Putting the Screws On Uncle Sam and Beef Trust Monopoly
A Mitchell Hide Company manager writes to Hide and Leather accusing the Beef Trust of monopolizing war leather orders. He cites pattern hides and minimum square feet specs as means to bar competitors, arguing government contracts prop up packers. He urges adopting Northwest style publicly owned warehouses as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guynn
Mitchell Hide Company
Hide and Leather
Republican
Beef Trust
Mr. Guynn
Beet Trust
National Nonpartisan League
Northwest
Seattle
New Orleans
Patriotism and coal price concerns in wartime policy
Herbert Hoover argues business cooperation will avert the need for drastic controls in food distribution. Illinois council of defense reports coal mine owners charging high prices with profits deemed excessive, noting July 1941 prices and recent cuts while miner wage increases remain small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert C. Hoover
Illinois State Council of Defense
Illinois
Illnois
Price distortions and wartime profiteering critique
The writer denounces inflated mine and commodity prices and accuses business interests of price gouging during wartime. They argue officials should apply federal law to curb profiteering and expose misleading claims about mine price jumps and costs in essential goods.
Troop E Triumphs Over Kimball in White Lake Baseball
After a slow start Troop E rallied to defeat Kimball 13 to 4 at White Lake Sunday. Collier led the attack with frequent hits while Glennon held the Indians to three hits and came close to a shutout as Troop L's battery supported the comeback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimbatl
White Lake Sundiy
Bluery
Glennon
Mitchell
Indians
Troop L
Moe
Collier
Oth
Woodward
White Fleury
Local Men Earn Commissions From Port Snelling Camp
Mitchell young men attending the Port Snelling officers training camp Minnesota finished with credit and received commissions in the infantry field artillery cavalry and other corps. Names include Peter W Brethorst first among infantry officers reserve corps and Adlai B Anderson cavalry second lieutenant, with several others becoming lieutenants and some transferred to Pershing's command in France. Most expect arrival in Mitchell Thursday and possible transfer to Camp Dodge after August 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben JT. Derr
Officers Reserve Corps
Derr
Shattuck Military Academy
University of Pennsylvania
Arthur FP. Smith
Shathuck
Infantry
Field Artillery
Services
Herbert S. Barnard
Seers
Ross B. Smith
Welcome P. Waltz
Dakota Wesleyan
General Pershing
France
Verne Collinge
South Dakota State College
Officers Corps
Adlai Bb. Anderson
State College
Cavalry
Mitchell
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
National Army
Bar labor strikes in war to bar labor disputes
Washington August 10. A government plan creates a nine member Council of National Defense to settle industrial trouble and ensure contracts go only to those who accept board decisions. The board will require employer pledges from workers and will include three government, three employer, and three laborer representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Council of Natural Defense
Edmunds County Barley Good at Ipswich Market
Threshing began with Thomas Grace harvesting barley yielding about 80 bushels per acre at 54 pounds per bushel. The grain sold in Ipswich for $4.24 per bushel and observers call it the best barley seen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund
Ipswich
S. C
Thomas
Grace
Haymond variety yields strong barnyard grain in region
The Haymond variety, a thrice-graded strain in this vicinity, shows yields of 40 to 50 bushels per acre with test weights around 50 to 52 pounds per bushel, indicating good performance for local growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haymond
Aus
Narley
Mitchell Notes Highlight Local Visits And Accidents
Local residents and visitors frequent Mitchell with a flurry of movements. Major Mi strade of Heddlord inspects Company P in Mitchell while Judge Haney and other travelers arrive for over Sunday visits. several locals depart for Yankton, Sioux City, and Aberdeen. A rural crash near Mt Vernon injures a farmer. Carl Pelson funeral held. anthrax cases reported in Mitchell with transfer of infected cattle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Wlosterman
Pabor
Frank B. Smith
Witchcoek Park
C. M. Borders
Mitchell
Draper
H. S. Gerhart
Plankinton
Tobin's Park
Lillian Hedeen
Sioux City
N. W. Hedeen
Vermalilion
Kouna Ackerman
Achkerman
Abe Wilkins
Ruth Evans
Aberdeen
Edith B. Smith
Chicago
American Conseryventory of Music
Toever
Judge Bros
Sol
Win. Henderson
Fenee
Thomas Darmer
Mt. Vernon
Carl Dr. Pelson
A. If Pehrson
East Second Avenue
C. B. Harrold
First Methodist Church
Floyd Kings
R. BR. Warne
H.R. Dean
Louis Lovinger
Win
HE. Conyes
MeiDonald Greene
Milwaukee
Sanborn
Ganton Yards
S. M. Grunlund
Omaha
Worthington
Minn
Lane Lst
Notice to Creditors for Anton Oster Deceased
Notice is given by Mary Oster Executrix of the Last Will and Testament of Anton Oster deceased to creditors and other persons having claims against the estate to exhibit them with proper vouchers within six months after first publication. The address is in Davison County South Dakota. Dated August 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Oster
Davison
South Dakota
Mary Oster
Review of the Week at COUNTRY CLUB EVENT
Elsie Gallander reports a pleasant Country Club gathering at Camntry club with dining and dancing for about one hundred guests. A members meeting discussed ongoing socials, and sympathy resolutions followed a death in the community. Mrs. Waldersmidt hosted a Wednesday elite session and other members hosted bridal and church group events with refreshments and awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vielen
Camntry Club
Piesding Alberdaer
Gisdeeloek
N. Bidewell
Boos. Howelurd
She Talks Suffrage Under the Big Top
A circus promoter in Machias Maine tested woman suffrage speeches under a tent drawing a large crowd. He invited Mrs Greve the female orator to repeat the performance in Bangor. Suffragists plan to use the big circus tent for future campaigns at every opportunity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eper
Ueath
Machias
Corn Crop Exceeds Expectations Across South Dakota
Mitchell region and central South Dakota report a bumper harvest with a statewide farm products value up to 225 million dollars higher than 1916. Wheat yields reach 25 to 28 bushels per acre, barley around 40 to 50, oats near 50, and corn stands strong barring early frost as crop progress continues toward harvest completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
South Dakota
Mt. Vernon
Alexandria
Riverside
Pew
Mitchel
Scotland
Dancer
Madison
Missouri River
Milwaukee Line
Chamberlain
Mitehedh
Wimbail
Hanson Cainty
Himery
Worthing
Canton
Breeiman
Witel
Electrified Mountain Travel Opens Pacific North Coast Route
An advertisement extols the electrified rail leap westward through the Rockies to the Pacific Northwest. It boasts quiet, smooth service aboard The Olympian or The Columbian with no smoke or cinder, and notes electrification expanding across 241 miles of main line. It lists destinations like Seattle Portland Spokane and Tacoma and promotes Manitoba Miss Blo Keller as a contact for literature. It also mentions social notes about births and travels of local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amounti
Rockies
Man
Lewis
Glark
Amernican
Boebies
Chieneo
Mwit- Withee
Est. Paul
Washington
Spokane
Seattle
Tacoma
Portland
Pacific Northwest
Chudgee
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Winliwity
Officers Named From South Dakota in Reserve Corps
Adjutant General McChan announces 74 men from South Dakota to receive commissions in the Officers Reserve Corps or regular army. Read among Mitchell and South Dakota selections are Herbert Bartnged and Verne Collinge. numerous officers and second lieutenants listed for Infantry, National Army, and Artillery units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis. Minn
McChan
Port Sneiling Minn
South Daikou
Mitchell
S. Dak
Herbert Bartnged
Seclion
Tor City
Wath
Renidir
Pha Hohe Ten
Takin
Cemient
South Dakota Soldiers Write Home From War Fronts
War letters from South Dakota soldiers abroad and at home detail routine training in France and the Atlantic coast area. Reports from Beresford, Pik Point, Parkston, and Webster describe troops with Pershing in Europe, conditions, prices, and expectations of a quick end to the war amid reports of German prisoners and naval transports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Anderson
Dakota Westeyian
Mitchell
Trends
Toward Creamery
Howard
S. C. Chas
B. Lafferty
Terrance
Alitelell
C. B. Will
Sioux
Weights Pennyphair
Lewis Hohenthaner
Parkston
Sioux Falls
Aus
South Dakota
United States
Pershing
France
Beresford
Wiles
Robert S. Dibble
Beresford Hoy
Termal West
Clarence Tuttle
Yeureahl
Serch Vuthie
Pik Point
Willi Pershing
Pisiner
Mestean
Waine
Tis Tmiother
Elk Point
Germany
Young Poltle
Prance
Worden
Hernan Mot
North Atlantic
Rhode Island
Army Officers Named for Regular and Reserve Duties
A list names officers for the Regular Army and Officers Reserves. Includes first lieutenant and second lieutenant appointments such as George B E Plavin, Nathanabpruy, Joseph Stith, and others from various posts. Mentions classes for ordnance and artillery sections and designation of reserve corps assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eae Ereerat
George Be. Plavin
Ragally
Clarence Ho
Portuund
Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Internal Remedy
Advertisement claims catarrh is a constitutional disease cured by internal remedies, touts Hall's Catarrh Cure from J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio, priced 15 cents, with testimonials promised and druggist availability claimed. The copy attacks local applications as ineffective and promises blood and mucous surface action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pr. J. Cheney & CC
Frops
Toledo
Hall
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Murdo
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Ghiartes Lester
Albert Lester
East Second Aventue
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Silona
Wash
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Yankton
Luiele O'Brien
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PNET
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Miss Dawson
Boren Brothers Department
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S. Pak
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Waener
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Sioux Alls
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Offeers
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Lennox
Pode
Tea To Houehton
Pierpont
S. 1
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Searsent
Company IL
J. Ray Fridley
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Coirretson
Prank LL
Siehs
Francis WK
Fifth Company
Walter M. Willy
Wimhatl
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Brookins
Clarence Rysmith
Henry
Eugene WW. Moye
Molielle
Ss. B
Charles G, Croal
George Yates
4Th
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Eighth Company
Carloh. Garistad
Benjamin UW. Derr
Leslie Parry
Frank G. McCormack
Vermillion
Willig HH
Minerson
Castlewood
James Carroll McCloy
Ninth Company
Stephen Brethorst
Patton
Ss. Od
Forrest Lindamood
Poswick
Davidry Secton
Lawrence BK. Bates
Sioux Walls
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George A. Lloyd
Lake Prestean
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Tor. Johnson
Royal Campbell
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Perguson
Seslion
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Redfield
Thomas M
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Quartermaster Corps
Irwin Churchill
Huron
Joe Conlon
Atlantic
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Atlaint Lie
Tlantic
Euv
Steve Wallace
Webster
Federal Service
Aostite
Middle West
Ian
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Sarah
Sobart
Woolseeker
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Ute Resuilir
Josep Poteaclor
Miller
Oscar
Wolber
Ross J. Smith
Mitchert
Loyd HW
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Duvon
Tieut
Theld Artillery Section
Resukar Army
George 2. Armstyone
Sigux
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