Non-Partisan League Predicted to Control South Dakota Politics
A. Townley of the National Non Partisan League predicts the group will dominate South Dakota politics by 1948. He speaks in Mitchell and cites North Dakota gains, including a congressional win for Baer, as proof members can safeguard farmers and influence legislation across states. He notes rapid SD membership and emphasizes that the League is political, unlike the Farmers Union.
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Dakota
North Dakota
Farmers Union
Townley
North Dakota League
League
Union
Ie Union
N. D
John M Baer
Minnesota
South Dakota
Townley Urges Draft of State Officials at North Dakota Rally
A C Townley president of the National Non-Partisan League told farmers and townspeople to draft state officials as a method to run government. He argued volunteers fail to serve the people and urged similar action in South Dakota. The address highlighted league growth, Hoover support, and calls for farmer unity and local economic measures. Townley planned further talks in Madison and Sioux Falls.
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A. C. Townley
National Non-Partisan League
Gorn Palace
Mr. Townley
North Dakota
South Dakota
Army
State House
League
Charles Boreson
W.R. Ronald
Townley
Ronald
Herbert G. Hoover
Mitchell Republican
Investigators Probe Hopper Pest in South Dakota
Government agent C N Ainslee surveys hopper damage in Pierre after tours at Bowman and nearby dams as part of pest investigation.
Enlist Mitchell Women by Mail
Housewives and others will receive enrollment cards through the mail service to join the United States Food Administration drive. Postmaster John Michels instructed carriers to deliver cards, which may be deposited in any mail box or handed to residents. Hoover urges rapid completion and notes that signed cards yield free first instructions and a fact to be displayed.
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Food Conservation Movement
United States Food Administration
John Michels
Irda
Herbert OU. Hoover
Tf Ponce
Food Administration
Son Gas Victim Dick Walken Dies in Eastern State
John Falken of this city received a telegram saying his son Dick Walken, nearly thirty, died suddenly in an eastern state from gas exposure while employed by a produce company. The telegram arrived July 26.
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Lennox
John Falken
Dick Walken
Miner County Day Reports No Licenses Issued for Liquor
Miner County records show no permits issued for selling intoxicating liquor for medicinal sacramental or scientific uses and no physicians have applied to prescribe liquor. The county remains dry under statewide prohibition.
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Howard
Miner County
Gregory County Picnic Draws Old Settlers Aug 15 event
Gregory South Dakota hosts the annual Gregory county old settlers picnic in the city park on August 15 with an array of sports and activities featured on the program for the Gregory community celebration.
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Gregory County
Gregory
S. D
Card of Thanks for Weber Family Loss
We thank neighbors and friends for kindness and help during the illness and death of our wife, another and sister Ss. Weber. Signed by Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Weber, Mr. and Mrs. Loren Weber, and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Kivell.
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Ss. Weber
G. A. Weber
Loren Weber
Fred Kivell
Plan to store up waste water in Rapid City
Rapid City plans to conserve waste waters from Rapid Creek. Officials say six months of flow could flood 42,000 acres to a one foot depth. With no storage most water is lost to the Cheyenne River. Government funds may be sought to build large storage reservoirs for use in dry periods to boost crop production.
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Rapid City
S.D
Rapid Creek
Cheyenne River
Walter
Girls Discover False Teeth While Bathing at Lake Byron
In Huron South Dakota on July 27 several Winsome Huron girls while swimming north of Huron on Lake Byron stepped on a round object. It turned out to be a set of false teeth. Local insurance man M A Murraine claimed them after the object was bagged.
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Huron
S. D
Lake Byron
M. A. Murraine
Mitchell Briefs and Local Notes Wide-ranging July News
Mitchell and surrounding area report visitors and travels including Mrs. H M Kulins and Mrs Marc Scott in from Chamberlain, Gordon J Gashman from Sioux Falls, and Miss Hattie Verrick attending a White Lake wedding. Library additions include evolution texts and a story hour drawing 100 children. Military updates note mobilization discussions, draft status, and a Milwaukee pay raise for roundhouse workers. Weather records show a 99 degree day and ongoing harvest labor shortages, with local public notices of licenses, marriages, and community events.
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He Hibbard
H. M. Kulins
Marc Scott
Chamberlain
Mitchell Roady
Hattie Verrick
White Lake
Agnes Herrick
Frank Phinney
C. H W. Craft
Mt. Vernon
Arthur Shale
Pierre
Mitchell
Gassie Woodward
Mitcfell
George Bardenoff
Linuxity
Noble Bloyd Doane
Vincennes
Mes. G
Tym
Rey. G
Osgood
Witchcock
W. D. Sehermerhorn
Dakota Wesleyan
Chicago
Lake Geneva
Wis
S.ob. Morris
Redfield
G. J. Wilson
Milwaukee
Sanborn
G. P. Wright
Prud Wright Clothing
Ghicaxo
Harry Fridley and Family
Watertown
Mr. Fridley
B. van der Maaten
Philadelphia
Washington
Taverne Eaton
Alpena
Kis
Federal
Chamber of Commerce
Ghast Alexander
F. L. Burns
Sioux Falls
Robert Tripp
Weather Bureau
Missouri River
Hitchcoek
Kansas City
George A. Silsby
Witehcoek
County Council of Defense
BE. J. Fellow
J. W. Merchinton
Thomas J. Barry
Central Department
Barry
Fort Meade
W.E. Tipton
Turon
Regal
Verne Waldo Abeel
Anni Solbers
Lane
Atkinson
Third Avenue
Hitchcock
Woonsocket Herald Times
Woonsocket
Baseball Park
Record fragment notes tragic deaths and weather remark
Fragmentary text describes a father killed in a cornshed and cousins burned to death at a relative's home, plus a weather remark about high summer temperatures and a cryptic location Go Stand ye OS.
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Amd
Paul Svhoentelder
Mercury
Soofelock
Mitchell Wins Lower Tariffs on Intercity Freight
Washington July 20 The city and Commercial club of Mitchell praised the Interstate Commerce Commission decision. The commission ruled current freight rates between Mitchell and points east and south of Sioux City and Sioux Falls were unreasonable and modified rates. It also recommended reevaluation to align with rates to Sioux Falls.
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Washington, J
Cty and Commercial Club
Mitchel
Mitchell
Points Tst
Sioux City
Sioux Balls
Interstate Commerce Commission
siouNalls
Freight rate ruling boosts Mitchell trade and jobs
A federal freight rate decision cuts costs for shipments to Mitchell, promising savings of more than 825,000 dollars yearly. The ruling, resulting after 16 months of hearings and involving railroads and commerce groups, is expected to shift wholesale and jobbing business from Sioux City and Sioux Falls to Mitchell, spurring local growth.
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Suvinese
Cty
Mitchell
Oldine
Freielt
Phe Goparat
Fela
Panaminer
EB. A. Bissell
Federal
Hd. W. Leehan
To. McGrew
PB. J. Herrick
W. Ji. King
Ligud Cuty
Sioux Falls
Milwaukee
Northwestern
Wis
Sioux City
Interstate cCommerce Commission
Washimeton
D. C
Chamber of Commerce
O. E. Sweet
State Railroad Commission
Texas
Mer. Wellay
Sioux Aty
Sioux Palls
Real Estate Mortgage Foreclosure Notice Seen in Mitchell
Notice announces foreclosure sale of the Belle Bardsmith and Woo Smith mortgage on July 24, 1916. Property in Mitchell, Davison County, South Dakota is described as Lot 6, Block 3, Spangler & Swindler sub-division, Out Lot 18 of M. W. Howley addition. Sale set by sheriff at the courthouse front door on August 10, 1917 at 10:00 a.m. Mortgagee Beach Crary, attorney Spangler & Taney.
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Belle Bardsmith
Woo
Smith
Beach Crary
Morteagre
Davison County
South Dakota
Mitchell
Mitehell
Davieson County
Spangler & Swindler
M. WH. Howley
Jude R6th
Spangler & Taney
Mortgagee
Ree Crary
Smaller Wolf Bounty Faces Future Shortfall
Drermeyer gaperself bounty claimants will receive sixty cents on the dollar or less for their warrants this year based on current claims. The total stands at 21,000 with 13,000 still needed to meet it. In past years heavy claims emerge the last week in July. if repeated, apportionment may fall below sixty cents.
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Drermeyer Gaperself
Monster Dance Aids Red Cross At Linawler Street Pavement
A Red Cross fundraiser on Linawler Street near the Courthouse added nearly 1250 to funds. About 160 couples danced at times, with National Guard units and youth groups aiding ticket sales and announcers keeping crowds engaged. The event featured the Municipal band, rapid refreshments, and a plan for a possible follow up within a week.
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UN Linawler
National Guards
Burns
Althionel Die
Miliers
J. O J. Daley
BH. J. Fellow
Po OA
Redline
Edear Din
Wayne Barnard
Miteletdl
George Rey
O Vo Litebbstield
Smiall Wills
Wd. W. Leechan
Riry Smith
W. Oal Heimberger
Robert Burns
Glare Paivison
Milen Gregory
Ht. D. Butterfield
Val Wagner
Sh. J. Herrick
Hew
Heimberger
W. RR. Ball
Guard Field Day a Success for Troop and Company
A crowd of about 1000 attended a patriotic field day at Milebookers Wednesday to raise mess funds for Troop and Company Poo. Revenue totaled 4150.89 after expenses. about 700 goes to the soldiers. A mock ball game, drill exhibitions, and tent pitching showcased the units while Mrs. James Wedd and volunteers ran the refreshment booth.
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Troop
Company Po
Mileboekers Whirsday
Elief
Ivory
Wesley
Doane
Rovers
Mitchell
Grampton
Monroe
Brausht
Smith Rf
Peterson
Tilly
Mish
Ott
Barton
Collier
Clark
Hi Loese
Glennon
Bauer
Burnie
P. Ford Dingler
Tao
Company Poo
James Wedd
Mrs. Webber Laid to Rest in Mitchell Funeral
Funeral services for Mrs. Samuel Webber who died suddenly at 18 were held at 2 p.m. at 842 West Third Avenue with Rev. Wm. J. Vincent officiating. Family and friends from Mitchell attended, including siblings and relatives from Green Ia and Sioux Falls. Interment followed at Graceland Cemetery.
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Samuel Webber
West Third Avenue
Wm. J. Vincent
St. Mary's Episcopal Church
Willian Gordon Brackett
Isle of Somewhere
Dora Butler
Brackels
Mitchell
Bred Kivell
Green
Wivell
Charles A. Webber
Sioux Falls
L. W. Webber
Alb
Mekued TD
Burns
A. B. Seaton
Ww. Hoon
Chas. J. Krom
George HH
Graceland Cemetery
Health fee ruling limits charges by county health officials
A state legal department opinion holds county superintendents of health may charge only one fee in cases that require quarantine. They cannot bill multiple visits before taking action, even when a case develops to quarantine stage.
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Pierre
State Legal Department
County Superintendents of Health
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Minneapolis Chamber of Commerce
Beef and Harvester
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Hoover
England
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Motehr Mass Meeting
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Aln. Louder
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Howard Brodstrup
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W. A. Branch
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G. P Hatheway
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Milwaukee Road
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Interstate Commerce Body
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Monster Dance
AIDS
RED Cross
Lawler Pavement
Mrs. Webber
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