South Dakota Wheat and Grain Yields Forecast
Aberdeen reports crop compiler Henry Neill estimates for South Dakota and western Minnesota that wheat will average about 35 percent below last year, oats and barley about 50 percent lower. Counties show varying yields with wheat averaging 9.94 bushels per acre statewide, and barley around 16.3. Corn expected to be the season’s great crop with near 25 percent acreage increase if no early frost.
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Aberdeen
S. D
Henry Neill
South Dakota
Minnesota
Neill
Marshall
Brown
Edmunds
McPherson
Alays Walworth
Campbell
Ee — Codington
Teuel
Glark
Mauvik Oi
Brookings
Aurora
Bruleh
Turner
Ae Hutchinson
Douglas
Charles Mix
Minnehaha
Clay
Yankton
Bon Homme
Missouri River
Lightning Strike Paralyzes Woman in DeSmet
Mrs. B. Moltz of DeSmet South Dakota was shocked when a lightning bolt struck a tree within a few feet of her as she hurried home near the Methodist church. The bolt paralyzed her entire left side and doctors doubt she will recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeSmet
S. D
8. B. Moltz
Methodist Church
Hanson Family in Brookings County Faces Tragedy
Sioux Falls reports a string of disasters for the Hanson family of Brookings County. Andrew Hanson drowned during river swimming, Carl Hanson died by suicide, and another former Brookings resident living in Elkton lost three fingers to a buzz saw.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
Jonah
South Dakota
Hanson
Brookings County
Andrew Hanson
Carl Hanson
Elkton
Rainfall Forces Abandonment of Excursion to Mobridge
Heavy rain drenched the Aberdeen Mobridge area with about one and a half inches Thursday night, prompting officials to cancel the automobile excursion planned to Mobridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. C
Mobridge
Wilsons real leadership steadies Democratic tariff drive
In Washington the Democratic machine under Woodrow Wilson reshapes Congress. Senator Simmons leads the finance panel as Underwood aligns with the President to push tariff and currency bills. Insurgents stay quiet, fearing past expulsions as the party solidifies its governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
Washington
Congress
Cannon’s
House
Senate
Woodrow Wilson
Frank Chance
Senator Simmons
Finance Committee
Simmons
Aldrich
Mr. Underwood
Underwood
England
Wilson
Taft
Lord’s Vineyard
Louisiana Territory
Congres
Prophet's Regalia Sale Promoted by Sam Blythe
Advertisement notes Sam Blythe offered his item titled Prophet's Regalia for sale a year ago and now invites buyers to shop and depart with the piece. The brief item records the old advertisement and the seller's prompt to complete a purchase.
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Sam Blythe
Cyclist Causes Severe Injuries In Carthage Accident
A motorcyclist in gray suit on an Indian motorcycle ran past a team driven by Mrs. F L Vernon and caused a crash near Carthage. Mrs Vernon and child Ross were hurt, Mrs Swanson suffered a fractured leg, and Lawrence escaped unhurt. The rider fled. authorities seek to bring him back. Local doctors tended the injured and all were recovering at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthage
S. I
F. L. Vernon
Lawrence
Ross
Lawrence Swanson
Howard
Palmers Elevator
Farmers Elevator Company
Geo. H. Barber
Chas. E. Eckerle
Chicago
Barbar
McCord Co
Minneapolis
Minnesota
South Dakota
Iowa
Perkins County crop outlook prompts optimism and record hay
In Perkins county Lemmon reports a bumper crop season with 3.5 inches of rain since June 14. Small grains are excellent though acreage is down, while more land goes to alfalfa, corn and millet. Livestock is strong and corn is 100 percent in condition, with hay the heaviest ever for the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemmon
Perkins County
Iowa
Nebraska
Famous Brule Sioux Chief Good Voice Dies at 97 on Rosebud
Good Voice, one of three Brule war chiefs, died at his Rosebud home at 97. A chief for over five decades he fought Pawnee adversaries in youth and later advised peace with whites. Two Strikes and Turning Bear, both over 90, remain as elder Brule chiefs on Rosebud.
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Wheeler
S.D
Rosebud Reservation
Good Voice
Nebraska
Strikes
Turning Bear
Rosebud
Labor Shortage Strikes Corn Belt Around Centerville
In Centerville South Dakota farmers report a serious shortage of farm hands. Even offering $1.50 a day plus board and washing, they cannot secure workers. Some expect to raise wages include rides and picnics to attract help as corn grows rapidly and cultivation falls behind.
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Centerville
S. D
Bulgarians Drive Bulgars From Strumax Front in War News
Greeks report driving Bulgarian forces back across the Strumax river as Serbs retreat and Romanian mobilization looms. Bulgarian advances near Nigrita and Vranyack are noted, with Greek casualties listed at about 10,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strumax
Vienna
Austria
Sofia
Reischpost
Vranyack
Budapest
Denube
Bulgaria
Servia
St. London
Timock
Kregolak
Nigrita
Lake Lahyn
Saloniki
Greece
Serres
Athens
Kilikish
Notice of Hearing for Letters of Administration
Davison County South Dakota in county court hears petition by Gertrude Metz for letters of administration of Edwin Metz deceased. Hearing set for July 19 1918 at 10 a m in Mitchell court room to show cause why petition should not be granted. Judge O C Thompson certifies notice.
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South Dakota
Davison
Edwin Metz
Gertrude Metz
Walter Metz
Mitchell
O. C. Thompson
State of
Circuit Court
Fourth Judicial Circuit
Gust G. Carlson
D. M. Tiffany
Addie
Tiffany
William W. Drake
Office of the Register of Deeds
Davison County
Gust C. Carlson
Sturgeon Returns to U S Rivers Through Diplomatic Effort
Horace Knowles of Wilmington spearheads restoration of sturgeon to American rivers with the Delaware River named as the first stocked waterway. The Roumanian species grows large in Europe and offers palatable flesh and roe for caviar, with implications for meat prices and living costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Del
Horace G. Knowles
United States
Bolivia
Knowles
Delaware River
Washington
Danube River
Question Box for Secretaries at Federation Meeting
Aberdeen S C One feature of the Federation of Commercial clubs meeting at Huron on Friday July 25 is the question box. Secretaries were invited to submit inquiries in advance for discussion by those who can answer. A key question asks if a city of 1200 population can obtain best results without commercial club rooms and how. Letters indicate good attendance and secretaries from small towns will discuss.
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Aberdeen
S. C
Federation of Commercial Clubs
Huron
South Dakota Federation of Commercial Clubs
State Treasury Falls to Nine Hundred Thousand in South Dakota
State treasury report shows 934 841 in all funds at June 30 with 805 117 disbursed in June, mainly school income. General fund 385 58, twine fund 131 944, game fund 42 778. Licenses will boost game fund receipts but Black Hills game reserve improvements will reduce balances.
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Black Hills
Governor to Appoint State Veterinarian in New Livestock Board
Governor Byrne is advised that under the new livestock law the governor will name one member as superintendent who also serves as state veterinarian. The board will appoint a secretary and operate from the capital, with certification rights by practice history and county applications.
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Old State Livestock Sanitary Board
State Board of Veterinary Examiners
Stallion Registration Board
Notice to Creditors Estate of D DeRoo Deceased
The executrix Sarah DeRoo of the estate of D DeRoo deceased notifies creditors and all persons with claims against the estate to present them with vouchers within six months after first publication at 709 E Fourth St Mitchell Davison County. Dated July 5 1913.
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D. DeRoo
Fourth St
Mitchell
County of
Davison
Sarah Deroo
Plan statue for Mellette in Watertown South Dakota
Under the direction of the local Sons of Veterans a statue memorial for Governor Arthur C. Mellette is planned for Memorial Day 1914 in Watertown. George W. Carpenter initiated the project, using a detailed draft statue model. funds are expected to come from local and state sources, with costs around 2500 dollars. The monument would sit in the court house square near a historic battery and Civil War tablets honoring veterans.
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Watertown
S. C
Sons of Veterans
Arthur C. Mellette
Grand Army Post
Mellette
South Dakota
George W. Carpenter
Grand Army
South Dakota Guard
Mount Hope
Lake Kampeska
Court House Square
First
South Dakota Volunteer Infantry
Philippine Islands
Congress
G. A. R. Post
State warden studies hatchery plans and pheasant stock
State Game Warden H S Hedrick returned from the east to explore a possible fish hatchery in the eastern portion of the state and to review pheasant stocking. Deputy wardens C E Zirbes Aberdeen and C J Kelly Tyndall were appointed for the north and south, with a western position pending. Five more wardens may be added later, timing tied to hunting season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Zirbes
Aberdeen
C. J. Kelly
Tyndall
Estate of Henry Kirfel administratrix notice
The undersigned administratrix announces the estate of Henry Kirfel deceased and names Anna Kirere as administratrix. The notice states six months from date for claims and provides her residence at 600 East Seventh Street Mitchell South Dakota in Davison County. Dated July 5 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kirfel
East Seventh St
Mitchell
Davison
South Dakota
Anna Kirere
King and Queen to mark 20th wedding anniversary in Knowsley Hall theatre
London reports the King and Queen visiting Lancashire at Knowsley Hall to celebrate their twentieth wedding anniversary. Lord Derby has built a $10 000 theatre for a genuine music hall show staged Monday night with a dais for the royal party. Frank Allen curates a bill headlined by Neil Kenyon and Tom Edwards with George Formby and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Lancashire
Lord Derby
Knowsley Hall
Frank Allen
Empire
Hippodrome
Neil Kenyon
Dunrobin Town
Tom Edwards
George Formby
Olgar
Edgar
Ili Hudson
Frank and
Vesta
Militia Camp Orders From Adjutant General
Adjutant General W A Mirris issues orders for the upcoming militia camp at Fort Meade. All state companies must attend except Company H Hot Springs and Company K Sturgis. Separate battalion companies assigned to the Fourth Infantry SD National Guard. Camp runs July 10 to 18 with departures July 9 on two special trains under Col Boyd Wales with Major Beckwith and Lieut Col W A Hazle with Major Morris.
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Huron
Boyd Wales
Beckwith
W. A. Hazle
Morris
Farmer Drowns in Water Hole on Dale Farm
Buck a 35 year old farmer from Dale drowned in a small on farm water hole used for bathing. He could not swim and the rising water after rain covered his head. E E Longe his father in law and Hubert Coffield neighbor tried to rescue him but failed. Buck leaves a widow and two children.
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Hubert Coffield
Buck
Advertising the State to Scandinavian and German Papers
Immigration Commissioner Deets plans an advertising campaign in papers published in foreign languages across the United States. The focus is on South Dakota’s dairying alfalfa corn and livestock prospects with copies being prepared for Scandinavian papers German and other language publications to follow.
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Pierre
S. D
Deets
United States
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Cardui
Z. V. Spell
Hayne
N. C
Sednors Medicine Co
Chattanooga
Tenn
Watertown Sons OF Veivderans
Bull Bigur
Britain
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