Local Notes Make Far-Flung Visits and Moves
Journal item lists residents and visitors, noting Mrs JSC McCinney and her mother traveling from Jacksonvilte, Thome returning to his Wan, Miss Berthe Oboushain planning a trip, and many others moving, visiting relatives, or attending events. It records shifts in housing, schooling, and community ties with scattered city and state references.
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Mra. Jsc
McCinney
Mus. S
Dawes
Iitkonu
Tabor
Spth
Woo Wing
Jiame
Steam Auto Is 1917 Sensation in Detroit Cars
Detroit reports a 1917 steam car sensation, the Doble steam car, promising to solve steam car issues. It uses kerosene without priming, electric spark ignition, condensed exhaust, water-tank efficiency, and no gears, with a two cylinder engine claimed to reach high speeds and quick starts.
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Detroit
Mich
Tre Reir Axle
Keresere
Joint Ceremony VII at Odd Fellows Hall Installation
Joint installation of officers for the Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges was held at the Tide List evening. The Gutendinee at Ueaneeting attracted attendees as Chunkalodue No. 21 showcased an excellent installation team and solid work. The Rebekah officers were installed by Deputy Grand President Mars. Ww. IT, with several local and district officers also participating.
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Odd Fellows
Rebekah
Ueaneeting
Wellow Orsanination
Alexandria
Oda
Wellow Giffetvs
Sim
Rebenih
Cgarind
Mars
Lys
Mirshall
Myre
Cornish
Sita Rowley
Clarence Howland
Shelton
Treassurer
By OM
Brook
Slington
aNe Tae
Glass
Ee Snow
wWatden
Mion Abe Wallis
Condes
Condes NO Eeteee le Melain, (Henlainy Mrs. Joseph Om
Wand
Mike Fev Gilfillan
Bad
Willtie Mbie
MPC
Isin Isne
Llncupow
Eliuaeediy
Fry
Devders
Secre Py
Snow
Lhompson
S. Lush Welon
Fos
Wiharbai
Nurse Reports Poor School Sanitation Conditions
Miss Davison spent a month touring county schools and prepared a report detailing widespread sanitation neglect. Water, soap, and cleanliness were deficient. lighting was poor and many rooms were cold. outbuildings were inadequate and one third of children showed vision issues.
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Davison
Pepori
Berlin denies shooting woman in Belgian spy case
An Overseas Newsreels dispatch claims a German court sentenced a boy about 11 to death in Wassold Belgium for spying and executing him. The report is false the Berlin press says. A woman was sentenced to death on evidence but later pardoned.
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Benin
Germany
Sayville
Wassold
Belgium
Nv Wowid
Famous Canadian surgeon is dead
Ottawa Canada Sir Frederick William Borden former minister of militia and defense 1908 1911 has died a dispatch from Canning Nova Scotia notes he was a physician by profession and an army surgeon credited with helping create Canadian troops in South Africa where his son L L Borden was killed in action Born in Cornwallis News
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Ottawa
Canada
Frederick William Borden
Canning
Nova Scotia
Hederick
South Africa
Sifeut
J. Ll. Borden
Conmiwallus
News
Alfalfa Seed Profits Reported by Faith Farmers
Near Faith two farmers report profits from alfalfa seed. Sid Ayres earned 737 dollars from twenty acres and J S Shipley earned 444 dollars from ten acres.
Northwest alfalfa seed growers plan association meeting
Alfalfa growers in the northwest part of the state are considering forming an alfalfa seed growers association and propose a meeting to organize the group.
Greeks Accused of Seizing Citizen’s Funds in Greece
Athens dispatches quote the American minister's note of December 24 stating American citizen Bazil is was arrested December 2 as a revolutionary by Greek soldiers. Soldiers allegedly seized 4,505 francs from his pockets before he was later released.
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London
IlWneland
Athens
Bazilis
Sassis
Deer Invasion Strains Scotland Farms Across Regions
Glasgow reports show deer herds invading farms and consuming crops. Members of the Scottish chamber of agriculture push for amended laws to curb deer however many landlords fail to maintain preserves. Officials note large tracts labeled mountain land host deer forests and deer compete with sheep and cattle for pasture.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Scottish Chamber of
Doc Williams Sees Few Football Rule Changes
Minneapolis Minn. Dr Henry S Williams coach of Minnesota seven and NCAA rules committee member says few or no changes will be made to the 1917 football rules. He praises the current rules as best the game has seen and notes public satisfaction and ongoing improvement in science and strategy.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Henry 14
Williams
University of Minnesota
National Collegiate Athletic Association
Urdall
Lake
Mae T
State Legal Department
Watertown Asylum
Springfield Normal
Bon Homme County
Committee On Highways
State Board of Charities and Corrections
Plankinton
Springfield
Porto Rico Infantry Reaches Full Regimental Strength
The Porto Rican government says the infantry has nearly doubled enlistments since the 1917 reorganization act. A waiting list remains active as the unit, once small, now carries full regimental strength. Desertions are among the lowest in U S military bodies.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Generess
Asaint
Loowen
Tien
United States
Poet buried on native Belgian soil in Dinkerke
The body of Belgian poet MWinile Ver heren, killed in an accident on a Havre train, arrived to rest in Belgian soil under a floral mound at the local cemetery. Queen Victoria wished burial among the dunes he loved, with a memorial planned after the invaders depart.
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Dinkerke
Belgium
Albert
Mwinile Verheren
Recen
Havre
Ilis
Verheren
Vermillion to Clash in Three Debates
Three intercollegiate debates are set at the University of South Dakota this year. In March H Wepperle and BP DD Shandort will argue against Monroe doctrine abandonment with North Dakota at Grand Forks. J W Zik and A Pilbert will defend the affirmative against North Dakota University in Vermillion, then Nebraska Wesleyan in Lincoln. C Rayser C R Bennett and J I Rochim debate government subsidies for the merchant marine.
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Vermillion
University of South Dakota
H. ©. Wepperle
BP. DD. Shandort
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks
North Dakota
J. Wi. Zik
A. Pilbert
North Dakota University
Nebraska Wesleyan
Lincoln
Nebr
C. Rayser
C. R. Bennett
J. I. Rochim
Heavy gold shipments expected to reach New York from Canada
A large consignment of gold coins, valued at about $25,000,000, is expected to arrive in New York from Canada today or tomorrow. It would mark one of the largest single transfers in the ongoing gold movement from abroad. Unusually tight security surrounds the shipment’s route.
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New York City
United States
Canada
Water power control bill and nurse registration act loom
South Dakota legislators face a $4.6 million state institution budget, with $1.25 million above prior levels. A bill to place water power under state control is proposed. Nurses seek public registration, and a penitentiary escape penalty bill is also expected.
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Pearson
Ane
York House Committees Named By Speaker
Speaker A. C. G. Roberts appoints numerous state committees beyond last Thursday’s list. Names cover Bridges and Ferries, Corporations, Capital Building and Grounds, Charitable Institutions, Drainage and Artesian Wells, Dairy Products, Engrossed and Restricted Bills, Federal Relations, Food and Drugs, Immigration and State Development, Indian Affairs, Manufactures, Medical and Surgical, Municipal Corporations, Mines and Mining, Penal Institutions, Per Diem and Mileage, and various other panels with multiple regional representatives.
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A. CG. Roberts
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Lake
Lyon
Minnehaha
Hoffman
Davison
Holmes
Pennington
Judson
Meade
McCullum
Bon Homme
Rebrud
Edmunds Knebel
Day
Birch
Grant
Magness
Hand
Berdahl
Erickson
Yankton
Stedrowsky
Charles Mix
Capital Building and Grounds
Sandys
Grothe
Torrence
Anderson
Brown
Faulk
Dairy V Produets
Burkhardt
Gregory
Byron
Gory Dairy Produets
Burkhare
Paulk
Larson
Frieberg
Clay
Bergren
Union
Lumbard
Brule
Disbrow
Union Patterson
Potter
Scott
Perkins
Huntley
Beadle
Gilby
Spink Daulton
Meuhlbeier
McPherson
Clark
Ruden
Hamlin
Bessler
Graff
Sherrill
Harding
Miller
Brookings
Hamm
BonHomme
Evenson
Lincoln
McFarland
Codington
Sanborn
Turner
Paulson
Spargo
Lawrence
Howe
Haakon
Mathieson
Spink
Well
Mellette
Grace
Houlton
Douglas
Kleinsasser
Hutchinson
Mines and
Thompson
Hursh
Nevin
Custer
Edmunds
Rounds
Shultz
Kingsbury
Mace
Tripp
Aurora
McParland
Weegen
Roberts
Accounting Scrutiny Sways South Dakota State Fair
During the legislative session discussion centers on overseeing the South Dakota state fair finances. Lawmakers note annual appropriations near 20 000 dollars and gate receipts around 50 000 dollars, prompting calls for closer supervision of receipts and expenditures amid broad support for the enterprise.
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BAER
Pierre
S. D
South Dakota
State Fair Finances Criticized For Loose Handling
A skeptical view of state fair finances notes a secretary with wide discretionary spending and a vague report. Officials concede little detail and outsiders hear little, amid claims the system resembles a loose business handling large annual sums.
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Iie
Local Contenders Named in Stark Field Preview
The report lists Stanley from Stanley, Hoffman of Davison, AuCipeon from Hambon, and O'Dell of Mc Jook as key figures in the upcoming contest.
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Stanley
Hoffman
Davison
AuCipeon
Hambon
O’dell
McJook
McMaster Names South Dakota Senate Committees
Lieutenant Governor W H McMaster named the committees with Ardahl Wanzer Waters Reeves Whittemore Peckham J W Carlisle Dailey Howes as Judiciary panel and Marvick Odland McLean Hinson Boreson Hale Will Lindland Moore on Appropriations.
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McMaster
Pierre
S. D
W. H. McMaster
Judiciary
Ardahl
Lake
Wanzey
Waters
Reeves
Whittemore
Peckham
J. W. Carlisle
Dailey
Howes
Marvick
Odland McLean
Hinson
Boreson
Hale Will
Lindland
Moore
Blabrie
Mar
Will
Glencenning
Anderson
Lincoln
Evans
Will Labrie
Mohn
Rossow
Brooks
McClintock
Express
Amsden
Keson
Southwick
Haynes
Stoner
Milliman
Wall
Dowdell
Jaynes
Berg
Haafke
Frick
Llall
Pearson
Peckham Jr
Frost
Reevesters
Wanzer
Johnson
Hawes
Alseth
J. W
Odland
Sharp
Capitol Building
Ericson
Stephens
Kuhns
Glendenning
Rosson
Moe- Clintock
Haaske
Kuhbhns
Hale
If. D
Labrie
Havans
Jabrie
Sioux Indian Dies From Cold After Straying on Prairie
Isaac King a 19 year old Sisseton Sioux wandered off while horseback riding and spent three days in a straw stack before discovery. He was severely frozen with both feet and hands frozen. Doctors amputated both feet and hands to save him but he died from the shock of the operation.
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Sisseton, S. 1
Isaac King
War Prices On Wheat Reach Two Dollars A Bushel
Chicago reports war prices on wheat rising to $2 a bushel for No 2 red wheat for immediate delivery. The advance of 5 cents since Saturday is attributed to heavy demand for European and domestic shipments. In Pierre South Dakota robins are said to be wintering in timber along the Missouri near Forest City.
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Chicago
Europe
Pierre, S. D
Missouri
Forest City
South Dakota issues 44 271 auto licenses in year
Pierre South Dakota reports from the automobile license department show 44 271 automobile licenses issued in the year ending December 31. The department also granted 1 819 motorcycle licenses and 59 auto dealer licenses, with 3 196 transfers recorded. Projections for 1917 anticipate near or full 50 000 automobile applications statewide.
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Pierre
S.D
South Dakota
Tor
Reserve Bank earns 238000 in Minneapolis report
The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis reports 1916 gross earnings of 238000 and total resources of 37487000, with expenses of 32341 and a dividend of 57719. Net notes costs and Federal Reserve Board expenses totaled 44451, plus 22534 from U S bond profits undistributed. Earnings from bankers' acceptances and discounts added over 110000, state warrants 34267, sundry profits 23538, ending with earning assets near 12000000 and a hopeful 1917 outlook.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis
John H. Rich
Federal Reserve
Federal Reserve Board
U. S
United States
Mitchell area brief round of social and business notes
Monday's Daily lists visitors and travel for Mitchell area residents including Meyer on a business trip to Hikton Brookings and Iowa. Several locals attend personal affairs, teaching assignments and engagements. A farm well near Mitchell hits water after 34 feet of granite. multiple local visits and a Mayo Clinic note conclude with a big clearance sale at H. A. Jacobs & Co.
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Meyer
Hikton
Brookings
Iowa
D. O. Fite
Stickney
Mitchell
Winnie Weddle
Owanka
M. D
R. James Weddle
John Farrington
William Zink
Wessington Springs
R. W. Jamison
Dan Dailey
Jamison
Infant Smothered in Wessington Springs
In Wessington Springs South Dakota, a four month old infant died overnight at the home of Mr and Mrs E A Davis. The couple had risen two hours earlier and found the child dead at 6 o clock. The Davises live in Murdo and were visiting their parents west of the city.
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Wessington Springs
S. der
E. A. Davis
Davis
Mrs. Davis
Murdo
S. D
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