Contracts. Mitchell Holds Third in Growth of Towns East of River
W. E. Tipton, secretary of the board of charities and corrections, returned from Yankton where bids were opened for penal and charitable institutions supplies. Contracts awarded cover coal dry goods and clothing with Mitchell merchants gaining favored positions. J. F. Anderson Lumber Co won coal contract for Plankinton reform school. C. W. Gillis led in shoes and rubbers. Jacob Becker topped clothing lines.
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W. E. Tipton
Board of Charities and Corrections
Yankton
Mitchell
J. F. Anderson Lumber Co
Reform School
Plankinton
C. W. Gillis
Jacob Becker
State fair support debates over county exhibit at corn palace
Woonsocket Herald attacks Reed over funding 3500.00 for a local Sanborn county exhibit. It argues Mitchell’s corn palace brings statewide advertising and benefits, defending the corn palace as a legitimate state aid and urging support for preserving the state fair program.
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Woonsocket Herald
Waulk County
Sanborn County
Mitchell Corn Palace
Huron
Reed
Mitchell
Mitchell’s
Corn Palace
Wide World
London
Exhibition Showcases Band Development in Sanborn County
Readers can view a notable exhibit detailing the evolution of the band in Sanborn County with emphasis on historical progress, key figures, and community impact. The display highlights early influences, milestones, and current activities shaping local music culture.
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Sanborn County
Hughes County to Exhibit at Corn Palace This Fall
J I Newell secretary of Gas Belt Land Abstract Co of Pierre confirms Hughes county will have space at the Corn Palace exhibit this fall. The letter notes Hughes county had space last year and will be welcomed again, with efforts to ensure a successful western state showcase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Smith
John ‘I. Newell
Gas Belt Land & Abstract Co
Pierre
Smith
Hughes County
Corn Palace
Newell
Mitchell
Sioux City's Big Fair Features Miss Kate Odell Relay
Miss Kate Odell from Burdett Colorado, famed cowgirl, will appear daily in a thirty mile relay at the Interstate Live Stock fair in Sioux City September 11 16. While visiting Cheyenne Wyoming she rode the unbroken broncho Dynamite at night despite prohibition, galloping down the main street and staying aboard as the crowd roared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Odell
Burdett
Colo
Sioux City
Cheyenne
Wyo
Dynamite
Ranch Visit Returns From Highmore Sunday Outing
O. L. Banson and L. J. Welch returned this morning from Highmore where they had spent Sunday at the Mitchell Cattle Co ranch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. L. Banson
L. J. Welch
Highmore
Mitchell Cattle Co
Beauty in Library Interior Decorated by Women’s Association
The Woman's Library Association is improving the Carnegie library interior with blue dome, burlap wall coverings, and tinted ceilings. After adding these enhancements at about $200, the project aims to elevate the library's beauty and usefulness, with hours extending from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. weekdays and 10 p.m. Saturdays.
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The
Woman's Library Association
Carnegie Library
E. J. Greaves
Woman’s Library Association
Growing Larger Steadily States These Days
Residents press for new rural routes as two south and southwest lines near the city await establishment. Local officials report progress and slow timelines in expanding service to rural areas.
Gregory Confesses Desertion Before Court Martial
Chief of Police Keith returned from Fort Crook with Will H Gregory who had been arrested for desertion from the regular army. Gregory admitted desertion to Colonel Pratt and faced possible punishment at Leavenworth or Fort Crook with a sentence likely to be a year. he would then complete a three year enlistment after release.
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Keith
Fort Crook
Omaha
Will H. Gregory
Gregory
Pratt
Phillippines
Mitchell
Philippines
Leavenworth
Kan
Hitchcock couple return from big stone trip
Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Hitchcock arrived home last Saturday from Big Stone Jake after a ten day stay and report a very enjoyable time.
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Big Stone
Jake
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Scallin Bros
Board of Charities and
Correc
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Charities
Western National Bank, Mitchell
S. D
Mitchell National Bank
South, Dakota
O. L. Branson
J.S. Daniels
R. L. Branson
O. L. Branson, L. J. Welch
W. Koch
J.S, Daniels
C. A. Wilson
E.B van Alstine
Coal and Wood
Railroad St
Milwaukee Depot
Mitchell, S. D
Woonsocket
State Fair Project
Sioux Halls
Aberdeen Ee
Mitchell Peter Teense Resee
Watertown
Peter Neers
Brookings
Elk Point
Parker Serer Reer
Lake Preston
Garretson
Gettysburg
Fort Pierre
Castlewood
Will Gregory
Woman’s Association
Post Office Department
United
Wm. H. Gregory Confesses
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