Germany risks worse position with unrestricted U boat warfare
The Baltimore Sun criticizes unrestricted submarine warfare as folly and brutality. The New York Evening Post estimates sinking five million tons of English ships to threaten Britain, while Germany cautions that successes will not rise steadily and warns of U S opposition and global repercussions.
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Baltimore Sun
Germany
Fry
New York Evening Post
England
Berlin
Great Britain
Persius
Lokal Anzeiger
Iif
United States
Europe
Mann and Stone Debate War Policy in Congress
Congressman Mann declares determination to keep the United States out of war but would support action if necessary. Senator Stone denounces false newspaper reports aiding pro war sentiment and calls such statements public enemies. Both defend peace efforts and pledge support to the government if war becomes unavoidable.
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Mann
Germany
Illinois
House
United States
Stone
Committee On Foreign Affairs
Administration
Congress
American Way Praises Mercy in German Libel Case
In Boston a federal court hearing on a libel suit over damage to the German liner Prinzessin Cecilie showcased American restraint as Captain Chase A. Pollack refused to name a German officer who ordered the vessel disabled. The piece contrasts U S mercy with warlike journalism and discusses militiary service, arguing for a democratic army plan without universal conscription, warning against permanent compulsory service while stressing national defense when needed.
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Germany
Boston
Ron Prinzess
Cecilie
Chase A. Pollack
United States
Republican
Saturday Evening Post
France
Congress
Europe
Print paper makers capitulate to government price fixing
The United States government wins a landmark victory as print paper manufacturers agree to allow the Federal Trade Commission to set prices. The episode marks a new precedent in regulation as criminal prosecutions threatened by the Department of Justice and a presidential pledge prompt voluntary concessions. The move averts potential newspaper failures but leaves concerns about long standing contracts and broader regulatory reach.
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Federal Trade Commission
Wilson
The
Trade Commission
Department of Justice
McAdoo
Congress
U-boat Toll Drops as German Crews Suffer Losses
A wartime brief notes a decline in German U boat losses and suggests German rulers may be pressured by deteriorating sea war conditions. The report hints strategic strain and shifting naval balance as the conflict continues.
Misstep seen if U S drawn into war by outrage
The remark warns that provoking a war with the United States would risk severe consequences and lives. The speaker implies a grave miscalculation and urges restraint to prevent a potential global conflict.
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United States
Lead Justice Uses Mediation To Reconcile Couples
Judge Walsh of Lead municipal court adopts a three week probation plan to aid estranged spouses. In the latest case Mrs Mary Sercely sues her husband Anton Sercely but the judge delays trial to allow reconciliation and warns he will fix the situation if agreement is not reached.
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Lead
S. D
News of Daughter's Death Triggers Stroke in Fritz
Sioux Falls South Dakota J L Fritz former Minnehaha County commissioner is seriously ill at his Parker home after a stroke triggered by learning of his daughter's sudden Canton hospital death. He had been in Hot Springs for health and was returning when Canton hospital death news arrived aboard the same train. The shock left him partially paralyzed and under nurse care.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
J. L. Fritz
Minnehaha County
Parker
Hot Springs
Ark
Canton
Banks Report Rising City Deposits
Winfred S D banks show aggregate deposits above 285000 with monthly gains of about 1000 daily over the past two to three months, following the previous report.
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Winfred
S. D
Valentine Dinner Party Hosts and Omega Club Dance
Miss Mary Kibbee and fellow hostesses led a Valentine themed dinner at the Kibbee home, with red and white decor and valentine verses on place cards before guests attended the Omega club dance. The Mt. Vernon News notes a string of social gatherings including a marriage ceremony at the Methodist parsonage and club meetings, all themed around Valentine season and community camaraderie.
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Valentine
Mary Kibbee
Geil Wallersteadt
Mable Shelby
Kibbee
J. W. Shelby
L. J&. Wallersteadt
George M. Rowley
H. R. Kibbee
Omega Club
Mt. Vernon News
Herman Muks
Bila Rathje
W. T. Ferguson
Henry Muks
Wessington
Lillie Rathje
Mrs Grath Hosts Sorosis Club Meeting
Mrs W S McGrath hosted the Sorosis club yesterday afternoon with guests Mrs R D Trombley and Mrs Dragseth. A two course function was served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs LeRoy Morris and Mrs Trombley. Rooms decorated with Valentine emblems. The club will meet in two weeks with Mrs Prank Porteous.
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W. S. McGrath
R. D. Trombley
Dragseth
McGrath
LeRoy Morris
Trombley
Prank Porteous
Dinner party honors from Mutsminger household
Mr and Mrs Chas Mutsminger hosted a dinner party Tuesday evening with Mrs D J Noble assisting in serving. High score prizes in the auction bridge game went to Mr D J Noble and Mrs C A Bower. Valentine themed decorations featured a large red rose centerpiece.
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A.A. Kludt
Blanche Young
Hyelyn Bacon
Kk. of C
Hall
Mitchell Art Club
Wallerstedt
M. G. Wider
Chas. Mutsminger
D. J. Noble
Today club dinner at Navin hotel and theatre party
The Today club held an elaborate Monday dinner at the Navin hotel with hostesses Mrs J J James Mrs D C Bond and Miss Ethel Lyons. Centerpiece white carnations and fern leaves and Lincoln mottoed place cards accompanied the meal. A theatre party followed the dinner. Mrs Boyles is hostess and Qui Vive club met Wednesday at 611 North Lawler street with Mrs H D Wagner Mrs Ray Smith Mrs Fred Taylor and Mrs C W Downey attending. Mrs Wagner won the high score prize.
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F. J. Wilson
Hyde
J. &. James
R. J. Hardie
J. T. Atkinson
Today Club
Navin Hotel
J. J. James
D. C. Bond
Ethel Lyons
Lincoln
Boyles
Virgil Boyles
North Lawler Street
H. D. Wagner
Ray Smith
Fred Taylor
C. W. Downey
Wagner
Mary Louise Boyles
Newman Club
John Berry
W. A. Kennedy
J. J. Lahey
W. M. Fritz
C. T. Kennedy
John M. Sibert
Reading
C. T. Kenedy
Child's Conservation League Open Meeting Planned
The Child's Conservation League will hold an open meeting at 3 p.m. Tuesday February 20 in the parlors of the First Methodist Church. A fine program is arranged, light refreshments will be served, and the public is invited. A 10 cent collection will defray expenses.
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Conservation League
Child’s Conservation League
First Methodist Church
Halcyon Club Hosts Social Afternoon at Martinson Home
Halcyon club members gathered February 12 at the Martinson residence for a social afternoon hosted by Mrs. Fred Donaldson Mrs. Herman Schultz and Mrs. O T Martinson A two course luncheon followed and guests included Mrs. Wolk Mrs. Higgins and Mrs. Mart.
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Halcyon
Fred Donaldson
Herman Schultz
O. T. Martinson
Halcyon Club
Martinson
Wolk
Higgins
Mart
Canned Goods Prices to Rise Amid Shortages and War Strains
Wholesale firms report higher canned goods prices driven by frost damage in Florida and Argentina locust swarms. Shortages of tin wood nails and labor costs boost packing costs while green vegetables and matches grow scarcer. Canners expect price hikes and more home canning as markets tighten.
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Mitchell
Florida
Argentina
Old Trapper Dies in Fort Pierre
Louis LaPlant died in this city claiming to be the last of the old American Fur Company trappers who came up the Missouri River years ago. Fort Pierre residents say Joe Wandel also belongs to that group, claiming to have been at the Fort Pierre trading post when LaPlant arrived in 1855 and to have lived in Stanley County ever since.
Woonsocket Coyote Club Renamed Woonsocket Commercial Club
Woonsocket South Dakota club changes name to Woonsocket Commercial Club. Directors elected for the coming year include John Sauter CC W Smith WW W Allen Js B Oddy Jacob Kemptner John Dodge T J Hendrick FH SS Ozie and HG Strub. A special committee will pursue a Mitchell Aberdeen auto traffic route. The annual winter carnival project is endorsed and to continue with new directors H B Dowdell A R Bratsberg H T W Kankhauser Mr Dzie and Mr Strub.
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Woonsocket
S. D
Woonsoccket
Coyote Club
John Sauter
CC. W. Smith
WW. W. Allen
Js. B. Oddy
Jacob Kemptner
John Dodge
T. J. Hendrick
SS. Ozie
HG. Strub
Mitchell
Aberdeen
H. B. Dowdell
A. R. Bratsberg
H. TW. Kankhauser
Dzie
Strub
Lyman County Census Figures Tallied in 1915 Report
An investigation of the 1915 census in Lyman county shows the population division reached 2467, with Jones county listed in the same division.
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Lyman County
Pierre
S. 1
Jones County
Fragmentary lieu name preserves old district identity
The text notes a portion cut from the west end of Lyman with a population of 4,946 remaining in the part that still retains the old name. It emphasizes the continuity of the historic designation despite boundary changes.
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Lyman
Mrs. G. W. Smith Dies. Funeral Friday at Methodist
Mrs. George W. Smith died Sunday morning at 4. Funeral services will be at 3 PM tomorrow at the Methodist church with Dr. J. S. Hoagland presiding. She was born Clara C. Weathers July 2, 1860, moved from Margeno to Belle Plaine then Mitchell area, married December 14, 1882, to George W. Smith, survived by husband and three brothers Clyde Lon William Weathers. Interment in Grace Land cemetery.
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George W. Smith
J. S. Hoagland
Clara C. Weathers
Margeno
Belle Plaine
Paul Clifford
Robert Lloyd Smith
Mitchell
Day County Livestock Group Expands Seedstock Drive
Webster South Dakota reports new members join the Day County Livestock association formed to promote purebred stock in the county. The group plans regular shows at intervals to encourage breeding and improve quality.
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Webster
S. D
Day County Livestock Association
Day County
Taste for booze costs team in pen
Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Joseph Nesby of the city will serve one year in the Sioux Falls penitentiary for failing to control his drink appetite after a forgery conviction in the third degree. The suspended sentence was revoked when found intoxicated on the street.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
Joseph Nesby
Towns Strive for Air Engine Plant
Parker, Chancellor and several towns seek the site of a factory to be built by inventor D Benjamin Heeren for a compressed air engine protected by him. Heeren recently demonstrated the engine before experts with highly favorable results. A cooperative company for manufacturing the engines is being organized by the inventor.
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Parker
Pioneer Hills Judge Now Resides in East Lead
Early Black Hills judicial days recalled as Judge William E. Church, once presid ing officer of the Deadwood district territorial court, is reported living at St. Joseph Michigan at age 74. He later moved to Chicago for practice before retiring to Michigan.
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Lead
S. D
Black Hills
William E. Church
Territorial Court of the District of
Fairfax voters ponder waterworks bond issue
Fairfax South Dakota prepares for a February 28 special election to decide a 40 000 municipal waterworks bond proposal at interest not exceeding five percent The measure seeks to fund a new city water system.
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Fairfax, S. D
Fairfax
Brookings Claims Superior City Bank Share in South Dakota
Brookings reports aggregate deposits across three local banks totaling 2,122,991.84 dollars, asserting a higher deposit percentage than any other city its size in South Dakota and possibly the northwest.
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Brookings
South Dakota
Northwest
Storla Editor Outs Snow Blockade To Publish
Charles Larson, editor of the Storla Tri-County Journal, used brown wrapping paper from the crossroads store and lampblack ink to print his issue on time despite a heavy snow blockade.
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Larson
Storla
M. D
Charles Larson
Tri-County Journal
Catarrh Cure Claimed as Constitutional Remedy
The advertisement asserts catarrh is a constitutional disease needing constitutional treatment. Halts Catarrh Cure by FPJ Cheney & Co claims internal use with 10 drops to a teaspoonful, targets blood and mucous surfaces, offers $100 for a cured case, and promotes circulars and testimonials from Toledo Ohio. Also mentions Emily Pils for constipation.
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FP. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Obie
F. J. Cneney & CO
Obia
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Walsh
Municipal Court
OMEGA
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Iyrie Orchestra
MT. Vernon
N. J. Mayer
Masonic Hall
Mayer
Dorothy Frederick
L. H. Raber
Orin Martinson
McKinley
Dison
Irrank Shepard
J. M. Henzick
Wm. Spratford
Hull
Karl Stair
A. C. Black
Miss Grace
Merle Grace
Alonzo Hornung
Great Falls
Mont
Elsie Snow
Joe Orr
South
Sanborn Street
Minerva Culture Club
James Goss
Edmunds Street
L. N. Lane
W. J. Davey
A. B. Carhart
John T. Coughlin
Florence Benedict
Jlelligso
Elen Duncan
Woonsecket
Muchure
Milltown
Mahoney
Goss
DR. Kelly
Th. A. Kelly
Somerset
Laisle Bobb
Marton Walrath
Mrs. McGrath
Twentieth Century Club
C. T. Litchfield
W. S. Hill
L. M. For
Litchfield
F. W. Samson
M. FF. Boyden
L. M. Fort
Trapper
Woonsocket Coyote Club
G. W. Smith
Methodist Church Tomorrow
Pioneer Hills
East
Pairpax Apter Waterworks
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Railway Company
Big Sioux River
Brooking Claims
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