In Town and Country Notes Show Week of Local Events
Mrs. George E. Logan arrived from Spring Valley Wisconsin to visit friends Mrs. H D Butterfield and Mrs S B Boyce. W W Collins of Milwaukee road reports switch building to transport materials for science hall and gymnasium. Justice Drake marries Theodore and Lena Strand of Forestburg and Woonsocket. Elks hold last initiation in old rooms eight members receive antlers and plan state convention at Aberdeen June 7 8. State auditor H B Anderson visiting city en route to Pierre around June 10. News of multiple visits travel and construction projects across town. Deadwood visitors report a pleasant trip and local real estate activity continues in Lytle addition. Dakota Territory celebration posters announced Yankton June 11 18 with speakers on pioneer era. Lloyd Garrison Coursey dies of diphtheria aged three. funeral at Graceland. O T Litchfield heads to Columbus Ohio for Y M C A national convention to gain ideas for city project. Local pastors attend Alexandria bacalaureate sermon. Mitchell papers boost local baseball team as they pursue championship win.
Leavitt Wins State Oratorical Contest at Vermillion
Harvey Leavitt of Dakota Wesleyan University won the annual state college oratorical contest held at Vermillion. Judges gave him two firsts for thought and composition and two for delivery, placing him nine points ahead of the closest competitor. The victory adds to a long line of DWU successes and prompted university celebrations.
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Huron
Redfield
Brookings
Vermillion
Mitchell
Harvey Leavitt
Dakota Wesleyan University
Leavitt
Johnston
State Fair Announces Record Speed Entries
Secretary C N Mc Ilvaine and Hugh Smith unveiled the speed program for the South Dakota state fair in Huron. The list promises the largest and best speed entries yet seen in the northwest with top horsemen featured. Mailings to horsemen statewide will soon go out. the fair runs September 11 to 14.
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South Dakota
Northwest
Huron
Dakota Metal Granary Co Brings Metal Grain Bins to Mitchell
The Dakota Metal Granary Co has begun assembling machinery at the former Lytle plant in Mitchell to manufacture metal grain bins. President Brock and Foreman Glaze showcased equipment, noting a,8-horsepower engine powers eight workers with plans to expand. The bins store up to 1000 bushels, are galvanized, ventilated, vermin and moisture resistant, and ship in numbered parts for easy farm assembly.
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Brock
Glaze
Supreme Court Defines County Drainage Rights in South Dakota
Sioux Falls notes the state supreme court ruling on Turner county drainage law. The decision clarifies that boards of county commissioners cannot arbitrarily refuse additional drainage when a farmer proves a need under the state drainage statute.
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South Dakota
State Supreme Court
Turner County
Board of County Commissioners
Ditch Upgrade Plans for Farm Drainage Endorsed
A proposed upgrade to an existing ditch to improve drainage for acres of farmland is deemed important to state farmers as the project proceeds.
Taft in 1912 Hopeful Nomination Boost, Bullock Says
Deadwood South Dakota Captain Seth Bullock, a long time Northwest political figure, predicts Taft will be renominated and re elected in 1912. He claims Roosevelt would not discuss a 1912 candidacy and shows no friendliness to any Taft challenge. Bullock notes Taft gains strength in Washington and Oyster Bay ahead of the convention.
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Northwest
Washington
Oyster Bay
Theodore Roosevelt
Teddy
Bullock
Roosevelt
South Dakota Delegates Named for National Charities Conference
Governor Vessey appoints A. R. S. Chlosser and Howard Simpson of Sioux Falls and W. H. King of Parker as South Dakota delegates to the National Conference of Charities in Boston on June 7. Two lead state institutions and King serves as secretary of the state board of charities.
Seventh Grades Give A Concert In Stormy Evening
The Senior Seventh grades presented a concert Friday in the high school auditorium under Miss Edna Thain. Despite a severe storm keeping many away, performers adapted as several with leading parts were absent. The program featured a Childrens Toy Symphony, a Goblins quartet, and a Cantata The Flower Queen with Lucile Bobb as the Queen. Helen Cootes and Alma Dahl accompanied most numbers. the show earned praise from those in attendance.
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Edna Thain
Lucile Bobb
Thelma Cassem
Alta Potts
Helen Cootes
Alma Dahl
Test of Merit for Doan's Kidney Pills Endures Time
Mitchell resident Richard Robertson reports kidney trouble with rheumatic pains eased after using two boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills bought at Corner Drug Store. He notes no recurrence and highly recommends the remedy. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo, NY sells the pills for 50 cents. Remember the name Doan's.
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Dean
Mitchell
Richard Robertson
Second Ave
S. Dak
Doan
Three Bank Robbers Caught Nine Hours After Tea Heist
Sioux Falls police nabbed three of five Tea robbers within nine hours of the Farmers Savings Bank blast. Officers seized gold coin, cash, and burglary tools, including long keys and a steel file, from the suspects room. The bank vault was entered with nitroglycerin and caps, while two men escaped on a handcar.
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E. J. Hoyer
T.W. B
Mair Urges Armor of Integrity at Commencement Talk
The Mitchell high school commencement week opened with Rev. W M Mair delivering a practical baccalaureate at city hall. He urged students to equip themselves with spirituality and intellect, stressing honest labor, moral duty, and trades over impractical study.
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Miss Ford
W. M. Mair
Congregational Church
Henry Snyder
Presbyterian Church
Stock Trains Wrecked Near Ashton On Milwaukee Line
Twelve stock cars bound for Sioux City wrecked near Ashton on the Milwaukee line late Thursday. The caboose and engine stayed on the track and the trainmen escaped injury, with the line tied up until late Friday.
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Sioux City
Ashton
Telephone law prompts revisions for state reports
Pierre South Dakota reports describe a new telephone law from last winter requiring changes in statements to the state board of assessment by telephone companies. Early returns show more than half of submitted reports sent back for correction before acceptance.
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State Board of Assessment
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