Ferguson Called to Rest Rev W T Ferguson
Pastor of Mt Vernon First Methodist Church Rev W T Ferguson died at 7 45 p m after months of illness. He was 61 and survived by wife and four sons including Stewart a Dakota Wesleyan student. Funeral planned for Mt Vernon church Thursday at 2 with burial in Mt Vernon cemetery with Odd Fellows and Masons assisting.
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Children’s patriotic pennant misread as German flag
Volunteers nearly seized a red white and blue pennant made by the Woig children in Mitchell misinterpreting it as a German flag. Police and city officials, led by Chief Donaldson and Mayor Wells, confronted the flag before realizing it used American colors.
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Mitchel
John Woig
Fred Donaldson
America
Greek Ruler Threatens War After Entente Offer
King Constantine of Greece warned the British diplomat that Greece would go to war rather than permit invasion. He proposed forming a cabinet acceptable to the Entente if France would refrain from invading Greece and if he would not be dethroned by Britain and France. Zaimis reported the king’s pledge to create a ministry at Greece’s invitation.
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Washington, D. C
Constantine
Greece
Athens
Wntente
Great Britain
France
Zaim
Anglo-French Greece Blockade Negotiation Readied
A personnel acceptable to Britain and France is prepared on condition the Anglo-French blockade of Greece is lifted first. The move signals a possible settlement framework amid postwar tensions and Greek considerations.
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Greece
Grigg Marries Illinois Woman in Myrtle Nelson Home
D R Grigg manager of Hub lothiers was married to Myrtle Nelson in a Myrtle Nelson home ceremony at 8 pm. The wedding joined two University of Illinois alumni. Grigg from Urbane and Nelson from domestic science. They plan a Chicago Aberdeen Mitchell visit before settling in Beckwith apartments.
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Myrtle Nelson
Fourteenth Avenue
Moline
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Inmy
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Grigg
Chicago
Aberdeen
Mitchell
Beckwith
Training Trip Sparks Fistic Feuds Between Detroit and New York
Detroit Americans and New York National League club squads produced a history of conflicts on and off the field. Gobb and Herzog fought in Dallas then in a hotel room that night, while Fletcher and Heilman argued across several games. Heine Zimmerman and Oscar Stanage clashed over a disputed strike call, and Stanage warned Zimmerman to stop the feuding. Managers Jennings and McGraw kept players in separate cars to create a neutral zone for reporters.
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Heilman
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Heisman
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Turkish baths and beauty remedies in old newspaper chatter
The piece extols Turkish baths for skin purification and full-body Revivification, noting home steam methods as substitutes. It includes reader Qs on hair, skin care, and beauty routines, plus brief notices about figures like Archbishop Ireland’s engagement and a president.
New Mexico Battleship Launched Amid War Era
The battleship New Mexico was launched at the New York navy yard amid wartime. the private christening by Miss Margaret C. de Baca, daughter of a former New Mexico governor, marked the ceremony as solemn and without public festivity. The vessel is touted as a powerful addition to U S sea strength and compares favorably with any fighting ship afloat.
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United States
New Mexico
New York Navy Yard
Margaret C. de Baca
Win. C. McDonald
H S Sprinters Make Good Show
Handicapped by a slow track and cold day, Hitchcock high school track men posted fast early-season times in the interclass meet. Seniors led 20 to 1 over juniors with freshmen third, sophomores last. Contingas led with 17 points, followed by Jous with 13. Medals to top three individuals, with Hoagland and Coughlin contending in many events as results list top finishers, including 920 yard, half mile, shot put, and hurdles preliminaries.
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Tribe
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Styke
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McDonald
Coughlin
Aleander
Seallin
Pyeman
Tigh Juip
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Rost Grunland
Llerehst Aieelett
Holleran
Hoagland
Riley
Alexander
Scallin
Grunland
Canadians Organize American Battalion In Canada
A letter from S D Wolsey of Wolsey South Dakota says an overseas battalion of Americans is being organized in the British Northwest. The unit, to be commanded by Captain Arnold, is expected to depart Canada for Europe in late May.
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S. D
British Northwest
Campbell
Hillyer
South
Catholics or Trien Chaplains Archbishop in Washington
Archbishop in Washington is noted among clergy groups including Catholics and mixed chaplaincy entities. The record highlights religious leadership and organizational roles without specific events or dates.
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Washinston, D, CG
Local Notes from Mitchell Daily PR Half Month
Mitchell notes report varias visitors and residents in town. Several local figures attend funerals and surgeries while others visit relatives in nearby cities. A youth troop drills begin, court cases proceed, and seed potatoes go fast at $2.75 a bushel amid town activity.
Gaineses Attend Cedar Rapids Funeral in Iowa
Monday's Daily reports Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Gaines returned from Cedar Rapids Iowa to attend the funeral of Mrs. Gaines' mother. T. A. Shirks pleaded guilty to drunkenness before Judge W. M. Werbert in municipal court.
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Cedar Rapids
South Dakota committee aids Belgian relief in Mitchell visit
Mrs Gina Smith Campell state secretary of the South Dakota Belgian relief committee toured Mitchell to organize counties including Davison, Brookings, and Aurora for support. She noted the state has already sent funds and that the effort aims to explain the American Commission for Relief in Belgium and its wartime work. Announcement of the Mitchell meeting date will appear in The Republican tomorrow.
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Dell Rapids
South Dakota
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Mitchell
Organa
Guyvison County
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Plankinton
Bryt Lyman
Aurora
Alexandiia
Wickaum
Mitchell Odd Fellows Mark 98th Anniversary Celebration
Mitchell Gold Fellows celebrate the ninety eight year founding with a supper from 5:30 to 7:0, parade at 7:50 led by the Mitchell Municipal Band, and an evening program with Mandolin orchestra at IT O. I. hall inviting all Odd Fellows to attend.
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Night of Vaudeville Shows At Local Hall
A small-town program lists acts for an evening of vaudeville. Miss Opal Chirel performs a piano solo followed by two acts featuring Tonel Bodson Nicola Nichols and Miss Whelma Dodson with Clarence Tlowhird and Alva Chiiveh.
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Travelers to Form Work Party for Mitchell Event
Traveling men organized by the United Commercial Travelers to form a working committee. A subscription list has been circulated to fund activities with a plan to collect money only by formal order from the committee. The group includes eleven sublists and aims to unite traveling men in Mitchell for a specific work project to be completed by a designated date.
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Maclean Named New Wesleyan Coach
Maclean, formerly at Mount Union and tied to Ohio area colleges, is chosen as Wesleyan football mentor for three years. He will complete a degree at Union in June and brings coaching experience at various high level programs and a reputation for drive and strong ideals.
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Loti
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MacLean
Westevan
Ohio
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Heiriebere
University of Mithipean
Aton
Union
Andy Desimb
Arbor Day Exercises Highlight City Schools
Students from Lincoln, Konefellow, and Longfellow joined Willow Park fourth grades for Arbor Week activities led by park board official A. W. P. Downey. Park superintendent M. C Wannowski spoke on tree planting and pruning as Prof. Jos. H. Hamilton outlined the Arbor Week plan.
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A BONAPARTE IN TYR S ARMY
Bonaparte is named as a potential ally for Theodore Roosevelt in forming a European front division. The proposal envisions a 23,000 strong unit with infantry, cavalry, artillery, engineers, and aerial corps, plus 100,000 reserves. Notables and volunteers from multiple states express interest, with Roosevelts offer to lead or serve as subordinate.
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Arbor day school projects bloom at Central Wise schools
Students plant trees on Arbor Day at Central Wise, with J W McClinton overseeing. Teachers Miss Ards Garrett and others coordinate landscape design lessons, while parents are invited to attend the afternoon program at the university garden site.
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Public opinion hints at postwar changes in Europe
A London commentator considers the impact of Russian recognition and predicts that republics may arise as the war ends in Sweden Greece and Spain. The piece reflects contemporary hope of political shifts following the conflict.
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Student Dies After Broken Back in Detroit Hospital
Officials investigate alleged fraternity initiation injuries at a local high school as the 18-year-old victim dies in a Detroit hospital. Police and education board officials are reviewing the case for potential charges.
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