Packing firm power probes food control and prices
The article relays Heney's charge that Packers control major casle markets to skew meat supply and prices for producers and consumers. It contrasts League reforms with government remedies and debates how to regulate a vast, global food trust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ne Sunday Republican
Federal Trade Commission
Chicago
Heney
Nonpartisan League
Beet Trust
Food Trust
Francis J. Heney
League
Tne
Newspaper Nonsense About Wilson and Coal Realities
Fragmented clippings mock political opinions and remedies from multiple papers. The text riffs on President Wilson, German sentiment, coal policy, and odd celebrity quips with garbled names and unclear outcomes.
Community shower honors Miss Blanche Ryan before December marriage
Seventeen guests joined Mrs. Howard Biedstrup and Mrs. Po Gillis for a midweek reception at Mrs. Biedstrup’s Realty apartments to celebrate the bride to be. Lavender and rose decor brightened the luncheon as Miss Ryan received a cellar shower from friends led by Mrs. Stanley Morris and Myrtle Ryan, with plans for additional parties and a typical sequence of informal gatherings noted through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Ryan
Letehenr
Frank Winsor
Milteheth
Howard Biedstrup
Po. Gillis
Pla. Maynard
Ryan
Stanley Morris
Mount Vernon
Myrtle Ryan
Wedding and social notes from Mitchell area
A wedding in the Martin Gsen jieme on Monday evening united Mrs Gushiva Cao Tat nem of Miteleth with Rev F I Bromaehim officiating. Another wedding tied Miss Edith Lyke of Chamberlain to Charles W Griffith of Mitchell. Hazel Patterson wed Walter Mamiel at the Baptist church with a glowed reception and trip. Congregational Sunday school classes donated gifts to state homes, and the Evening Card club met at Mrs John Dobson’s with couples receiving home goods as wedding gifts.
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East Thu Avenue
Sothoal
Gushiva Cao
Tatnem
Miteleth
Marriize
Bromaehim
Ipises Pay
Ethan
Sothekeabi
Cnis
Florenen Riverstrip
Todnem
Ulinuis
Fla Fui
Pattersor-Hamiel
Hazel Patterson
Walter Amiel
Baptist Church
Wilter Amt
Goldie Wirfield
Plankinton
Jay Mamiel
Congregational Church
Sioux Falls
Oney Sweet
Chiss
Smitesses
Cums
White Cross
Ethel Swarl- Out
Paul Smoek
Chicago Guests Entertained by Lovineger Hosts
Mr and Mrs Joseph Loevinger entertained in honor of Mrs and Mrs Hh W Wreteh mer of Chicano with close friends Thursday evening. Guests played Nulla for several hours. Mrs Abe Wilkins and W T Rush high scores. A delightful luncheon was served by Mrs Loevinger later.
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Chicago
Joseph Lovineger
Hh. W. Wretehmer
Abe Wilkins
W. T. Rush
Loevinger
Trench Party Held At Miss Bracke’s North Main Home
A trench party hosted by Miss Rose Bracke at 242 North Main Street featured a Christmas tree laden with gifts and officer and private characters. The event included fare, mess calls, taps, and a late reveille as Lieut Smith escorted to the station amid giggles and burial scares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zelma Randleman
Celia Weatherill
Pri
Band Honors George Nobis Farewell as He Enlists
The band and wives held a farewell dinner for George Nobis at the Ute Widmann Hotel. A wristwatch was presented by W O Woodman as a token of esteem. Nobis, a longtime Mitchell musician, will report for aviation training after visiting relatives in Ohio.
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George Nobis
Aviation Corps
May Nobis
Ute Widmann
W.O. Woodman
Metropolitan Theatre
Metropolitan Theatre, Mr Nobis Is Well Known In Mitchell Musical Circles For Hie
Mitchell
Ohio
Mucks Simpson Wedding Sets Mitchell Oshkosh Ties
News notes a marriage between Arlie Mucks of Mitchell and Miss Meth mpson of Oshkosh Wisconsin, wed on Thursday in Shikkash amid longstanding friendship from Oshkosh. Postnuptial plans place the couple in Mitchell where Mucks farms, with his UW wrestling and track fame cited.
Towel Shower for Miss Inez Wells in Looms
Miss Inez Wells surprised by floral plot attendants at Weaver square on Tuesday evening. The event featured towels for the guest of honor and a staged floral wedding with light refreshments served by the hostess. Nearby, Miss Gladys Nichols hosted a motor party with friends visiting her home south of Mitchell.
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Henfoe
Louise Boyles
Howard Wells
Smindtither
Yankton
Gladys Spence
Ton
North Main
Miss Boyles
Llionor
Hath Johnson
East Fourth Avenue
Heven
Ghira Fox
West
Fourth Avenue
Henriche McGartney
Third Avenue
Inez Wells
Ray Taylor
Fioreas
Gladys Nichols
Mitchell
Mitchell Society Personal Notices Mix Holiday Travel
Mrs. Per Thram and children return from Maryville visit. Vermilyea family to Los Angeles for winter. Catherine Beatch and Clarence Pinkerton wed in Spencer. many locals depart for winter homes or holidays in Minneapolis Berkeley Elmira Sioux City and Des Moines. Lloyd Wiltse, naval academy graduate, to visit Mitchell for holidays. Several out of town guests arrive for Christmas season.
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Per. Thram
Shomea
Thram
iMaryville
Kan
Tae Beche
Mitchell
Pueblo
Colo
Vermilyea
Liza
Gal
Catherine Beateh
Clarence Jr. Pinkerton
Spencer
GO. P. Keeling
Pinkerton
EB. Flanders
Minneapolis
S. E. Kenton
Elmira
D Ind
L. J Sehnoor
Sioux City
Sheas
Tdi Monglagne
Davenport
J. DD. Chamberlain
Chamberlin
T. W. Lane
California
A. WH. Doyle
Berkeley
Cal
University
Lloyd Wiltse
Jennie Wiltse
United States Naval Academy
Annapolis
Mala
Neb
Florence Derr
Worothy Seatlin
Lucile Bobby Milwaukee
Downer Calli
Belford Couple Wed In Merrill Iowa Ceremony
Prankkinton society reports the marriage of Minnie Bell Neil to William Barrett at Merrill Iowa in a ceremony attended by about forty relatives. Miss Ann Barrett and Miss Caroline Neil directed the wedding march, pink and white decor adorned the hall, and a wedding feast followed. The couple will live on a Merrill area farm. Nearby announcements note Miss Elizabeth Grianbihler of Bristol Township to Mr Francis M Hayes at Kennebec on Christmas, and Miss Ruth Anderson of Sioux City to a fiancé.
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Mar
Wm.Neil
Belford Township
Minnie Bell
William Barrett
Merrill
L.A. Young
Ann Barrett
Ant Robert VII Neil
Caroline Neil
Francis M. Hayes
Kennebec
Omaha Bride Weds local groom in December ceremony
Miss Annona county girl raised in Pru township married in Omaha on December 8 1947. Daughter of Mr and Mrs C T Anderson she attended wards academy and Wesleyan steno courses and is a skilled pianist. Groom formerly worked for Swift Packing in Omaha and is now city solicitor for the firm. The couple plans to live in Omaha after a Michigan honeymoon.
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Swift Packing Company
Omaha
Webster Ar
Michigan
Bride and Groom Wed at Congregational Church in Quiet Ceremony
Miss Redta Bissell and Mr. Lloyd Edwards were married at the Congregational church with Rev. TE 1H Rottmann officiating. The bride wore white silk and was attended by maid of honor Miss Mabel Hardman while L. Skinner served as best man. The ceremony was simple and well attended.
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High Neon
Redta Bissell
Lloyd Edwards
Rottmann
Mabel Hardman
Mgr. Edwards
L. Skinner
Fey Fruests
Henrietta Sophia
Henry W. Rewey
Omaha
Jessie Rain
Pollea
Ned
J. Ll. Rewey
Benson
Neb
Frank Petarson
Local Club Events Include Birthday Dinner and Installations
Mrs Marc Seuott hosted the Birthday club with knitting and a three course dinner for Mrs S R McCarthy and guests Arthur Burkholder and Mrs Croft. Eastern Star installed new officers and initiated five new members including Mrs Frank Guytill and Miss Gladys Pease. Red Grass committee seeks donations after a fire and new headquarters opened at the courthouse. Travelers club met at Mrs L B Laughlin with Mrs G Wattson returning from hospital.
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Marc Seuott
Meloeck
S. R. McCarthy
Arthur Burkholder
Croft
Eastern Star
Frank Guytill
Gladys Pease
Mary Tidick
Vera Park
George Bad
Gannaway
Eberman
Chamberlain
E. FL. Scatt
Ay Aftersott
Binsham
Slifer
City Hall
Court House
Travelers’ Club
L. B. Laughlin
G. Wattson
Farnsworth
Mitchell
N. W. Ereleston
Louisiana
W. Jr. Prat, Jr
William Mussmin
Elmer Crisp
Five Hundred
Salcom Society Installs Friendship Chapter Officers
The Friendship Chapter A. S. of Salcom Society held a Tuesday evening ceremony in the Masonic hall to install officers for the coming year. After the installation, members enjoyed games and social time with refreshments served by Mrs. Otto Selmidt and Mrs. Fred Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friendship Chapter
A. S
Masonic Hall
Otto Selmidt
Fred Olson
Sarah Barnhart
D. P. Carey
Lynn Miller
Nellie Carey
Lydia Roop
Carrie Schneider
Edna Schmidt
Hazel Knox
Mashall
Louise Appel
Marie Love
Adah
Mildred Fern
Ruth
Mary Stasther
Esther Wilson
Martha
Alice Klayne
Elevia
Erie Love
Inez Sheadle
Otto Schmidt
Wm. Petree
Two Local Weddings Mark End Of Year Festivities
Eva G Petrie married Edward Sclneider in a noon ceremony by Rev Albin Heinz attended by relatives. The couple, now on their way to Minnesota, plan to live on the groom’s farm near Salem after January 4. In a separate December 44 ceremony, Miss Esther Schneider wed Forrest Merriele at her parents home with Rev Heinz officiating. The couple will live on a farm southwest of Salem. both brides and families are well known locally.
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Eva G. Petrie
Edward
Sclneider
Albin’ Heinz
Lola Lander
Bryan Petree
T the Vide
Sioux Falls
Minnesota
Salem
Esther Schneider
Forrest Merriele
Henry Schneider
Alhin Heinz
Will Schneider
Ganistola
Wessington Springs Society and Local Lodge Activities
The Doreas society of Congregational church held its annual bazaar and supper on Saturday December 15 with net proceeds of 51. Eighteen I C C F lodge members from Wessington Springs visited Alpena lodge and several candidates were initiated. Alpena lodge served supper to visitors. Local families hosted gatherings at homes including Mr and Mrs Ben Butz and others. Women’s church groups met for social and charitable planning ahead of Christmas, with notes of White Christmas donations.
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Doreas Society of Re Congregational Church
I. C. C. F. Lodge
Wessington
Sprins
Alpena Lodge
Ben Butz
If. G. Whitney
Carl Hlabeeht
Milton Cook
Wessington Springs
Methodist. Episcopal Church
Lilas Hyde
Gertrude Fagle
Doris Williams
Walter Hyde
Philathwa
Methodist Episcopal Church
Caldwell
Purcell and Evers Wed at Columbus College Ceremony
Miss Catherine Purcell and Harry Evers were married at Columbus College in Chamberlain on Tuesday at nine o’clock with Father Leonard officiating. They dined in Kimball at one and departed by evening train for a short state trip. The bride is Patrick Purcell’s daughter from near Kimball, popular in the county. The groom recently joined Stransky and Evers as half owner of their auto repair shop. The Current Topic noted Mrs. Fred Engler’s visit last Thursday with a psychical research lesson led by Mrs. John Harry, leaving attendees in good spirits.
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Catherine Purcell
Harry Evers
Columbus College
Chamberlain
Leonard
Kimball
Orn
Patrick Purcell
Stransky & Evers
Fred Engler
John Harry
Fulton Couple Wed in December 1917 Bold South Dakota Event
Miss Ida Anderson married Allen BR. Slade of Fulton on December 14 1917 in Redfield South Dakota. They left for a wedding trip to Minneapolis and St Paul and will settle at the William Slade home where they will establish their future. Miss Anderson is a Brookings State College graduate and well known locally. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs William Slade and was raised on the family farm.
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Redfield
South Dakota
Ida Anderson
Allen BR. Slade
Fulton
Minneapolis
St. Paul
William Slade
Slade
State College
Brookings
Wm. Slade
Christmas Visits Highlight Parker Area Incomplete Local Notes
Parker and surrounding families plan holiday gatherings with relatives in Wisconsin Iowa and California. Duane Kidder enlists in the army quartermaster service and may be called away from Cedar Rapids visit. C B S chapter installs officers for the new year with Dona Mahbee Emma All and Maude Collins in key roles.
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Celia Anderson
Mt. Vernon
Jacob Miller
Boscobel
Wis
Gus Meyers
A. P. Neyder
Dott Miller
Duane Kidder
Coe Coolege
Cedar Rapids
Duane
Army Quartermaster Service
Sind
W Nicholson
Edmund
Will Howdle
S. Patrick
B. Hardesty
Arkansas City
Kansas
J. W. Bellesberry
Kusler
Geddes
Myrtle Hawks
Lakeview
Ella Begeman
Los Angeles
Calif
Was. Smith
San Diego
Parker
C. B.S
W. M. Dona Mahbee
Emma All
W. P
A. M. Fisher
Maude Collins
Rodney Hill
Luther, Sherman
Unclear fragmentary names mark a historical notice
A garbled OCR fragment lists multiple personal names and titles without clear context or dates. The text mentions conductors, wardens, and a banquet but provides no coherent event, location, or outcome to summarize.
Christmas Holiday Travel and Visits Across Mitchell Area
Local notices list residents returning home for holidays and visiting relatives. Frank Petria joins family in Mitchell for Christmas. Clarence Coxe and family host visitors after college season. Bernice Obenshain spends time with friends. Lt Walter Wilt Dodge travels to Kimball for holidays. Gardner Herried and family pass through en route to Chicago. Richard Bunt visits Aberdeen during college vacation. Murry Landon and Ralph Janssen visit Wisconsin and Mason City relatives. Catherine Flick and Bain plan extended home time near Mitchell. Josephine Langin to visit in Solа over weeks.
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Clarence Coxe
University of South
Mai
Kimball
Y. M. Tary
State Universalthion
Gardner
Chitago
How Gardner
Wy Gardner
Herried
Mitchell
Richard Bunt
Aberdeen
Rev. Bunt
Murry Landon
Loomis
Wisconsin
Spa
E. M. Stanton
Yandne
Milwaukee Yards
Mason City
Frank Maynard
Milwaukee Railroad
Mayo
Ralph Janssen
Woonsart
Credit for volunteers to counties for men who enlisted since July 4 1917
Local boards receive directive from Adjutant General to credit counties for volunteers who joined any army branch since July 1 1917. W A Morris urges county boards to publish lists of enlistees with name residence enlistment date and branch, to ensure counties receive full selective service credit.
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Ny Morris
Redfield
National Guard
Army
Board
W. A. Morris
Alet i
Royal
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Senator McKellar
War Department
Gen. Sharpe
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Persona Non Eratis
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Lormaine Peabody
Mitchell Shidy
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East Fourth
Charles Pym
Wit
Bicon
Jennie Willse
Heart Rowley
Aiteleus
Rheims
R. J. Bowen
Co Tomunity Sineiwe
En Powers
Violet Fisk
Tene Gosehe
Zevline Miles
Mother Geiger
Margaret Onetis
Ruth Dolinson
Thelma Qassem
Greenwald
Florida
East Kitt Avenue
M. G. Wider
Geenpants
W. H. Fritz
F. J. Greenwald
J. M. Park
Alledine Cosell Kishizo
Autain Walter Seheurerbrand
Jeet Fenton Jacobsen
Vern Riley
Suprintandent Afty Schands
BR. L. Bowen
Leo Coughlin
Heaton Collins
Flava
S S & Luke
Griffith
Minhell
Edith Lyke
Charles W. Griffith
Saux City
Lide
Frank Lyle
Griffin
Ghiewee, Milwinikee and
St. Paul Bail Company
Evening
John Dobson
North Duff Street
Louis Beckwith
Winson
Mucks
Simpson
Mitehel
Arlie Mucks
Methmpson
Ushkosh
Shikkash
Lorides
Marria
Oshkosh
University of Wisconsin
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J. J. Hahne
Dakota Wesleyan University
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Graham
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Ne Draska
Iowa
Professor Hahne
Mrs. Hahne
Prankkinton Society
Letcher Society
Chamberlain Society
Alexandria Society
Salcom Society
Wessington Springs Society
Pukwana Society
Fulton Society
Chay Vienfeyer
Marion Chished
Edith Willsie
Mararthas
Electa
Grace Hills
Warden Fleeger
Sentine
AE Monelain
Carrie None
Marsh Johnson
Teanist
Fr Tl
Blanche Mores
Grand Thas
Frank Petria
Francis Case
The
Republican
Mot Springs
Milwaukee
Davison County
W. E. Tipton
Tipton
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