Lead and Elkton Vie for State Title in Narrow Semifinal
In Huron on March 15 Dell Rapids and Aberdeen were eliminated, leaving Lead and Elkton to contest the state championship. Lead led Dell Rapids 42 to 22, while Elkton defeated Aberdeen 44 to 15 and Mitchell suffered a last minute loss to Lead 97 to 25. Riley and Coughlin starred for Mitchell on the Huron floor.
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Huron, & C
Dell Rapids
Aberdeen
Lead
Elkton
Dell Rapids High School
Huron
Mandreau
Dell Rapids Quint
Mitchell
City
Riley and
Coughlin
State Department Receives Farm Help Applicants
Pierre S J March 25 A federal notice in eastern papers sought farm help for the year. Applications are arriving at about a hundred daily. Many applicants want wages at sixty dollars or more and seek jobs that allow families to live on the farm. Many are above draft age. There will be ample men, but costs will rise.
Boulder wrecks train kills two women near Elizabeth Town
Harrisburg report states two women died and fifteen passengers injured when boulders rolled onto the Pennsylvania Railroad line as the Cincinnati Indianapolis and Chicago express passed through a cut near Elizabeth Town. Two sleeping cars were wrecked in the derailment this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Cincinnati, Indianapolis and
Chicago Express
Pennsylvania Railroad
Elizabethtown
Here
Government to Aid on All State Roads in Dakota
Pierre S D March 25 The state highway department has received notification from B C Hathaway District Federal Highway Engineer that all joint highway projects in South Dakota have been approved The government will assist in construction of nine projects covering about 440 miles of highway for the first year under joint Federal and State laws.
State game department plans own dredge and lake projects
The state game department aims to dredge its own work with a steam shovel after a bid on a ditch to Silver Lake proved costly. Several projects to enlarge small lakes are in view, including work along the Turner Hutchinson county line.
Book drive to stock two million volumes for soldiers
Pierre South Dakota report states a national association plans a book drive to donate two million books to soldiers. The drive begins March 418 with requests to bring any own books to the nearest library or local collector, favoring lighter fiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
S. D
National Association
State financial report shows cash balance by fund
Pierre South Dakota March 45 The financial showing of the state at the close of business February 28 was cash in all funds 507431 General fund 126019 Game fund 63563 Highway department 30000 Twine plant 47786 The various agricultural extension funds amounted to over thirty
County Extension Funds Supervision Mentioned
A fragmented note references funds from the County Extension and State Smith Lever programs under general supervision and Experiment Station funds totaling around a thousand dollars.
Local buyers and consignors report on hogs cattle and sheep markets
Traders from Nebraska and adjacent states visited today with hogs cattle and sheep. Names include J B Weon Wausa G J Goodfellow Le Mars L S Needham Winside Dandel rake Wimbail and Sam Butts Aberdeen. Top hog prices credited to C E Lyle W A Erwin and H A Cleveland amid market activity across multiple towns.
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J.B. Weon
Ota
S. Nelson
Wausa
G. J. Goodfellow
Galtie
James Hillewes
LeMars
L. S. Needham
Winside
Dandel
Sam Butts
Aberdeen
S. D
Br. A. Simons
Marcus
N. Golling
Randolph
Glossen
Carroll
Archer
Ole Johnson
C. BE. Lyle
W. A. Erwin
Mixon
Neb
H. A. Cleveland
Telland
Rural School Notes on District Institute and Red Cross Drives
School notes detail dates for Teachers' District Institute across Ethan Mt Vernon Mitchell and Beulah with Easter changes. Reports show 100 percent Junior Red Cross enrollment at Blendon No 3 and Loomis 390 social nets for Junior Red Cross and Soldiers' Relief Fund. Union District No 30 forms The Little Helpers of the Red Cross to raise poultry vegetables for charity and Warm Lunch support. Local praise quotes Dean Perisho on patriotism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Institute
Ethan
Miarveh
Mt. Vernon
Marsh
Mitchell Mareh
Mitchell
Blendon School
M. Spangler
Blendon Township
Beulah No. 26
G. T. Roberts
L. J0
Puff
Roberts
Alice G. Erskine
Florence Wallis
Ada Warne
Agnes Higgins
Nellie McLaughlin
Loomis
Red Cross
Soldiers’ Relief Fund
Red Grass
Union
Roselyn Murray
The
Little Helpers of the Red Cross
Murray
Dean Perisho
Brookings
Senate deadlocks on statutory prohibition bill passage
In Austin on March 15 the Senate moved the statutory prohibition bill to the third reading with a 19 to 19 vote. The bid to suspend the constitutional rule and push final passage failed 19 to 10. The debate on rule suspension continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin
Texas
Senate
Meaning of Unique in Charleston A One Horse Town Tale
The article explains the phrase unique as two facts about Charleston: it is old and a city. A Julian Street tale in Collier’s Weekly claiming unique means one horse town is labeled a libel, noting cityhood is not fixed by population or commerce.
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Charleston
S. C
Julian Street
Collier’s Weekly
Chambers of Commerce
Bank Closing Report for C. L. Branson & Company Mitchell S D
A 1918 bank call by Examiner lists resources including loans and discounts totals, cash on hand and deposits at Mitchell South Dakota. The statement certified by Cashier W I Wilson and notarized by Ethel H Lyons confirms accuracy as of March 18 1918 with directors Branson and McKer.
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Mitchell
S. D
Examiner
Krepormay Bank
State OF
South Dakota
Davison
Ty Way Wilson
W. I. Wilson
Oo. L. Branson Co
C. Meker
Ethel H. Lyons
Loomis
S. 1
Hog Price Ledger and Weekly Hog Trade Roundup
The page lists comparative hog prices and weekly ranges from bulk to average costs. It records daily shifts for Monday through Saturday, with totals for bulk hogs and weights. It mentions buyers and packing companies and includes ledger figures for price averages and weight measures.
Market reports from Chicago and New York butter and poultry
Chicago market notes show butter prices steady to lower with creamery receipts and unsettled cases. live poultry unchanged with several car receipts. New York markets report weak butter demand with high creamery stock. live poultry firm with varied prices for roosters, turkeys, and fowl. dressed poultry quiet with modest quotes for chickens and turkeys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
New York
Witney
Chicago and Twin Cities hog and cattle market report
Hog receipts at Chicago Union Stock Yards show a slow market with prices ranging from 16.20 to 17.70 for various weights and lots. Cattle receipts are lighter with steady to strong demand and prices for steers, cows, and calves largely firm to higher. sheep and lamb prices also firm. At South St Paul Minnesota hogs showed a strong market with prices from 14.00 to 17.05 and cattle with steadier gains. sheep and lambs also firm with notable ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Union Stock Yards
South St. Paul
Minn
Milwaukee Grain Market Report March 10 Summary
Milwaukee grain market reports mixed prices for corn and oats. No. 4 yellow corn ranges around 1.04 to 1.39 per unit, No. 2 rye at 82.85, and barley prices around 2.15 to 2.20. No. 8 white oats noted near 93 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Mareh
Market Prices for Grains and Byproducts Listed
Minneapolis market notes list varied grain values including yellow corn No 4 at 84.60 to 4.80 and No 5 at 40 1.50, oats No 2 white Montana at 89 1-2, barley prices around 2.48 to 2.26, rye No 2 at 2.93 to 2.45, with arrivals noted and multiple grade descriptors in this historical price list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Montana
Market Readout Notes Mixed Commodities Prices
Fragmented data lists oats pork lard and grain figures with multiple decimals and percentages. Mentions 26.42 26.15 26.07 26.12 likely price points. Includes unclear codes such as S842 08X14 NTC and regional abbreviations.
Mitchell National Bank Report of Condition
Summary of assets and liabilities as of 1918 including loans and discounts, bonds, banking house value, reserves, cash, and deposits. States totals for deposits, capital, surplus, and profits with signatures of cashier L Simpson and directors M F Patton and Wm O Smith. Sworn before A Reid on March 13, 1918.
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Mitchell National Bank
Federal Reserve Bank
Dee+se
Seater
Ees Sooth Snd
South Dakota
Davison
L. Simpson
WM. OM. Smith
YD. B. Miller
M. F. Patton
A. Reid
Rotary
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South Dakota News
State Department
WORT
Boulder
Sioux City Market
Tri.k
Rural School
By Emma E. McClintock
W.H
Broadbent
J. N. Broadbent
Broadbent Bros
E. V. Bobb
Bobb
A. B. Hager Res
H. G. Giddings
Mitchell Realty
R. A. Kelly
First National Bank
4Th Ave
H. Noble & Son
C. L. Branson & Company
Bankers
Cks & Dfts
Gait E Stoch Tien
Checicn Cee CN Nnn
Elie 2
J. A. Larrison
Enperienceld
Mitchel Motor Up
Zollemin & Tipton
Eirl
Geo, Hawkins, Wkadoka, S. CD
O. BE. Cassem
O. EB
Tussem
Sioux City
Rch
Prive Liu
Ito
Heer Av
Boston Hull
Sven
Po Eas
Ariliong
Chris Ruathardt
Weller Land Co., Mitchell, Ss. D
Minely Ft
Tunis
Marel
TCI
LAU GL
Lecce
Ies
Celine Isan Osisiall
Crudally Packing Co
Atmioui
Sterela Eas
Seummeeengt Riences Iseiritas
Staal Investment
Gosche Hardware Store
James Spears
S. Wis. St
St. Joseph's Hospital
New Greene Building
Highland Mouse
Shickney
E. 6Th Ave
Moye
J. J. Fitzgerald
Heimberger
First Ave
POR
Louis Millage
Bard
CG. L. Holden
Gann Valley
Uncle Sam
C. l L. Wolden
Maurice Wendelboe
Guyod Modern Louse
Western National Bank
John Colteaus
Marquis Sucd
Weller Land Co
Belts Station
Kelly Land Co
Satterlee
Favo & Chicken
E. L. Bilis
Raymond Totel
Barney
Loomis, B. CG
Weeks
P. Raymond
David Lovinger
A. Larson & Son
Ft. Pierre
Frank Newman
Fort Pierre
S. I
Bert Snow
Gall
Main
Lloyd Combs
Roy EB Wall
N. Main
Burroughs
Gi Care Republican
Hanson St
Barnard, Giles, Moses Co
Osear Olson
South ST. Paul Market
Staate
Votal Loans
U. S
U.S
UU. S
6Th Ave
Loomis State Bank
Federal Reserve
Wonal
Sne Sheena Severts Ittatprl Peeteesisrs
U. & Treasurer
Liabilitles
yasseco+-ee
Anty Mundou
EU Guus
LIA
Wee
B. Wells
WM. M. Smitii
Livwiss
N. I. Gudeman
Ttem
Wistseys
Et Ee Ee Bey A
Tee
War Savings Committee
J. P. Reihsen
Strong Willing
Thayer
Montana St
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