Conant Revival Meeting and Diamond Discovery Report
A brief from Sioux City notes Rev. J B Conant of Minneapolis leading a revival at a First Baptist church. An afternoon visit to a home revealed a surgical retrieval of a lost diamond from a birdcage, owned by Ray Shrwood of Sioux Falls, whose valuation could not be confirmed by phone.
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Onata
Sioux Ializ
First Baptist Church
Place
J. B., Conant
Minneapolis
Pastor Best
Ray Shrwood
Sioux Falls
A. W. Bell
A. K .Thomas
First National Bank
Rapid City
William Booth
Conant Preacher Leads Sioux Falls Church Service
A conference discussed plans for a Mitchell meeting and starting work in Sioux Falls on Sunday morning February 9. Edward M. Jeffers reports Conant’s strong preaching drew praise at the Map hist church and encouraged all by his first service there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conant
Mitchell
Sundy
Sioux Falls
Mr. Conant
sMaphist
Edward M. Jeffers
Chicken steals diamond ring at state poultry show
A Buff Orpington hen at the State Poultry Show nabbed a diamond ring from grain man A H Betts by pecking it from his finger. Attendants attempted to recover the gem by flushing the bird with hot water while the owner was absent, creating a tense recovery effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Betts
Mr. Betts
Stalwarts Rally in Mitchell as Kittredge Visits
A large Republican gathering fills Mitchell with 1900 stalwarts from the Black Hills Sioux Falls Aberdeen Watertown and other towns. Senator Kittredge arrives from Washington and signals no action on state ticket selections at the Roosevelt Taft meeting while outlining his railroad and corporate positions.
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Martin
Seth Bullock
Kirk G. Phillips
Aberdeen
Watertown
Iia
Sioux Falls
Owaha Road
Mitchell
Sioux Tall
Omaha Road
University
Main Steep
Roosevelt-Trast Club
Stalwarts
Kittredge
Roosevelt-Taft
In Town and Country News of the Mitchell Area
Local notes recount visitors and residents in Mitchell and Deadwood. Events include weddings, church services, Salvation Army visitations, theater performances by Cause Lister Co. and The Unwritten Law, a state poultry show, and a House bond meeting. Black Hills delegates travel home after a visit to Mitch ell with praise for the city.
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Duesday Evenme the
Cause-Lister Co
Bargain 80 Acres Land With Small House and Barn
Bargain listing offering 80 acres with a small house barn granary good well and spring 45 acres ready for crop price 1500 cash 8900 down balance long time two crops can pay for land Address Clifford Hales Bugby North Dakota
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Clifford Hales
Bugby, N. D
Property sale season adapts to reduced advertising costs
The article notes that selling property now requires less advertising than at any other season, suggesting a favorable market for sellers.
Fifty From Black Hills Attend Rowsev Taft Club Meet
A fifty-strong Black Hills Republican delegation arrived in Mitchell via the Milwaukee extension to attend the Rowsev Taft Clubs gathering. The trip united old Hill figures and local editors, with leaders from Deadwood Rapid City and Belle Fourche among the attendees.
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Black Hills
Mitchell
Milwaukee Road
Milwaukee
South Dakota
Martin
Seth Bullock
Kirk G. Phillips
Jack Gray
G. G. Bennett
George Fuller
Jono O'Donnell
George Porter
Deadwood
John R. Brennan
Tom Sweeney
George Bennett
Rapid City
Earnest May
L P. Jenkins
Lesd City
W. J. Cheeseman
D. R Evans
Dan Roberts
al Challis
Mr. Overpeck
George Mortimer
Will Glassie
Belle Fourche
Harry Goddard
The
Edgemont Express
John Stanley
Hot Springs
Information sought on Earl Bennett missing from Sheldon Ill
A notice offers a liberal reward for reliable information about Earl Bennett formerly of Sheldon Illinois, last heard from in Mitchell S. D. Any information should be sent to Mrs. C M Howelsea at Denham Indiana R F D Nol.
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Earl Bennett
Sheldon, Ill
Mitchell S. D
C. M. Howelsea
Denham, Ind
R. F. D. Nol
Postmaster Wells Confirmed for Mitchti Office
J. O. Wells is confirmed as postmaster of Mitchti after Washington telegraph confirms Senate approval. He has held the role since the summer and will serve a six four year term, with the confirmation ending a period of speculation.
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J. O. Wells
Lfe
Mitch Ti
Eis
Washington
Senate
Poultry Show Opens at City Hall Auditorium Fifth Annual Event
Chickens of many kinds are on display at the South Dakota Poultry Show opening at the city hall auditorium. About 1000 top birds are in the exhibition with Barred Plymouth Rocks leading in numbers. J K W Sebutte of Levanon SD and Chasrou show notable birds. University band to perform at 8:30 pm. Admission modest.
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City Hall
South Dakota
Snyder
Scallin
Crow
Plymouth
Poultry Show Draws Large Attendance and Top Entries
The State Poultry Show in the city hall draws many visitors from stockmen and politics. Mitchell leads with the best birds, approaching 1000 entries. Barred Plymouth Rocks dominate with 200 entries, while Wyandottes and Buff Cochins attract attention. Notable exhibitors include A J Keith Sioux Falls with 30 Barred Plymouth Rocks and M J Gotthelf Sioux Falls with 25. E P Sands Mitchell has 32 Barred Plymouth Rocks. Win Drabs Yankton shows 42 Single Comb Brown Leghorns. E T Losey Huron and H P Larson Beresford each exhibit about 40 entries across varieties. J F Reinelt Huron promotes Buff and Partridge varieties.
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Mitchell
South Dakota
A. J. Keith
Sioux Falls
M. J. Gotthelf
E. P. Sands
Win. Drabs
Yankton
E. T. Losey
Huron
H. P. Larson
Beresford
J. F. Reinelt
The Forests Quote on Conservation and Citizenship
A Roosevelt quote frames forests as both wood stores and wood factories, serving as water reservoirs. It credits citizens who preserve or plant forests with good civic virtue and responsibility.
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Roosevelt
Reputation and Character Exchange in Jury Room
A courtroom exchange shows a lawyer asking a juror to distinguish character from reputation. The juror explains reputation as neighbors' name for you, while character is what they take from you. The judge comments on the distinction.
Strategy of a Proposed Marriage Request in Dialogue
The Houston Post notes a marriage proposal scene where one speaker recalls asking a father for consent. The father acted with gentleness and courtesy, surprising the seeker. The exchange hints at the proposer’s past as a pugilist and the family’s calm reaction.
Too Late Muriel Why Didn't You Marry Him
A brief ditty notes Maud saying the suitor reformed too late as Muriel questions marriage and money concerns in a New Orleans Times-Democrat snippet.
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Muriel
Maud
New Orleans Times-Democrat
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Teist Ascine
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Methovit
E. B. VanAlstine
Isaac Lincoln
Stockwens
C. J. McLeod
Aberdeen News
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B. M .Johnston
Widmann
Frank Putnam
Salem
Johnston
Irathen
Sherif Cook
Arthur, BP. Whitney
Marion C. Scott
Artesian
Whitney
Miss Scott
H W
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Chase- Lister Co
Ranel
Kitredve
C. V. Lannholm
Salvation Army
Nicholson
Brotherhood
S. E. Morris
Wilkinson
John BE. Brennar
Pine Ridge
Hills
Hillis Country
J.E. Wells
A. W. Chase
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A. W.chase Medicine Co
Buffalo
N.Y
S. M. Wheeler
Tuscarora St
Addison, N. Y
Dr. A. White
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Scallin Bros
J. J. Myles
West Fourth Street
Mitchell, S. D
Chas. A. Bower
Main St
Hollister
Houlister Drug Company
Madison
Wis
Ferry
Elisth
Je “Oy
Boi
Flory
Cerzoni
Micu
Western
Canada
Saskatchewan
Alberta
J. M. McLachlan
Houston Post
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