South Dakota’s 1913 farm output reported by officials
State statistical and government figures place South Dakota wealth at about 1506 million dollars for 1913. Government crop totals cover corn to flax seed and potatoes, while the state department adds value from vegetables, hay, dairy, poultry, livestock, mines, and other items, totaling 97.1 million dollars against 1912’s 192.24 million.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plerya
State Statistical Department
South Dakota
State Department
Macreasel
Rural Carriers Leave Service Amid Parcel Post Concerns
An unusual wave of resignations among rural mail carriers in southwestern Iowa is linked to a proposed fifty pound maximum for parcel post packages. Officials fear wholesale quits if the limit is adopted, as the department already struggles to recruit replacements for departing workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sound Bluffs
Iowa
T Dencrease
Parcel Post
Wagner Seen as Strong Candidate for State Circuit Judge
Sioux Falls rumors say BR. EH. Wagner former U S attorney for South Dakota will be named as judge of the state circuit court in the second district. Republicans quietly back him amid expectations of a three way race with support across counties and plans for an aggressive campaign once announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
BR. EH. Wagner
United States
South Dakota
Wagner
Wag Aged
Records Set in State Shipments Over Past Year
The report notes shipments within the state reaching new highs for the past year totaling 130 million dollars in value. Elements highlight performance gains and sector growth across multiple firms.
Reports by Roads reveal South Dakota rail shipments for year
The state railroad reports to the department of history show that for the year ending June 30, total marketings reached 129,943,000 dollars, led by wheat at 638,929,000 bushels valued 42,071,000 dollars and cattle 43,997,000 dollars. The total surpasses any prior year by 5,767,000 dollars.
Resignation of Rev B F Tilley at Mitchell Baptist Church
Rev B F Tilley announces resignation after three years as pastor and secretary of the Mitchell Ministerial association. Final work to occur before March 1 amid a thriving church, new building, and near doubling of membership. Pulpit committee to begin search for successor in coming weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Tilley
First Baptist Church
Mitchell Ministerial Association
Mr. Tilley
Mr. Tilfey
Mitchell Church
Tilley
Burch Cleared In Liquor Case
Clarence J. Burch manager of the Savoy hotel was acquitted by a circuit court jury of selling liquor illegally. The verdict followed deliberations from Saturday afternoon. Burch faces a separate charge of running an immoral house set for the April term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence J. Burch
Savoy Hotel
Burch
Corn Palace
Louisa McKee
Circuit Court
Lauritz Miller
J. Spangler
United States
C. D. Hedrick
Chamberlain
Sioux Falls
Frank B.smith
McGielland
Jones
Sanborn County
Woonsocket
Smith
Immigration chief seeks Sioux Falls corn crib photos
Pierre South Dakota immigration commissioner McCaffree wants picture slides of large corn cribs or corn photographed across the state for a two month campaign tour in Iowa and Illinois. He already has many farm scene pictures but lacks corn crib shots and asks residents to provide them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
S. D
McCaffree
Iowa
Illinois
Mitchell South Dakota Corn Palace city shines as a boom of industry
Mitchell South Dakota, county seat of Davison, with Sioux Falls 72 miles east, is praised as the world’s only Corn Palace city. The piece highlights its 10,000 population, thriving factories, packing plant plans, live stock industry, four parks, three banks, eight wholesale houses, and a strong civic spirit led by Mayor Hitchcock. It notes 29 miles of concrete sidewalks, a modern sewer system, artesian wells, and ambitious street paving. The Corn Palace, costing 20,000 dollars, anchors annual booster activities and a 6,000 dollar yearly decorating fund. The city’s educators, colleges, and agricultural programs feed a practical, prideful community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Northwest Farmstead
Orange Judd Company
Corn Palace
Main Street
Boston
Chicago
Pittsburgh
S. 10
Dakota Prairies
Mitche
Davison County
Sioux Falls
Huron
Sioux City
Rapid City
Dakota Central Telephone Company
Court House Square
Frick Wittman Company
Mitchell Printing Empany
Coxe & Durkee
Educators’ Supply Company
Dakota Improved Seed Company
Dakota Silo Company
Dakota
Witchell Gas Engine Company
Farmer Creamery Company
Milwaukee & St
Nere
We Trust Companies
Wek
Iso al
Jakota Wesleyan
Hgh
Tmes
T. J. Morgans
Hitchcock
Abiding Faith in Future Ties Workers in Cooperation
A passage praising collective effort and shared labor notes that those who have built toward a common future deserve honor. The text emphasizes a hearty spirit of cooperation and mutual support among all contributors to progress.
Mitchell Spirit Praised After St Paul Visit
The St Paul Association of Commerce lauds Mitchell South Dakota for hotel quality and civic spirit after a visiting official praised local business leaders. Encouraging notes from Mitchell point to a strong future commercial group and potential closer trade with St Paul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ©. Vant Hul, Jr
Mitchell
Commercial Club
St. Paul Ascendant
St. Paul Association of Commerce
Masons Win Suit Exempting Property From Tax Listing
Webster Masons win in state circuit court against Day county board of equalization. Judge Frank McNulty upholds exemption claim, ruling Webster lodge property not subject to taxation. decision relevant to fraternal organizations statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster, S. C
Webster Masons
Board of County Commissioners
Day County
Board of Equalization
Webster
Frank McNulty
Webster Masonic Order
Circuit Court
State auditors deny out of state travel vouchers
Pierre South Dakota state auditors department has been denying several travel expense vouchers for trips outside the state. Vouchers without a governor’s certificate of official business are rejected under Chapter 330 of last session laws.
New Corporations Formed Across South Dakota and Iowa
Articles of incorporation filed for The Jefferson Benevolent and Social Club in Jefferson South Dakota. Other new firms include The Inter-State Land Company in Watertown with 2000 capital and incorporators Jenkins McClintock Wilson Wiber in Watertown. Sioux Falls Robe and Tanning Company capital 10000 with Lyon Nordlie Ede Sioux City and Dubuque signers. Branchvogle Nursery Co in Sioux Falls capital 75000 with Branchvogle Menay Alguire as incorporators. Brule Ranch Company in Chamberlain capital 100000 with Love Felton West and partners from Chicago Sioux City Scotland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
S. D
Jefferson Benevolent and Social Club
Jefferson
H. I. Donnelly
J. D. Finley
W. G. Fountain
The
Inter-State Land Company
Watertown
Capital
Incorporators
A. L. Jenkins
W. L. Mcclintock
EB. M. Wilson
John N. Wiber
Sioux Falls Robe and Tanning Company
Sioux Falls
John S. Love
Chicago
C. W. Felton
Sioux City
H. F. Kegley
H. H. West
Scotland
Infant Scalded in Boiling Water Accident in South Dakota
In Wessington Springs South Dakota a three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs August Brodkorb fell into a pail of boiling water left to scrub with during her mother’s temporary absence. The child was severely scalded and doctors are treating her, seeking to save her life.
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Wessington Springs
S. D
August Brodkorb
Jerauld County
Ladies Hostess Week of Afternoon Parties in Patton Home
Mrs M F Patton and Mrs Robert Lytle hosted a trio of afternoon gatherings at the Patton residence on West Third Avenue and Edmunds Street. Guests arrived with Master Jack Patton at the door. luncheons followed at 1 pm with auctions on Wednesday and bridge on Thursday. decor featured red white pink, and helpers included Mesdames Lyons Seibert Ball Rew Wagner Herman O'Donnell Leehan Townson Lahey Shelby Blair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Patton
Robert Lytle
Patton
West Third Avenue
Edmunds Street
Jack Patton
Jay Dundas
P. H. Kelley
James Lyons
John Seibert
Wm. R. Ball
Geo. H. Rew
Wagner
Henry Herman
John O’donnell
E. W. Leehan
C. F. Townson
J. J. Lahey
J. W. Shelby
Jeanette Blair
Miss Porteous Hosts Artsy Evening for Eight
Miss May Porteous entertained a party of eight friends with a theatre trip to the Gate followed by a luncheon and social hour at her home. The event featured a cordial, informal afternoon and evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss May Porteous
Aarty
Porteous
Crocus club hosts bridge and dinners at East Second
Mrs BE L Saul Mrs Sam Whyte and Mrs A E Porteous entertained Crocus club members and husbands with six tables of bridge at 215 East Second avenue. A three course luncheon followed. Mrs Joe L Lovinger hosted a regular session at 218 East Second avenue with fancy work conversation and a four course dinner assisted by her daughter Sophia Lovinger. Laura Saul sang for the afternoon guests and the guest of honor was Mrs B Barber of Mason City IA, sister of Mrs W Woodman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thifteen
Wauneta Perr
Kensington
Mina Hager
Mary Nouise Burns
BE. L. Saul
Sam Whyte
A. E. Porteous
Crocus Club
Joe L. Lovinger
East Second Avenue
Sophia Lovinger
Laura Saul
B. Barber
Mason City
W. Woodman
Annual St Mary’s Bazaar Opens With Holiday Dinner
The St Mary’s Guild bazaar begins at 2 30 Thursday in the guild room of St Mary’s Episcopal church. Booths feature dolls furniture dresses caps coats cradles aprons fancy work and candy. A holiday supper of fried chicken baked potatoes cranberry jelly celery puddings and cakes is served at 5 30 with only 200 seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Guild
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Be Jolly club hosts first division evening party
The first division of the Be Jolly club hosted by Mrs. Wilson Mrs. Frank Mrs. Cogan and Mrs. Agnes entertained Friday with Thanksgiving themed decorations. The gathering included club members and friends and featured card games and other amusements. A three course luncheon was served at 10 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Be Jolly Club
Wilson
Frank
Cogan
Agnes
Philharmonic Club Dines at Miss Verna Brown Home
The Philharmonic club enjoyed Monday dinner at Miss Verna Brown's home. Guests arrived at 6:45 and discussed music topics at table after a short business meeting with roll call and current events. Musical selections enhanced the evening’s enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philharmonic Club
Verna Brown
C. T. McGrew Honored at Chaney Dinner Ahead of Wedding
Mr. and Mrs. E. E. Chaney hosted C. T. McGrew as guest of honor at a Tuesday dinner at 524 North Edmonds Street. The three course meal delighted guests ahead of McGrew's upcoming marriage to Miss Grace Wilder. A music program followed the dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. T. McGrew
Sorosis Club Sees Current Events At Mrs McGrath Home
Mrs A C McGrath entertained Sorosis club members Friday afternoon December 5 at her new home 1024 East Fifth Avenue. Mrs R Davis led the session with current events and refreshments were served. The next meeting is set for Friday December 19 at Mrs Lauritz Miller’s home 600 South Sanborn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. McGrath
Sorosis Club
East Fifth Avenue
R. Davis
Lauritz Miller
Sanborn
Merry Makers Club Meets for Progressive Five Hundred
The Merry Makers club met at Mrs. Jerald E. Mueller’s home on Wednesday evening. The entertainment was a game of progressive Five Hundred followed by a dainty three course luncheon served at the close of the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Makers Club
Jerald E. Mueller
Utopian Club Session At Mrs Conée Home
The Utopian club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs Conée's home. The president gave an address and discussed current events by roll call. Mrs Meyer led a lesson on Mexico, Past and Present and Mrs Mueller served as critic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utopian Club
Corn prize winner on trip to Washington
Aberdeen South Dakota Wallace Mitchell the Hecla lad who won first prize in the corn contest by the South Dakota Better Farming association earns 101 50 from one acre and leaves today for a week in Washington accompanied by his parents on the Chicago business trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. D
Wallace Mitchell
South Dakota
Washington
National Capital
Association
Chicago
Degree of Honor selects officers at annual meeting
At the regular meeting of the Degree of Honor last evening officers were chosen for the coming year. They include Miss Mary Liko as past chief of honor, Mrs Grace Walpole as chief of honor, Miss Ethel Grace as lady of honor, Mrs BE Parcells as chief of ceremonies, Mrs Della Stair as financier, Mrs A C Curtis as recorder, Miss Lily Like as treasurer, Mrs Ella Geiger as usher, Mrs O W Heather as assistant usher, Miss Georgia Patterson as inside water, and J W Smith as ontane watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Liko
Grace Walpole
Ethel Grace
BE. W. Parcells
Della Stair
A. C Curtis
Lily Like
Ella Geiger
Ushes
O. W. Heather
Georgia Patterson
J. W. Smith
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Meaely
Baptist Church
Official
Organ OF Chamber
FST
Paul Lauds
Progressives
St. Paul
Association of Commerce
J. Fl. Davidson
Widmann Hotel
Middle West
Michell
Cardus
the Womans Tonic
Jane Callahan
Whiteville
N. C
Ladies’ Advisory Dept
Chattanooga Medicine Co
Chattanooga, Tenn
Miss Porteous
Crocus Club Affairs
Jolly Club
Soris's
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