Special Prize Period Ends Next Monday in Republican Contest
A notice explains the second special prize period runs Feb 26 to Mar 9 with extra votes issued only on total collections of at least 25 dollars. Votes are based on new and old subscriptions, with separate tallies for each candidate. Standings list many names and totals across counties, showing ongoing competition and prizes to be awarded April 4.
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Hige
Sexton
Alexandria
Colburn
Sass
Morrison Lotcher
Varmour
Sonn Spetts
Aohinieh Jensen
Dowdell
Bridgewater
Astasia
Helberger
Arrests Made Over Card Games On Train In Iowa District
Judge C G Reed of Ames warns rail lines that gambling on trains will not be allowed. Four men on a Great Western train in Clarion are arrested for playing rhum at five cents a point and bond for grand jury appearance is posted. Judge Reed, en route, noted the game and instructed conductors. Police chief Wood Smith battles typhoid fever recurrence.
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Webster City
C. G. Reed
Ames
Clarion
Iham
Tee
Judge
Wood Smith
Ruthenian Rebellion Leader Sentenced in Hungary
Budapest reports the Austro Hungarian court sentenced Ruthenian rebels to prison. Principal monk Hather Alexius from Mount Athens received 40 years for leading a propaganda campaign to convert Ruthenian peasants to the Russian faith, allegedly funded from Russia.
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Budapest
Hungary
Swith
Alexius
Mount Athens
Russia
Transplanted Alfalfa Thrives in Field Trials
Professor N E Hansen of South Dakota State College reports on alfalfa transplant trials with Cosack and Cherno alfalfa seed. North Dakota farmer notes 3000 plants from 100 Cosack seeds and 5 pounds of seed produced. other growers detail large hay yields and trophy plant displays at state and county fairs.
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Hughes County
S. D
Kenry Jeffries
Lansare
Stanley County
Eugene Hurlburt
Pierre
Weishing
N. E E. Iansen
Alfalfa Plant From Mobridge Introduction Details
A one year plant from Mobridge 8 D transplanted May 5 1913 shows five months growth after transplanting. The plant stood over three feet tall with 217 shoots and weighed six pounds total with roots about a half pound. Cherno alfalfa is one of Professor Jlansen's introductions.
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Mobridge
Jlansen
Alfalfa Seed Raising on Western Uplands
Report discusses growing alfalfa on dry uplands with wide spacing and one-way cultivation. Experiments suggest thin planting in 3 foot rows yields solid hay and weed-free seed, with potential yields from 0.75 ton per acre and larger plants 2 by 4 feet apart. Authors caution against transplanting on uplands yet, citing weed control and land prep.
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Colorado
Census official urges South Dakota farmers to aid 1915 tally
Doane Robinson state census superintendent calls on farmers across South Dakota to aid the third state census to be taken May 1 1915. He stresses the importance of accurate data on acreage crop yields and production of poultry eggs and butter.
Census call urges farm production records for 1914 data
The text emphasizes that the census must reflect 1914 production and urges all farmers to contribute by keeping accurate production accounts. It stresses farm involvement as essential and asks cooperation to ensure reliable figures.
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Farm
Bersin
Notice of Davison County school land lease auction
On March 17 1914 all unleased common school land in Davison county will be offered for lease at public auction from 10 o clock a m to 5 o clock p m at the court house in the county Dated January 10 1914 Fred Hepperle Commissioner of School and Public Lands.
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Davison
Said County
Fred Hepperle
Chicago market slows as hogs cattle and sheep trade reports emerge
Chicago Union Stock Yards reports slower trading with hog receipts 26 000 today and 24 000 forecast tomorrow. Official yesterday receipts 12 014 shipments 4 011 4 with price spreads across hog classes. Cattle receipts 14 000 today 5 000 tomorrow, market steady to higher with beef and steer ranges listed. Sheep receipts 22 000 today 13 000 tomorrow, market slow with native and western lambs and yearlings priced in.
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Union Stock Yards
Chicago
Ill
Texas
Sioux City Stock Market Cattle Prices Steady Sheep Steady
Cattle receipts 1,500 with market up 5 cents. hog receipts 5,000 with prices 10 cents lower. Top cattle price $8.40, bulk $8.20 to $8.30. Sheep receipts 1,500 and market steady.
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Sioux City
Mitchell Grain Market Prices Report
Wheat prices list No 1 blue stem 75 No 2 74 No 3 70 No 1 velvet chaff 74 No 2 72 Corn No 3 yellow shelled 50 ear 45 Oats 30 Barley 40 45 Flax 1.30 Retrieved without further context from market listing.
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Mitchell Grain Market
Minneapolis Cash Close Grain Prices Report
Minneapolis cash close lists prices for wheat durum corn oats barley and flax with numbers for No 1 and No 2 grades in various varieties and futures months. The report notes bid asked and arrive prices in a compact summary of market activity.
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Minneapolis
Minn
Northern
Choice
Montana
Milwaukee grain bids and futures from the Milwaukee market
The Milwaukee grain market lists bids for Dakota No. 1 and No. 2 northern wheat and velvet calf, with May and July futures noted. Corn bids cover No. 3 mixed and yellow with arrivals in 10 days, oats prices for No. 3 white and standard, barley and rye figures, and flax No. 1 northwestern at about $1.50.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Dakota
Life Imprisonment for Murder of His Friend
In Des Moines Iowa Edward Cook was found guilty of first degree murder for killing his friend Charles Driscoll on January 15 after being found with Mrs Driscoll The jury imposed life imprisonment and he faces sentencing on March 12.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Edward Cook
Charles Driscoll
Readings for Lent Season at St Mary's Episcopal Church
Rector F B Barnett will publish Bible readings for Lent. For March 8 readings cover Matthew 3:1 to 4:11, Mark 1:1 to 1:13, Luke 8:1 to 4:18, John 1:6 to 4:54. Subsequent Sundays list passages from Matthew Mark Luke and John.
Gospel Readings for Sunday April Fifth
The entry lists assigned scripture passages for Easter season worship. It covers Luke chapters 9 through 19, John chapters 7 through 11, and the Acts and Gospel readings for the following Sunday. The schedule specifies readings for April fifth.
Aged Resident Bradley Burned to Death in Bell Pourche Home
Belle Pourche reports 70 year old D K L A Bradley died in a house fire five miles east of Spearfish at 12 15 Sunday morning. Cause unknown but believed to be a lamp overturn while retiring. J Wilmarth present escaped. Loss estimated at 2000. Bradley was a bachelor with relatives in Missouri and California.
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Belle
J. Wilmarth
Wilmarth
Bradley
Selle Fourche
Fead
Missouri
Alice Bradley
San Diego
Cal
Belle Wourdh
When Ursus Threw the Bull at the Gate
A barnstormer company presents the comedy feature When Ursus Threw the Bull with Universal stars in lead roles. The show at the Gate last evening offered a bill of unusually high standard and merit.
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Ursus
Universal
Fulton Denies Wide Smallpox Quarantine Report
Stanley E. Morris of the Fulton Commercial club writes The Republican to correct Mitchells report that Fulton and area are quarantined for smallpox. Morris states only one case in Fulton and two in the neighboring country.
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Stanley E. Morris
Fulton Commercial Club
Republican
Mitchell
Fulton
Vicinity
Morris
Pro Court Tennis Champion Prepares To Meet Jay Gould
George I covey the professional court tennis champion of the world is preparing for the world open championship match with amateur title holder Jay Gould. He arrived from England and began practice at the Racquet Club Philadelphia where the matches are set for March 16 18 and 21.
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George I’. Covey
England
Jay Gould
Gove
Hsmediately
Philadelphia
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Negine Bares
Francis
Fahy Ieeett
Nek ‘Krainer
Hazel Strong
Geo., Bricker Bidney Grace
Alice
Foster
Maule
Neil W. H. Fowler
Jos Kusser
Burmeis
Allée Smith
Marvie
Lars Ger
Highmore
Harrold
Piletoreiep
Aleceieistar
Adele Soon
Henry Knickerbocker
Webi Eiea
McCubbie
Joe
Kotrba
Drschbaum
Carl Menedulat
A. R. Strand
Reds
Phyllis Neumayer
Rachel White
Telephone Co
Willie Darling
Cecelia Coughlin
Ada Tilley
Winnie Weddle
San- Bolt Leates
Reta M. Smith
Belle Wright
Monroe Dick “Highstreet
Vernon John Shuster
Maury Quinney
Murray
Lizzie Brady
Parker
Warkston Wdwinn Meisenholder
Pauline Teske
Plankinton Co, W, Christensen
Ken Lake Howard Shoemaker
James Hrabe
Eevee Ee
Henry Frantzke
Salem
Chas Giffords
J. B. Glessner
Scotland
Fred Rohrabacher
H. EF. Kegley
J.B. Gano
Ross Sifford
Sedgwick
Mary Gunderson
Roy Weuerholm
Olson Ye
J. Rasmussen
Spencer
Wm. Peffmuller
Newbrough
Hattie Pegley
Springfield
Alfred Wells
S. BE
Jones
Wagner
Halter
Gus Neidermer
Partai
Wessington
Frankie Winans
Frederick Duffy
Wessington Springs
Milo Putney
Woonsocket Bay
TAO Nestvn
White Lake la Verne
H. Snyder
Imone
Tharega
N. E. Hansen
South Dakota State College
Cherno Alfalfa
Hiskorian Robinson
Vermilyea
Das
George F Covey
ECO Frere
Diehl @ Brown
Western National Bank
Mitchell, S. D
Harmony
Scallin Bros. CO
Opticians
Itexall
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