Senate committee pushes broad liquor prohibition stance
A Republican report says the Senate agricultural committee backed banning distilled liquors and potentially allowing a president to suspend beer and wine production. It questions the president’s opposition and asserts Congress should lead on nationwide prohibition amid wartime aims for peace and reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate Agricultural Committee
Republican
Congress
Russia
England
Right Names in Coal Profiteering Probe Sparks War Time Debate
A Wisconsin state defense report to the South Dakota defense council condemns coal price hikes as wholesale robbery. It notes Ohio and West Virginia soft coal selling about four dollars per ton higher than 1916, with mining costs up about forty five cents per ton, yielding a mine profit surge of about two hundred percent. The secretary and Baker call extortionate prices and question treason implications for operators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin State Council of Defense
South Dakoca State Council of Defense
Ohio
West Virginia
Indiana
Union Erallinois
The
South Dakota Council
National Council of Defense
Baker
Government must curb trusts to defend national war aims
The text argues that national resources are absorbed by entrenched capital and monopolies. It supports granting government power to regulate or confiscate products from monopolies and even operate trusts during wartime, to prevent a public being robbed as the nation is at war. It warns against turning the United States into a thieves' den while pursuing global tariff rights.
Camp Meetings Draw Big Crowd Near Mitchell
South Dakota Holiness association camp meetings north east of Mitchell attract record crowds. Sunday opened with the largest attendance yet. grounds and accommodations were taxed. Notable speakers include Rev. Joseph Owen of Boaz and Rev. Joseph Norvell of Columbus, NM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
South Dakota
Joseph J. Norvell
Columbus
N. M
Norvell
Jd. S. Weasland
Jorgenson
Hale winner in Red Cross shoot at Hifehesek Park
Twenty one sportsmen from Mitchell and vicinity joined the Patriotic shoot at Hifehesek Park Sunday afternoon to aid the Red Cross fund for an ambulance unit in France. Frank Hale first with 48 of 50, Ferguson and Meyers tied for second with 47 each, and John Schneider held fourth with 45. A special handicap meet followed, A Kelley leading at 16 yards with 48 of 20, Hale and Meyers tied for second at 44, and Hasteatt and James tied for third at 43. Kelley won the gold medal. Hale claimed silver and James bronze in the shoot-off. The list of participants includes Robert Trombley and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell and
Hifehesek Park
National Trapshooters’ Association
Ote France
Frank Hale
Chas. Ferguson
T. Meyers
John Sehneider
Thomas Eastcoth
Hercuules Powder Company
A. Kelley
Hale
Mr. Meyers
Mr. Hasteatt
J.B. James
Meyers
James
Hasteatt
Mr. Kelley
Robert Trombley
A. F P. Scharnweber
P. BE. Gooper
Nick Schneider
TL. UG. Lowrie
J. Bo James
John Sehnei
Appetizing Hat Meat Pie From Leftovers Suggested
A thrift note advises using yesterday's hat meat in a meat pie. Cut into small pieces and stew with water or gravy, onions and celery, if desired. Thicken with flour, top with biscuit dough, bake medium, and add macaroni or potatoes if meat is scarce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Huron Plans Push for Million Dollar Packing Plant Site
Huron South Dakota directors of the commercial club and leading businessmen have offered support to the new proposed packing plant seeking a site along the James River near the city. A meeting will select the final site for the plant as details of the offer remain undisclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron, Ss. A
Huron Commercial Club
South Dakota
Dames River
Baroneini
Emma
Maria Gocehi
Cruger
Cocehi
Spencer Assessed Valuation Rises in Spencer
Spencer Iowa July 8 the assessed valuation of Spencer as equalized by the board of review totals 499139 up from a year ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
S. D
Board of Review
Mystery Shoots Deepen Woonsocket Teacher Case
Sioux City reports a fatal shooting of Theela Gerken, Woonsocket’s beloved teacher. Police probe life events from the past year, including rumored secret marriage and a jealous suitor, as town mourns and authorities seek leads and a possible reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Fin
Theela Gefen
Woonsocket
S. 1
Stous City
Sin
Theela Gerken
Pheeli
Woonsookeb
Whoate
Theela
Wootsocket
Woonserner
Hasledorn
Minneapolis
Gerken
Johnsen
Mans
Montana
Henry M .Hopkins
Dalton
Miss Gerken
Oteloek
Selhreiber
Here
Ehard
Guilibert
Gerken Tanght
Lucile Theela
Soins Thireaugh
Dre
W. Hagedorn
City council votes to repurpose hall for militia use
The Mitchell city council decides to convert City Auditorium into a suitable facility for local militia units with sleeping quarters and dusting space. Plans include reassigning space for Troop I and Company B and reevaluating use of Case D building on Lower Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TV Council
Mitchells City
Caincil
Comet
Itt
Lower Mat Street
Parmers
Viton Gasoperative Supply Company
Wire Alloged
Ifip
Pis Iostuteos
Richards
Acrouss Dry Bain
Burr Stree
Dry
Minnesota Street
Tate
Kinball
Mentzer
Seaver
San Born Street
West West Avenue
Sixth Avenue
Mair
Lawler Streets
Ninth Avenue
Roxtey
Duff Streets
Rowley Staat
West Pirst Avenue
Te Oma
East Sixth Avenue
Langd
Kimball Streets
Bisth Street
Darrel
Wisconsin Street
West Seventh Avenue
Death from peanut choking in Wesington Springs child
Evelyn Lonegland two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Longland of Wesington Springs died after doctors failed to remove a peanut stuck in her throat at a local hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
Evelyn Lonegland
Longland
Wesington Springs
Repeal of Mitchell Street Car Franchise Prompted by Court
The Mitchell city council repealed the 1915 street car franchise granted to C. B. Gassem and heirs. The repeal ordinance No 376 halted rights previously sanctioned, following a writ of certiorari challenging the council’s timing and legality. Circuit Judge Frank B. Smith allowed continued contest via injunction while plans to remove tracks and cover them with dirt emerged. The council also proposed grinding Rowley street to cover tracks and ease traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. EB. Gassem
Mitchell
Hoo. Giddings
Giddings
Frank B. Smith
OT. Giddings
O. J. Gassem
Smith
Fie
Rowley Street
Red Cross Expands Jeveal Branch Committees
The Red Cross Jeveal branch expands with new executive and finance committee members. A.B. Hischcock chairs the executive panel, Boot. Terrick leads the finance group, with a long list of volunteers named. The extension committee includes Mrs. Bobb and Mrs. Osfood, aiming to improve headquarters work and recruit more women volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.B. Hischcock
Boot. Terrick
George Tews
W. A. Heimberger
Emmet Betts
Win
A. Ball
Beulah Township
Osgood
Wthan
Bobb
Red Cross
Fragmentary OCR item with lists of goods and prices
A damaged text fragment lists various items and prices including canvases gowns handkerchiefs hospital shirts wraps sacks and slippers. The exact context and sources are unreadable leaving only scattered numbers and product terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mab
Socialist taken to Sioux Falls for federal court
A socialist arrested Saturday for a petition urging repeal of the selective conscription ban and for a white paper. He was moved to Stony Beds Monday night for trial in federal court. The prisoner wrote to comrades and argued against the Declaration of Independence, claiming rights were denied and a war to protect loans to Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WJ. Head
Ide
Congress
Stony Balls
Triad Am Federal Court
Head
Coorades
Whirltie
Mitchell
Httle
Europe
United States
Robert Westewart
Wo Taubman
Linux Walls
Local Social Notes and Community Events in Perry Township
Perry Township reports the Ladies Social Waneelab entertained by Mrs Homer Larinies on July 1 with a full buffet and hostesses noted. Mrs Frank Peddicord has returned after weeks away and plans to stay the rest of the summer. Optimist club to meet July 15 with Mrs Anderson. Community families attended picnics and visits including Strand's grave event, Ford car purchase by Mrs Welker, and a new baby boy born June 26 to Mr and Mrs Charney Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Larinies
Optimist
Vive
Anderson
Bob. Smith
Bruiter
Mrr
Welker
Sherman Lewis
Strand
Mitchell
Robert Welker
Spangler’s Rove
Bourth
Renedinees
Stocktean i
Artiner
and Mars
John Campbell
Mro
Jullian Dindeinser
Rober
Auto lights dimmed as drivers evade new headlight law
Sheriff Owens announces tests to curb evasion of the new headlight law requiring that electric lighted vehicles use dimmers or diffusing lenses. Some cars had painted lenses to obscure light, undermining enforcement. The measure aims to make prosecutions easier and will be enforced as vigorously as license regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oneer
Wierd
Mitelll Matersts
J. 1 Owens
Olvens
Y M C A Campaign Urges Funds for War Building Effort
Local Y M C A drives push for funds to reconstruct 200 Yo Mo on A buildings for a million servicemen. Volunteers canvass Mitchell area with July 4 as kickoff. plans extend to Plankin son Mt Nernen Alexandria Loomis and Ethans. Arrival of troops in Prague cited as example of rapid shelter setup to support conscripts, regulars, and guardsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milchell
Mitchell Gonnot
Plankinson
Mt. Nernen
Alexandria
Loomis
Army Y.M. CG. A
Heavy Bank Deposits in Brookings Reported
Brookings records show heavy bank deposits with July figures noted as 38 DD. The brief item lists financial activity and hints at ongoing liquidity trends in the local banking sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brookings
Brookings Bank Deposits Set World Record Says Current Reports
The current reports claim Brookings holds deposits over 100 dollars per capita, a world record. The figures compare to SAAML IT and other entities, suggesting an unprecedented level for a city of Brookings' size.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doe
SAAML
Brookings
South Dakota Creates State Constabulary for Prohibition Era
South Dakota adopts a statewide police force led by the state sheriff to enforce criminal laws and statewide prohibition. Governor Norbeck appoints the county sheriffs as a state constabulary to deter disorder from IWW pilgrimages during harvest season and to support federal and local law enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Texas
Canadian Northwest Mounted
South Dakota
Stacif
Norbeck
Shanks
Parker
Turner County
Shankshan Fons
Steattff
TWW
I. W. Ws
I. We
Nroueh
Wis
Emery Incorporation Approved at Special Election
Emery voters approve incorporation as a city under state laws. A large majority favor the measure with only thirty four votes against. A subsequent vote will elect a Mayor and four aldermen to complete the city status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery
South Dakota to Register Nearly 100000 Autos This Year
Pierre reports the state automobile department will begin July with about 99,000 registered vehicles, up 13,000 from last year’s 86,000. The 60,000 earlier estimate is likely to be surpassed by August and the total may rise further before year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. D
Pierre
S.D
State Automobile Department
War Correspondent Letter From Front Describes Ypres Battle
Sergeant Major Gilbert O. Day of the Canadian battalion writes from England detailing shrapnel wounds at Ypres, heavy losses, and field conditions. He notes one in ten of his old unit remains, brutality of artillery, and support for the United States joining the fight. He also mentions romance with a Scotswoman and his wife’s residence in Scotland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ypres
George W. Austin
South Edmunds Street
Gilbert O. Day
Day
Olivet
Tutehinson County
Canada
Ilo
Tawvas
Stuehki
Somme
England
Sam
France
Ypnes
Hare
Omy
Sonune
Weoendy
United States
Ti von
Germany
America
Anderee
Heso
Scotland
Draft Board Session Opens Davison County Registration
The local draft board began preparing Davison county registration lists for the conscription draft. Board members Tipton Hitchcock and Warne collected full names addresses and serial numbers, duplications to be avoided, with four copies to be kept published or mailed to Washington. Exemptions will be considered after draw numbers are returned from the state adjutant general.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison County
W.o. Tipton
I. BE. Hitchcock
Br Roo. Warne
Pew
Washington
Tle
State Adjutant General
Tipton
Hitchcock
Warne
Heavy Yearling Ewe Shipment From Faith South Dakota
A shipment of 17 000 head of yearling ewes from Faith South Dakota filled forty two double deck cars and is among the heaviest sheep shipments from the state in a single load. The sheep went to Idaho at about 143 dollars per head totaling over 200 000 dollars in value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
S. D
Faith
South Dakota
Idaho
Ais
Egan Farmers Prosper From High Prices
Farmers in the Egan area grow prosperous as high hog prices push income. A local firm paid farmers about 10047 dollars for hogs in a single day, reflecting booming livestock markets and strong regional demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egan
Bean
Egan Territory
Huron Post Office Upgraded to First Class Status
Huron Iowa reports its local post office is now first class effective July 1 due to rapid business growth after the new building and under Postmaster T M Simmons. The upgrade places Huron in the highest postal service class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
S. J
T. M. Simmons
Heron
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iyah
South Dakota Holiness Association
Meyers and
Ferguson
Woonsocket 13
Thecla Gerken
CITY
Council
Cassem Company
Sioux Falls
W. J. Head
Wilson
Perry Township
Y.M.C. A
Texas Rangers
Sootleggers
W. E. Tipton
P. OO
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!