Hetty Green Dies Richest Woman in America at 1835 Birthplace
New York reports the death of Hetty Green, famed as the wealthiest woman in America. Born November 21, 1835 in New Bedford, she inherited millions and built a vast fortune through frugality. Her son Edward Howland Green followed her business path as a railroad financier.
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New York City
Wetty Green
Hetty Green
America
New York
Rieh
New Bedford
Mass
John Tlowland
Bedford
Ingland
Tlowland
China
Tretly Green
Robinson
Edward Howland Green
Texas
Texas Midland Railroad
Tariff Bill Proposes Six Member Pasa Coat Commission
Washington outlines a plan for a six member Pasa Coat Commission with broad investigative powers to probe customs operations and their effect on federal revenue. The body would issue subpoenas, report to the president and Congress, and study tariff relationships with other nations. The bill, aiming for rapid passage, seeks $225000 in revenue through tax changes on incomes and estates and wartime munitions amid committee discussions.
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Washington
Fender Kilenin
Federal Revenue
Congress
Avoid Spring Colds Warns Of Sudden Weather Ailments
A health advisory warns that sudden changes and nigh winds in spring trigger colds and grippe, risking a chronic summer cough. It recommends seeking treatment from Dr. for relief and prevention.
Dr King’s New Discovery for Cough and Cold
A pleasant laxative tar syrup that soothes coughs checks the cold and helps break up grippe. No mixing or fuss needed simply ask your druggist for a bottle of Dr King’s New Discovery.
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King's
Dr. King
Spring Folks Host District Epworth League Convention
Wessington Spring welcomed district Epworth League delegates for a two day convention with sessions led by Bishop Charles Bayard Mitchell and Bishop Eben S. Johnson. James D. Westbrook was re elected president of the district league. Haworth and Intermediate league delegates attended.
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Wessington
Epworth
Charles Bayard Mitchell
Eben Ss. Johnson
Dakota Wesleyan
James D. Westbrook
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Herne Potter
Ethel Bilynn
Haworth
Catherine Erskine
Anna Peterson
Young Cattle Move West of Missouri River in Spring
In South Dakota the spring movement of young cattle to the west of the Missouri tops 3500 head sold at Philip and over 2000 placed near Cottonwood. The trend mirrors other stations westward toward the Black Hills as cattle run onto western grasslands. Most shipments were beef cattle with growing dairy stock as the industry expands across the west half of the state.
Five Autos to Convey Family to City Portrait
J G Weischedel a German farmer from Sully County brings his wife and twelve children plus grandchildren to the city by five autos for a large family group photograph. The gathering resembles a convention crowd as relatives line up for the shot amid reunions across the county.
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J. G. Wieschedel
Sully County
Weischedel
By Wilson's Choice New York World Why not keep
The fragment suggests a World column by Wilson discussing choices or policy, prompting readers to consider retention or ongoing strategies. The readable bits hint at evaluative framing without detailing concrete actions or outcomes.
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Wilson
New York World
Allied and French forces press on in Somme offensive
Franco British armies push steadily toward German lines along Montauban Serre Fricourt La Boiselle and Mametz as Haig Haig Haig Haig reports substantial gains. French widely advance near Herbecourt Maricourt and Assevillers while Russians attack on Leopold front. British torpedo boats claim 54 ships sunk.
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France
Thiepval
Atlan Buiselle
Rncourt
Montauban
Hus
Ancre
Aricourt
London
England
Friscourt
la Bioselle
Serre
Mametz
Herbecourt
Somme
Peronne
Bapaume
Fricourt
Haigs
Entente
Paris
War Office
Meuse
Verdun
Damloup
Maricourt Wood
Assevillers
Ilerbecourt
Asseviller
Hstrees
Perograd
Russia
Black Sea
Anatolian
Moeris
Loos
Gommecourt
Albert
Hebutrne
la Boiselle
Hardecourt
Curlu
Thiaumont
Jill No. 304
le Morte Homme
Vocourt
British Tactics Said to Be Latest War Strategy
Paris dispatch reports the plan of operations used by British troops on the French front, described by a French officer as the last word in scientific warfare and said to be adopted by the French as operations continue.
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Paris
France
Iowa Guard Ready for Border Duty
Des Moines reports the Iowa National Guard is prepared to move to the border within three hours after an order. General Allen, commanding, cites a two week delay in cavalry caused by troops refusing to go to the federal city, delaying the unit relative to others.
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Des Moines
Iowa National Guard
Allen
Johnson Rile Would Help Militia Homesteaders
Royal C Johnson of South Dakota introduces House Joint Resolution 247 to shield national guardsmen on homesteads from land contest while serving in Mexico or on the border. The measure, discussed with Ferris of Oklahoma and Harm of Illinois, aims to ease entry lands for guardsmen and move quickly through the House and Senate.
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Johnson
Ferris
Oklahoma
Committee On Public Lands
Harm
Illinois
National Guard
United States
Mexico
House
Senate
Bridgewater Cornet Band Leads Sioux Falls Parade
Bridgewater South Carolina cornet band with thirty five members traveled to Sioux Falls for the preparedness parade. It was the largest band in the procession and drew strong attention. Nearby crops are in poor condition with wheat and oats headed out and corn knee high.
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Bridgewater
S. C
Bridgewater Cornet
Sioux Falls
Army Bill Revised By Senate Committee
The army bill in Washington D C was ordered reported. It carries 328 million dollars, an increase of 146 million over the house passed bill.
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Washington, D. C
Senate Military Committee
House
Marine slain in Caribbean clash near Santiago
Navy reports two engagements around Santiago and Santo Domingo on July 1 between U S Marines and revolutionist bands. Private Mills of the 31st company died in the action and three other Marines were wounded. Rear Admiral Caperton conveyed the account to the Navy Department.
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U. S
Washington, D. C
Santiago
Santo Domingo
Mills
Navy Department
Capereton
Magpies blamed for wiping out grouse and prairie chickens
Ranchers in western South Dakota report magpies devastate game birds by eating eggs and killing chicks and sometimes mothers. They urge action to control the pests.
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Pierre
S. D
Caress Breaks Ribs in Altoona Front Departure
A Pennsylvania National Guard member from the Sheridan troop reportedly embraced his sweetheart before heading to the front. The unnamed woman later suffered severe pains in her side and sought medical help uncovering two broken ribs.
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Altoona
Sheridan
Pennsylvania National Guard
Roswell Man Drowns At Fourth of July Celebration
Albert Schroeder of Roswell drowned when a canoe toppled on the Ruskin river during Sunday’s Fourth of July festivities. The body surfaced 5 1/2 hours later as spectators watched, despite rescue attempts. Schroeder wore ordinary clothes. his companion swam to shore and vanished from view. Found on Schroeder were $76 in cash.
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Ruskin Park
Albert Schroeder
Roswell
Schroeder
Sioux Warrior Escapes Agency Jail In South Dakota
Richard Changing Cloud, a Sioux man at Cheyenne River Indian Agency, recently jailed after attempting suicide, escaped custody. Indian policemen patrol the reservation to recapture him, fearing another self harm attempt may follow.
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Cheyenne River Indian Agency
S. D
Richard Changing Cloud
Afraid of a House
Frank Rooney a 50 year old famed ranchman in St. Onge South Dakota has been declared insane and ordered sent to the state hospital at Yankton. His fear that a house would collapse on him led him to sleep outdoors regardless of weather. After months of treatment at the asylum he is hoped to be restored to normal.
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St. Onge
S. D
Frank Rooney
Yankton
Hay crop shipping from Blunt to Montana points
Blunt reports the first of the year hay crop being baled and shipped to Montana destinations. Heavy spring rains yielded a vast wild hay surplus across the prairie, with plans to stack a large amount in the Missouri valley for use this year.
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Pierre
S. D
Blunt
Montana
Missouri Valley
South Dakota Auto Industry Shows Heavy Investment
The state automobile department reports 118,154 dollars in motor license receipts so far this year. With car prices averaging 800 dollars, they estimate South Dakota has about 30 million dollars invested in motor cars, a figure some deem high but still indicating substantial holdings even with lower averages.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Advertisement Claim
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars for an incurable case of catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally. It includes endorsements from Nat Bank of Commerce Toledo and F. J. Cheney & Co and touts testimonials and a price of seven and a half cents per bottle.
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F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Hall
Ball
Sheriff Notice of Sale on Execution Davison South Dakota
A 1916 Davison County sheriff sale notice announces the execution sale of J A Stransky property in Mitchell. The cure amounts to 343 dollars and 6 cents plus costs and interest at 7 percent from March 19 1913. Sale is set for the second day of August at 2 pm at the Mitchell courthouse front door to satisfy Fred Peterson's judgment.
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State of South Dakota
Fourth Judicial Circuit
Davison County
Fred Peterson
J. A. Stransky
Fourth Judicial Circuit Court
Davison
Wits
Robert Wilkinson
Mitchell
South Dakota
S. D
Herbert
Hitchcock
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L. E. Stanton
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