Mitchell to Host Agricultural Short Course Meeting
The Mitchell Commercial club calls a city hall gathering for Aug 13 at 2 pm to discuss an Agricultural Short Course to be held in Mitchell late next January with the South Dakota Corn-Breeders association. O W A Wheeler will preside. the program covers grain and stock judging, domestic science, pest control and soil fertility with prizes for high grade corn and grains. Tickets are $8 for men and $2 for women.
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Mitchell Commercial Club
Mitchell
South Dakota Corn-Breeders Association
OW. A. Wheeler
Dakota Improved Seed Company
Ness
Commercial Club
Iowa
Wisconsin
State Agricultural College
Agricultural College
Corn- Breeders Association
Mitchell hosts course to boost farm earnings says Commercial Club
Directors appeal to business men and farmers to participate in the course planned in Mitchell. Farmers and merchants are already enthusiastic, believing the program will enhance the earning capacity of local farms.
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Mitchell
Commercial Club
Losses Depart Fight Picture Venture Faces Backer Woes
Promoters of the Jeffries Johnson prize fight pictures admit strong public protest against brutal exhibi tions will cause huge financial losses. Films shown in New York failed to draw profitable audiences. The National League of Lawmakers plans to intensify its crusade against prize fighting across states, citing widespread enrollments and prohibitions as a deterrent to brutal contests.
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New York
National League of Lawmakers
Remains of prehistoric chief found in Missouri bluffs
In Pierre South Dakota workers unearthed a prehistoric skeleton near the opera house during grading. The burial shows a copper ring and a stone wall, suggesting a tribal chief was interred there with crafted copper ornaments and stone arrangements.
Holding Insane Man From Illinois Detained
Sheriff Plotner holds Bert Rector of Illinois after he threatened violence and lingered in the city. Rector, an escapee from a state asylum, is kept in jail while Illinois officials and his parents are contacted for disposition. No reply from the parents has been received.
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Sheriff Plotner
Bert Rector
Illinois
Rector
Endorsement for Pat Conway's Band at the Corn Palace Week
Secretary Ness receives letters praising Pat Conway's band as the preferred act for the Corn Palace week September 26 to October 1. The Eastern group has toured major venues including Willow Grove Park and Atlantic City and plans to perform in Mitchell after its current engagement. Riverview Park Co. president N Valerans urges the palace to book Conway's band, noting it as the best and indispensable for big events.
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Ness
Pat Conway
Corn Palace
Conway
Far East
Willow Grove Park
Philadelphia
Sousa
Thomas’ Orchestra
Atlantic City
Mitchell
N. Valerans
Riverview Park Co
New York
Palace
Exposition
Rev Dr George Williams Dies in Lincoln Life of Blair pastor ends
Friends learn of the death of Dr. George Williams at his Lincoln home after retirement from Blair where he served as pastor. The scholar and orator preached and lectured across the state on history. He leaves a son and two daughters including Mrs. Thomas Wallace of Regina Canada.
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George Williams
Lincoln
Neb
Dr. Williams
Williams
Blair
Carrie
Blair, Neb
Presbyterian Church
Thomas Wallace
Regina
Canada
Mitchell
Government crop report shows poor grain results
Washington DC government crop report issued today shows poor grain yields with spring wheat 61, corn 79.3, oats 81.5, barley 70 based on 100. The figures reflect a weak harvest outlook for major grain crops.
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Washington, D. C
Gasoline Fatal to Prairie Dogs in Pierre Incident
A South Dakota farmer aimed to kill prairie dogs by gas in burrows but mistakenly used standard gasoline from a jug instead of the intended chemical. The error caused deadly fumes and highlights risks in improvised pest control methods.
Quieting Title Suit In Davison County SD 1910
State of South Dakota Davison County in circuit court Lizzie Smith sues Charles Smith estate administrator and many heirs to quiet title to the southeast quarter section 1 township 101 range 60 west of the Fifth P M in Davison County. Defendants must answer within thirty days after service or plaintiff seeks relief in court. Dated April 29 1910.
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Lizzie Smith
Charles Smith
Jacob Smith
Helen Smith
Barbara Smith
Annie Smith
Mary Smith
Louise Smith
William Smithdt
Jacob Schmidt
Will P. Schmidt
Lizzie Carstens
Katie Wagen
Carrie Taylor
Karl Smith
Anna M. Smith
Anna M. Schmidt
Mitchell
Davison County
South Dakota
Davison
Main Street
T. J. Spangler
S. D
Examination for Teacher's Certificates in Mitchell South Dakota
The next regular examination for teacher certificates will be held at the courthouse in Mitchell S D on Thursday and Friday September 1 and 2 at 8 oclock a m. Applicants may write for State First Second Third and Primary Certificates and may request a Life Diploma if desired immediately. This will likely be the last exam until after January 1 1911. O E Browne County Superintendent of Schools.
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Mitchell
S. D
O. E. Browne
County Sup
Eighth Grade Examination Notice in Mitchell County
Notice announces the last eighth grade exam of the year at the courthouse in Mitchell on September 1 and 2, 1910. Examinations start at 8 a m and all Davison county pupils not yet holding the 1910 diploma are urged to apply.
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Court House Mitchell
Davison County
O. E. Browne
Sealed bids sought for county coal supply 1910
Notice from Mitchell SD dated August 6 1910 calls for sealed bids to furnish the county coal for the season ending September 1 1911. Bids include Best hard coal and Hocking coal delivered to the courthouse bin and city deliveries for county poor. County Commissioners reserve right to reject any or all bids. H B Anderson County Auditor.
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Court House
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