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Newspaper

Mitchell Capital

Location

Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1916

Page

6

Suffrage Day Draws Mitchell Crowds For Flying Squadron

The Flying Squadron of suffragists lectured Mitchell on suffrage issues with three meetings and a street rally led by Mrs Benedict drawing about 700 listeners. Funds raised supported the state campaign as speakers urged women to win the vote. The tour continues to White Lake Hot Springs Deadwood and Rapid City with hopes for more Mitchell appearances before fall elections.

Mitchell Black Hills Elks Home Hille Jones 5S. V. Christ South Dakota Court House Third Avenue Main Street Benedict Rocky Mountains White Lake Hot Springs Deadwood Rapid City

Biggar Studies History of Maize From Bone Tools to Machinery

J Howard Biggar of the federal agriculture department is researching a history of maize from Ree Indians bone hoes to modern mechanized farming. He will photograph bone hoes in the state historical department collection and visit Sioux reservations to gather elder knowledge of traditional corn cultivation.

Re seeding on burned areas shows success in South Dakota

Pierre South Dakota The state forest service reports artificial seeding on burned and barren Black Hills areas is successful. The seed spot method is used on the Dumont Roubaix Burn and germination appears in about three weeks. Seeding will continue as a permanent forest improvement program.

Polish crop outlook and relief work talks end

Germany informs the United States that Britain’s restrictions on Polish food shipments make further Polish relief cooperation pointless. With favorable harvest prospects, relief will likely be unnecessary after October 1.

Washington, D. C Germany United States Great Britain Poland

Iowa Crop Conditions Report Highlights Seasonal Struggles

Des Moines reports show Iowa crop conditions currenty unfavorable with widespread stress across major grains and inadequate moisture. Farmers face tough prospects as dryness and heat stress data indicate potential yield reductions statewide.

South Dakota National Guard to Join Border Force

The Fourth regiment of the South Dakota National Guard will move tonight to join North Dakota and Minnesota units near the Mercedes valley northwest of Brownsville Texas. About 97 men and officers are in the unit with departures staggered today as tents and equipment are loaded and pay for July is issued amid strict censorship of wire messages.

Redfield South Dakota National Guard North Dakota Minnesota Mercedes Valley San Benito Texas South Dakota Seint Peter Brethorst Canin Dias Wpwourth Regiment Migsien Camp Hagman Mourth Haemat Brownsville

Official roster of Company I after medical exams

The roster lists Captain Bar B Rowley as commander with Lieut George Shipton and Lieut Harvey Coucher. Sergeants include Charles Bentlily and P V Breihorst among others. corporals Ralph McCormack and Snitley Stout. cooks Glenn Wightman and Frank Worthen. musician Lester Ruby. Privates cover a long list of names such as Hobart Brown, Roland Packer, John Bragstad, James I. Cooper, M. Conway, John Creamer, and many others.

Company I Bar B. Rowley George Shipton Harvey Coucher Charles Bentlily P. V. Breihorst Tierbert Barnard Wd. Brieker Lane Bazley Welcome Waltz Ralph McCormack Snitley Stout Henry van de Bosche Chester Coleman Charles Brown Charles Nicholls J. T. Kelley Lionel J. Stacy Cooks Glenn Wightman Frank Worthen Lester Ruby Hobart Brown Roland . Packer C. FP. Braucht John Bragstad James I. Cooper M. Conway John Creamer Frank Doty Floyd Doane Burton BH. Freeland J. J. Hilligoss I. Warl Wall Philip Co. Kelley Claude GC. Knight William C. Knight Walter Whittleson D. I. Marsden Albert J. Montgomery Dorlan Maxon Harl Nelson A. H W. Nixon J. G. Ness John R. Simon Ross @. Smith RN. L. Shade Charles Worthon C. Wallis I. J. Wallis Martin Sainsoe Aley Lodenoff Kristina Neson Donald H. Kerrey Charles McCafferty Kaven Tessier William Carpenter Wrank Panieh Tharl A. Kearney John Miller Charles Stewart Jack Tanner Owen Caldwell Floyd Sfmitz Joseph Hanson Matt Kramer Robert Dunn

Railroad has a Real Friend

A passenger sued Northwestern railway after paying thirty cents for a twenty mile night walk and a mistaken onward ticket. He rode to Wendell twenty miles out, walked back toward Pierre until a Missouri River bridge ferry detour forced a later fare of thirty cents. The company refunded 80 cents while other charges remained. Mrs Rowley and children are named in the notice.

Pierre Ile Missouri James Rogers Milwaukee Railroad Yankton John Haley J. Ss. Devine George Ollien Twenry Buddie Wic KY Neary Virgil Ennedy Saturden Pete Dat Mt. Vernon T. Kerns Rene Ieee Eee

Hay rake accident leaves boy dead after barbed wire tragedy

Joubert Jieget, a young local resident, was fatally injured while guiding a hay rake on a neighbor’s farm. The rake wheel tangled in barbed wire, throwing him onto the fence and dragging him along, shredding flesh. He died after hospital amputation of a mangled arm and leg.

Joubert OL Mt Miso ThodSline Jieget

Norbeck to Head Stanley County Old Settlers Picnic

Lieutenant governor Peter Norbeck and Judge John C G Bortidne headline the Stanley Haakon and Jackson counties old settlers picnic three miles west of Cottonwood on Wednesday. A Weta versus Penobasin ball game is on the program with an old roundup wagon for campfire storytelling of pre homestead days.

Gottenweed S. D Peter Norbeck South Dakota John CG. Bortidne Congress Stanley Haakon Jackson Cottonwood Weta Peno Basin Dave

Literature of South Dakota new edition praised

The latest edition of O. W. Courtsey's Literature of South Dakota gathers 11 years of work and 85 years of regional literary history. It covers poets, orators, and writers with extensive reading, notes, and nearly 100 quotations, praising Mitchell and other authors while noting its value as a high school and college course reference.

O. W. Coutsey South Dakota Tor Mitchell Kate Virgil Boyles I. Branson Samuel West Thomas Nicholson N. J. Dunham Davison Jeranid Jewell Bothwell-Tull Lst Will Lithhridge Pratt Mlin Garland Sunshine State Holventor Sinie South

Pieurwana Automobile Town Aims to Put Every Family in Car

Pierre South Dakota town of 8 residents, Peurwana, boasts it can load all villagers into autos at once for a joy ride with no relays. Five families remain without cars as salesmen race to fix the deficiency and equalize transportation.

Peurwana Pierre

Farmer Loses Sixty Acres of Wheat to Thresher Fire

David McCurdy, a Ravina area farmer, suffered a heavy loss when sparks from a threshing engine set fire to shocked wheat. The grain, representing sixty acres of his harvest, was destroyed as scores of men fought the blaze to save what they could.

Pield Ravina SL. D David McCurdy

Local Notes Roundup of Mitchell Residents and Travel

Mitchell Dakota Wesleyan area notes list a flood of travel plans and social news. Residents including Mrs Jed Me and Mrs A Downey head various trips while others plan visits to Chicago New York Denver and Lake Okoboji. Local events include billiards exhibition with Narles L Perris and police activity following riot concerns.

Drank van Wagenen Sioux Ipalis Sioux Palis Iowa Minnesota Ss. 2 Brainard Lake Okoboji J. Bh. Duncan

Relief After Brief Cool Spell Ends Heat Wave

After two days of cooler weather across the country, temperatures ranged from 57 to 85 degrees. Forecasters note crop damage avoided if rain continues, easing fears of corn losses and signaling potential crop relief.

Hobbs Trouble Nears Closure Amid Conflicts and Delays

A fragmented report notes ongoing disorder around Hobbs with near closure of operations. Mentions other powers as organized and references detions or sprene art or trougelous pim es of past. Unclear locations and actors are cited.

Senator requests militia return to Mitchell amid disturbances

South Dakota Senator asked Secretary Balter to recall a militia company from Redfield after Mitchell mayor appealed for aid to quell disturbances. Balter indicated the unit could be moved if the governor requests.

Washington, D Nd. So Jotineon South Dakota Balter Mitehell Redfeld Tie Mitchell W. W

Local Pine Ridge Social Notes Mention Herbert Holy Ellind Julio Crazy Horse

Fragmentary social items from a western paper cover community life in Pine Ridge reserva tion country. Names like Herbert Holy Ellind Julio Crazy Horse Felix Landing Soldier Mary Wagle Ayek appear in scattered notes amid a divorce case and name change discussions involving Jennie Bad Wound and Susie Lipp with unclear details.

Pine Ridge Ervation Herbert Holy Ellind Julio Crazy Horse Felix Mary Wagle ‘Ayek Jennie Susie Lipp

Migrant harvester disturbances eased in city and counties

Officials declare the migrant harvester problem solvent as calm returns. Police control crowds at the station, with armed citizens aiding in suppressing violence and guiding harvesters southward. Secretaries in Washington and local towns coordinate to deter further unrest and minimize federal troop deployment.

Gity Viollanece Wlthoureh Wihan Tripp Parkston Scotland Elmer T. W. Wa Reinsing Mitchell Omaha Baker Ode Dad Washington Than MitcCheivsley

Weddle Store Changes Hands on South Sanborn Street

The Weddle store on South Sanborn Street passes to Nicoi Moses and Glen Wilder. The store will close Tuesday and Wednesday for inventory and delivery scheduling. reopening may feature a soda fountain large refrigerator and fresh meats. The ten year old business has served the South Side community.

James Weddle Sanborn Street Nicoi Moses Glen Wilder Weddle South Side

Emperor Francis Joseph Very Ill After Troop Review

Vienna dispatch says Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria caught no severe chill during troop inspection but is described as very ill and confined to his bed. Dispatch notes his illness as serious though no details are given on prognosis or duration.

London Francis Joseph of Austria Vienna

Wheat crop shows heavy yield but black rust damage exists

Reports on black rust damage in the region are conflicting yet indicate some damage. The corn crop remains in good condition and developing rapidly, the heaviest in years, despite heat and drought conditions affecting overall prospects.

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