convene Thursday for New Law Briefing
Davison county assessors will meet in the county seat Thursday at 1:30 p.m. Hugh Smith, chairman of the state tax commission, will explain a new law affecting assessor duties. Township and town boards are invited. the meeting will also cover equalization duties and required land cultivation statements to gauge grain production trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Smith
STATE
Davison County
State Tax Commission
Marel
Smith
Tawnship
Dssessors
Boy Scouts Medal Ceremony At Liberty Bond Drive
The Guy Wall auditorium hosted a Boy Scouts medal presentation for members distinguished in the Liberty Joan and war savings stamp campaigns. Scout Commissioner Leroy Morris spoke on character and service as Major Mitchell awarded bronze and silver medals to Scouts from Troops 1 through 4. Troop 2 earned the silk flag and stamp plaque for top bond fundraising. A B Darling accepted the flag for the Scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Wall
Scvauts
Third Avenue
Leroy di. Morris
Ite
Kk. W. Mitchell
Verne Duncan
Bennie Barnard
Leland Tipton
Jo Sincox
Frank Trew
War Savings
Frank Trew Jr
Seling
Seoul
Robert Rew
Malcolm Ronald
Meredith Sweet
Arthur Pax
Frederick Eliwein
Wesley Walker
Elliott Matheway
Kenneth Gillette
Thomas Morton
Francis Scallin
Toward Brande
Troop Two
Mitchell
A. B. Darling
Letters Praise Mayor Wells From Army Officer
Lieutenant Colonel M. K. Shade of the 116th supply train sends a letter to Mayor J. J. Wells praising his stand and the city’s patriotic spirit. He endorses Wells against German propaganda and thanks the mayor for his leadership while urging more steadfast citizens at home. The note references Rempfer and a congress effort, and lauds the city for backing Wells.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Jor
Sol Thetfront
J. J. Wells
M. K. Shade
116Th
William
Remp
Wells
Milesell
Notice to Creditors Estate of William G Froeschie
Executrix Annie Froeschie calls all creditors and claimants to present their claims with vouchers within six months of first publication. Claims must be sent to her at 313 East Second Street Mitchell South Dakota. Dated Mitchell March 16 1948. Zollman Tipton Attorneys represent the estate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Froséhie
William G. Froesehie
East Second Street
Mitchell
South Dakota
Annie Froeschie
William
Froesehle
Zollman & Tipton
Davison County Ranks High in War Savings Stamps
Davison county shows strong progress in the war savings stamp drive in the first quarter. Mitchell holds $110,000 in purchases and the county has subscribed $68,7138.07 of its $270,940 goal, with per capita exceeding $13. Special efforts urged subscribers to reach higher pledges for the upcoming months while the Liberty loan drive proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison
H.R. Kibbees
Roger J. Dennis
Mitchell
Mir Kib- Hee
Mitchell Traveler Brings Home a Bride
Gray Eo Newark traveling salesman for the Waymnin Partridge company of Minneapolis arrived in Mitchellstin Way with his bride. He wed Miss Sadie M Sealt of Minneapolis in Minneapolis at the Hennepin Avenue Methodist church with many relatives present. A wedding supper followed at Rogers cafe and the couple will reside in the Healty building in Mitchellstin Way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gray Eo
Newark
Waymnin-Partridge Company
Minneapolis
Mitchellstin- Way
Mike
Sadie M. Sealt
Rogers Cafe
Croom
Healty
Mitchell News Roundup and War Bond Support
Local items report bank clearings of 160 788 dollars and numerous visits, travels, and enlistments. Residents include Edwards family from Sioux City, Semm and Piomas relatives, Craton and Riley in the quartermasters corps, and Cavanaugh moving to Mitchell. Civil and military mentions cover recruits, bonding efforts, church events, and community notices.
Kirby Holden Wedding in Chicago Nationwide Card
Announcement of the marriage of Miss Margaret Mary Holden to Mr Lea Francis Kirby in Chicago on April 11. Holden is a cousin of the Kohans and a former nurse at St Josephs hospital. Kirby is the son of farmer Pat Kirby. The couple will reside in Minneapolis where Kirby works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirby-Holden
Chicago
Miss Margaret
Mary Holden
Lea Francis Kirby
Miss Holden
John M. Kohan Gidlas
Mitchell
St. Josephs
Mitchell Gets Phone Decree in Supreme Court Reversal
Washington April 15 The Mitchell city court won a partial victory against Dakota Central Telephone Co as the US Supreme Court reversed a federal ruling restricting city action on tolls and property connected with a local exchange. City attorney Lauritz Miller hailed the decision as a rebuke of long distance franchise claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Mitchell
Dakota Central Pelephone Company
Supermine Courd
United States Supreme Court
United States Circuit
Booth
St. Paul
Alliott
Telephone Company
United States Circuit Court
Lauritz Miller
Steel Exchange
Miller
Draft Replacements Named for Mitchell Unit
Draft changes in Davison county assign Manus Burnett to replacement status after failing a physical. Peter Mitgerald selected to replace him and join 43 others bound for Camp Funston within five days after April 9. James Stevens corrected after being listed delinquent and promptly qualified. Navy call expands to registered men and social exemption boards provide proof of need.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manus Burnett
Davison County
Peter Mitgerald
Fitzgerald
Mitchell
Camp Funston
James Stevens
Stevens
Navy
Navison County Board
War Perils Told by Artesian Boy
Corporal Jesse Bo Anderson of Artesia, South Dakota, a member of the Canadian Overseas Forces second division, recounts being buried alive for seven hours after a German shell near his dugout in the third Battle of Ypres. Severely wounded earlier and gassed, he was rescued at ten o'clock that morning. He urges Americans to join the war effort and notes he will receive a Canadian land grant and 2500 dollars as a returned soldier.
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Meine
Jesse Bo Anderson
Artessaa
Canadian Overseas Forces
France
Fritzes
Mitchell
Gorporal Anderson
South Dakota
Ypres
Anderson
Prange
Americs
Germany
Notice of Private Real Estate Sale in Davison County
In Davison County Court South Dakota the executor of John A Boulware deceased will sell the estate property by private sale after May 6 1918. The land includes Lot 8 Block 7 Greene's Addition to Mit City and is described with cash terms ten percent due at sale and balance on court confirmation. Bids must be written and left at W R Danforth attorney First National Bank Building Alexandria Hanson County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
John A. Boul- Ware
County of
Davison
M. Greene
Mitchell
W. KR. Danforth
First National Bank
Alexandria
Hanson County
George Theil
John A. Boulware
Catarrn Cure Sold By Doctors For Blood Condition
Catarrn cannot be cured by local applications. Internal remedies target blood and mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Cure, prescribed by leading physicians, combines tonics and blood purifiers to treat catarrh. Free testimonials offered. F. J. Cu ne y & Co, Toledo, Ohio, sell through druggists for 5 cents. Take Wall's Family Pills for constipation.
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Hall
F. J. Cueney & CO
Toledo
Wall
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Case Ae
SH. A. Jacobs
Elks Lodge
Pollock
Elks
John Dragseth
St. Olaf's College
Northfield
Minn
Dragseth
Roy Dowdell
Artesian
William Wallace
Florence Wales
S. W. Wales
J.E. Furland
Mount Vernon
Saturn
William Grady
Charles F. Grady
Dakota
Murphy
Shaw
Kaiser
Milwaukee
Hub City
BOY Scouts
Shade
Rempfer
Mitchell Traveler
WI. HH
Edwards
Edward
William Knowlton
John Semm
Shuy Palls
Lem
John Piomas
Hugh Craton
Vern Riley
Quartermasters’ Corps
United States Reruhir Army
Jeff
Jefferson Barracks
St. Louis
William Anshelm
David Lovinger
Joseph Lovinger
Cavanaugh
Amery
Howard Brjodstrup O
Monnday
Eld
Kenosha
Wis
War Chest
Sam Sparen
J. Ry Meclenahan
Kimball
Meclenahan
Kimball State Bank
John Thomas
Solux Walls
Delbert Williams
Ganeva
Lillian Comstock
Melibye
Woonsocket
C. A. Swartz
Yankton
United States Army
P. BE. Bnettet
Overland-Bauer Company
N. J. Bessineus
Willys
Frdward Stanton
I E. M. Stanton
Mason Guy, Ia
George McElroy
Merle Bushkin
Mason City
Stanton
Rozum
Milwaukee Railroad
S. P. Brainerd
Western Union Telegraph Company
Sioux Falls
T. P. Patterson
Department of Education
Dakota Westtran University
H W. Luge
Patterson
Dakota Wesleyan University
William Days
Henry Snyder
Mitchell Presbyterian Church
East Rochester
N. Y
Snyder
Lafayette
Presbyterian Church
Millie
Chamberlain
Alice Templeton
Alva
Charles Boreson
Noggin
ALO UW
Eagles Hall
Nerman Vogie
Fulton
John Peden
Thea Caltlant
Doland
W. W. Reams
Tama
Dakota Central Company
Catarrn
U. S
Canada
Gansta
Western Canada
U. S. Government Service, Dept. OF Labor
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