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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1912
Page
7
Amundsen describes his polar expedition from February to September 1911. He details depots, provisions, dog sled teams, and weather conditions including record low temperatures and the moment of initial progress toward the pole. He notes the ship Fram’s southern and northern reach and the challenging winter on the ice barrier.
The Fram crew report October beginning with five men and dogs pushing south to a depot at 85 degrees. They climb through the Devils Glacier to a high inland plateau, plant a flag at the pole, and observe it closely before starting the return to winter quarters at Fridtjof. Fraser, with mentions of Shackleton and King Edward VII Land, the Ross Barrier, and Queen Maud's Range. The journey records distances, temperatures, and the collaboration with Japanese and King Edward VII expeditions.
Joseph Harker a Mitchell resident and businessman dies in Los Angeles at age 70 after a life of church leadership and civic work. The obituary recalls his England birth, Wisconsin and South Dakota years, and his role in founding Dakota Wesleyan University. Relatives and friends honor his faith and generosity as his funeral in Inglewood Cemetery closes a long, active life.
Branson, a Hudsonite, actively furthers his campaign traveling by automobile with a quartette. His speeches and songs are well received by audiences.
The piece praises Mr Branson as a good clean man among Singers and mentions him possibly joining Mr Martin and Mr Burke in Washington next winter. It expresses support for Branson as a congressman from the newly created district.
Hutchinson will send about $27,000, roughly eighty percent of the year's state tax due from the county. Brookings lags with under twenty five percent. An hour of ad reading may save hours of searching and potentially six dollars in a purchase.
The Ris and Boys Glee Clubs of Linhell High School announce a concert Tuesday evening March 19 in the High School auditorium. Admission is five cents. All interested in the work of the High School are invited to attend.
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