Growth in Mitchell Housing Sparks Citywide Building Boom
New dwellings rise along Fifth and Lawler streets and across Mitchell as constructors push two story brick and stone homes with modern heating and plumbing. Neighborhoods from Third and Rowley to West Third and Fourth streets show rapid progress with cement sidewalks expanding citywide as the season advances.
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Mitchell
Sny Town
Wm. M. Smith
H. R. Kibbee
Fifth
Lawler
Smith
J. E. Wells
Third
Rowley Streets
Des Vo
Wells
Main Street
O. L. Branson
Emil Becker
Duff
Fourth Streets
Mr. Becker
O. T. Litchfield
Litshfield
C. E. Olney
West Third Street
Harvey Noble
Nobble
W.A. Shurtleff
University
Mr. Shurtleff
Fourth
Albert A. Boynton
Mr. Boynton
Frest
M. J. Litsey
Sykes Wilson
Mr. Wilson
J. E. McCaslin
Fifth and
Henry Koch
East First Street
Democrats Name Aug 28 Plan For Fourth Circuit Nomination
A Democratic executive committee meeting in Plankinton chose August 28 for the judicial convention to nominate a judge for the fourth circuit. Attendance was light but a location was set. Possible candidates include Judge Brown of Chamberlain and H J Mobr of Alexandria, with Mr. Martin of Howard ruled ineligible due to recent legislative salary changes.
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Democratic Executive Committee
Plankinton
Fourth Circuit
Judge Brown
Chamberlain
H. J. Mobr
Alexandria
Martin
Howard
Robbed in Aberdeen Money Aberdeen News
A Mitchell man, Christian Nelson, reported a theft after waking to find Tiffany missing from his hotel room. Nelson found two $10 and four $5 bills and two Mitchell bank certificates missing, later recovered from Tiffany who was arrested. Tiffany waived preliminary exam and was bound over to the next circuit term on $300 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Mitchell
Christian Nelson
Tiffany
Nelson
Mitchell Bank
Jenkins
Jones
Money for Farmers School Board Sits on Routine Business
The Friday meeting covered standard board business as farmers voiced concerns about the corn crop needing rain. An extensive interview with L. N. Hunter presented a sunny view of South Dakota creameries with projected 8 million dollars in butter sales and a forecast of many new creameries amid drought and crop damage.
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L. N. Hunter
Sioux Palls Argus
Hunter
Argus J
Elgin
South Dakota
O. K
United States
School Board Adopts Budget as Repairs Start
The board met in city council rooms to approve an annual school budget of 12 500 dollars for the year and note improvements on property. Supt Quigley’s report was read and accepted, and damage to the south side school house from summer vandalism was noted with 120 to 150 panes broken and repair costs about 18 dollars. Parents agreed to cover part of the damage and further acts will be punished under law. Discussion included purchasing a large bell for the east side school house belfry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Quigley
South Side
East Side
Cement Walk Demand Boosts Aberdeen Building Pace
Aberdeen business leaders push for cement walk construction as labor shortages slow progress. A Minneapolis contractor now offers guaranteed one day blocks with a 50 man crew, while Mitchell towns maintain extensive cement sidewalks attracting residents and new homes.
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Aberdeen
Minneapolis
Mitchell
Crop outlook mixed but hopeful across county
Reports from farmers indicate corn remains healthy despite heat with four inches moisture underground aiding growth. Wheat prospects vary by area with some notes of 50 percent damage and others near 20 percent, but overall no crop failure feared. Recent rains should bolster corn and improve conditions in the coming days.
Unwarranted Statement sparks college presidency rumor
The Mitchell Republican reprints a prior item about Rev. J. O. Dobson possibly becoming college president, then defends publishing it as good faith reporting. Authors reject hostile motives and urge Vermillion press to accept that no foundation existed for the rumor, noting Bret Willey had no authority. The matter will blow over.
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Mitchell Republican
J. O. Dobson
Mitchell
Mitchell School
Mitchell Institution
Vermillion Republican
Bret
Willey
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F. W. Preybarg
Dausala
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A. Bobb
W. B. Grane
Main ST
Ss. G. Boyce, Mitchell, S.D
Grace
Beauty
Chicago Shoe House
Detroit Vapor
Phoenix Storm
W.H. Webster & Co
South Main Street
Mitch
Plank
Christ Nelson
Eastside
Ing D. U. President
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