Century Memorial Hall Drive At Dakota University Progress
Dr Bigelow urges South Dakota Methodists and friends to raise 35000 dollars to complete Century Memorial Hall at Dakota University in Mitchell. The four story stone fireproof dormitory will house girls with eight music rooms and YWCA facilities, plus a planned boys building and endowment. Dakota University shows strong finances with 100000 dollars in property debt free and 400 students enrolled.
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Bigelow
Century Memorial Hall
Dakota University
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Memorial Hall
Mitchell
Dakota
December school money apportions Davison County funds
Land Commissioner Eastman reports the December distribution of the state school money. Davison County receives 1263.06, part of a year total of 5102.71, the largest sum ever for the county, aiding city and county schools. The state December apportionment totals 70268.04, or 54 cents per capita. June apportionment was 270923.65 at 2.54 per child. This money eases school tax burdens.
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Eastman
Davison County
Mitchells bid to host capital drawing Vermillion support
Vermillion Republicans urge attention to Mitchell as a possible capital location location leaders push for Mitchell in the legislature arguing it would place the capital at the center of population. The city intensifies its campaign, counting on merit to win the selection.
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Vermillion Republican
Mitchell
Vermillion
Pierre
India Faces Child Marriage Statistics Highlighted in Report
A historical piece notes 1v0,000 boys and 627,000 children aged 14 legally married in India, with 8,600 boys and 24,000 girls under four bound by marriage bonds, accusing parental coercion.
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India
Christmas School Programs Brighten City Holiday Observance
Milwaukee area schools close for two weeks of vacation with Christmas day program in every room. Tyre society at the high school performs recitations and music while Santa helps with gifts. Pupils on west and east sides enjoy trees, grab bags, bob sled rides, and token presents for janitor John Roth. South side exercises honor seasonal closing.
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Cora Miner
Mamie Saul
Childern
Santa Claus
Old St. Nick
Fred Porter
Pearl Jackson
Alice Saul
Sara Scallin
van de Bogart
Patterson
Grace
Clara Nobil J
Hannah Foley
Miss Hathaway
Miss Coolley
East Side
John Roth
Rhetta Rogers
Million Dollar Gift for Huron Capital Buildings
Armour Herald reports John Longstaff donated one million dollars for capital buildings at Huron. The donor previously hinted during a summer editorial excursion on Lake Superior that he would fund the project, but urged state construction to aid legislative votes in Pierre for a capital removal bill. The Beadle member reportedly chose not to follow that suggestion.
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Armour Herald
John Longstaff
Huron
John
Lake Superior
Pierre
Beadle
Better Time to Chicago On Milwaukee Line Changes
Sioux City Journal reports railroad changes on the Milwaukee road to Chicago. The plan aims to cut passenger running time, add premier coaches, and use larger engines. Chicago-bound trains may depart Sioux City at 7 PM instead of 5 10 PM, affecting local timetables and connections.
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Chicago
Sioux City Journal
Missouri River
the Journal
Sioux City
Mitchell
Eastern Star installs officers and elects secretary
A special Eastern Star meeting installed officers for the coming year led by retiring matron Mrs. Geo. E. Foster with grand marshal Mrs. Sid W. Smith. New officers include Mary Hall as Worthy Matron and Lenore Prescott elected Secretary after Clara A. Lukins resigned. The chapter reports strong progress and leading state gains in membership.
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Eastern Star Chapter
Geo. E. Foster
Sid W. Smith
Mary Hall
Louise Bartow
C. W. Adams
Lenore Prescott
Fannie Wells
Florence Johnston
Ella F. Downey
Adah
Rhetta Rogers
Ruth
Frank Craft
Esther
Jessie L. Winsor
Martha
Death of a Little Girl Edith Bergquist
Edith Bergquist aged six died Saturday morning after scarlet fever followed by pneumonia. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Bergquist home conducted by Rev O Klavier of the Norwegian Lutheran church with music by Miss McConkey. Interment was in Graceland cemetery.
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Edith
Gus, Bergquist
Gus
Bergquist
East Hanson Street
Downey urged to join press group for stronger influence
In the Armour Herald a Mitchell Republican editor is urged to join the South Dakota Press Association and attend meetings to increase impact. The column notes some members object to the midwinter Sioux City meeting but suggests participation would strengthen the association’s voice.
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Bro. Downey
The
Mitchell Republican
South Dakota Press Association
Sioux City
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