Mitchell Boosters Banquet Highlights City Growth
The Commercial Club hosted the first annual Boosters Banquet at Widmanns as 125 business leaders gathered despite a rainstorm. Speeches by Mitchell leaders praised railroads, Dakotas Wesleyan University ties, and the Corn Palace, stressing unity to boost Mitchell’s wholesale and retail growth and city governance efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Widmann
Nichols Mandolin Orchestra
Johnston
Dakota Wesleyan University
Mitchell
Clarion D. Hardy
Mhardy
William M. Smith
Corn Palace
W. H. George
Milwaukee
Messrs
Seaman and
Ness
Mitchell Bryan Club Hosts Ex-Governor Lee at City Hall
Andrew BE Lee former governor addressed the Mitchell Bryan Club in a Friday evening talk at city hall. The Democratis praised his view on national politics and critiqued Governor Crawford and the state administration with strong remarks. Lee’s four years in office lent authority as he urged accountability and promised reform. He was met with hearty applause throughout his speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
W. &. Turner
Turner Produce Co
Mr. Turner
Milwaukee
North-Western
Hills
Rapid City
Deadwood
Hl. D. Butterfield
Mitchell Bryan Club
Andrew BE. Lee
Andy
Crawford
Lee
Man Resolves to Hunt Hare Despite Illness Promise
A man insists on keeping a promise to hunt a hare despite his wife doubting his outing due to his cold. He argues he must go and countermand the pledge, reflecting a stubborn commitment in a humorous 19th century caption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lustige Blaetter
Dobson Wins Inter State Oratorical Honors at DWU
John V. Dobson of Mitchell won the inter state oratorical contest at Dakota Wesleyan University and the thirteenth Western League of Orator judges awarded him first place. He spoke on America’s Greatest Problem the slavery era and urged teaching industrial arts by teachers from the black community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota Wesleyan University
John V. Dobson
South Dakota
Western League of Orator
Dobson
Rex Willard
Grand Forks
Georgia Scott
Arthea Ulsaker
State Science School
Wahpeton
N. D
Gladstone
England
Don S. Ford
University of North Dakota
Central Empire
Ford
China
America
Anna Quarnberg
Emma Rempfer
Fannie McCormick
Willard
Mr. Hansen
Yankton
Mr. Ford
Mitchell
Hanson
Miss Alsaker
W. S. Ebersole
Cornell Colege
Mt. Vernon
Iowa
J. F. Conant
Minneapolis
Charles
Bundy Wilson
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Clyde McCord
Marshalltown
Thomas McBride
W. W. Girton
Madison
Dakota Wesleyan
George Norvell
North Dakota
League elects officers at business session
At the league business session Alvin Hansen of Yankton College is named president. Lee of the University of North Dakota is vice president. W. O. Whitcomb of Agricultural College Fargo is secretary and treasurer. The next contest will be in North Dakota at the winning college site. Manitoba and Montana may join before the next interstate contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
Alvin Hansen
Yankton College
Mr. Lee
University of North Dakota
Grand Forks
W. O. Whitcomb
Agricultural College
Fargo
N. D
North Dakota
Manitoba
Montana
Holiness group to hold camp meetings near Mitchell
The South Dakota Holiness Association bought 12 acres east of Mitchell to host annual camp meetings. A boarding house 22 by 40 feet will serve meals and provide sleeping rooms during July 17 to 25. Rev. J. E. Norvell leads preparations with Rev. B. Carradine and Rev. Arthur Snegler guiding services.
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South Dakota Hosiness Association
Mitchell
J. E. Norvell
Ashton
James River
Redstone Creek
Norvell
B. Carradine
D. D
St. Louis
Arthur Snegler
Dining Wisdom and Domestic Quips From The Christian Register
A collection of lighthearted antiquarian quips on marriage and hospitality. The items poke fun at spousal dynamics and social norms, contrasting domestic duties with leisure, dinner conversations, and the appeal of simple pleasures.
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Diehl & Brown
J. W. Broadbent & CO
Mitchell, South Dakota
Main Street
Bidwell Land & Loan CO
Olney & McDaid, Mancfatterers
Clinton
Suallin Baros Dius
Mitchel Pessonnel
Dean
George A. Silsby
Mr. Silsby
Witchcock
Calveston
Iitchcock
Sues
Mitchell Orator
John Dobson
Holiness
State Holiness Association Construct
Ing
John
Christian Register
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