Death at Mt. Vernon Knight linked to self-administered toxics
Ershal Knight of Mt. Vernon died after being given a drug dose while en route to a local hospital. Coroners verdict indicates Knight ingested a toxic dose self-administered amid a sequence with roommate Hugh Howell, a known drug user, who testified about their late night and early morning drug use. Police found tablets and drug paraphernalia in their hotel room. Howell was jailed and Knight’s funeral plans were not announced.
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Ershal Knight
Mt. Vernon
Knight
Hugh Howell
Howell
Tran
Knights
Rea
Mount Vernon
Armour
Gard
Moon
Crain
Peters
Chase
Milwaukee
No Ice Price Increase In Mitchell This Summer
Mitchell keeps ice price steady despite nationwide rise as labor and feed costs grow elsewhere. Harvest yields exceed last year with much more ice shipped. local stock reaches about 10 000 tons while Sioux Falls area stores hold around ten times that amount.
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Mitchell
Sioux Falls
Uniforms Arrive For Home Guard Company Parade Planned
Twenty uniforms have arrived with khaki coats and hats complete from shoes to regulation gloves. Blue and white cord insignia mark the home guards hat as rifles and rest of requisition expected. Company I to parade in Mitchell once all uniforms and rifles are in place. Special lodge meeting and red cross sewing sessions announced. A man named Wash Halin loses a leg above the knee after a hay-bite accident. A birth reported: Mr and Mrs Herbert Zebnprennie welcomed a son on March 2.
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New
York
Winchester Hotchkiss
HG. Myer
Rifles Company
Mitchell
Resurgam Lodge
Mare
iLadies
Pearson
Methodist Ladies
Aid Society
Red Cross
Wash
Halin
Kimball
Salvation Army Sonielit
Lae Mszoud
Takota
France
Occasio
Seriouls
Irene
Leo Reilisen
Pomona
Gal
Marvel J
Myrtle Lane
Sioux City
St. Marys Episcopal
Marsden Mohn
Marel Dlauethter
Zion Lutheran Churel
Pki
Vines
Emery Nolt
Walton
New Home
Aventis Hast
Capital Streets
Weloek
Gustiy BE
George Shipton
Etter W
Tome
First Methodist Church
C. L. Branson
Jeffies Angeles
Cal
Mitehedi
Tes
Marjorie Herrick
White Lake
Hattie Merrick
Walter Nix
Ten Heights
Charles Brown
Alexandria
Proieles Wilson
Mt. Vernon
Los Angeles
J. B. Doty
Mavens Street
Sanborn Street
New Methodist State Hospital
Peter Gross
Blenkiron
Armour
Tess Sogestad
Fulton
Gorn and Grain Growers Association
Redfield
Marehy
John C. Chapman
Sioux Falls
J.B. Doty
Gol East Second Avenue
Harry Boges
Spencer
Borers
Mr. Doty
Edward Stanton
Mason City High School
Mitehell
G. M. Kasson
Round House
Milwaukee Yards
Minneapolis
Clare Peterson
Marie Lebsetter
Heliance
R. AL Welly
Sioux Ralls
Rae EL
Michiels
Aliss
Willian Gomyes
John Heingamiin
Letetien
Genoval
Andersin
MineApolis
Mitelel
Harry Driscoll
Ermer
Lik Navid
Ueistia Paulson
Dell Beds
The
Elks Lodge
Trathewan
Iery
Dewey, Okli
DT. Purney
Oteloek
Seed testing urged as key to crop in coming war year
A L Haynes of the state college extension bureau in Brookings warns farmers cannot distinguish good seed corn from bad. He demonstrated the ear test in several areas including Alexandria, urging ear testing to ensure at least 80 percent seed viability, and cautions against overplanting. Aurora county reportedly has the best seed with ear tests being used.
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A. L. Haynes
State College Extension Bureau
Brookings
Alexandria
Haynes
Aurora County
Sub Sinking Story From a Dakotan in France
Sturgis native in France recounts seeing a German submarine sunk by U S gunners after sighting the stars and stripes from a convoy. He notes prisoners treated under the rules of war and praises the Y M C A for keeping soldiers connected and moral. Other South Dakota officers report safe arrivals, homeward hopes, and letters from the front.
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U.S
Sturgis
Germany
Ind
H. W. Roach
Lake County
France
South Dakota
Corporal Newman Reports Soldier Life From France
A letter from Corporal Wilbert Newman of the 146th supply train describes Sundays off, learning to drive five ton trucks, and farm country near a ditte town with chateaus. He notes French cathedrals, rough cobbled streets, and fond thoughts of home meals and mamma’s coffee. Also included are fellow officers Ferdinand Duncan and A E B Anderson recounting quarters in a palace suite, German prisoners, and general morale among troops in France.
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France
Wilbert Newman
146Th
Mitchell
Ditte
Bie
Navin
Prench
Pete
Ferdinand HH. Duncan
Versailles
Fritz
Suspend Traffic West After Wednesday
The Milwaukee road bridge across the Missouri River at Chaparrain will be suspended indefinitely Wednesday morning due to abondonment threats. Rail crossing may resume after a ten day delay as the pontoon is stripped to save a portion of the bridge moorings. The Missouri is breaking up with big ice ridges and pontoons expected to drift within days under pressure from the river.
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Trafic
Milwaukee Road
Missouri River
Chaprberiain
Davison County farmers claim record spring wheat sowing
Charles Weller of Mitchell cites Davison county four farmers who sowed spring wheat early this year claiming a county record despite a harsh winter. Weller notes frost depths and favorable ground for drilling, and references South Dakota wheat strength and Davison as one of eleven counties with high corn output in the state.
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Davison
Charles Weller
Mitchell
Ar Muteler
Youder
Weller
South Dakota
Dakota
Germany
Davison County
United States Geologies Survey
Local Banks Post Historic Clearing Record in Mitchell
A record clearing by Mitchell area banks saw deposits surge to historic highs during the Christmas season of 1017. Heavy transfers of funds, notably from propane and real estate sectors, indicate strong farmer prosperity and expected sales. Community notices include hospital visits and social gatherings across Mitchell.
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Mitchell Rankineg
Flere
Haeusu
Crowe
Ashiers
Ana Pedd
Bankers Sun
Phiese
Maren
Partiular
Wowonsiderahl
Tommy Diars
Mikado at the Opera House Prompts Strong Local Response
Audiences packed the Mikado performance as the orchestra showcased a radiant effort. Miss Pernice led the lead as a central figure in the production, with advance reports noting high seat demand and a successful rehearsal period for the second performance tonight.
Mitchell Daily Bank Clearings and Local News Note
Monday’s Daily Bank clearings note Miss Florence Glisap and Miss William Duriseh visiting relatives in Winery Rev. Ghastal BE. Rydquist and August Carlson left for St. Paul to attend the Minnesota conference of the Lithersna church. Several church groups prepare for union talks and a ministerial meeting, with funeral plans for Abraham A. Warren Held. Family moves, travels, and local visits fill Mitchell life as 18 & indicates.
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A.C. Watters
Luverne
Minn
Barney Schultz
Kerman
Cal
South
Florencs Glisap
William Duriseh
Ghastal BE. Rydquist
August Carlson
St. Paul
Minnesota
Lithersna Church
Chaineran Churely
America
Feenral Councdl
Feneral Synod
United Synod of
Mitchell Savedish
Hone
Foot. Smith
Phodson
Mitehell
Charles Grim Farm
Miles
Here
Simith
Mitchell
Hudson
Roy Smith
Western National Bank
Daleshire Baptist Church
Vermillion
Robert Stewart
Nelianee
Wysine
Mitehel Toiay
Mary Schiltz
Margaret Tarding
Bemers
Mary Une
Brentines
Calieze
Eallewe
Earl Winsman
Weslington Springs
Myrtle Slaveeney
Pakata
Alexandria
van Wess
Stickney
Tocal Hospital
Bruce MaeLean
Mareh
George G. Kimball
George Durisch
Emery
Ershal Knight Death and Coroner's Inquest Details
In a local inquest a coroner examined the death of Ershal Knight. Testimony described the circumstances of the death and surrounding events as investigators and attendees observed. The proceedings noted the presence of witnesses and referenced related individuals in the vicinity.
State Fair Teems Thrift Premiums Announcement
A Dakota fair board headed by W. Hill announced thrift stamps will pay premiums at the fair. The plan includes guided trips for winners and public displays of livestock and prizes. Exhibitors expect to gain from the board's decisions as thrift stamps become the currency for awards.
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Ro Nibhee
Chaitrood
CIM Pei
MiNison Ganite
W. S. Hill
Mir
Anitt I
Greta Savings
Tn Hoard
Piano Recital at University Chapel Promises Notable Program
Miss Winnette Tindamond presented by Miss Gernion frost sor Dirkota Westosin to perform in first numbers at five piano forte recitals in the chapel. Assisted by Miss Mildred Fox and Miss Martha dis, the program features pieces by Bach, Chopin, Macdowell, Saint Saens, Paderewski and others. Mitchell observer Larson reports G Atkins visits Milwaukee line machinery inspection note.
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Winnette Tindamond
Gernion Frost
Dirkota Westosin
Tindimod
Mildred Fox
Sopming
Martha Dis
Chopin
Macdowell
Godard
Massenet
Paderewski
Saint-Saens
van Moszkowski
Seherzing
Unclear OCR Fragment on Political Loan Chairman Roles
The readable portions show references to EPP TERRI ALA Mion and Theo ph Bats with mentions of chairman positions and national drive. The text is garbled and incomplete, preventing a clear summary of events, dates, or outcomes.
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EPP Terri Ala Mion
Udev
CAL Loan
Bankruptcy Petition Notice in South Dakota Court
A bankruptcy petition filed in the Southern District of South Dakota asks for relief and sets a hearing for May 6 at Sioux Falls. The order requires notice to known creditors and publication in the Marinette Capital newspaper, with details on payment of expenses and the petitioners’ debts and assets.
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Marty Kempton
Ebrumiy
Lois
Distriet
South Dabkota
Divistith
Sioux Ralls
Mirettell
Lintt
Juder
Saidenurt
Sioux Falls
Oliver S. Pendar
Clork
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United States
W. P. Hardt
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Old Fourth South Dakota
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Rbeeks
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Webster
Kaiser
Corporal Newman
Soldier Life
Fean
Riveal
Ieee
RED Chigls
Haeal Strreeratt
Tausleal
Pbiyeps
Nourin
Towns
Snider
Nea
Mt. Veron
Varitoan
Ayers
Andie Vis
Pernice Frost
Pruesstan— i! Company Productis
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Pertorimidiuer
Dex
Ershal
Corgner
Vernon
Larsha
Niger
University Chapel
Larson
Wissnieton Springs
Br. G. Atkins
Milwaukee Pand
Ile
Robert Burns
Liberty Loan Drive
Theo Ph Bats
Farreng
Tinawa
Wee Wall
Bsie
Alin
Exinstang
Hartge Hee Fom
Miers
Tale
Elitis Awiitae
Iim
Avis Ieee
Tae Roel
Ray Dakata
Marl
Wernistonm
Westy
Havel Wempton
Ry Chavidl
Wempton
Batheaton
Co-pirtners
Dave Hotterpton
Individtia
Roscoo
Dave Hh. Wemphon
Giddings
Ameren
New Mlexaen
Neafipton
Newlodee
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