Submarine power and U S naval policy debated
A reminiscence of Herbert Quick's American Magazine piece argues the submarine could become the decisive instrument of national defense. It discusses the potential to deter foes, influence imperial power, and shape international naval law, urging a diplomatic stance to protect U S sea access amid Germany Britain and Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Quick
Alot Cuy
Tie American
Coligen Weekly
Hess
Thas
Quick
Basia
Itmarines
United States
Great Britain
Germany
Britain
Japan
South Dakota Farm Lands Seen as Safe Investment
The article argues farm lands in the United States, particularly South Dakota, are a safe investment amid wartime disruption. It notes European war boosts cattle and grain demand, predicts agricultural prosperity, and foresees emigration shifts and self sufficiency in manufacturing as nations redeploy labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakotane
Bservers
South Dakota
United States
Activitin
Europe
Daly
America
Agricultural harvest to feed growing nation and future gains
The piece urges turning to intensive and practical farming to support a rising population and secure borders. It highlights the fertility of the soil and the opportunities ahead as the harvest season begins.
Future Governor Talks at Pierre
Pierre S D crowds gather for Pierre day with a large west river turnout. Peter Norbeck likely GOP candidate for governor speaks on pioneer hardship and rural credit. Orville Rinehart, potential Democrat candidate, praises pioneer development. Congressman Harry Gandy delivers a broad speech on pioneers outside the main program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Rinehart
Harry Gandy
Farm hand is real plutocrat in eastern Sully county
A fragmented report from eastern Sully county describes Albert Youngberg and family on a well equipped ranch. It notes the Youngbergs own a school, run a large operation with cattle and hogs, an artesian well, woven wire fencing, and modern contact through telephone and auto though distant from neighbors. Pierre South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sully
Albert Youngberg
Youngberg
Pierre
Sanborn Co man serves as army surgeon in Russia
Eugene Turd, a South Dakota native long known in Sanborn and nearby counties, writes from Russia about leading a Russian Imperial Field Red Cross hospital as chief surgeon. He describes commanding a flying column, sixty-one soldiers, three assistant surgeons, three nurses, and ambu lances for 108 wounded, with constant rifles and artillery around the front near Grondo in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woonsocket
Eugene Turd
South
Grondo
State Railway Board Files Complaint on Stock Rates
The state railway commission, after the interstate commerce commission denied freight increases in the Western territory, has filed a complaint with the interstate commission over live stock rates between South Dakota and market centers. A hearing is set at Watertown for August 20 on switching rate complaints.
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Pierre
State Railway Commission
Inter-State Commerce Commsion
Inter-State Commission
South Dakota
Watertown
Ing
Notice to creditors in estate of William Koch
Executors Henry Swindler and Mary Koch notify all creditors and claimants of William Koch, deceased, to present claims with vouchers within six months of first publication. Send to Henry Swindler's office in Mitchell, Davison County, South Dakota. Dated July 24, 1911.
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William Koch
Henry Swindler
Mary Koch
Lenry Swindler
Mitchell
Davison
South Dakota
Mary Koon
Erg
Navinanaufenberg
W. J. Hohn and Watopfer
Thm
Holt and Stopfer
Davison County
Ferdinand Leu
William Gorham
Edward Donaho
William Murphey
James Spears
Ambrose Macks
Ora Higgins
Arthur Thompson
James Livingston
Lester Carpenter
Hen Regan
Peter Gallagher
Michael Foley
Roy Orr
Floyd Shirk
Leonard Brombo
Lewis Soper
Pat Tiffing
Frank Cahoon
Noties
Nels Jensen
Collinter
3. M. Crampton
County Commissioners Proceedings July 1915 Summary
Voluminous Davison County proceedings show regular session, several road and bridge contracts, county staff bills, coal supplier bids, and notices restraining liquor sales. Key actions include approving a $2,000 loan from permanent school fund, authorizing Pioneer Bridge Co and various road works, awarding coal contract to Davis and Daniels, designating depositories for county books, and issuing liquor-sale prohibitions to numerous named individuals. Also lists numerous petty expenses, salaries, and county poor relief payments.
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Grady
Snowdat
J.P. Smith
Uewman
McLeod
J. H. Sayler
W. Coleman
Allen Johnnson
Ocheltree
York
Pease
Morgan Bros
W. G. Lemke
Betts
Frank Lent
H. A. Kilmer
Reg. of Deeds
Mitchell-River Road
Lehman
Vray
Pioneer Bridge Co
Elmer Smith
Kurtenbach
Betts Road
Chas. Link
Lewis Bridge
W. H. Cooley
R Luglan
Tews Bridge
Ben Halvorson
B. Robley
Alfred Jordel
Chas. Taplin
Milles McLeod
S ‘Motion Board
Davis & Daniels
Mitchell
S. D
A. B
Porteous & Son
S. D. FL
Moyer
Davis and Daniels
McCormek Drain
McCormick Drain
Soncrete
Crete
Vel
AML
Snowe
Larrison Bros
D. Bel
Tehoo
Nine-Year-Old Hurt by Loose Windmill Weight
Clarence Dreyer, nine, son of Mr and Mrs John Dreser, is in serious condition after a heavy iron weight fell from a windmill tower and struck him as he looked upward. He suffered facial injuries, several broken bones removed by a surgeon, and partial paralysis on one side, with doctors hopeful for recovery. Other children had been leaving a barn nearby when the weight fell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canova
Clarence Dreyer
John Dreser
Howard S D Referendum on City Buy of Lighting Plant
Howard S D voters will decide August 19 in a special election on a city takeover of the private electric light plant. The council adopted a measure to purchase the plant for about 25300 and place it in public service. A three member arbitration board will determine the plant's value if purchased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
S.D
Howard Mall
Threshers Breaking Law Prompt State Action
A fragment notes threshers failing to obtain required fire loss insurance or bonds under Chapter 287 of 2011 laws, prompting the state insurance department to send letters to state attorneys urging enforcement. the text also references a fall break incident in Wakonda, South Dakota, involving Charley Hendren.
New Milwaukee Schedule Changes Sunday Operations
Milwaukee railroad announces changes to Towa Dakota Milwaukee schedules with no divisions. Passenger No 3 now departs Mitchell at 1 00 am and arrives Chamberlain 2 45 am then Rapid City 4 40 am. other trains shift departure times in Mitchell Tow, and freight and mixed services adjust to new times.
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Towa
Dakota
Milwaukee
Company of
Mitchell
Mitcell
Chamberlain
Lower Murdo
Rapid City
Panonger No
Ting Utmsron
Jock
Dr Youngman Recalls Mitchell Roots and Past Faith Work
Dr T H Youngman longtime Methodist pastor recalls his Mitchell home and South Dakota ministry. In a letter renewing support for The Capital he praises Mitchells growth since 1882, hopes for the Allied victory and prays for Mitchells people pulpits and the Methodist Hospital.
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T. H.youngman
First Methodist
Youngman
South Dakota
Brookings and
Woonsocket
Mitchell
Mitchel
Methodist
Crop conditions show excellent growth across South Dakota
Aberdeen and Brookings officials report plentiful rainfall with 29 inches at Cottonwood against a 12 inch norm. Hail caused local damage but overall crops prospered from the Missouri River eastward. Alfalfa, hay, small grains thrive. corn east of the river leads in maturity.
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Aberdeen
R.ndolph
Dakot
Manley Champlin
State College
Brookings
South Dakota
Missouri River
Cottonwood
Wureka
McPherry
Vivian
Rapid City
Elle Fourche
Newell
Missouri
National Mercantile Agencies Convention Opens in Duluth
Delegates from across the United States report better business conditions and a positive outlook. East Coast factories run full shifts with overtime, signaling stronger activity after years of decline.
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Duluth
Minn
United States
Natonal Association of Mercantile Agencies
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Ernest Lister
Washington
Boston
Gov Lister
Sanborn CO
Eugene Hurd
Snow
Lennan
Wiliam Murphey
Ambrose Mackay
Ben Regan
Leonard Trombo
Franiy Cathoon
Erick Torup
Ole G. Olson
Sant Ge Downg
Msde
G. We Bowne
St. Betts
Isennie Ord
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Nicholas Mie
W. W. Reams
Scatirell
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Woodsmith
Doar
Gruay
Istana Shaward
Wathence
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Carl Fowler
Hawks
Rathie
Hiram Cae
Towin
Anton Baumgart
H. Ji Ivesay
Lisbon
Nelson Bush
Geo
Adair
Ethan
J. E. McDonnell
Conrad Ischurz
Mitchell Jr
J. Parrett
Roy F. Fisher
Perry
Clarence Clapsaddle
Harry Erickson
Spader
Tab
Barker
Brendon
Jasper Dolly
Casper
Frank McFarland
Chas
G. Alex
Loomis
A. H. Marsden
Clay P. T. Baker
Labman
Alford
Surveyor General
Mitchell Pub
Bing Mies
Mitchell ‘Pub. Co
Downey
Samond & Stevens Co
Vermilyea
Mdse
Has
Saylor
Register of Deeds
Joseph's Hospital
F. van Wagenen
Leason
Wiking
eLis
Sioux Falls
Tees
James Murphey
Court House
A.P. Earles
Rowley and
Nedrow
Fred A. Weiss
Mase
Leader Cafe
Will A. Beach
Auditor's Office
Miller
Lovinger-Conyes Co
H. Noble and Son
Owens
Owens Boarding Prise Onere Nat Educator Supply Co
Rathbun
Steayn Varinidey
Jaumery
Mitchell Iron and Holler Works
Porteous, and Son
Warne
Dale
Cen
Tel, Co
Mitchell Trust Co
Renton Tudge_ Smith
C. Thompson
May
Jane
Mitchell Power Co
Lowrie
Dragging Bone Ailtetiell Highway
J. 1S. Nelson
Ony
Wakonda
Charley Henlaren
Josh Hendren
Way
DR. Youngman
STILG
Mr . Mitchell
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