Farewell reception for Mrs Megginson as she leaves Mitchell
Presbyterian friends gathered at the pastor’s home for a large farewell honoring Mrs J R Megginson nee Miss Russ. A musical program featured Otto Hawks and Miss Lee with piano pieces and readings. Rev Surbeck spoke of her long service as church organist and presented a tankard as a token of appreciation.
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Megginson
Miss Russ
Messrs
Otto
Hawks
Miss Lee
Jewell
Mitchell
Miss Shubert
Wheat crop shows little rust and overall good outlook
A party including the writer surveyed fields near Mitchell to check for black rust reported minimal rust sightings. Only two stalks showed isolated rust and blighted macaroni wheat was widespread, but other wheat varieties appeared sound and outlook remained encouraging.
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Mitchell
Rust in Wheat Threats Across Minnesota North Dakota
Reports from Minnesota and North Dakota indicate black rust in fields with substantial damage possible. An expert from Minneapolis toured the region and found rust on leaves but not believed to severely threaten yields. Some officials note limited spread to stems if weather stays mild, while southern North Dakota reports red rust harming crops. In Mitchell area harvest may begin in about one to two weeks with farmers optimistic unless heat worsens conditions.
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Minnesota
North Dakota
Minneapolis
South Dakota
Aberdeen
Aberdeen News
Mitchell
A Try for Carriers Two New Routes
Milwaukee company hires workers to deter tramps from riding and begins septic tank work to manage city sewage, aiming to improve transportation and sanitation services.
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Milwaukee Company
Five Carriers Examined for Rural Routes in Mitchell
Five candidates were examined for rural route positions in Mitchell as four routes are set to start later, with two winners to receive appointments for routes 2 and 3 commencing September 15. The rest of the piece discusses sewer tank plans and a large septic tank project downtown.
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Mitchell
Post Office Department
C. W. Boggs
Civil Service Committee
A. B. McKeel
Frank Bates
Beddoes
BR. J
Mitchell corn palace to open in July with stone foundation
Mitchell prepares for a new corn palace set to open two months from Tuesday July 25. workers stake the site and dig trenches for the stone foundation while a carload of stone is readied. the $10 000 structure will be larger with nearly double seating capacity and lasting quality. the Republican plans a rendering from the architect to showcase the project.
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Mitchell Corn Palace
Republican
Mitchell
Getting Rid of Tramps in Mitchell Sets Off City Stir
About 200 hobos arrived in Mitchell on a Sioux City freight seeking a northward trip. Officers Tremaine and Savage forced many from a box car and ferried some back toward Woonsocket while others paid fares. Tramps aim to ride to towns with less police protection, then walk toward work with caution.
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Mitchell
Sioux City
Tremaine and Savage
Milwaukee Company
Woonsocket
Letcher
Anderson Held in Liquor Case Before Circuit Court
Andrew Anderson appeared before Justice McKinley on an indictment for selling or giving away spirituous liquor to Aaron Lindah. The complaint by Policeman Briggs led to his examination waiver and bond set at 200 dollars. Working for the Goule Seheutzen brand, Anderson faces a probable term in circuit court as officials note rising arrests.
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Andrew Anderson
McKinley
Aaron Lindah
Briggs
Anderson
Spangler
Goule Seheutzenbrand
Alderman King Recommends City Seepage Plant
Alderman King traveled east six weeks ago to inspect a newly installed septic tank used for city sewage disposal. After a thorough review of its workings and successful handling of refuse, he returned and urged the council to install such a plant in the city.
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King
Insane From Overheat Fueled by Storla Father and Son
Johnson of Storla township Aurora county traveled to Yankton with his son Gilbert J who was placed under attendant care at the asylum after becoming increasingly insane following heat exposure last month. Mr Johnson explains the son’s decline began days after a rooftop accident during store construction and hopes for recovery with treatment. The father, a well known local resident, laments the mental deterioration and seeks professional care.
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Johnson
Storla Township
Aurora County
Gilbert J
Yankton
Mr. Johnson
Storla
Survey of Platt Lake Yields Unequal Farm Divisions
Civil engineer John Nelson surveyed Platt Lake seven miles southwest of town near White Lake. He allocated 1178 acres among six farmers active in a long running ownership dispute. One received 503 acres, another 149, and a third 112 acres, with the remaining parcels smaller. Nelson completed the survey after a week on site.
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John Nelson
White Lake
Platt Lake
Nelson
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Branson
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Garry E. Chambers
E. B. van Alstine
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Ohio
J. R. Megginson
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