Wilson calls party leaders in bid to push bills
Washington D C President summoned Senate and House leaders at the White House to gauge support for the shipping tariff and Philippine bills alongside preparedness and revenue measures. Rivers and harbors panel plans no new projects, limiting appropriations to about 44 million. Mann urges military preparedness and a standing army of 250000 to 500000 with a stronger navy and coast defense. The White House pressed Congress to speed administrative and appropriation measures, warning against Senate delay on crucial bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Doday
White House
Senate
House
Tariff Commission
Feresh Park Duce
Washington, D. C
Rivers and Harbors Committee
Mann
House of Representatives
United States
England
Germany
Football Rules Likely To Stay Despite Calls For Change
Intercollegiate football officials in New York report no major changes to the playing code for next season. Princeton delegate Parke Davis notes proposals to abolish the goal after a touchdown and suggests adjustments on forward passes and defenses, while critics point to dangerous blocking and ball handling as the season’s key defects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ork
New York
Parke Davis
Princeton University
Althhough
Wiles
Lusitania note cable sent from Washington
A re drafted Lusitania agreement by Count Von Bernstorff and Secretary Lansing was forwarded to Berlin. The United States may reject or accept the document in present form within about a week. Word from the German government on acceptance is expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Count von Bernstorff
Lansdng
Berlin
United States
Germany
Ry Lansing
Wilson
Waeye
Bernb Gauring
Tate Department
Germany urged to admit liability for over 100 American deaths
A request calls on the German government to acknowledge responsibility for the loss of more than 100 American lives, pressing admission of liability under the terms outlined by observers.
Imatrimony Is Not a Lottery at Appleton Service
Reverend John Faville preached on marriage as a civil contract, religious rite, partnership, and consecration based on mutual love at a Congregational church in Appleton. He noted 150 of his 418 marriages occurred in twenty one years and dismissed genius marriages as failures caused by selfishness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faville
A Fashionable Winter Costume Pattern Description
The article outlines a fashionable winter costume pattern with designs that fit all seams. It provides the true basting line and includes diagrams for cutting and making the garment.
New Fashion Coat and Skirt Pattern Offer
May Manton presents new blouse coat and two piece skirt suit in fawn broadcloth with blue fox fur trim. Coat sizes 34 to 42 bust and skirt 24 to 34 waist, with fabric requirements listed and mail order pattern No 8871 for coat and No 88x for skirt, sent by the paper’s Fashion Department for ten cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fashion Department
Porcelain Supplants Silver on Wealthy Tables
A London observer notes the decline of silver services on tables even among the wealthy. Porcelain and Japanese porcelain dominate, with the White House displaying six silver tea services, while Mrs. Taft favors a yellow Japanese porcelain set with brass kettle and teak stand. Only a few silver spoons remain, inspired by Elizabethan design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
China
White House
Japan
Parting Forever in a Civilized Scene of Love and Pride
In a tense farewell, Arthur and Ethel end their engagement with mixed civility and lingering affection. He vows not to hate, while she emphasizes public boundaries, culminating in a cautious but hopeful parting as they acknowledge future possibilities. Polly teases Adolphus about their father’s remarks, adding a lighter note to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur
Ethel
Daisy Kittredge
Daisy’s
Hthel
Bankruptcy Petition for Discharge Notice in Mitchell South Dakota
Paul E Throm of Mitchell Davison County South Dakota petitions for a discharge from all debts provable under Bankruptcy Acts dated July 20 last and requests full discharge. Court orders hearing March 10 1916 at Sioux Falls and directs notice to known creditors by mail with copies of petition and order upon payment of expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul E. Throm
James D. Elliott
District Court of the United States
MJ District of
South Dakota
Mitchell
Davison
Throm
United States of America
District of South Dakota
A.D
Sioux Pauls
Sioux Falls
Oliver S. Pendar
Liven Up Your Torpid Liver With New Life Pills
Advertisement claims Dr. Kings New Life Pills keep liver active promote digestion relieve constipation and tone the body. Priced at 25 cents at local druggists for healthier skin and clearer eyes.
Out of Harm's Way in a Quirk of War Dialogue
In a fragment from a wartime piece a speaker humorously chooses a drummer’s post when asked which position would pay better. The reply notes a drummer would grab a drum and beat it when a charge was given, suggesting resilience or irony amid conflict.
Sarsaparilla Promoted as Cure for Scrofula and Humors
The ad extols Blood purifying properties of Tlood's Sarsaparilla as a forty year tested remedy for scrofula and other humors urging readers to obtain the medicine today.
Washington Legal Expressions in National Magazine
The article notes Washington's legal education prominence with many clerks taking law courses and Supreme Court lectures from Justices Brewer and Harlan. It describes courtroom language spreading to social life and reflects on ambitions of young students returning to policymaking in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Justice Brewer
Justice Harlan
Swain
Blackstone
Joe Mitchell Chapple
National Magazine
Hearing on railroad scales at Albee raises questions
The state railway commission orders Great Northern to install stock yard scales at Albee amid a dispute over whether scales are part of railway equipment. The commission will hold a Mitchell meeting February 15 to probe a brakeman’s death in the yards there and to review a complaint about Pierre and Rapid City line car spots on the main track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
State Railway Commission
Great Northern Railway
Albee
United States Supreme Court
Minnesota
State Commission
Railway Commission
Mitchell
Pierre and Rapid City Railway
Unloading Policy Sparks Debate Over Proper Procedures
The article discusses concerns about a policy labeled unloading purposes as improper, prompting debate among officials. It notes disagreements over how the rule should be applied and potential impacts on operations. No final decision is recorded in this fragment.
State lands department calls interest on permanent school funds
South Dakota state land department sends counties statements of interest due on permanent school funds for July 1, 1915 to January 1, 1916 totaling 186,964.41 dollars, six thousand eight hundred fifty three dollars over the last semi annual draw. Beadle county tops at 7,250 dollars with Brown 6,301, Charles Mix 6,088 and Gregory 6,158. Other counties owing four thousand or more include Day Faulk Hand Hughes Jerula Lincoln McCook Potter Spink and Turner.
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Beadle County
Brown
Charles Mix
Gregory
Day
Faulk
Hand
Hughes
Jeraula
Lincoln
McCook
Potter
Spink
Turner
Money to Loan on Improved City Property
Money to loan on improved city property. First mortgage security. Address G. A. in care of Republican.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A
Care Republican
Western Natl Bank Bldg
For Rent and Sale Notices in Local Classifieds
Classified items list rentals a five room cottage and a six room cottage with phone contacts, furniture for sale including a piano and dining table set, plus household items and pets. Also includes rail schedule notices for Aberdeen and connections to Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha.
FOR SALE LAND OFFERS IN SOUTH DAKOTA AND IOWA
A collection of classified sale notices from a 20th century South Dakota and Iowa page. Listings include 40 acres in Scotland South Dakota with home and orchard for 2000 cash. 400 acre Hanson County farm with house barn granary fenced 70 price and terms. a 7 room modern house near Mitchell with box contact. plus a Farm and Real Estate Journal ad urging subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Scotland
Hanson Co
Mitchell
Sta
Ota
Itr
Traer
Iowa
Wife of New Appointed Trade Adviser Gains Washington Notoriety
The wife of the newly appointed trade adviser to the state department is rapidly becoming a favorite in Washington society. Her presence at events signals growing influence and social impact among political circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Department
Washington
State and local association gatherings listed for 1916 events
Coming events include the State Poultry Association from January 31 to February 3, the South Dakota Improved Livestock Association January 31 to February 8, the South Dakota Corn and Grain Growers February 1 to 4, the U C T Grand Council session in June, the State Swine Breeders in June, Royal Neighbors in April, the State County Attorney’s Association in July, the State Bar Association in July, and the South Dakota Baptist convention October 11 to 14.
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State Poultry Association
South Dakota Improved Livestock Association
South Dakota Corn and Grain Growers Association
Grand Council
State Swine Breeders Association
Royal Neighbors
State County Attorney’s Association
State Bar Association
South Dakota Baptist Convention
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NEW Lusitania
Sparson
May Manton
Polly
Adolphus
Tar
Our
Landis
H. BR. McEdantell
Fritz
W. H. Fritz
Republican
Farnklin Institute
L. Rochester
N. Y
A. Berry
Western National Bank
City
Railroad St
Houston
A. J. Harnton
Sanborn
Tri-City
Barber College
Pa.l
Fourth St
Sioux City
Ryant
Sing Modern
East Second Ave
John Corteaux
Rowley St
Adam Schaff
Carload Anderson Ice Co
Blindauer Brothers
Mitchell, Ri 1
H. W. Petersen
Metropolitan Theater
East Ave
Lawler St
Rhode Island Red Roosters
Minnesota St
Hicks
T. BE. Lan
Alfalfa Hay
L. B. Slade
Mitchell, Route 4
Burr
Spears & Victor
James Jay
East Second St
Mitchell Publishing Co
Carom
Bocee
Bounswhick Balke-Collender Co
10Th St
Omaha
Neb
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway
North No
Aberdeen
South No
Sion City
South Wa
Sioux
Nor
N. McGregor
Canton
West No
Rapid City
Chamberlain
Chicago
St, Paul
Minneapolis
Twin Cities
Twinwgities Mor
Sioux Walls
Milwaukee
Tacoma
Murdo
Mason City
Capital Society
Chasa Holder
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