German worker subscribes to Liberty Loan despite family in German army
A German-born young man, living in the United States for five years, subscribes to a Liberty Loan bond at his employer's request. His three brothers fight for Germany, while he supports American soldiers by this act, illustrating a notable loyalty dilemma for fellow citizens. The piece contrasts American independence aims with Europe’s postwar recovery and discusses farming and war-time production implications.
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Germany
United States
Europe
Grand Jury Indicts 16 Individuals and 9 Firms in Food Market Case
Chicago report shows a federal grand jury indicting sixteen individuals and nine butter and egg firms for market manipulation. Indictments, revealed before Judge Landis, target producers and traders seeking high profits as consumer prices rise this winter and spring. The action follows a board vote to halt futures trading and signals broader prosecutions by a new grand jury next week.
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Chicago
Landis
Federal Grand Jury
Grand Jury
Board of Trade
Federal
England hopes to produce all food for nation next year
Sir Arthur Lee, director-general of food production in England, says the country can supply all food for its people next year and plans to plant 4,000,000 acres more than this year. He warns heroic measures may be required to reach a target of 3,000,000 more acres.
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England
Britain
United States
Thit
America
Tate
Peter
Bashind
Arthur Lee
Mitchell Wins Sunday Battle In Opening Baseball clash
Mitchell’s home club opened the season at Letcher with a 4 to 0 win over the old-time foe. Caylor pitched masterfully for Mitchell, allowing only three hits, while Tutford hit a triple in 11 safeties for the team. Mitchell travels to Carthage Thursday for a sport day, facing Carthage and then the tournament winner in the afternoon.
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Mitchell
Letcher
Caylor
Mitehell
MeIneaugh
Leteher
Tutford
Schammweber
Mitchbell
Zard
Ott
Tulford
Scharnweber
Cy Caylot
Thompson
Preganza
Shirk
Loomis
Carthage
Suspect Arrested in Murder Case in Chicago
A man was arrested at Leslie Avenue and brought in for examination as a possible Steve Kapyak in the Patrick McGann murder case from about a month ago. He said his name was D. B. Jordan, a drifter from St. Louis who had not been in Chicago for years and had been working on a ranch near Leslie.
Holliday Brother Reported Killed in France
Britton S D June 2 News reaches Tom Holliday that his brother John Holliday who served on the French front for two years with the Belain forces is dead. A later cablegram says Lieutenant Holliday is alive but a prisoner of the Germans.
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Britton
S. D
Tom Holliday
John Holliday
Baelisn
Holliday
Mitchell Local Notes Highlight Social and Civic Visits
Mitchell residents and visitors are noted in a wide range of social, business, and civic activities. Local figures such as J. We. Shelby, Blanche Ryan, Alma Dahl, and Bernadine Sibert are mentioned alongside visitors from Artesian, Palmer, Woonsocket, and Yankton. Upcoming events include a BIKs lodge meeting, theatre showings at the Met and Gale, and a Dakota Wesleyan commencement.
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Geniie
Spada
Win
Dolane Vent Furn
Paul
M. B. Dowdell
Artesian
Mitelell
Harry M. Sparks
Wankton
Lionel Stacey
Palmer
G. J. Wish
Ss. A. Datton
Woonsocket
Mitchell
J. We. Shelby
Blorenee
Mable Shetby
Minneapolis
Blorenee Shetby
Jas. Wamlton
Mitchell Scenes Share Business Visits and Local News
Mitchell residents and visitors figure in a roundup of daily activity. HW Atkinson of Brookings and HW Leets of Plankinton conduct business in Mitchell while Glenn Galiher and Orpha Grombie of Mitchell obtain a marriage license. Andra Barber of Lane attends a 1943 Mitchell High School alumni banquet. J S Smith of Parker and Bertha A Dunn of Dakota Wesleyan contribute to local events as a Ball of a Nation screening opens at the Met with schedule. A wedding license is granted to Leo Vander May and Catherine Gramptorn.
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J. Vo. Murphy
Salem
Mitehell
Henry Meyer
Wessington
Oodtehell
A.M. Peterson
Artesiaa
Blanche Ryan
Leteher
Mitchell
Batavia
University of Chievo
J. M. Pax
Artesian
Wilson Berestresser
Bancraft
Milton Ss. Arandall
Siouxity
Rh. V. Witzeerald
Plantkinian
N. Arneson
C. Pp. Arneson
Chicago
Arneson
Father Resuilar
Biks Lodee al & Oelock
RR. Wilde
Sioux City
Phyllis Satterlee
Emery
G. As. Marlin
Brookings
Republican
A. A. Arnold
Margaret
Canton Kidky
Thomas Wasteatt
Arnold
Easteatt
Fedora
Mr. Arnold
Alma Dahl
Sioux
Ward Ellis
University of South Dakota
Vermilli
Ellis
M. T. Dudley
Gary, S. Dd
Sadie Briskine
Plankinton
Keithe Mohr
Louise Sypal
Chamberlain
B. L. Jackson
Wimball
Angie Prail
Rapid City
Dakota Wesleyan
Paul P. Sheeks
Wabash
Port Benjamin Harrison
H. GC
Frost
West Tenth Avenue
Vaye Brumney
Beresford
Ruth
Minnie Troftman
Miss Burney
Good Samaritan Hospital
Clarence Kewley
Alexandria
HW. Atkinson
HW. S. Leets
Glair Galiher
Orpha Grombie
Andra Barber
Lane
Mitchell High School
Rasmussen P. Nielson
Aster W. Simonson
CG. FB. Callaway
Vermillion
Yankton
K. W.ornder
Armour
Met
Leday
Leo Vander May
Wannamaker
J. S. Knox School of Salesmanship
Gleveland
Ohio
Dunn
Knox
South Dakota
Bohemian Society Promotes Liberty Bond Sales
Bohemian residents of Lesterville have purchased Liberty Bonds totaling 2450 despite European fighting on the German Austrian side. Committees were appointed to aid in further bond sales within the Bohemian community in Yankton and neighboring counties.
Mitchell and Port Snelling vie for 13th division camp
The Mitchell and Port Snelling sites are reported as leading contenders for the thirteenth division relocation. A report sent to General Thomas Garey at Obit notes Mitchell’s strong chances and a forthcoming final decision within about ten days after a Chicago transfer.
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Mitchéll
Fork Snelling
Seenrine
Gentual
Taive
Farny Board
St. Paul
Thos, Garey
Mitchell
Mitehell
Mitehel
Hand
Chicagoa
Toammerce
Wistings
Neb
Portsnelling
Mitchedl
Chamber of
Commaree Tare
Fort Snelling Land Feasibility Questioned for Draft Cantonment
Minneapolis Journal reports complications in selecting a cantonment site for the selective draft near Port Snelling. Army board led by General Barry reviewed Port Snelling options, but no recommendation was announced. Civic and commerce groups warn rising land prices threaten a Port Snelling site despite indications of Army favor.
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Minneapolis Journal
Portsnei- Ing
Twin Cities
Arrow Board
Thomash Barry
Chieu
Army Board
George WW. Morgan
Dan Loehkwood
James J. Beyvens
Mediical Corps
George K. Houle
Wow
Kehiy
Civic Association
Hie Army Board
Twin City
Port Snelling
Civic and Commerce
Snelling
Minnesota Public Safety Committee
Lead Boy Burglars Held In Gold Hill Canyon Heist
Two juvenile suspects were held to the circuit court on burglary charges after allegedly breaking into John Zenine’s cabin in Gold Hill canyon. They reportedly stole a $50 watch chain, a six shooter, and other items totaling about $70, while hiding three $20 gold coins and three diamond rings. They confessed and are expected to plead guilty when arraigned.
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Burghiry
John Zenine
Hun Canyon
Zenine
Draft Worries S D Mennonites South Dakota
June 1. Mennonite colonies in the state seek guidance on selective draft registration to avoid military front duty. Representatives from four colonies in Beadle Huichinson and Spink counties visit the Governor’s office for forms and procedures. They request clear blanks and official handling details plus information on a Beadle teacher involved in a school dispute.
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Vale
Beadle County
Whield
Fragmented OCR note on a school event and leaders
The readable text mentions a superintendent and ceremony terms with references to a theater setting. It appears as a damaged OCR note about a school event or meeting with unclear details.
Weeds Threaten Food Supply Says Browkings
A garbled report mentions Browkings warning that weeds will impair food production and compete with crops for sunlight. It cites state college figures and suggests ongoing efforts to combat weed impact amid broader farming concerns. An unrelated death note from Doland, SD records a farm accident.
Spring Weather Report Shows Wet Cold Start
Area weather notes record May precipitation at 2.47 inches, about half an inch above normal, with May temperatures below average. The Stowes tally shows spring to date as wet and cold, while overall conditions trend cooler than normal for the season.
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Pines
Wwealler
Jo. Ahove
Traveler Gets Sweet Revenge at Local Hotel
A traveler recovered his overcoat and wallet after thieves, Myrtle Williams and an accompanying man, were arrested. Williams paid a $50 fine and the man $10. the pair were connected to a wallet theft and left town after police action.
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Myrtle Williams
Youths Rush Into Militia as Reinstatement Looms
In a rush spurred by looming reinstatement, a dozen or more local youths line up to join the national guard. Recruits include John G. Newhauser Fred Johnston Simon Welotinson and several others from nearby towns. Capts Howley Branson plan evening sign ups at the city hall to enlist new soldiers for infantry cavalry and mounted service.
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National Guard
Pourth
South Dakota Infantry
John GC. Newhauser
Fred Johnson
Simon Welotinson
Eihan
Samuel Visehi
Ofr
Prank Lyons
Theodore Krouse
Edward J. Carpenter
Robert Wy. Laan
South Hee
Waliam J. Campbell
Dick Lemnert
Arthur €. Dieus
Spencer
Robin of Mitchell
Howley
Warry Branson
Cavalry Company
Wesleyan gets large legacy from Mrs Austin
Dakota Wesleyan received two thousand dollars from the will of Mrs G O Austin of Beresford S D. The gift is in cash and adds to a four thousand dollar bequest to aid superannuated Methodist clergymen. The relatives of the deceased were provided for as well. The funds will likely support the school’s endowment as operating costs rise due to the wartime economy.
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Dakota Wesleyan
Austin
Beresford
S. 1
Aidineys
Milwaukee Depot Plans Halted by War Conditions
Big Stone, South Dakota June 2 Preliminary work on a new depot for the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul railway paused after an announcement that erection would be postponed to some indefinite time due to war conditions.
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Milwaukee- Builds
Big Stone
S. D
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Company
Graduates Hold Odd Initiation at Local High School
Howard Bjodstrup was elected president of the cross hot lands high school alamo society at its annual meeting. Dell Clark and Mrs W M Serth named officers. Henry Houghind treasurer and WW McClinton to superintendency. Seniors staged campus events with toasts, dances, and a parade ending in a lively ball and dancing party.
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Howard Bjodstrup
Alamo
Dell Clark
W. MM. Serth
Trenry Hwoughind
WW. McClinton
Puelle
Jide
WM Herbert
Ehiss
Arthur A. Anderson
Oy Wrord
Aub
Polph Milter
Ed Clark
Raduetine Eliss
Thema
Vaitiolis
Greaial
Episcopal meet at Aberdeen closes South Dakota convocation
The three day Episcopal convocation for South Dakota ended in Aberdeen with Sunday services, a communion, a Sioux language morning prayer, and a missionary meeting. Delegates and alternates elected to attend the provincial synod at Pueblo, Colorado, with Peters Allen named treasurer and a new finance committee formed.
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Aberdeen
S. 1
South Dakota
S& Ofelock
HW. N. Burlesen
Philip Deloria
Wakwalt
Shinding Rock
BH. B. Woodrull
J. P. Sieeftreidt
Dallas Shaw
Servien
Lavinien
DD. G. Jewell
Peter Allen
Wt. H. MeNish
Webster Leads in Bond Subscriptions per Capita
Webster South Dakota claims credit as the most patriotic city by per capita subscription to Liberty Moon bonds. It has become the first city in the state to meet its quota and has subscribed more bonds per person than any other city in South Dakota.
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Webster
S. D
South Thiketa Te
South Dakota
Fire Claims Noted Black Hills Prospector
Thomas Hern, a renowned gold prospector in the Black Hills, perished in a cabin fire that razed his home. The burned cabin stood at a remote site where locals and visitors found his charred remains. no information on surviving relatives was available.
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Bath
Thomas Hern
Black Hills
Prairie chicken crop signals good harvest and hunting prospects
In Pierre South Dakota the prairie chicken crop is reported to be strong this year. The region shows many young ducks breeding on the prairie, promising good shooting for hunters at the season opening next fall.
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Pierre
SS. D
Burglar Breaks Into Store in Effington South Dakota
In Effington South Dakota on June 2 Mr Hendrickson found his store entered overnight. The thief pried open the padlock forming the back door and stole only a handful of pennies from the money drawer. No other items were reported missing.
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Effineton, S.D
Army recruiting speeds up at Aberdeen station
Aberdeen South Dakota June 5 regular army recruiting accelerated as registration day nears with sixty recruits added to the regular army in the past three days. Handsome additions were also made to Company B of the Fourth South Dakota Infantry.
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Aberdeen
S. D
Fourth
South Dakota Infantry
High Price for Corn in Menno Area
Philip Nusz, farmer near Menno, sold 3000 bushels of last season's corn at 34.52 per bushel. Much corn still remains with farmers in the territory as of June 5.
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Menno
Philip Nusz
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