Farmers urged to curb Yucatan sisal monopoly
C M Johnson of Hush City Minn leads at a Minnesota dealer convention urging farmers to petition Congress to challenge the Yucatan sisal trust Comision Reguladora Mercado del Henequen as prices rise 9 cents to 14 14 cents per pound threatening at least 1 000 000 dollars in farmer losses annually.
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Minnesota
United States
Bilal
Yucatan
Johnson
Congress
Hippine Islands
Comision Reguladora
America
Who Will Say We Got Our Share of 1916 Wealth
The piece questions who received fair shares of 1916 profits from railroads foreign trade and national banks. It contrasts critics of Daniels and Wilson, defends John Michels, and praises loyalty to Mitchell and Mears amid political fights and public debate.
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Enited
Counpingy
Eifteen
Tséx
Controversy over Christianity and war stance roils church press
The Republican defends Rev Samuel W Marble while condemning war supporting Christians as hypocrites. Shaw and British policy critique accompany a foreclosures notice for Anna Spears and James Spears mortgage in Davison County. Foreclosure set for February 17 1917 at Mitchell Court House.
Honor Granted At Post Office Dedication
A fragment notes a man honored at a post office dedication, reflecting on his tied or tied-like status and the ceremonial recognition in a community setting.
President Wilson Notices Silent Sentinel Picketing
President Wilson for the first time observed the silent sentinels picketing the White House as women pressed for a response on suffrage. The women saluted in military fashion as they stood near the grounds, making a public display to urge the chief executive to endorse women's suffrage.
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Wilson
White House
Smilingiashie
Sant Smsa
Daar
Time to Protest Against Universal Military Training
A wartime editorial denounces a proposed universal military training bill in Congress. It voices alarm that Congress may endorse compulsory service, warns of militarism taking over the nation, and urges readers to pressure their representatives to oppose the plan.
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Congress
United States
Avhotesale
Doctors Condemn Jones Educational Clinics in Measure
Mitchell District Medical Society adopts unanimous resolution opposing sexual examinations in educational clinics by Dr W Franklin Jones of the University of South Dakota. It supports exams only when life or death is involved and calls for publication to state officials and outlets. New officers are elected for the coming year with Dr C S Bobb as president and other officers named.
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Samuel W. Marble
Highmore
Jesus
Sesu
Mr. Marble
Republicany
Christ
Marble
Sioux Falls
Marden
Peter
W. Franklin Jones
University of South Dakota
Mitchell District Medical Society
Widmann Hotel
Mitchell Daily Republican
Journal Lancet
Board of
Regents
State University
FE. 8. Clough
Homestake Hospital
Lead
B. A. Bobb
C. S. Bobb
J. S. Kidd
Woonsocket
I. Daniels Gillis
Mitchell
A. J. Gifford
Mrs Julian Dies After Long Illness In Mitchell
Mrs Guy H Julian passed away last evening at 10 40 following a months long illness. Florence Koch born April 1894 in Mitchell was united in marriage to Mr Julian on June 4 1912. Survived by husband son Joseph Koch and Koch family relatives. Funeral at First Baptist church Saturday at 2 with Rev Robert L Kelley officiating and interment in Graceland Cemetery.
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Guy H. Julian
Tlorence Koch
Mitch‘ell
Mr. Julian
Joseph Julian
Joseph Koch
Tacoma
Wash
KE. EB. Halthi
Mitchell
Henry Koch
Baker, Mont
Albert Koch
New Orleans
George Koch
Albert
First Baptist Church
Robert Lincoln Kelley
William Gordon Brackett
Graceland Cemetery
Notice of Application for Severance of Territory
O. B. Cassem, owner of the SW 1/4 of Section 16, Township 103 North, Range 60 West, Davison County, South Dakota, seeks to disconnect his Mitchell property from city limits. The City Council will hear the petition at the February 5, 1917 meeting in the City Hall Council chamber. Dated January 6, 1917, Mitchell, SD.
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Umeesnmier
Mitchell
Davison County
South Dakota
O. BE. Cassem
O. J. Cassem
Long Trips to Pierre Highlight South Dakota Lawmakers Mileage
A mileage report shows Albert Sherill of Camp Crook travels about 1120 miles round trip to Pierre for state capital duties. The smallest claim goes to Lew Sandys at two miles for a two way walk with ten cents earned.
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Capitol
Broken Back Fatal in Philip Injury Case
Pierre South Dakota report says Edward Peterson died last week in Philip after a broken back from a work accident. He was knocked from a hand car and a railway speeder following him ran over him, breaking his back and leaving him unable to walk. A damages suit against the railroad is pending.
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Pierre
S. D
P. Edward Peterson
Philip
Calls Censure of Fair Unjust? Public Ledger Perspective
W S Hill, president of the South Dakota state fair board, defends the fair's finances, denies loose management, and calls for fuller, legally mandated reporting. He notes past detailed book publications were cut due to printing limits but asserts records remain open to inspection and urges legislative action to require disclosure.
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South Dakota
Department of State
W. S. Hill
Hill
Melloyaine
The
Fair Board
Department of the State
McIlvaine
SUE TO RECOVER EXTRA CHARGES IN FALL RIVER COUNTY
Sheriff serves summons on thirty three defendants accused of overcharging the county for work and supplies. The county seeks 16217.40 in excess charges following an audit by Shuttleworth. N B Adams, new Fall River county attorney, vows a hard fight to recover the funds. The cases are expected to be lengthy and include several sensational developments.
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River County
Tron
J. P. Tiernan
Hush Troughton
Lawrence TH. Ledvick
J. G Hummel
Hot Springs
S. D
Fall River County
Shuttleworth
N. B. Adams
Lake Andes to Erect Costly New Court House
Voters in Charles Mix county approved bonds of 14000 for a new county court house and jail in Lake Andes. The site selection aims for a scenic, central location with land donation by the city council, and construction is planned to begin next spring to end county seat contests in the county.
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Lake Andes
Charles Mix County
Lac Andes
Tront Wheeler
Ey Council
South Dakota
Cigar Store Card Tables Under Scrutiny in Pierre
In Pierre eight cigar dealers faced Judge Hughes over alleged gambling at their shops. The complaining witness did not appear, and the court continued the case for one week amid a long running dispute over card tables in cigar stores.
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Pierre
Hughes
Circuit Court
Deadwood Plans to Change Its Skyline
Deadwood reshapes its skyline with new structures including a Baptist church on Sherman Street and a three story Odd Fellows temple. A fireproof auto storage opposite the Pranidin hotel is planned, with modern store buildings on lower Main. Mullen and Rourke anticipate their busiest season.
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Deadwood
New Baptist
Shermain Street
The
Odd Fellows
Sherman
Pranidin Hotel
Goldberg
Mullen and Rourke
Black Hills
Paper costs push newspapers toward bankruptcy
The Dakota Farmer notes print paper prices rose sharply this year with a Kansas City paper reporting a $600,000 increase and a New Orleans paper facing a larger loss. The American Newspaper Publishers Association warns more than 2,000 papers may fail within six months as delinquent subscribers delay payments.
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Troquois
Dakota Farmer
Kansas City
New Orleans
Oneme
American Newspaper Publishers Association
Writs HAN wa D7 Sow moIN Washington DC
Fragmentary text suggests a report about writs or legal actions in Washington DC with possible mentions of residents and officials. No clear names, dates, or outcomes readable.
Rabbit Hunters Lose Ambition in Western State
In western parts of the state hunters sought profits from rabbit hides. A hunter near Capa tried to supply an eastern firm and received no draft for three dollars for his first shipment. After expenses for express, ammo, and the two dollars paid, he quit the commercial rabbit-hide trade.
Best Potatoes Not the Largest Best Potatoes
Washington DC experts advise on choosing potatoes for table use. Smoothness over roughness aids prep, newly harvested tubers taste better in winter, very large potatoes cook unevenly, firm crisp potatoes with uniform starch distribution cook best, slice or cut large potatoes to speed cooking, small ones suit quick meals or mashing.
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Washington, D. C
U. S.department of Agriculture
South Dakota Graduate Nurses Adjourn for Registration Bill
Representatives of the South Dakota Association of Graduate Nurses closed a special meeting on proposing a nurse registration bill. Most attendees have returned home and a regular meeting is planned for June in the city, date to be announced.
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Serre
S. D
South Dakota Association of Graduate Nurses
Underground Railway Into Belgium Sparks Alarm
A confused clipping describes a Belgian underground railway aiding deportations, with refugees crossing into Holland and Denmark amid wartime alarms. It references a recent escapees from the county who reached the Dutch frontier and claimed danger from French border trails.
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London
Snegland
Belgium
Holitd
Moan
Gerwat
Iis Wite
Kondhi
Belek
Repord
Hite
Orien
Tom
Ps Memary
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