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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1918
Page
5
A dense, OCR muddle of town events including bargain basement visitors, civic meetings, church notices, boating and social activities, and scattered schedules. Names and places are partially legible amid fragmented lines and stray characters.
The Chamber of Commerce calls for city youths to help farmers by performing seasonal farm work at current wages during the crop season. High school boys will assist with canvassing and coordinating assistance to secure worker output for American farms. The effort, framed as patriotic, urges participation to prevent reduced production amid labor shortages.
A kerosene can broke and spilled onto a hot furnace causing a fire at Rosenquist General Store in Eth Tuesday noon. The blaze destroyed the inventory and building with losses estimated between 4000 and 9000 dollars. Firemen prevented spread to nearby buildings and insurance covers the loss.
Youngstown police arrest John Soursel a Welsh brick fitter in connection with Josie Linde jailer’s dynamite seizure in Chicago. Linde claimed she carried 33 sticks of dynamite to a Youngstown man, Soursel held for further investigation.
A Pennsylvania Railroad train bound for New York leaving at 2 p m collided with another train near a bridge over the Te Sehuythill river. One person was killed and several injured in the accident reported in Philadelphia.
The community gathered for the funeral of Rev. Phillips a Methodist pastor who served as a longtime elder and minister. Friends and church leaders recalled his dedication, travels, and years of service across several communities, with tributes noting his faith, resilience, and support for families in need.
The narrator recalls old fashion trends with knitting bags matching gowns and a gown that doubles as a clever apron in taffeta silk. The piece envisions carrying long needles and yarn for a possible sock for Sammy, highlighting a shift in accessorizing gowns.
Dakota editors gather for the South Dakota Press Association convention planned for February 14 and 15. Officials named include J. L. Adidas secretary and Halliday from Mile in control positions. Chamber programs and committee talks are set, with expected presence of officers Bennett, Sturges, and Tipper among others.
Final rites were held for Curtis J. Woolley in Mitchie Comlin. The funeral noted he lived in Mitchie Comlin and left behind his parents Pestle and others. Children from Mrs Woolley’s side attended, with many relatives and friends present at the service in Mitchie Comlin Canada.
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Advice against harsh soaps and alkalis for hair care promoting purified coconut oil as a mild cleanser. Two teaspoons cleanses scalp, removes dust and oil, leaves hair soft and silky. Coconut oil is cheap and available at pharmacies for family use.
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