Mitchells Freight Rates Seen as Railroad Trick
A Mitchell railroad official warns that railroads will maneuver rates to cheat Mitchell after a favorable ICC ruling. He says many rates depend on complex commodity and class structures, urging a capable new secretary who can counter the railroads and secure a fair rate schedule for Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Interstate Commerce Commission
Commerce Commission
Commerce’ Commission
Chicago
Eastern Territory
Chamber of Commerce
Newspapers Pay Their Way in War Bond Ads
A Congressional row over government payment for newspaper space used to advertise Liberty Bonds. Southern publishers urge that second class mail benefits to papers are offset by high post office costs. magazines are said to owe free space, yet publish none for bonds. The piece argues papers bear the publicity burden and face war-driven losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Southern
Post Office Department
Senator McKellar
Tennessee
Senate
Ladies Home Journal
Saturday Evening Post
Post Office
Hutchinson County Fair Opens In Tripp This Week
Aug 28 report notes the Hutchinson county fair begins in Tripp on Tuesday and runs through Thursday night with events slated across the city.
Tenth Annual Trino Fair Promises Big Attendance
The tenth annual fair in Trino will draw a larger crowd than usual with fine exhibits of olive stock grains and farm products. Premiums reward top displays as thousands attend over three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trino
Gonn
Holsaple to Lead Iowa Anti-Saloon League Campaign
Rev. R N Holsaple, long-time superintendent of the South Dakota Anti-Saloon League, is elected to head the Iowa Anti-Saloon League campaign for constitutional prohibition. He will manage both state leagues from Mitchell with Des Moines speaking engagements beginning September 1 and plans to maintain ties with South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. N. Holsaple
South Dakota
Ant-Saloon League
Iowa Anti-Saloon League
Iowa
Halsaple
National League
Iowa League
South Dakota Anti-Saloon League
South Dakoka
Holsaple
League
Michigan
Washington, D. C
Congress
National Anti-Saloon League
Walsaple
Lawn League
Des Moines
Mitchell
South
Wesleyan Does Bit for Nation in War Effort
Dakota Wesleyan contributes near ly two score volunteers to the colors and active training. endowment funds and a policy of preparedness support the war work. Many former athletes and prominent alumni receive commissions or enter Y M C A service, with several in France and others bound for Fort Snelling training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Dakota Wesleyan
B. H. Hahne
Carrol B. West
Army
Wisconsin
P. Nichols
Seargent Bintilif
Chamberlain
Will
Long
Johnston
Wool
Shepherd
Kaye
Shurtlef
Pugh
Butler
Welcome Waltz
Harvey Goacher
France
Peter Brethorst
Fort Snelling
Stephen Brethorst
Army Y. M. C. A
Dissolution Notice of Mitchell Electrical Supply Co
The partnership of James IL Stevens CG. V. Ellis and B. Robbins dissolved its Electrical Supply Co business at Mitchell South Dakota. G V Ellis and G B Robbins will continue the business as Electrical Supply Co. They will collect bills and settle debts. Dated August 25 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James IL. Stevens
CG. V. Ellis
B. Robbins
Electrical Supply O
Mitchell
South Dakota
GC. V. Elis
G. B. Robbins
Fletrical Supply Co
G.V. Bilis
J. Hopkins
V._ Ellis
James IL Stevens
Summons issued in Davison County court case
The State of South Dakota summons Grace Lardman in a circuit court action filed by Benjamin Hardman. Defendants must answer within thirty days after service, failing which the plaintiff seeks relief per the complaint. Dated August 22 in Mitchell Davison County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of South
Main Street
Mitchell
South Dakota
Davison County
Panes Nukola
Prohibition Leader Predicts Dry World May Ahead
Rev. W M Grafton former head of the South Dakota Anti-Saloon League predicts world wide prohibition within the next few years. He notes federal action and cites experiences from Canada and a Winona Lake conference featuring Bishop Nicholson and other speakers. He warns of strains on leaders like Dr Perisho as health concerns may force a break from work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Grafton
South Dakota Anti-Saloon League
Courtenay
N. D
Mitchell
Rev. Grafton
A. WR. Garhart
South Dakota
Senate
Wheeler
National Anti-Saloon League
Canada
United States
National Army
Grafton
Winona Lake
Ind
William J. Bryan
Thomas Nicholson
Dakota Wesleyan
Camden Goburn
Holy Land
Wilbur Chapman
Nicholason
Hey. Gratton
Nicholson
Bishop Nicholson
Winona Keeho
North Dakota
Anti-Saloon League
Washington
Perisho
State College
Brookings
Perishio
Coulege
Cuba
California
W. M. Mair
Congregational Church of
Extension Department
Faculty of
Mair
Périsho
Miller men buy Navin hotel in Miller South Dakota
L E Glynn, longtime owner of the Navin hotel at Main street and Kirst avenue, has sold to G R Beals and Glen M Waters of Miller for 27000 dollars. Glynn will transfer management September 4, and the buyers face uncertainty about running the hotel or selling later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Glynn
Navin Hotel
G.R. Beals
Glen M. Waters
Miller, S.D
Main Street
Kirst Avenue
Glynn
Mitchell
Widmann Hotel
Mitchell House
Golfers Start Play for Open Championship Title
Qualifying rounds of the Mitchell Country Club open championship are set for Friday Saturday or Sunday. Ray Branson heads a strong home field including A Rea line P M Young and Wallace MackLean. KF HW Winsor Sr aims to challenge the old guard as 22 entrants qualify with 16 eliminated the next Sunday and a consolation flight begun. Conscripts appeal to Wilson as exemptions face action on duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Country Club
Ray Branson
A. Realine
P.M. Young
Ghas. W. Shannon
Dr. . L. Patrick
O. B. Wells
Wallace MackLean
Gray Likairea
KF. HW. Winsor, Sr
Mitchell
Renamure
Sioux Falls
Total Cours
Mike Nolin
Osgood Reports Chicago Scenes and Military Energy
Rev G S Osgood described Chicago's mood after a vacation visit to the east noting evident military preparations in the city A parade of about 10000 drafted men from diverse nationalities symbolized patriotic response He also described university training camps and ambulance companies while churches through parish work and social centers address urban ills and Hull House Ghizenzo Commons visits reveal a city with a strong soul and constructive efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
G. S. Osgood
Congregational Church
Ite
Osgood
University of Chicago
University Cour
Chienen
Mir Osquad
Othe Lange Foymen
Eliangine Chiareler
Mike Church
Serarable
Hull House
Ghienzo Commons
Youth Killed in Fall from Tower at Farmyard
Elmer Beilke five year old son of Mr and Mrs Robert Beilke of Stickney died from a fractured skull after falling from a wind and tower while playing in the farmyard. The accident occurred 36 hours earlier and the body was taken to Stickney for funeral services scheduled Thursday afternoon. Card of thanks from the Scheurenbrand and Lemke families for kindness and flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer’ Beilke
Robert Beilke
Stickney
Ghas, Scheurenbrand
Gottlieb Scheurenbrand
Will Lemke
Italians Buy Aircraft for Atlantic Port Mission
Italian air corps officers arrive at an Atlantic port aboard a French passenger steamship for a mission to purchase aircraft and bolster aviation capabilities. The 20 officers, mostly from the aviation branch, travel to assess and acquire needed equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aircraf
Notice to Creditors Louisa A Potter deceased
Executor of the Last Will and Testament of Louisa A Potter notifies creditors and all claimants to present within four months with vouchers. Addressed to Mitehall Davison County South Dakota, dated February 10 1917. Also notes Mrs P M Hull visiting relatives in Sioux Falls and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa A. Potter
Mitehall
Davison
South Dakota
Bll. Potter
Louisa A. Potters
P. M. Hull
Sioux Falls
B. He Morgan
Jr. D. Muifel
Mitchell Local Notes Include Military Moves and Visits
Mitchell residents report a flurry of travel and duty with Lieutenants headed to Camp Dodge, Fort Snelling, and Camp Bartlett. Citizens like Miss Nellie Bowen, Mrs R G Bowen, and Mrs C H Gall visit friends. a string of sales and church notices round out a day in Mitchell society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Bowen
Nellie
Bowen
Mitchell
Helmuth Maag
Tripp
Fort Hiley
Was
Charles TL. Werley
Interior
Mitchell Mohd Day
Mason
Plankinton
F. Dawes
Fulton
Nissan
Genterville
Werbert Bernard
Adlai Anderson
Ben Derr Teft
Des Moines
Camp Dodge
J. W. Buska
Yankton
Aberdeen
Scallin Bros
Arthur of
Smiths
Camp Cadee
Edward Donk
Carroll
R. L. Tremaine
C.H. Gall
Wessington Springs
G. J. Notson
Gall
Notson
Gus Tremaine
Gol. W. B. Barnard
Lane
S. 10
Hubbard
Hampshire
Ailaw. C
T. A
A. D. Corse
W.M. Mair
Brookings
Burris
Wesley Allen
Ollock
Alfred Zinc
Garlh Kjelmyr
Peter “Kjelmyr
Jett
Hame
Leeds
N. D
The
Red Cross Vist Aid
Tg Federal Building
EF. 'J. Falkawaski
Woonsucket
Labor board sought to settle longshoremen disputes
Washington, D C Aus Prace ful settlement of labor disputes by appointing a board representing the war department the shipping board the longshoremen's association and main carriers to handle all disputes and set up local boards in principle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Aus
War Department
Shipping Board
Longshoreman's Association
Cjties
Incendiary Mail Suspects Held in Aberdeen
Eight men connected to the LAW.W. are arrested in Aberdeen on suspicion of incendiarism and sending phosphorus through the mail. Stated suspects include Alex, Brown, William Dawn, and Jack Nelson, held on $10,000 bonds each after appearing before U. S. Commissioner William Wallace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
LAW
Minnesota
South Dakota
Oe Stalex
Brown
William’ Dawn
Jack Nelson
United Stats
William’ Wallace
Milbank
German reply to Argentina note on submarine campaign
Bennos Aires August 28 Germany’s answer to Argentina's note on submarine actions affecting Argentine shipping is reported satisfactory in circles. The German reply says it will modify blockade under the Argentine tug carrying food and promises indemnity for the sinking of the Argentine steamer Oro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennos Aires
Germany
Argentina
Bia Raven
Officers arrest Baker impostor in Denver findings
Federal officers seized a man who claimed to be a brother of Secretary Newton D. Baker. He used the name E. A. Baker of Cleveland and visited resorts with a unnamed woman. He admitted working as a decorator in St. Louis and is held at the city jail while authorities verify his record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Gal
Newton D. Baker
War Department
E. A. Baker
Alr. Baker
Cleveland
Baker
St. Louis
Railroads Seek Shorter Free Time For New York Freight
Railroads propose cutting free time for domestic freight held at New York from five to two days to ease congestion. The plan was approved in a report to the Interstate Commerce Commission dated August 29 by the agency's staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York
Washington D, CG
Miss Tarbell at Desk in War Work
Ida Tarbell sits at her desk in the Council of National Defense as a member of the women's committee. She is shown aiding the war effort by directing activities and assisting the women’s division, including the Women’s Auxiliary Ferrying Squadron.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Tarbell
Ida Tarbell
Council of National Defense
Camp Runston in War Construction Progress and Staffing
Reports detail rapid ongoing construction at Camp Runston with multiple barracks and stables planned or completed. The project includes new hospital facilities, kitchens, refrigeration, and wash facilities for thousands of workers and guards. Rail shipments, night shifts, and a dedicated fire department support the expanding cantonment near the Kansas river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Runston
Missour
Mexico
Arl
Ubis
Columbus
Knights of Cory
Kort Riley
Pacife Railroad
Kansas River
Commission Report Proposes New Free Time Limits on Shipments
Examiners review shows the commission not yet finalizing the report. A proposal aims to cut free time for export and domestic shipments by 60 percent, with two day free time for some handling. The plan would reduce free time at North Atlantic ports from 15 to 10 days and Gulf ports from 10 to five days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Torney Examiners
Commissiono
Thes
North Atlatic
Gulfsports
Indians Enlist for War Service Amid Recruitment Notes
North Dakota report detailing Sioux and Crow leaders urging enlistment for World War II service. Chief John Grass and other tribal figures participate in recruitment efforts at Kort Yates and Standing Rock while some individuals face rejection due to age, eyesight, or dependents. Several Arikara and Sioux recruits are listed among those examined and rejected or classified for later service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismark
Njvd
South Dakota
John Grass
Sioux County
Jonal Guard
Kort Yates
Sherman
Sheridan
Grant
Loofer
Welch
A.B. Welch
Helle
Iat Laughlin
Brandson O McLaughlin
Guster
Berthold Reservation
Joe Young Hawk
Vivor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Will Mitchele
Fain
Wesleyan
Methodist Institution
Nerghip
MEAD
South ‘Dakota
College Ofering
L. Glynn
Wilson
Pierre
State Exemption Board
Packing House Center
Pals Ney
Louisa A.potter
Vawney
Mitchell Munday
Ross DB
Smith
Minne
44St Regiment of
United States Mopulness
George Siddons
Mitchell Monay
Walter Roff
Parkston
H. G. Scharnweber
Roy Caylor
Babe Zard
Worthing
Lennox
Marion
Garretson
A. H. Betts
Alexandria
Percy Wiseman
Vernon
Kemerson
Neb
Dakotie Wesleyan
Lewis Williams
E. 2
Gwens
R. EB. Davis
Fedora
Sadie Winget
Presto
Jn Mikell
Miss Winget
Francis Case
Visi Armour
Geddes
Carroll Thompson
C. J. Thompson
B. A. Jones
Infantry
Parker
Sadie Brishine
Louise Lypul
Sioux City
Henry McGrath
Qaeama
U.S
Man Rua
Secretar
M Tarbell
Nat
Erica
Sid Richard White Eagle
Standing Rock
Dakota
Little Soldier
Turtle Mountains
N.D
Atte
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