Park Board Seeks City Aid for Small City Pool Plans
The Republican argues the Mitchell park board should request city council funding for small swimming pools in city parks focusing on children. It favors 20 by 40 foot pools with simple dressing rooms and cost saving measures for immediate use, suggesting city water initially and later a well, with larger pools planned for future.
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Mitchell Park Board
Republican
Park Board
Hilchesck Park
Kitchin Defends War Tax Policy Against Townley Critique
House Ways and Means chairman Kitchin says Senate rewrote war tax bill to shift burden from big business to farmers and small earners, eliminating schedules for the rich and adding an administration-challenging excess profits tax. Townley supporters defend the right to question war profiteering and demand higher contributions from those profiting most.
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Kitchin
House
Ways and Means Committee
Senate
Associated Press
Kilchin
Congress
A. C G. Townley
Farmers Nonpartisan Political League
Mitchell
Townley
Cerainly
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Handling the Draft Costs and the War’s Burden
A political note urges federal troops to oversee draft registers while Congress acts to prevent a perceived “rich man’s war.” It argues the draft should impose costs on the wealthy to counter claims of inequality.
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Congress
Motor Trucks Aid Rail Lines To Ease Freight Burden
Chamber of Commerce guidance supports motor trucks to relieve individual shipments and create space on rail lines. Trucks now move larger loads in cities while trains serve longer distances. efforts push warehousing to speed load and unload for rapid wartime distribution.
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Starsostel J
Chamber of Commerce
Ondine
Aimee
Redlzine
Darze Siigyas Fae
Modest Pay Inc
Mitchell
Few Druggists Taking Chances
Tom Malis reports strict state law controls on selling medicines and hospital prescriptions. Sioux Falls authorities warned pharmacists and druggists about ensuring proper permits and avoiding unsafe sales. The state board advised members to restrict practice until formal guidance is issued at the upcoming meeting in Sioux Falls this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Malis
S. Fo
Sioux Falls
Abe Bey Press
Ban on Hostetters Bitters Is Ordered in South Dakota
Sioux Falls reports a woman arrested for drunkenness confessed she drank only a bottle of Hostetters Bitters bought at a local drug store. State Sheriff Shanks announces a ban on these bitters due to complaints of intoxication and says sellers will be prosecuted under statewide prohibition.
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Sioux Falls
S. 1
Aus
Shanks
South Dakota
School Levy Increased Slightly After Cost Increases
The school board agreed the upcoming tax levy will be 70 000 dollars, about 85 000 more than the past four to five years due to bond interest and sinking fund, plus 15 000 for maintenance. New officers include O T Litehfield as president and W W Taylor as vice president. Textbook changes were adopted. High school tuition set at 8 0 per month. Resignations of Peter G Hansen Rose Hansen and Marion Jolson accepted.
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Board of Education
S. Bk. Morris
WW. S. Will
O. T. Litehtield
Litehfield
Iw. W. Teyler
Forest Fire in the Hills Threatens Timber
A serious forest fire broke out near the hills several miles from town and men from ranger districts fought the blaze. Fire was believed started by careless campers leaving campfire embers burning. Rangers extinguished the flames after hard work and warned of possible spread to underbrush.
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Keystone, S. 1
Theta Nine
Tere
Coster
Western Wheat Yields Reported Across State Fields
The first threshings from western river districts show winter wheat yields around 15 to 22 bushels per acre, with prices at $2.60 a bushel at local elevators. P M Smith’s farm reports a volunteer winter wheat crop yielding 15 bushels per acre for six years straight.
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Vince
P.M. Smith
Rattler Creates Narrow Vehicle Incident Near Wilsey
In western past of the state a rattlesnake on a buggy causes a crash when the wheeler loses control. Miss Santa Gibson was a passenger as the auto toppled. a rattler’s close proximity sparked fright and a fall from the vehicle. The creature did not bite, but resembled a snake frightened the riders.
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Pingre
Othe
Willseen
Sion
Wilsey
Santa Gibson
Harvest Hands Exempt For Time
Provisions to protect harvest labor from wartime shortages authorize exemptions. National board regulations send cases to district exemption boards. Men needed for field work may stay at harvest until demand passes, then join the military. Exemption boards will determine essential personnel given crop conditions.
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Washington
1. Co
National Board
Tno
American Railroad Workers Leading Front in France
Canadian and American railway troops, largely from the western U S and Canada, operate close to German lines on a broad gauge railway. Brigadier General in charge praises discipline as they rebuild bridges and lay track after bombardment, achieving mileages of up to four miles in five days.
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France
New Haven
Great Western
United States
Canada
Ponellie
Lord Shaughnessy
British Columbia
Frent
Droud-pudee
Tettine
Ennemy
Rathway
Weelnesdias Tite
Viner River
Mitchell Local Notes Mixed Letters and Civic News
Local items report visits by military men and officials, hospital operations, Red Cross fund totals, court and auction actions, weather summary, and July license counts. Notables include Governor Noarbeck en route to Pierre, Wayne Barnard as auctioneer, and Peter Bournas undergoing surgery.
Mitchell News Briefs Highlight Regional Visits and Projects
Local Mitchell items note visits by Broek Ponty and others to Mitchell and nearby towns. Talks cover business matters, educational work abroad, and war camp fund drives. The new George Washington highway from Omaha to Mitchell is marked and eyed to extend through Sioux City and beyond.
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W. Wilson
Bishop
Mitchell
Seattle
Local residents tour a bank and military prep activity
Me and Mrs. Neil Hashell and two children of Gregory, S, DL, are guests in the To Burns tomes Mr Wiaskett has disposed of its interests in the First National Bank at Grestory and Was in Mitethel today for the purpose of taking to examination into the of Leers Tiyanmiys Crip. Gile Vaichus of St. Pauleavas today looking after the prep. oiition of troop trains Nie ON GENRIS bas elharee of this wark it South Wi hut ho OK. Mather departed this afternoon on a business trip to Pierre. W. M. Smith went up to Nireil to attend to business matters.
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Vera Volin
Yankton
A. Stout
Black Wits
JE. Bradberry
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Road
Mitchell
Ernest MewWellips
G. BP
Alpena
Fort Snelling
Minn
Gurney Budreau
Ernest Budredan
Kennebec
Budreau
T. A. Melarry
Alexandria
Ed Wortmin
Mrr Wortman
Chamberlain
Peter Noarbeck
Mirelel
Pierre
Platte
Sr. B. Way
Walter G. Way
Black Hills
Silver City
Crouch
Tis
Oelock
Clerk of Courts
Ward Jis
Glark Potter
Dakota Wesleyan
84St
Michigan Infantry
Ann Arbor
Wow King
Joene Theis
Mwiopsoclef
J. G. Lindsey
Rachiel Danehtery
Vellmillion
Lindsrey
Neil Hashell
Gregory
S, DL
Wiaskett
First National Bank
Grestory
Mitethel
Leers Tiyanmiys
Gile Vaichus
St. Pauleavas
Mitelpa
Genris Bas Elharee
Mitchell News Roundup Notes Local Travel and Events
Local dignitaries from Gage County and surrounding towns visit Mitchell for business. A building permit is issued to L W Bailey for a garage at 817 West Second Avenue. Numerous residents travel for visits, teaching assignments, or examinations, including Captain Wilson G. Weaton and Captain James A. Mattison conducting officers training camp tests in Yankton. A police notice mentions a Nebraska suspect detained en route to South Dakota. Free concert at Ruskin Park leads to a baseball game. The community reports local employment shifts, hospital visits, and church guild activities with donations planned for youth and service projects.
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J. ©. Morris
Sioux Falls
Mitchell
S. J. Morris
BO. Searles
Mason City
Tal
Miwaukee
Eldora Younne
Denver
Colo
Monrose
Wilson G. Weaton
James A. Mattison
Yankton
Frank Evans
Ben
Mitchell Power Company
Minneapolis
Mineheapless Electric Company
Ruskin Park
Dr. Roberts
Diehl Dimigz Co
South
Dave Anderson
Wid
Cena
Neb
Awvas
Nebraska
Conflicted SRO AORN WAT NC Ties Rates Amid Camp Turmoil
The record shows SRO AORN WAT NC clashing over tie rates at the ecamp, with multiple shoots and non decisive outcomes. Willtech: Wo Pearson, cashier of the Wrhithech Nation bank in Siamiher lain, traveled to wan cities on vacation. Drethorst remains alive and active, while the diselwee of duties is questioned. footer rains tile null and voted.
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Ted
Willtech
Wo Pearson
Wrhithech Nation Bank
Siamiherlain
MortsHelling
South Theta
Drethorst
Footer Rains
Village Notes on Social Visits and Arrivals in France
A letter from him to Rossie Smith confirms his safe arrival in France. Various residents are noted leaving for short visits or returning home, including Indie with Miss Rhinelae Glezen and others traveling to sites around Lake Madison and Sioux Falls. Multiple correspondents plan talks and visits in coming weekends.
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Rossie Smith
France
Nive Bostes
Daspor
Indie
Rhinelae Glezen
Hakota
Many Seek to Enter Training at Camp for Officers
About fifty applicants attended a screening for the second officers training camp at Western National Bank Building. A mixed group, ages roughly 20 to 40, underwent medical exams by Dr. James A. Mattison. one man was rejected for weight. Mental testing by Wilson G. Heaton followed. Final selections and exact names were not to be published, with successful candidates to report at Port Suedline on a date stated but not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western National Bank
Uncle Sam
Solctery
James A. Mattison
Battle Mountain
Port Suedline
Brethorst Alive Despite Death Rumor
Lieut. P. V. Brethorst a Dakota Wesleyan graduate and Fort Snelling instructor in the officers training camp was mistakenly said dead but remains active in the U S Army Reserve. He served as a first lieutenant with Company 8 in the infantry and awaits orders to join a unit destined for France. He recent visited Mitchell before returning to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
France
Mitchell
Rahee
Bretuorst
State Farms In Good Shape In South Dakota Harvest Update
Reports from South Dakota indicate favorable harvest progress amid hot dry conditions. Spring wheat yields look strong with kernels plump and heads full, though hail and late heat caused localized damage to corn and wheat. Farmers push harvesting, aided by dry weather, with women volunteering in fields and later rains boosting recovery in some areas.
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Pierre
South Dakota
Hans Caume
Suy
Pawward
South Pakula
Fee
Gestate
Post Mortem at Woonsocket Clarifies Gerken Murder
The Woonsocket inquiry into Theela Gerken’s death concludes with an autopsy at an undertaker, refuting rumors linking contamination to disease and disputing a self infliction theory. Town Investigator James J. Risden notes no disease and cites the wound in the breast as a matter of evidence.
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Woonsocket. S. Co. Ane
Hood
Theela Gerken
Pest
Gerkens
Ninth
Jones Streets
Sioux City
Duane
James J. Risden
Powder
Irene Draft Draw Brings Local Names Into Service
Irene, Aug 4, drew fourteen men for selective service from Yankton county. B R Arneson, local barber shop proprietor, was drawn along with one barber and two farm workers. The drawn men may have to leave farm work to report for duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene
Yankton County
B. RB. Arneson
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SRO
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Pantlkton
iElsie Snow
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Whitney Morris
Stailey Morris
D Hoyard
Poon
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Wr. Durke
RS. Appel
Chicago
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Dee
Miteheol
Mar
Witeheosk
B. BE. Barnard
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BH. O
Lake Madison
Ph. 1. Winsor Sr
Pat Wilson
Lake Kahoi
Pat
Brethorst
Northwestern
Woonsocket
Thecla Gerken
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