Mitchells Young Lady Contingent Trip to Boston Report
The Mitchell contingent’s two week trip to Boston for the National Educational Association featured extensive sightseeing with visits to Faneuil Hall Old South Church Bunker Hill Harvard and Longfellow’s home. They rode the Paul Revere road visited Plymouth Rock and Newport and ended with a New York harbor sunrise on the return trip. The group also toured Niagara Falls and saw the Mayflower furniture before returning home Friday evening worn out but satisfied. Wheat improvement notes follow with 100 bushels of Macaroni wheat sown by Strother Holbrook and Widel in Mitchell township and praised for potential adoption by local farmers.
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Mitchell
Boston
National Educational Association
Faneuil Hall
Old South and North
Bunker Hill Monument
Harvard University
Longfellow
Lowel
Old Homestead
Paul Revere Road
Lexington
Washington
Plymouth
Plymouth Rock
Fall River
Newport
New York
New York Harbor
Foster
Miner
Haynes
Niagara Falls
Falls
Messrs. Strother
A. Holbrook
L. B. Widel
Mitchell Township
Widel
No. 7
Holbrook
Strothers
Worth a Drive to See Present Time
The Republican editor notes reader interest in agricultural welfare and prosperity. The piece discusses Macaroni wheat, signaling a broader rural focus, and references previous mentions in papers, suggesting early stages of promotion without direct advertising.
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Republican
Union Services Highlight Anti-Saloon Leader Visit
A large crowd gathered at the corn palace for union services led by Rev D R Tomiin and Rev T H Youngman with Rev J Surbeck reading Scripture. Rev A S Hilton of Indianapolis spoke on temperance, urging church driven suppression of the liquor trade and announcing future Mitchell headquarters. a pledge collection followed.
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Corn Palace
Hilton
D. R. Tomiin
T. H. Youngman
J. Surbeck
R. H. Briggs
A. S. Hilton
Indianapolis
Ind
Mitchell
League
Insane crisis in Marshall leads to asylum transfer
Jos Havlatko of St Paul reportedly went insane in Marshall Minnesota and was sent to St Peter asylum. He had lived with cousin Chas Havlatko for months. Brother Charles said the spells began years ago after a head injury from a fall. Superintendent notes slow improvement and increased sleep, suggesting early recovery.
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St. Paul
Jos. Havlatko
Marshall Minn
St. Peter
Marshall
Chas. Havlatko
Charles Havlatko
Horace Kress Returns Home from Western Trip
Horace Kress arrived home Thursday evening from a trip out west. He traveled as far as Salt Lake City Utah and decided he had seen enough of the world.
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Horace Kress
Salt Lake City
Utah
Milwaukee Brakeman Breaks Collar Bone After Passenger Dispute
Lou Allen, a summer traveler from Iowa, broke his collar bone on a stock car after disputing a Milwaukee brakeman over riding without paying. Twenty five tourists attempted to ride north on a stock special. two climbed on top. The brakeman punched Allen, who fell, breaking his collar bone. Tourists collected about $4 to cover board at Highland House while Dr Ball attended to him. Allen says he is traveling the country seeking work.
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Lou Allen
Highland House
Milwaukee
Allen
Ball
Iowa
Dr. Hilton Named League Leader for South Dakota
Rev Dr H B Hilton of Indianapolis arrived Friday to lead the Anti-Saloon League in South Dakota with headquarters in Mitchell. He has past ties to eastern charities and is to reorganize the association and travel the state as superintendent.
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Hilton
Indianapolis
Ind
Anti-Saloon League
South Dakota
Mitchell
League
South Dakota State Fair Aims For First Class Exposition
Yankton Press and Dakotan and Gazette report plans for the South Dakota state fair in Yankton from September 14 to 18. Officials seek a high quality agricultural exposition to showcase the state's fertile lands and favorable climate, drawing attention to the food producing, farming regions as a primary objective. The piece praises South Dakota’s agricultural strength and promises a fair that fully represents the state’s resources.
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Yankton Press and Dakotan and Gazette
South Dakota
Yankton
Agricultural Board
State Fair
United States
Nature
State fair to showcase fine food from across the state
Statesmen and thoughtful people are urged to support a miniature exhibit at the state fair highlighting the high quality of local food products. An educational exposition aims to repay many times its cost and may influence selections for the South Dakota building at next year’s World’s Fair in St Louis.
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South Dakota
St. Louis
Lawn party strengthens church fellowship at East Fifth Street
Mrs H M Clark hosted a large lawn gathering Thursday evening for church members, Sunday school scholars, and new attendees. Japanese lanterns and electric lights enhanced the grounds, with tables, flowers, and refreshments provided by Mrs Clark and assisted by several young ladies. A storm shortened some arrivals, but the event succeeded in fostering closer relations between new and long-standing church members.
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H. M. Clark
East Fifth Street
Mrs. Clark
Marjorie Ruth
Florence Dickson
Jessie Walrath
Fannie McCormick
Maud Richardson
Edith Miller
May Waterman
Ora Olmstead
Una Smith
Grace Beckwith
Nellie DeJean
Plankinton
Clark
Delivered Up A Watch in Quixotic Public Notice
Chief Keith found a gold watch in the mail Friday with a note from an unknown writer and a signature Mr Catch me if you can. The writer urges restoring the watch to its owner, naming Mr Zimers as a possible recipient who is unknown to the chief. The sender claims to have mailed the item Thursday from a south side box and notes the weathered paper.
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Keith
Mitchell
Zimers
Pleasant Evening for Miss Reeves Guests Enjoy Flinch
Misses Lucille and Harriette Reeves hosted about twenty five youths and young women at their home on Friday night with lively games centered on flinch. Refreshments were served as guests joined in the merriment and Miss Reeves, now a Minneapolis resident, was warmly greeted by her friends.
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Lucille
Harriette Reeves
Miss Reeves
Minneapolis
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