Monster farmers meeting to fight hog cholera in Mitchell
Davison and adjacent counties urge hog cholera relief with a December 19 gathering in Mitchell. The Mitchell Commercial club invites all to hear two U S Department of Agriculture experts and Dr C C Lipp of Brookings discuss serum use and disease prevention at no cost. The club bears all expenses and emphasizes attendees pay nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison
Mitchell
Mitchell Commercial Club
T. J. Morgans
United States Department of Agriculture
State College
Brookings
C. C. Lipp
South Dakota
DIES AFTER MINOR HURT IN M CLEAN COUNTY FARM ACCIDENT
In Mc Cook county Montrose resident Ward Clark died from shock after his hand was caught in a neighbor’s corn sheller. Two fingers were mangled and bleeding during transport to town where a doctor treated him with ether. He died later at a hotel as his wife waited at home. He left a widow and two children. Herold Conklin, 22, was killed when a corn shelling machine broke loose and struck him, dying ten minutes later. Frank Mary, 24, died from shock two weeks after his hand was caught in a corn shredder. diabetes contributed to his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montrose, S. D
Ward Clark
Mccook County
Oldham
S.D
Herold Conklin
Kingsbury County
Wilmot
S. D
Frank
Constipation Ad Promises Quick Relief with Pills
An advertisement claims constipation poisons the body and promises relief from waste buildup. It promotes Dr. King's New Life Pills as a remedy for constipation and headaches, selling for 25 cents through H. Be Bucklen & Co. in Philadelphia and St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
H. BE. Bucklen & Con
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Parcel post rates lowered and weights raised in zones
Postmaster General Burleson wins ICC approval for higher parcel post weights in zones 1 and 2 to 50 pounds and increases beyond zone two to 20 pounds. Rates fall in zones 3–6, with specific reductions per pound, effective January 1 1914, plus a two cent per ounce rate for Alaska parcels and a book rate change delayed to allow notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Burleson
Interstate Commence Commission
Alaska
Parcel Post Service
Three Die of Trichinosis in South Dakota Family
In Monroe, South Dakota, three members of John Viet’s family have died from trichinosis after eating undercooked sausage weeks ago. Seven family members were affected. four still alive remain seriously ill under medical care, with doctors hopeful for recovery. The disaster is among the worst in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Farmer
Monroe, S. D
John Viet
Alexandria Citizens Donate Two Days Work on Roads
Alexandria South Dakota residents donated two days of labor with teams to complete a mile of road east of town and south of Kuhns crossing. The surface was graded crowned gravelled and finished. Hot lunches fed a crowd of workers with about thirty teams and sixty men at work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
S. D
Kuhns Crossing
Wagner Ready to Be Judge in Non-Partisan Move
Sioux Falls article describes I E Wagner former U S district attorney being urged to run for judge in the second judicial circuit. He notes Republicans and Democrats press for a non partisan judiciary and expresses willingness if offered. Also includes a public notice summons in Davison County, Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner
Indictments Simplified and Legal Debate in Dakota
An eastern prosecutor is praised for winning a case with a simple indictment reduced from 11 words to 60. South Dakota may follow by utilizing Chapter 242 of the 1913 laws which require only the offense charged and the charged party, omitting detailed facts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
South Dakota
Hunters Find Unidentified Man Dead Near Tripp
Two hunters found a 40 year old man dead in a cornfield two miles from Tripp. He wore overalls and carried a corn husking mitten, with no identification. A bottle fragment of formaldehyde was found, suggesting death by poisoning. The body showed signs of about a week, with Mitchell clothing marks and items from local establishments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripp
Mitchell
Jungles
John W. Birge
Dr Hobson's Ointment for Eczema Claims Relief
Advertisement touts Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment as a cure for itching and eruptions including eczema tetter and salt rheum. Testimonial from Geo W Fitch of Mendota Illinois credits long standing skin trouble relief after one box. Offers guarantee or money back and notes price 50 cents plus mail options via Pfeifer Chemical Co. Philadelphia and St Louis.
Parkston Catholics to Build $25,000 Church
Parkston South Dakota bid opening leads to award of the construction contract for a new church valued at twenty five thousand dollars. The project proceeds under local church authorities with plans for rapid completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkston
Notice to Creditors in the Estate of Mary C Merriman
The administrator Lewis Merriman waives four months to present claims against Mary C Merriman deceased. Creditors and claimants must file with vouchers at the administrator's Mitchell South Dakota residence within four months from first publication. Dated December 1 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary C. Merriman
Lewis Merriman
Mitchell
Davison
S. D
State Schools on Even Basis in South Dakota
South Dakota's two main state institutions, Vermilion's University and Brookings State College, show nearly equal total enrollment. Vermilion has 259 students with 107 freshmen. Brookings lists 392 students with 105 freshmen and 158 graduates. News outlines program mix in arts and sciences, law, engineering, medicine, and agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
A. J. Hitchcock
State Board of Regents
University At
Vermillion
State College
Brookings
University
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Law
Wasic
Obituary of Francis Warren James
Francis Warren James born to Francis M and Grace J James in Minot North Dakota on June 24 1907 died in Mitchell on Wednesday November 26 19138 at age six years four months two days He started school this fall Funeral was at 2 pm Friday at First Methodist Episcopal church Sermon by Dr J S o Hagland Miss Laura Saul provided music Interment in Graceland cemetery He leaves father mother and twin brother plus relatives and friends Attending relatives from Sioux City Iowa were Mr and Mrs Willard James Mrs S E Wingfield and P Stemn
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Warren James
Francis M
Grace J. James
Minot
N. D
Mitchell
First Methodist Episcopal Church
J. S. O Hagland
Laura Saul
Methodist Choir
Graceland Cemetery
Willard James
S. E. Wingfield
P. §. Stemn
Sioux City
White Lake Marshall Sued for Damages in 1913 Beating
James W. Ellis sues J. A. Archer city marshal of White Lake South Dakota for 10000 damages claiming a hemlock board blow to head face and body during an argument on November 23 1913 caused health breakdown and permanent injury including being struck while down and after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Lake
S. D
Aurora County
South Dakota
James W. Ellis
J. A. Archer
S. D. Ellis
Archer
Ellis
Woerth and Carlson Named in Damage Suit
Woerth and Carlson of Kimball South Dakota are in charge of the damage suit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woerth & Carlson of
Kimball, S. D
Fewer Deaths in November Reported in Davison County
Vital statistics for Nemevreb month in Davison county show a slight fall in deaths births and marriages. Deaths totalled 14 down from 20 in October and 8 in September. Births were 26 versus 28 in October. Fourteen marriage licenses were issued after 26 in October, with September’s 22 setting a record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nemevreb
Davison
St. Joseph's Hospital
War on cholera backs farmers with free December meeting
Mitchell business leaders back the Commercial club plan for a December 14 meeting inviting Davison County farmers to hear government experts discuss practical hog cholera control. Secretary T. J. Morgans will mail invitations. speakers include Dr. C. C. Lipp and two Department of Agriculture representatives. admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Morgans
Commercial Club
Davison
T. J. Morgans
Secrtary
Davison County
C. C. Lipp
State College
Brookings
South Dakota
Department of Agriculture
Dr King’s New Discovery for Croup and Cough
A testimonial from Lewis Chamberlain of Manchester Ohio praises Dr King’s New Discovery as the best remedy for croup coughs and colds. The ad notes the product costs a dollar and is sold by H G Bucklen Co in Philadelphia and St Louis with a home hotte suggestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Lewis Chamberlain
Manchester
Ohio
H. G. Bucklen & Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Friendship as enduring bloom beyond fame and praise
A poetic line contrasting old friends with fame. It likens friendship to a breathing rose full of sweetness, while fame is a scentless sunflower. Anon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tere
Practical kitchen tips and a local obituary note
A collection of kitchen hints covers orange flavoring by grating loaf sugar rind and adding prunes to brown bread, frosting methods, cabbage garnishes, and tool advice. The item then reports the death of prominent farmer Hinber near Rockham in Aberdeen hospital after a prolonged hiccough, age 50, leaving a wife and family.
Ephraim Veghen Cabinet Aphorisms as Political Memoir Note
A fragmentary quote attributed to Henry Clay on the cabinet and human woes. The text reflects on small courtesies leaving lasting impact on grateful hearts and currents of life both serial and political. It presents a vintage, reflective voice without specific events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilenry Clay
Gambler Walter Wins Pardon After Embezzlement Case
Governor Byrne granted clemency on a state board recommendation for G H Walter a Winner businessman who served nine months in Sioux Falls for embezzlement. He had admitted taking about 4000 dollars from Montgomery Lumber while yard manager and said he lost the money gambling. The lumber company sued and secured judgments against several defendants in Gregory county circuit court.
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Winner
S. D
Pierre
Byrne
State Board of Pardons
G. H. Walter
Sioux Falls
Rosebud
Montgomery Lumber Company
Gregory County
South Dakota
Lumber Company
Leftovers Transformed Into Appetizing Dishes At Home
The article offers practical tips for repurposing scraps into appealing meals. It details a Combination Salad with potatoes cabbage corn apple cucumber onion and French dressing plus garnishes. It also describes fruit cocktail using watermelon balls and fruit juices and a Roast Beef Sandwich with brown sauce sour pickle butter mustard and bacon.
Stefansson Vessel Karluk Frozen Amid Arctic Ice
Stefansson reports his ship Karluk is safely frozen in an Arctic ice pack while he and a small party search ashore for game. Heavy gales and fog follow, and the Karluk appears carried off by shifting ice though a crew of 25 remains aboard. Stefansson is unaware of its exact location. The message is dated October 30 from Point Barrow Alaska and sent overland.
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Ottawa
Ont
Arctic Circle
Vilhjalmur Stefansson
George J. Desharatus
Naval Affairs
Marine and Fisheries
Stefansson
Longtitude
Point Barrow
Alaska
Veterinary bill for Cicero the Pittsburg cat shocks council
Pittsburgh officials consider an $83.40 doctor bill for Cicero a valued aid to the city. Assistant director Ad Gumbert says the cat, saved after a dog attack, is worth the expense, noting $24 in damages from rats while Cicero was ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Cicero
Department of Charities
Ad Gumbert
Gumbert
Bill Bumbert
Tener Certain to Be National League Head
New York City reports that Governor Tener of Pennsylvania will be elected president of the National League to succeed T. J. Lynch. Lynch is expected to remain as head of the league's umpire staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tener
National League
New York City
Pennsylvania
T. J. Lynch
Lynch
Leeds apply to adopt child as Christmas gift
Warner M Leeds of Plandone Jr and his wife obtained surrogate approval in Nassau County to adopt a one year old girl named Joy Louise Kennedy from Plandone as a Christmas present. The child’s parents are unknown. the Leeds, a wealthy couple, are childless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Warner M. Leeds
Plandone
William B. Leeds
Nassau County
Katherine Kennedy
Leeds
Joy Louise Leeds
Piandone
Long Island
Ground PupPy Found Signals Mild Winter in Aberdeen
The Rev. J W Hyslop found a ground puppy or hell bender while shoveling coal in the rectory basement. Locals recall these reptiles once appeared in spring after rains. Pioneers note this sighting, the first in years, may indicate a mild wet winter and early spring ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. D
J.W. Hyslop
St. Mark’s Church
Te Sry Te pA ee det Shea oest eH tty Asiastoaged
The readable text is garbled and uninformative. No coherent facts, names, places, or dates are extractable for a proper newspaper card.
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Asiastoaged
Mass Meeting Notices Not Charged to County
Attorney General Johnson rules that publication bills for mass meeting notices under the new primary law are not chargeable to counties. In Spink County individuals who obtain publication have paid the bills and cannot seek county settlement.
Rival Towns Bell Rivalry Ends in Loud Settlement
After a 30 year rivalry Miller and St. Lawrence clash over a new school bell. St. Lawrence residents install a loud bell that drowns Miller’s tones, triggering plans to install a louder bell in Miller schoolhouse.
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State of
Spangler & Hanhy
Circuit Court
Spangler & Haney
Cornfield
Dr. Hobson
Parkston, S. D
Brookings and
White Lake Marshall
Efkorte
Rockham
Hinber
Huber
Ek Veghen
George Huber
Gs Uno
Ues
Epeuty
ReMeno
Selina
Ainjnie
Ajddy
Diystrord Alves
JO porUdepeury
Patinbor Poop A
Isied Aids
Sol ¢ YueoyiubEy
Fasonas Kcigl
Pittsburg
New York
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