Mitchell Satisfies Capital Location Press in Dell Rapids Paper
Dell Rapids editor argues Mitchell offers best access for capital relocation over Pierre Huron Redfield Madison Sioux Falls Yankton. The piece urges moving capital to a central populated area before new state buildings rise and notes Mitchell would satisfy southeastern state needs and Black Hills access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dell Rapids Tribune
Tribune
Pierre
Huron
Redfield
Mitchell
Sioux Falls
Northwestern
Black Hills
Madison
Yankton
Commonwealth
Watter
Profitable Monopoly Shaped Russian Shoe Market
In Russia nearly all footwear is produced by a St. Petersburg firm, making it one of the world’s most prosperous stock companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
St. Petersburg
Royal Oyster Supper for Firemen Bids Farewell Toasts
Former members Geo H Brooks and C C Halphide hosted an oyster supper for the volunteer fire department. The event featured games, oyster stews, and a series of toasts by Brooks, Halphide and others, highlighting appreciation for retiring colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fire Department
Messrs
Geo. H. Brooks
C. C. Halphide
Brooks
Liko
James A. Clark
W. B. Dodson
W. A. Barber
O. H. Perry
A. 8. Curtis
M. Kieth
C. W. Gillis
S. G. Schirmer
F. J. Purdy
Messrs. Brooks
Halphide
Benefit Social Aids Sick W E Spink In Seattle
The Degree of Honor held a Friday social for W E Spink who is very ill with a back injury at his Seattle home. A strong program featured vocal solos, recitations, a fortune teller, and games. Receipts totaled about $30 and organizers thanked all contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Spink
Seattle
Wash
Emily Bras-Grace
Rosie Clark
Ethel Tobin
Wauneta Ferris
Leo Doyle
L. Tillotson
Blanche Davis
Miss Elsner
Madam Pasiola
Municipal Water Ownership Push Gains Ground
Citizens in Watertown and Wessington Springs back municipal control of water services to connect to Lake Kampeska and provide reliable supply. An election approved 2500 dollars for an artesian well in Wessington Springs and work will start soon. The piece praises local ownership as improving service and cites Mitchell’s improved water system under Mayor E B VanAlstine.
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Watertown
Lake Kampeska
Wessington Springs
E. B. VanAlstine
Coucil
Mitchell
Indians and Women Debate Ballot Eligibility in South Dakota
A featured court house debate under the W C T U banner argued whether Indians and Negroes or women should be eligible to vote. Mrs Vermilyea presided as speakers from both sides cited constitutional, moral, and social points, with varied views on women’s suffrage and racial rights.
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Court House
C. E. Vermilyea
South Dakota
B. A. Bebb
United States
Greece
Rome
Colorado
O. W. Coursey
C. E. Hager
A. Thompson
A. E. Hitchcock
F. H. Hoff
E. F. Reamer
D. R. Tomlin
W. A. Barber
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S. H. Scallin
Mitchell National Bank
Blakes
U. S
G. Davison
N.L Davison
Cashier
E. J. Quigley
M.smith
J.T Morrow
Geo. H. Rew
H. R. Kibbee
D, T. Gilman
Pres
J.S. Daniels
Vice Press
U. L. Branson
J. Welch
National Mitchell
J.D. Newcomer
J. 5. Daniels
L. J. Welch
O, L. Branson
Burnside
State
Tory
Agrea of
Dell Rapids
Brooks and
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