Minstrel Show Reveals Talent At Metropolitan Theater
The UC T minstrel show at the Metropolitan drew a capacity crowd. Jack McLaughlin led a strong cast in two parts with lively solos and encores, earning the audience’s rousing ovation and leaving many hopeful for future performances.
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Lew Docksiader
George Pri Fose
G. Fields
McLaughlin
Gauceville
Peterson
Fred Hocking
Louis Loyinger
Glen Rowley
Wallace MacLean
Carl Boyden
Ora B. Wells
Henry Hedeen
Lawrence Couchlin
Harry Havens
Charlies R. Brown
Joe Michels
George Nobis
Paul Welch
Jack Nichols
Heinie Slaughter
Leo Johnson
Edmund Evans
Jack Porter
Dixie
Mr. Porter
Monterey
Boyden
Mr. Welch
Piney Ridge
Mr. Havens
Mr. Hocking
Mr. Johnson
Mr. Brown
Mr. Evans
Mr. Michels
Bill Bailey
Mr. Slaughter
Mr. Hedeen
Mr. Nich
Mr. Loyinger
the Stranger
Olip
Dell Clark
Mr. Boyden
Dick Welch
Elk
Mitchell
Imperial Ballettes
Porter
Walter C. Kelley
Virginia
Johnson
Rastus
Charlie Chaplin
Mr. Nichols
Mr. McLean
Mr. MacLean
Francis Accepts Ambassador Post to Russia
Secretary of the Interior Francis, a former Missouri governor, told President Wilson he would accept the ambassador to Russia role after George Mayre's resignation. His nomination will be sent to the Senate once Russia's acceptance is confirmed. He conferred with Senator Reed and will discuss duties with Secretary Lansing.
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Washington, D. C
David R. Francis
Interior
Cleveland
Missouri
Wilson
Russia
George T. Mayre
Senate
Francis
Reed
Lansing
State
Petrograd
Hemat
Argentina
Passing of Time Diminishes Old Horseman Customs
The article notes time eroding long standing family and community customs, especially the tradition of daughters following forebearers in the use of certain foods and related practices as customs fade with the years.
Brands shift as housewives compare actual results
Mothers and daughters now plan and compare products by real outcomes rather than price. The old order changes as candles and fireplaces give way to electric light and scientific heating. Calumet Baking Powder remains popular for its uniform results among users.
Rural School Notes On Education And Attendance
New York City Health Dept. notes on air and health. A bill seeks to create a cabinet level Department of Education. Ethan division teachers held a session with student performances and remarks by Dr. Stockdale urging stronger educational legislation. Rural schools Roosevelt 6 Mt Vernon 4 Rome 35 Baker 2 Union 30 show varied daily attendance. Lilly A. Patterson, Supt. of Schools, questions illness and weather as attendance factors.
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New York City
America
Misse@s
Lauria
Stella Zehnpfennig
Katherine Germscheid
Miss. L. Zehnpfennig
C. P. Stockdale
Ethan
Roosevelt No
Miss Joachim
Mt. Vernon
Miss Bumpus
Rome
Miss Troon
Baker
Miss Lamb
Union
Dexheimer
Lilly A. Patterson
Alaska Fraud Case Under Grand Jury Probe
Federal grand jury reportedly begins an inquiry into an alleged attempt to bribe jurors in a ten million dollar Alaska real estate fraud case. Defendants are named in connection with the scheme and bribery allegations.
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Chicago, Jr
Federal Grand Jury
Alaska
Archibald Fitzgerald Linked To Land Fraud Case Claim
Archibald Fitzgerald told Federal District Attorney that he paid 35 000 to a juror in the Albert C. Frost case. Fitzgerald, tied to land fraud by finding letters, was involved after his trunk was seized by officials in another matter.
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Clasne
Archibald Fitz
Gerald
Albert C. Frost
Fizgerald
Auto output to fall next year says REO executive
Richard H. Scott of the Reo Meier Car Company warns that fewer autos will be produced in the coming year than in the past. He cites crippling raw material costs and restricted European supply as reasons, noting aluminum castings and brass, tin, steel, and iron are scarce and prices are high. He adds that manufacturers must be financially strong to enforce contracts already made.
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Richard H. Scott
Reo Meier Car Company
Mr. Scott
Indians Played First Football in North America
New York City reports that North American Indians invented a form of football played on flat sands with a leather moss filled ball. Tribes played in tribal contests with war regalia, shaking hands before play and resuming after sundown if needed. games could last several days with high stakes and unclear ball worth.
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New York City
Europe
Parke Davis
William Ettachey
William Wood
Train Schedule Fragments and Real Estate Ad on Rail Line
A mixed railroad timetable and a real estate note describe multiple trains with Aberdeen Sioux City N McGregor Canton Rapid City Chamberlain and Chicago lines, plus an offer for a modern house with two lots and a farm for sale. Stops include Mitchell Aberdeen Canton N McGregor and more with sleepers diners and cafes noted.
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North No
Aberdeen
South No
Sioux City
East No
N. McGregor
Canton
East
West No
Rapid City
Chamberlain
Chicago
ST. Paul
Minneapolis
Omaha
Rapid Cuty
Twin Cities
Sioux Walls
Tiwine Giliese
Sioux Falls
Milwaukee
Tacoma
Murdo
Mason City
Mrs Kate Hinders Dies. Longtime Mitchell Resident
Mrs Kate Honken Hinders born in Germany October 24 1878 came to the United States at age seven. She married Engelie Hinders February 2 1899 and lived in Freeport Sibley Buffalo Center before settling in Mitchell in 1910. Survived by parents aged 76 and 72 with a Buffalo Center home. siblings John Henry Peter Minnie Reardon. daughter Dena H Mitchell. Funeral at Presbyterian church Wednesday 2:30 p.m. conducted by Rev E van der Maaten.
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Kate Honken Hinders
Germany
United States
Freeport
Ill
Engelie Hinders
Hinders
Sibley
Iowa
Mitchell
New Town Mills Planned Between Corsica and Stickney
Businessmen in Stickney and Corsica react to a Milwaukee railway map showing a new town named Mills located about seven miles from Corsica and five to six miles from Stickney. The proposal could affect local trade areas as rails spur growth near the two towns.
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Sioux Falls
S. C
Stickney
Corsica
Milwaukee
Mills
Corisica
Milwaukee Railway Company
Corisca
Britons Pass New Credit for 2 Billion
London reports Parliament approved a credit bill carrying 2.1 billion dollars to fund the war through May, lifting total raised to 10.4 billion. Premier Asquith spoke for 50 minutes on government plans, stressing economy to keep daily expenditures under 25 million dollars. Reginald McKenna commented on American exchanges during the session.
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Asquith
Reginald McKenna
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and After Death
We thank our friends and neighbors for their kindness during the illness and after the death.
Cooper Family Memorial Notes
A brief family obituary fragment honoring wife mother and relatives A. 8 Cooper W 8 Cooper Mabel Harriet and family mourn Mora Cooper’s loss with flowers and remembrance.
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Cooper W
Cooper Mabel Harriet and Family
A. Cooper Mora Cooper
Delinquent Tax List Publication Question Surfaces
An inquiry from Bennett County States Attorney questions whether two consecutive failures to publish the delinquent tax list and offer delinquent property for sale constitute cause for removing the county treasurer. The attorney general notes that such failures may be a removal cause, but only the treasurer’s actions in this duty, and related court determinations, are decisive.
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Pythians
Fred E. . Wheaton
Page
The
Knights of Pythias
Elk’s Hall
Supreme Keeper of Records and Seals
Fred F. Wheaton
Grand Lodge
Mr. Wheaton
Supreme Lodge
Fred BE
Wheaton
Rural School
Indians
Daily Republican
Mitchell Weekly Capital
Republican
Tiong
Fred Thomas
F. R
Care Republican
H. A. Jacobs
N. Main
Main Street
S. D
W. Bradley
Franklin Institute
Dept
M. Rochester
N. Y
Harper Bros. & Co
Gray
Gray & Co. Plating Works
Gray Ridg
Cincinnati
Mitchel
Coercial and Savings Bank
Main
North Main
Ars. Kane
RENDT
Lawler St
James Spears
John Feeley
Hang County
O. E. Cassem
Lewis Shuster
Modern, Corner Ltd
Duff
S. Webber & Son
E. P. Emerson
FCLL
Orpington
S. Edmunds
Ellis G. Henline
Vernon S. D
Adam Schaff
Nderson Ice Co
Burr
Spears & Victor
James Jay
Mitchell Publishing Co
Brunswick Balke-Collender Co
19Th St
Neb
Hanson Co
T. H. Ocheltree
Plankinton
H. E. B. Care Mitchell Republican
Tate Journal
Farm and Real Estate Journal
Traer
Duluth
L. B. Arnold
Wolvin
Arthur Guse
Bert Snow
1St Ave
Tri-City
Barber College
Fourth St
Mitchell Schools
Clara Arneson
East 4Th Ave
Mitchell, S. D
Chicago, Milwaukee & St, Paul Railway
Boston Transcript
Dr. King
First National Bank
Mitchell, South Dakota
Diehl’s
Diehl Drug Company
New
London
England
W.H. Fritz
Optometrist Optictan
Weel
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