South Dakota a land of vast agricultural wealth
Governor Frank M. Byrne extols South Dakota’s immense agricultural potential. He cites hundreds of millions in cattle hogs sheep and crops, vast untapped land under cultivation, rich Black Hills resources, strong mining, coal, timber, and mineral outputs, plus large educational land endowments and bank deposits, urging settlement and development in farming, dairying, mining and industry.
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Frank M. Byrne
Dakota
South Dafei
Black Hills
South da
Kota
Mitchell Destined as State Distributing Center
Mitchell is described as the planned distributing hub for a vast Northwest territory. The text highlights a 300 mile open area surrounding Mitchell, dense agricultural populations, extensive railroad access, and 24 hour delivery potential. It urges manufacturers wholesalers and jobbers to locate or expand there before other centers take hold.
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Mitchell
Raifor
Atireas
Northwest Territory
Mitchell's Advantages: Modern Infrastructure and Prosperity
Mitchell offers refined railway access, five converging lines, and robust utilities. It features 1234 miles of water mains, 22 miles of sewers, strong electric and gas service, concrete paving, 36 miles of sidewalks, and a growing street railway. Banking sector holds over four million dollars in deposits boosting per capita wealth. Local manufacturing expands as farmers raise corn, alfalfa, and other crops in a thriving climate.
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Mitchell
Mother and Sons Narrowly Drowned Near Lily
Mrs Iver Verang and her teenage son and younger boy escaped when their car slid in mud at a bad grade near Lily and tipped into five to six feet of ice cold water. The younger boy was pulled to safety by the mother and older son. Authorities slated to request highway safety improvements at the hazardous grade.
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Lily
S. D
Library Week Quiet as King Arthur Fans Attend
Last week at the library saw lower adult lending and steady non fiction demand with 91 books borrowed daily for home reading. Story hours drew 20 boys and 25 girls, and next Saturday will close the King Arthur series with a morning session for grades four through eight, followed by a younger children’s hour. New gifts from Mrs. BE. V. Bobb, W. L. Gray, and Mrs. G. A. Silsby.
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Miss Brown
BE. V. Bobb
W. L. Gray
Germany
G. A. Silsby
Kreisler
Philharmonic Club
Perisho
Still Waters
Benson
Brown
Tweddell
Mix
Perkins
Proctor
State League for Peace Plans Broad South Dakota spread
The League to Enforce Peace plans to extend its peace movement to every county in South Dakota. Mitchell leaders Dr W G Seaman and A Ib Hitchcock join as state vice presidents with W R Ronald on the information committee. State officers include Robert J Gamble as chairman and Robert P Stewart as secretary, with many prominent regional members listed.
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League
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Mitchell
W. G. Seaman
A. Ib. Hitchcock
W. R. Ronald
Committee On Information
United States
Europe
Robert J. Gamble
Robert P. Stewart
Deadwood
Wilton W. Stanley
Col. P . McClure
Pierre
William Howard Taft
National League
Thomas O’gorman
Guy
Frank M. Byrne
Ken W. Martin
James D. Wilcott
John W. Parmley
Ipswich
K. Warren
Yankton
P. F. Wickham
Alexandria
Whiting
Charles M. Day
Edward Ashley
Aberdeen
Vermillion
John Z. Lawler
Lead
A. J. Hitchcock
Peter Norbeck
Redfield
F. A. Safford
Flandreau
A. O. Ringsrud
Elk Point
Hans DeMuth
Sioux Walls
L. Pritzgau
Harry M. Gage
Huron
John J. Kellery
J. W. Campbell
John B. Hanten
Watertown
S. H. Hirod
Clark
U. S. G. Cherry
Local Colorful Names List From Turon and Surroundings
A dense roster of individuals and places appears, listing City, Turon, Sisseton, Deadwood, Aberdeen, Yankton, Sioux Falls, and Dallas among others. Several titles and roles are noted such as Capt., Rev., and various initials, suggesting a community or organizational directory snapshot.
Better Babies Slogan Chosen for Baby Week
The Better Babies slogan Baby's Welfare is Mitchells first Care was chosen by the Baby Week committee as the week's featured idea. A one dollar prize was offered for the best slogan and Mrs. Oscar Uf Dyar submitted the winning line. The slogan will have a prominent place in city auditorium decorations during the week and many families are invited to visit. Exhibits on child welfare, clothing, foods, and remedies will be displayed, with free literature and talks planned for mothers.
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Mitchells First Care
Oscar Uf. Dyar
City Hell Auditorium
Big Conference to Open Monday in Saratoga Springs
Dr J S Hoagland travels from the city to Saratoga Springs for the twenty seventh delegated quadrennial session of the general conference of the Methodist church. Over 800 ministers and laymen from 1758 annual conferences will discuss union with the Methodist Episcopal Church South and elect bishops editors and publishing agents. Dr Nicholson of Dakota Weslayan is a candidate for bishop and is well known in Mitchell.
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J.S. Hoagland
First Methodist Episcopal Church
City
General Conference of the Methodist Church
Saratoga Springs
New York
Chicago
Meagland
South Dakota
W. T. McConnell
Wessington Springs
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Church Press
Methodist Book Concern
Nicholson
Dakota Wesleyan
Methodist Board of Education
Mitchell
Dakota Conference
Hound Recovers Lost Blanket in Town Street
Brookings South Dakota farmer’s dog guarded a dropped blanket in the middle of a street for hours. The faithful animal remained by the blanket as the farmer drove away, then led the way back to it when recalled.
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Brookings
S. D
Dog and blanket vanish on road then reappear later
A dog and its blanket were left on the road as a farmer drove away unaware of the loss. Citizens moved the dog and blanket to a nearby parking area beside a roundabout. The dog remained there for hours until the farmer returned to town and realized Gog and the blanket were missing.
Chicago hog market slips as receipts rise and demand weakens
At the Union Stock Yards Chicago hog market, receipts today reach 3 700 with 12 002 official yesterday and 1 556 shipments yesterday. Prices range from 8 90 to 9 95 for various hog categories with overall market 5 cents lower than yesterday. Cattle and sheep totals and prices follow in this daily market summary.
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Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Ceves
Texas
Sioux Bay cattle and hog receipts and prices report
Sioux Bay Iowa reports 2700 cattle receipts with market weak 10 cents lower and 10000 hog receipts with market 5 cents lower top hog price 9.65 and most prices 9.45 to 9.60 500 sheep receipts market steady and weekly hog price range shown by day with few figures.
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Sioux Bay
Ceca
Minneapolis grain closes with bids and arrivals listed
The Minneapolis market summary shows bid prices for wheat, corn, oats, barley, rye, and flax, with futures and arrival quotes for May, July, and September wheat and various grades of corn and oats. Prices range from around 1.07 to 2.12 per unit, reflecting trading activity and nearby shipments.
Milwaukee Grain Market Report from Wednesday
The Milwaukee grain market lists prices for wheat corn and oats with bid and ask figures. No. 1 Dakota northern wheat trades around 1.21 to 1.23 and May July wheat near 1.14 to 1.15 per bushel. Corn and oats show various grades and months with bids in the 70s and 40s, reflecting trading activity and shipment terms.
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Minneapolis
Minnneapolis
Northern
Durui
Montana
Milwaukee
Dakota
Weather and Rain Postpones Key Baseball Games
Weather disruptions force postponements in St. Louis Detroit and Philadelphia Brooklyn Chicago Pittsburgh games. Yankees suffer setback as Boston and New York players noted in summary.
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W. L
Pon Bo Po Deohopue
Cee Ee
Cee Ern
Bea Mene
Sy Ales Sake Stene
Bon Ieavestwil Goeg
Sy Wenner
Osee Oonee
Owe Pe
LOS Pe Aces
St. Louis
National League
W. L P. Philadelphians
Neve Wongaero
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Herzog
Moseley
Wingo
Sallee
Hall
Griner
Doak
Snyder
Brottom
Rhopass
Pondgsos
New York
Cincinnati
Braves
Humble Giants
Rudolph
Gowdy
Perritt
Shaney
Rariden
Dooin
Mitchell Route Fizzles as South Dakota & Western Secures Platte Line Permit
The South Dakota and Western railway wins state railway commission approval to build a Platte north to Bijou Hills line, eroding prospects for a Mitchell to Platte connection. Backers include Yankton interests and C. W. Felton of Sioux City allied with the Milwaukee road.
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South Dakota & Western Railway Company
Platte
State Railway Commission
Mitchell
Winston Brothers
J. Sholt
Orientvation
League season opens June 4 for 1916
The Gorn fKelt Baseball League set plans for the 1916 season with Alexandria Jimery Canistota Montrose Spencer and Salem as members Bridgewater withdrew. Officers Wm JH Friese of Spencer and C Jr McNulty of mery were re elected president and secretary treasurer. Opening matches feature Alexandria at Lomery Salem at Spencer and Canistota at Montrose. Schedule includes 80 games per town with a May 15 deadline for player lists and $100 guaranty.
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Snmery
S. 13
Alexandria
Jimery
Canistota
Montrose
Spencer
Salem
Bridgewater
JH. Friese
C. Jr. McNulty
Mery
I. B. Yule
McCarty
G. R. Eiker
Mmery
Charry Byrne
Lemert
W. L. Douether
Lem
Lomery
Spencer and Canistota At Montrose. the Oficini Eeheguin, To Be A Wovld
Ela
Esther Kleen Anderson Dies After Long Illness
Esther Kleen Anderson Wither Hilen Andersen was born April 25, 1896 in Tobin township Davison county. She died April 22, 1916 after nearly two years of rheumatoid arthritis and lung trouble. She showed patient faith and planned to “celebrate Master in heaven” with Jesus. Survived by father Henry B. Anderson and sisters Annie and Minnie Walsh of this city. Funeral April 24 at home and Methodist church conducted by Rev. J. S. Hoagland with music by Hazel Reynolds James Westbrook Verna Brown at organ. Interment Graceland cemetery.
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Wither Hilen Andersen
Tobin Township
Davison County
Henry B. Anderson
Annie Walsh
Minnie Walsh
Ellen Anderson
IH. B. Anderson
Ida C. Anderson
J. S. Hoagland
Hazel Reynolds
James D. Westbrook
Verna Brown
Prairie Center plans social hall with lectures and shows
Dr Reed of Hyde county builds a community hall eighteen miles from Pierre. The Reed family supplies an orchestra and lunch counter. a motion picture machine is purchased. The plan includes lectures, picture shows, dances, and other social meetings to create a general gathering.
Farm Lay Community Plans Price and Instruction
In a report from the lay community, details emerge on pricing for amusements and guidelines on public instruction for residents. The text outlines steps for residents to access the amusements and understand the community’s educational approach.
Third District South Dakota Clubwomen Open Meeting
From Monday's Daily the second annual meeting of the Third district Women’s Moderated clubs of South Dakota opened at 0:50 this forenoon in Mitchell. District president Mrs. gennie M. Sanders of Armour led the program with welcomes from Mayor A. K. Titchcock and Mrs. G. S. Osgood. Zillah T. Wilson urged attendance at the New York biennial convention. 27 clubs in the district were listed, with 17 present this morning.
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South Dakota
Gennie M. Sanders
Armour
Hymin
America
J. 8
Trongland
Mitchell Federated Clubs
G. S. Osgood
Mitchell
A. K. Titchcock
Lena Clements
Geddes
Georgia Scott
Crace Boyles
L. R. Erskine
J. J. Lahey
Merle Bryan
W. Leelan
Nohlgren
Frederick
Clements
W. O. Lamb
Booker
Selamerer
Henderson
Kuhle
Edith Miller
Bennett
Anna Tompson
Zillah TE. Wilson
Aberdeen
State Federation
New York City
Buffalo
Jerauld
Milner
Brule
Sanborn
Aurora
Divison
Slanson
Charles Mix
Douglas
Hutchinson
Bon Homme
McCook
Yankton
Winton
Salem
Tomorre
Porengay Ignin
Robert Lincoln Kelley
W. G. Brackett
Mitehell
Zillah I. Wilson
W. QO. Tlainb
Tripp
Mary Booker
Ll. G. Rigler
Mary Boyden
Helen Gross
Guy BB. Frary
M. S
Nettie M. Dunham
Wagner
Republican state convention set for Pierre on July 5
The Republican state committee designated Pierre South Dakota as the convention site with July 5 as the meeting date.
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Pierre
S. D
Republican State Committee
Women’s Suffrage Parade Tent City Planned in Grant Park
Mrs George Bass a convention week hostess arranges a tent city in Grant Park to house hundreds of women attending the Republican national convention suffrage parade. The camp will be called Sort Suffrage.
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Chicago
George Bass
Grant Park
Lake Front
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C. B. Coyne
Secretary OF State
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