Desirable Change in South Dakota Primary Reform
The legislature considers Gov Norbeck’s primary plan linking direct votes for governor and US Senator with a convention selecting other party nominees. It argues for a short ballot to avoid uninformed votes and notes South Dakota’s revived blue sky law protecting residents from risky investments. Also discusses prohibition policy debates and the Webb Kenyon ruling's impact on state liquor laws.
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Norbeck
United States
Best Friends of Good Government
South Dakota
United States Supreme Court
Association of Attorney-Generals
Ohio
Michigan
Wm. C. Rempfer
Parkston
Holsaple
Anti-Saloon League
Senate
Ers
Argus Leader
Milwaukee
Supremes Court of the
Webb l Kenyon
North Dakota
Congress
German submarine policy in wartime mood judged
The article argues Germany risks fresh submarine warfare to pursue military aims, noting civilian hardships and questions about German food scarcity. It contends Berlin would violate Belgian neutrality and treaty pledges for strategic gain, a pattern seen in prior wartime decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Great Britain
Mediterranean
United States
Wilson's Ultimatum Seen as Key 1916 Decision
The article argues President Wilson erred by severing relations with Germany over submarine warfare in May. It cites the Sussex crisis language threatening a single course if Germany persists in ruthless attacks on neutral and commercial vessels.
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Wilson
Germany
Sussex
United States
British Isles
Congress
Great Britain
Russia
President Wilson’s ultimatum toward Germany sparks debate
A reaction piece argues the United States erred in issuing a submarine warfare ultimatum to Germany without congressional input. It contends the move risks war, reflects rulers driving nations to conflict, and insists only Congress may authorize war despite public distress.
Education in South Dakota sparks clash over sexual examinations
In a Peckham bill debate, South Dakota lawmakers question whether educational institutions and their educators condone sexual examinations. Critics ask if votes by senate representatives in counties with state colleges imply endorsement of such practices and threaten parental choices for students.
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Jones
South Dakota
Dahl
Lake
Senate
President Wilson Considers 25 Cent Day Menu Trial
Washington reports President Wilson may attempt a 24 hour diet for 25 cents a day to test national eating limits. Mrs. Wilson would need to consent, with the plan proposed by Eula McClary of the Life Extension Institute. If successful a nationwide buying day could follow.
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Wilson
Washington, D. C
Eula McClary
Life Extension Institute of
New York
Shelby
Plymouth Rock
Card of Thanks for Loss of Mother and Sister
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during our sorrow and mourning for our mother and sister. Signed by John Fr. Smith James T. Smith and Family John Burns Drother
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fr. Smith
James T. Smith
John Burns
Drother
Mitchell Art Club Advises Simple Ways to Cut Living Costs
During January meeting the Mitchell Art Club discussed high living costs and offered practical tips familiar to housewives. Mrs Rew's advice focuses on practical, household marketing measures to reduce expenses.
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Mitchell Art Club
Economical Living and Smart Shopping Tips
Guidance on buying in bulk and by weight, avoiding credit, and planning meals to cut costs. Advice covers canned goods sizes, bulk cereals, fat usage in winter, and using leftovers creatively for economical housekeeping. Emphasizes buying in season and paying cash where possible.
Gardens Promote Fruit and Vegetable Cultivation at Club
The club discussed fruit and vegetable gardens with high recommendation. Members noted small plots yield radishes lettuce and tomatoes and one example showed a 25 by 65 foot garden producing over 37 dollars in one season at current prices. Preserving tips including water glass eggs and home canning were endorsed.
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Yen
Eess
Grace Doyles
Edwards
Louise Brodstrup
Wastes in the Kitchen and Economic Meat Use Tips
Mrs Heinsberger outlines careful meat handling and storage to cut waste and save money. She advises buying cash, from reputable dealers, drying meats with towels, avoiding bruised cuts, and keeping meat cold. The speech includes tests for meat quality, economical cuts, and recipes from club members to stretch meat and feed a family.
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Porter House
Porterhouse
Frugal Household Shuns Dried Fruits For Prized Canned Goods
A character rejects dried fruits she was raised to think came from poverty homes. She buys the highest priced canned goods, saving time for social or club activities that have overshadowed concerns about food for her husband and family.
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Berlin
Umania
Graham
Butte
Mitchell
Ethel GB
Ronald
Charlotte
Ren
Lulu Heimberger
Jessie Shelby
Lora Wallersteadt
Della Sweet
New Orleans
Alice Roddy
Eeith Miller
Ithel Ronald
Luluure Teimberger
Corp Bread
Floren Kimball
Orleans
Eleanor Wagner
Anna Hliwein
Charlotte Rew
Katherine Grundland
Prunes
Nellie Leehan
Leora Wallerstedt
Helen Wilde
Matilda Smith
W. N. Sellars
Ruth
Versailles
Ill
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