Relocation of State Capital Debate in South Dakota
The Journal argues against moving the state capital from Pierre by noting demographic spreads and population within fifty miles of nearby cities. It contends that institutions are already regionally placed and urges the legislature to allow a constitutional referendum on relocation.
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Chamberlain Journal
Pierre
State University
Insane Asylum
Penitentiary
Agricultural College
South Dakota
Big Red Star
Swenty
Huron
Mitchell
Milwaukee extension plans advance to Hand county survey
Milwaukee surveyors are running a permanent line from Woonsocket through Wessington Springs toward Hand county as part of extending the Chamberlain to Rapid City route. The project, tied to a broader Chamberlain to Hills expansion, aims to connect Mitchell and Pierre routes, strengthening eastern state rail connections.
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Milwaukee Road
Chamberlain
Black Hills
Milwaukee
Woonsocket
Wessington Springs
Hand County
Sioux City Journal
Milwaukee Railroad
Rapid City
Sprin
Platte
Armour
Mitchells
Hills
Northwestern
Missouri River
Bonesteel
Mitchell
Pierre
Itoo
Railroads Offer Reduced Fare For Poultry Show
Railroads enter the city with a round trip rate of one fare and a third to attract attendees to the South Dakota Poultry and Pet Stock show. Secretary Purdy notes breeders from across the state and neighboring states plan to exhibit birds. The January dates are 18 to 17, with silver loving cups on display at Scallin's drug store for sweepstakes.
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South Dakota Poultry & Pet Stock Association
Purdy
North Dakota
Minnesota
Iowa
Illinois
Missouri
Scallin’s
Wedding Reception Delights Mitchell Guests for Beckwith Riley Union
A grand reception at the Beckwith home celebrated the marriage of H P Beckwith to Miss Mabel Riley in Mitchell. Attended by family friends from Lakefield Pekin and beyond, guests enjoyed flowers music and punch while gifts included cut glass. The couple departed for Elk Point after the festivities.
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Mitchell
H.R. Kibbee
Wm. M. Smith
Maude Hager
Jessie Walrath
R. F. Dundas
Sid W. Smith
Geo. A. Silsby
Inez M. Owen
F. M. Hammer
Geo. H. Rew
Grace
Beckwith
Roxy Butterfield
Nichols
Mandolin Club
Mrs. Beckwith
Elk Point
Mr. Beckwith
First National Bank
Jos. Henkin
City
Starch Denounced by Philip Stubbes in 1583
In 1583 the critic Philip Stubbes denounced starch with strong rhetoric calling it the devil s liquor and urging avoidance.
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Philip Stubbes
Basket social at Mitchell Club rooms raises funds for university treasury
The University Athletic Association hosted a basket social with a comedy act titled Scenes From a Rural School. Auctioneers W. A. Barber and I. W. Seaman led bidders as baskets sold, raising about $50 for the depleted treasury and drawing a large crowd.
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University Athletic Association
Mitchell Club
University
W. A. Barber
I. W. Seaman
Athletic Association
Ladies Enjoy Informal Afternoon Party at Mrs Barber’s
Mrs W A Barber hosted a social afternoon at East First Street inviting ladies to bring needles and thimbles. A guessing contest on holiday costumes awarded Miss Hinsey Pekin a prize. Gertude Becker won for best color combo in a sewing game. Holly decor and watercolor sunbonnet cards set the scene with light refreshments. Newfoundland coast described with deep bays and rugged hills.
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W. A. Barber
East First Street
Hinsey
Pekin
Gertrude Becker
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S. H. Scallin
Draggist
Firstational Bank
Mitchell, South Dakota
D. T. Gilman
Pres
Daniels
Vice Presse
G. L. Branson
Cauhter
J. Welch
D. T. Gruman
J.D. Newcomer
J. 5. Daniels
L. J. Welch
O. L. Branson
Bidwell Land
Mitchen
China
C. Burnside
Mil
Waukee Road
Ems
Pesazunco
Boif
Teaey Saes
Oston
Usunzo
Sion
The
H.P. Beckwith
Mrs. L. Beckwith
H. P. Beckwith
Bride
Newfoundland
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