South Dakota Legislature Viewed as Best in Years
The 1914 South Dakota legislative session is praised for restraint and prudent measures, avoiding sweeping acts that would disrupt laws. Critics note a trend toward cautious lawmaking, with candidates avoiding broad promises and the need to pass only well considered bills. The-piece also discusses neutral flags in wartime shipping and U.S. objections to belligerent use of neutral signals, urging respect for American rights.
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South Dakota
Alouarte
Wes
Gelt-Re
Evajaneka
New Ee
Great Britain
United States
Germany
British
Americans Flag Safety Question in Wartime Shipping
A wartime concern arises over disguising vessel ownership by flying neutral national flags, with emphasis on American ships under British control. The issue prompts debate on protection under the U S flag and the legality of flag usage to obscure belligerent ownership during sea travel.
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United States
Real Estate Foreclosure Notice and Executors’ Claim
Public foreclosure notice for mortgaged property in Davison County South Dakota due to default on interest and taxes. Mortgagee John Schoenfelder seeks sale of Lot 15 and adjoining land in Ethan town, Mitchell at public auction February 27 1915. Also notice to creditors for estate of John D Kress with six month claim period.
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Mortweer
Hlaie Rogum
Davison County
Howth Matota
Amortgagors
John Schoenfelder
Bethan
Pakcota
Vavison
Daketa
Oepoher
Wis
South Dakota
Mitchell
Mavison
Herhour
Davison
Ethan
John. Schoenfelder
Notich
John P. Kress
John D. Kress
Anne Kress
T. J. Spangler
Spangler & Maney
Anna Kress
TP. J. Spangler
Mitchell Banks Warned Against Overdrafts By U S Officials
Washington demands banks stop overdrafts. Comptroller John Skelton Williams urges Mitchell’s three national banks to adopt board resolutions prohibiting overdraft accommodations. State banking departments to assist in enforcing the policy nationwide.
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Mitchell
Washington
John Skelton Williams
Treasury Department
Board ‘of Directors
Williams
Ketman Opens Meeting Series with Four Nightly Services
Dr. L T Ketman began a two week union mission in the city speaking at the Baptist church services and a combined afternoon meeting with the Baptist Young People's group. Evening programs featured the Mitchell Female Quartette and a volunteer chorus with special platform setups. Ketman spoke on the judgment seat of Christ, arguing its universal timing and the three reasons it cannot occur until the end of time, drawing on his travel and Christian work.
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Triormor
Union
Baptist
Fern Medley
Dudley Buck'sy
Wilson
Wetman
Christ
Dr. Kellman
Ketman
Dr Kings New Discovery Cold Remedy Ad
An old advertisement for Dr Kings New Discovery promises to treat colds croup and whooping cough in children. It claims the medicine stops the cold soothes the cough reduces inflammation kills germs and lets nature heal with a 50 cent price at druggists.
Wedding Date Set For Miss Lois Anderson And Mr Dobson
Lois Anderson and John Dobson announce a February 16 wedding in Alexandria. The ceremony at the Anderson home will be performed by Dr. J Hobson with a small guest list and a short reception followed by a honeymoon trip.
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Lois Anderson
Sonn F. Anderson
John ¥. Dobson
Vernon, Jr
J. ©. Hobson
Dobson
Anderson
Local Society Notes From Dakota Wesleyan and Marion Junction
The Senior Philathea class at the Baptist Sunday school met at Mrs Milmer Loomer Tyhis home for a January organized group of twenty. A large turnout despite weather, with business and social games and refreshments. next meeting with Mrs W Davis. Twenty co ed students from Dakota Wesleyan attended a Carmo elbb luncheon. hosted by young men from the five club in mid semester vacation. Auction Bridge club hosted by Misses Ruth Grebie. next gathering by Misses Marjorie and Dim Waster. Dakota Wesleyan women hosted a bi monthly meeting in Graham hall, touring the new home economics department and lunch in the department dining room. A Marion Junction wedding united Miss Bertha Geertz and Mr Albert J Berg with Rev B Bracker officiating at 6 00 PM. Attendants Miss Gertrude Bracker and Herman Heepland. Guests noted Miss Willarney roses and blue brocade traveling gown. couple to reside in Mitchell at 514 South Montana after February 9. SWEESEY MARBLE NUPTIALS noted as a home wedding at the Marble home with Elizabeth Marble and Charles W Sweesy in Alexandria.
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Samuel Marble
Charlotte Marble
Ralph Sweesy
William Marble
Alexandrias
Alexandria
Eanty
Sweesy
Sweesy& Adkins
Journal
Sweeny
Charley
Lizzie
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Towa Wolnds
The
Baptist Sunday School
Milmer A. Loomer Ty His
Mia
Dakota Wesleyan
Graham Hall
Mime Opin
Lucile Rosenburger
Peter H. Geertz
Marion Junction
S. D
Bertha Geertz
Albert J. Berg
Mitchell
B. Bracker
German Presbyterian Church
Gertrude Bracker
Herman Heepland
Willarney
Berg
Mr. Berg
Augustus Berg
Rochester
Minn
Davison County
Mitchell. Mr. and Mrs. Berg
South
Montana Street
Ackerman Beats the Flying Dutchman in City Match
Al Ackerman won two of three falls in a city auditorium wrestling match. The Flying Dutchman initially pinned Ackerman, then Ackerman countered with a scissor and head chancery, and later used a srotch and hammerlock to pin his opponent. Ackerman will face Charlie Miller of Sioux Falls next. Local preliminaries showcased Jess Lentz, Tommie McGinnis, Northwood, Ethan, and Elmer Smith as winners.
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al Ackerman
Thursty
Mying
Ackerman
Srotch
Charlie Miller
Sioux Falls
Jess Lentz
Tommie McGinnis
Northwood
Ethan
Elmer Smith
Notice of sale and lease of common school lands in Davison County
Pierre S Dakota January 20 1915 Fred Teppertee commissioner of school and public lands announces sale of lands in Davison County on April 4 1915 from 10 am to 4 pm at the courthouse and lease auction for leased lands on April 7 1915 from 10 am to 5 pm at the courthouse sale and lease conducted under the public lands authority in Pierre SD
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Nolie
Davison
Cour House
Said
Wispeld
Said County
Pierre
Bid Notice for Thivison County Road Grading Sealed bids sought
Davison county invites sealed bids for multiple road grading projects on Mitchell River Road and nearby routes. Bids due March 2, 3815, by 2 pm at the county auditor in Mitchell. Each bid must include a 5 percent certified check. The county reserves the right to reject any or all bids.
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Thivison County
S. C
Eclock P.m. Tesday
Marcy
Counnty
High Way
Mitchell River
Mthan Wighway
Home-Tohin Wishway
Baker Wighway
Hutchinson County
Rowe Township
Hanson County
First Street
Mitchell
Cassem
Douglas County
S. D
Zanghias
Audttar
Tarzest Services Draw Largest Weeknight Crowd
At Pins Methodist Church Monday night the Tarzest gospel meeting drew the week’s highest attendance. Dr. J. W. Mahood denounced amusements and blamed theaters dances and cards for vice, urging Christians to oppose such hazards and guard family life.
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Pins
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. W. Mahood
Nivel
Christian Church of the World
McHine
Plscers
Devil's Church
Gospel meetings mark closing gospel campaign
A sermon warns against gambling and corruption as men and boys play cards for prizes in homes. Dr Mahood delivers “Treaven or the Christian's Triumph” and then “Fidelity” for his farewell service. A midweek prayer service, baptism, reception, and a Jubilee climax conclude the gospel meetings with broad community involvement.
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Jer Ha
Mehoad
Dr. Mahood
Mahood
Audiborin
Changed Homes Highlight Mitchell Church Revival Nights
A Mitchell revival at Ketman union church features Sunbeam chorus juniors and Dr. Ketman M Smith speaking on The Story of a Castaway. W J Wilson leads volunteer choir. nightly themes include Presbyterians Night Voice from the Pit and Patriotic Night. Afternoon intercession hours run daily except Saturday at the Baptist Church.
President says Mouse not sent as peace envoy to Europe
The president stated that Colonel F. M. Mouse, a close personal friend, has not gone to Europe to seek peace as his personal representative.
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Washington, D. C
F. M. Mouse
Europe
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