Local Notes Roundup Mitchell Christmas Visitors
Mitchell and surrounding area saw a flurry of holiday travel and visits. Residents include Laorent R. Cass, Misses Esther and Viola MecCubbin, and Mrs. G M Kennedy. Local movements feature Philip Nordaker en route to Ames, Iowa, and Mrs. G C Gertner visiting Sioux City, with many others returning home after Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laorent R. Cass
Sibiey
Esther
Viola MecCubbin
Minneapolis
George M. Kennedy
Farm product marketing totals for 1916 revealed
State department of history reports 1916 marketing totals by railway showing Wheat 49 514 000 bushels valued at 81 892 000? Corn 20 976 000 bushels 14 641 000? Oats 19 944 000 bushels 7 977 006? Barley 16 862 000 bushels 11 808 000? Flaxseed 816 000 bushels 887 000? Rye 1 879 000 bushels 7 ? Hogs 268 503 000 pounds 26 045 000? Sheep 24 163 000 pounds 2 294 000? Total 1916 marketing 183 494 000. Heaviest year since 1909-23 dates.
Coal loading at Speedy Clip reaches record pace
Ancon Panama Canal coaling plant delivers 420 tons in 24 minutes using one conveyor. The plant handles 1 042 tons an hour with one of four towers. Naval design aims for 2 000 tons per hour, emergency capacity up to 3 400 tons per hour, and tests show exceedance of requirements.
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Ancon
Pew Coaling
Panama Canal
Atlantic
Couple Keeps Minn. Marriage Secret for Months
Masther Van derberg, a district school teacher near Flandreau, and Jul lom Ullom of Flandreau wed at Pipesone Minn on Oct 21. They returned to Mandreou and kept the news hidden while Mrs Ullom continued teaching and the groom prepared a farm near Bandreau for their permanent residence after the term ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bandreau
Fr. Vanderberg
Shernen
Relatives of White Family Perish in Cheyenne Hotel Fire
The White family Roy and Mrs. White and three children died in the Inter Ocean hotel fire at Cheyenne Wyoming. They were cousins of Rev W N Graves pastor of the local Methodist church. They were en route to California from Town after attending Mr White’s father funeral when the blaze occurred. White leaped from a window and was electrocuted by live wires. The bodies of Mrs White and the three children were recovered from the ruins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. and Airs
Roy White
Inter-Ocean
Cheyenne
W. N. Graves
California
Reflection on the value of time and human effort
A dated moral reflection quoted from a bishop warns that time is lent not given to man and laments those who waste hours. It frames the pursuit of labor and study as precious, urging purposeful use of life and intellect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bishop Dlal
Wasted Apostogy
A court scene features a judge admonishing Blakely for rude conduct and urging sincere apology. The exchange highlights disappointment in the misalignment between actions and intentions.
Pierre Soldier Honored for Bravery in Canada Rifles
The Pierre man known as Young, formerly of the city, serves with the Canadian Rifles. He has been wounded twice and mentioned three times in dispatches for bravery. He is recommended for the Victoria Cross. During furlough he met Mrs. Hill in London and obtained the report from her relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierres
Sh Sds
Pierre
Young
Canadian Rifles
Hill
London
Gossip Follows Lies and Truth Comes Around
A compact proverb style note on gossip and lies states that those who spread rumors are rude and falsehoods rebound on the gossiper, affirming that truth will reveal itself when someone defames others.
Aerial Battles Dazzle On British Front In France
On the British front in France a December day brought a rare air battle spectacle. British aviators clashed with German machines as archies roared and shells burst, while pilots maneuvered above shell torn towns. Reports recount dogfights, daring crashes, and German bombs falling into their own trenches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Francce
Garth
Ike Getion
Leutenant
Wein ‘Rn
Milbank Resident Reunites With Long-Lost Friend
Milbank South Dakota resident WH Stencel meets Carl Himelberg of Bellingham Minnesota, an old friend from Germany era, after more than thirty years apart. Himelberg aided Stencel in learning English when he first arrived in the United States. The reunion was a joyful occasion for both men.
Friendship's Reward Thoreau Quote
A compact quotation noting friendship as the full reward of loving, stating happiness in loving a friend is its own reward and may inspire reciprocation through friendship.
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Thoreau
South Dakota Public Expenditures Rise in 1916 Reports
State auditor figures show expense doubles over the past decade with sharp rises in highway and public school spending. Tax burdens grew though not equally across counties and schools, while general county costs also increased.
Huge Wip drainage ditch project advances in Freeman South Dakota
Freeman South Dakota reports a major drainage project the Wip ditch will cost 11000 funded by benefiting farmers. Two farmers will each pay about 8000 while several hundred acres of land will be reclaimed increasing value to at least 125 dollars per acre. Ditch length will be several miles and about sixteen feet deep with completion expected in spring. In Los Angeles California Arthur J Joseph pawn shop owner was shot twice and knocked unconscious in open safe theft totaling 600 in cash and 200 in jewelry and valuables. he faces probable death per police surgeons.
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West Third Avenue
West Eorrth
Bac Weel
AL Tec Clo Gate
Sanborn Street Bridge
Freeman
S. D
South Dakota
Preeman
Dhes
Jengih
Los Angeles
Calif
Arthur J. Joseph
Brookings County Stock Breeders elect officers
At the Brookings County Stock Breeders association annual meeting in Brookings South Dakota officers were chosen for the coming year President O B Newnard and Secretary Professor J W Wilson The group aims to improve local livestock quality Professor J H Griffin of Spearfish SD visited Mitchell briefly while serving as an instructor at Dakota Wesleyan summer school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller Steele
University of South Dakota
Mitchell
Steele
Custer
M. D
A. KE. Carhart
Burbank
Elizabeth Kelley
Peoria
Ill
Kelley
Pplcers
Brookings
S. D
Brookings County
Stock Breeders’ Association
B. Newnard
J. W. Wilson
J. H. Griffin
Spearfish, S. D
Dakota Wesleyan
Farmers Endorse Taxation Plan and Pay Raises
A South Dakota Farmers' Union committee from Davison, Manson, Hutchinson, McCook, Bon Homme, Douglas and Aurora counties urges lawmakers in 1917 to re submit a constitutional amendment for property tax classification. The report backs re-enacting the five sixths jury law and recommends substantial salary increases for state officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers’ Union
South Dakota
Davison
Manson
Hutchinson
McCook
Bon Homme
Douglas
Aurora
General Murton disputes Dizfil bustering border rumor
Major General Frederick Murutton, commander of American forces on the Mexican border, advised the war department that he cannot substantiate rumors that a Diz fili bustering party crossed from the United States into Mexico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Frederick Murutton
War Department
Felix Diz
Mexico
United States
Farmer group presents salary recommendations to governor
A committee led by M J Coyne presents recommended salaries for state officials and legislators. The report, signed by Coyne and others, calls for a Torrens land titles system and possible lobbying in Pierre to push bills in the upcoming legislative session.
Holiday Visits Reported Across Nebraska and Nearby States
Loomis and Goodman of Omaha spend holidays with the John Watkins family. Logherty relatives mourn AY Vo. Wall family and Mitchell friends share Christmas. Kidd families and Dr. I. S. Kidd stay with Woon socket friends. Dick Thrift travels to Minneapolis. Lorin and Don Clark visit the Barrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Goodman
Omaha
Neb
John Watkins
Lorin Loghery
Perry Township Social Notes and Holiday Visits
George Wright and Willam Morris returned from Kansas City Missouri. Wright visits relatives here. Mr and Mrs Wurt Smith spent Christmas with Mrs Smiths niece in Mitchell Minnesota. William Balding improved from la grippe. Mr and Mrs Sherman Lewis visited Mt Vernon residents. The Social Flour club met with Mr and Mrs John Campbell December 27 serving oyster stew to over 64 members. The club plans an all day meeting January 10 at the home of Mr and Mrs Harry Rickson with dinner at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. I. Jones
Mitchell
Robert PD. Glenn
North Carolina
Katherine Ridgeway
Beatrice Burns
Pierre
Miner Irwin
Abbie Richards
Mitchel
MacLelie Price
Tyndall
J. S
Alpena
Assocated Charities
Eliis Club
F. J. Weeley
Mason City
Ff Otterson
Wy. B. Sabin
Wardh
Tir
Gus Hegerson
Vernon
Mitchellsade
Hielgerson
Helgerson
Lilly A. Patterson
Hartford
S. 1
Virgil Boyles
Yankton
Boyles
S. A. Boyles
George Wright
Willam Morris
Kansas City
My. Wright
Wurt Smith
Smiths
Uela
Ween
William Balding
la Grippe
Sherman Lewis
Lloyd Lewis
Mt. Vernon
John Campbell
Harry Ricikson
Man Saves Life By Daring Water Tank Dive
James Nolan a farm worker near Menno leaped into a water tank to escape flames after gasoline splashed from a large can during a heating attempt on a corn shelling machine. An explosion ripped the can apart and burned his clothing but his quick plunge into the tank saved him from severe injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menno
James Nolan
Benjamin Wolf
Garretson Justice Considers Resignation Amid Declining Cases
In Garretson South Dakota Justice A D Palmer warns he may resign unless residents create disturbances to generate cases. He laments the lack of work and stresses the need for urban unrest to keep the office busy.
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Garretson
S. D
A. D. Palmer
Fire Loss Report Urges Stronger Local Fire Codes
November bulletin shows total fire losses in the state at 50,905 dollars with 158,210 dollars in insured property. The insurance department urges fire chiefs to enact and strictly enforce preventive ordinances, focusing on chimney and furnace inspections and ash disposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Fire Marshall
Insurance Department
Tragic Death of Oscar Peterson Found Near Sioux Malls Tree
Oscar Peterson, 30, a laborer, was found hanging from a tree in the Sioux Malls business section early today. Associates said he had been unusually agitated and restless last night after walking the streets. no motive for suicide was discovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux
Oscar Peterson
Peterson
Birds Imported Under Department of Agriculture Permits
The department of agriculture issues about 500 permits annually for importing birds. About 500,000 birds are imported yearly and as many as 17,000 birds can arrive in a single day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
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C. W. Sibert
Gettysburg
W. Whyte
Reliance
G. C. Gertner
Myrtle Allison
Sioux City
Philip Nordaker
Wesleyan
Watertown
Ames
Town State College
Philip Medley
Chicago
L. K. Medley
B. Archer
Denver
Woonsocket
Heurmaann
John Kinsberg
Logan
Edith Carlson
Sioux Falls
A. H. Peterson
Christ Halvorsen
J.D. Haney
Camel Basketball Quint
Letcher
Whyte
Camels
Norton
Vermilyea
White
Cotton
Mernaugh
Norene
Wilder
All-Nations
Lofsten Auto Company
W. Hoon
South Main Street
McLoughlin Company
East Second Avenue
Lofgren Company
Lyman
Iop
Haynes Agency
Hoon Building
H. D. Butterfield
St. Louis
A. Bash
J. Li. Cook
Myron Redfield
Bridgewater
Ida Cass
P. Sweeney
Rapid City
Mr. Sweeney
Cc. W. Christenson
Plankinton
Kirkpatrick
Spencer
Cornelius Ackerman
Kennebec
Abe Wilkins
Little Son
Toledo
Mr. Wilkins
BE. E. Hollingsworth
D. Shoemaker
Artesian
Glenn Richrds
Legislative Committee of the Farmers’ Unions
W. A. Irwin
San Francisco
Fritz
C. L. Torgerson
Edith Shipton
G. W. Potter
L. Potter
Redfield
K. G. Bryant
Missouri
Carl Nelson
Carter, S. C
Jank Patterson
W. C. Botkin
Citisens Bank
Argus
Met
Carrie M. Wattle
Staples, Minn
I. L. Dingler
Chamberlain
Wattles
H.C. Graves
Ted Tie
Cane Cee
Panama
Ose
Blakely
Mike
Oman
Ee Wallin
IMP
Business Istrict of
Severase
Adeays
Bens Dow
Mitchell Realty
Main Street
Third Avenues
S. T. Greens
Hunt
Main
Second Avenue
Branson & Company
Voeine
Via City
Th Methodists
Oscar Killer
CG. A. Bower
W. W. Sampson
L. T. Meyers
Jacob Weick
Walter Mayo
J. W. Siberz
Jo J. Myles
Methodist Hospital
Nhat Mittchell
le Pine
Ferat
Soutit Daropa
Heavely
Pratop
TSG
Preeaian
Wawile
Cos
Ewgisentive Committee
Tsui
Charles King
Alexandria
J. G. Lehman
M. J. Coyne
Ethan
R. B. Warne
Loomisk
Rotary
Nebraska
Winnesota
Illinois
Loomis
Perry Township
Justice G ‘Wts Wehary
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