Texas farmer protests high food prices to Governor Whitman
Martin, a Copiimi farmer, writes to New York Governor Whitman decrying high costs of food and credit limits for farmers. He blames banks railroads and trusts for squeezing producers, urging policy shifts to lower production costs and prevent famine as harvests and prices loom.
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New York
Marthy A. Iriel
Whitman
Charles I
Athan
G. Y
Mir. Gover
Ievernor
Tia
Milan
United Etties
Honell
Ali
Purdue
Martin
Speculators in Foods Take on Producer and Consumer
Ray Mechaier, secretary of the National Nonpartisan League of North Dakota, tells Morningside College students the farmers of North Dakota started a reform movement to curb food speculation. He predicts state owned terminals and packing plants, reduce middleman profits, and shift influence toward producers and consumers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Alexteo
Ray Mechaier
National Noipartisan Learne of
North Dakara
Morningside College
Melsaie
North Dakota
Ile
MtKa‘e
Wien
Ge Navih
Dakota Tarmiers
le Byalwt
le Paymers Vinlisan
Bnuse
America
Wren
Mir Meinig
Iszetlin Nim
Sie League
Wall Street
Murder Case at Vermillion Opens in Clay County
Vermillion court in Clay County convened with Judge Tripp presiding as Clarence Dunning of Sioux City faces trial for the killing of a harvest hand aboard a moving train. Dunning, recaptured after escaping earlier, is held in Clay County jail awaiting prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermillion
Clay County
Tripp
Yankton
Clarence Dunning
Sioux City
Dunnins
Curetui Tiul
South Dakota
Mitchell to Stage April Auto Show in 1917
Mitchell plans a first auto show in April 1917 with local dealers supporting the event. Tentative date set for April 12, with possible extension beyond a single day. Exhibits will display latest car models in Arthur Miller’s new East Second Ford garage, the state’s largest showroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Ford
Arthur Miller
East Second Arena
Local Auto Show Promises Wide Display of Cars
Buick Chalmers Chevrolet Dodge Mord Grant Haynes Hudson trupmobile Overland Paige Neo Saxon Staudebaker and others will be exhibited alongside car accessories. Entertainment will be provided all day as a large crowd of visitors is expected.
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Buick
Chalmers
Chevrolet
Dodge
Mord
Grant
Haynes
Hudson
Trupmobile
Overland
Paige
Neo
Saxon
Staudebaker
Adde
Farmers Union Meets in Mitchell for State Formation
Delegates from Pasners Educational and Cooperative Union branches gather in Mitchell for the first South Dakota state union meeting. About 400 delegates are expected with three national officers in attendance. Sessions occur at Odd Fellows Hall with headquarters at Navin Hotel and a free moving picture show for visitors. Potentially Mitchell may host future annual gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasners” Educational and Cooperative Uaion
Mitchel
Creation
Delosales
AL GL Davis
Gavelta
Jac
Danihinre
Prainor
Texas
John M. Veddick
Creighton
Neb
South Dakota
Odd Pellows Hall
Navin Hotel
Mitchell
Rabbi Hiess Named Leader of South Dakota Jewish Congregation
Rabbi Julius Nfess of Wishek was guest of honor at a gathering of the B' Nail Isaac congregation in Aberdeen. The synagogue plans to build the state’s first Jewish house of worship and Hiess has been called to serve the congregation.
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Aberdeen
S. D
Julius Nfess
Wishek
Nail Isaac
South Dakota
Hiess
Elks Elect Officers At Sioux Falls Lodge Meeting
At the annual business meeting of the focal lodge of Elks in Sioux Falls South Dakota the following officers were elected for the coming year. Master ruler J H W Diack led the list with many other posts including Con Toohey as secretary Joe Brown as treasurer and Frank A Fosdick as president delegate T M Baile named a delegate to the grand judge meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shoun Palols
Sioux Falls
S. J
Focal Lodge of Elks
Mraiied Ruter
J. HW. J. Diack
Tlugh S. Gamble
R. G. Stevens
Leeturine
Con Toohey
Joe Brown
Prank A. Fosdick
T. M. Baile
Swine Prices Lower Again At Chicago Market
Swine prices decline in Chicago market withhog receipts around 36 000. bulk sales and mixed cattle results show beef steers, cows and feeders trading unevenly. Market notes indicate weak retail demand and steady sheep and lamb values amid broad price movement across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Union Steel Yards
Tata
Vigo
St. Pai
Spabis
Prices for Minnesota Poles and Wheat Reported
The notice lists Minnesota wheat prices and durum values with bid and offer ranges. Prices shown include values around 1.94 to 1.97 per unit, with various grades and delivery terms noted.
Eggs to Aid Farmers in Aberdeen Trading Territory
Marelants Credit association members contributed FE25 toward a $1,200 fund to purchase 1,060 settings of pure bred chicken eggs for 1000 Aberdeen area farmers. R J Welsh urged poultry industry growth to make Aberdeen a center of poultry and egg production. Willow Lakes notes a 0 per cent dividend paid by C J Dawse on Bancroft Bank receivership, totaling 25 per cent to creditors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srdeen
Marelants’ Credit Associated
Aberdeen
R. J. Welsh
5 Sr
Brown County
Willow Lakes
S. D
C.J. Dawse
State Bank of
Bancroft
Dividend Assurance Reaffirms Payout From Oxauliner
Local notes indicate the Oxauliner company reassured stakeholders that at least one more dividend will be paid. Specific figures or dates are not provided in the fragments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxauliner
Wickede Port Said Purge Cites Clean Sweep of Vice
Correspondent reports after thirty months of military rule that Port Said has purged the city of vice and crime. The army claims to have restored order, halted trafficking, and reduced disease as patrols limit nightlife. Power was restored with lights out for safety as authorities enforce curfews.
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Associated Press
Tie Wickes
Inarinabio
Rue Habel
Doris
el Wieh
Wittott
Oxicaborg
Lyons
Dante
Itvilly
Erie
Titi Wesay Uribe
Noblay
Ehtine
England explores Canadian wheat sale to Britain
Ottawa reports Britain negotiating to buy Canada’s entire 17 wheat crop. Sir George Poster acting prime minister has presented the plan to Western Canadian farmers groups. Dominion government would handle purchase at a favorable price and ship the grain to the seaboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Canada
Geo
Jinie
Twesterm
Canadian Farmers Organizations
Wester Grain Mirowees
United Partners of
Alberta
Dominion
Then
Iack
Government of
United States
Western Canada
M. J. Johnstone
Watertown
Wreck on Milwaukee Line Near Twin Brooks Delays Trains
A wreck on the Milwaukee line near Twin Brooks derailed 21 cars. A side track was laid in Warr arid after three passenger trains had passed around the wreck. No. 18 broke the rails and delayed traffic several hours. No fatalities were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Twin Brooks
Handlin defends withholding fund in state aid dispute
Pierre, S. Di State Auditor J. Wu Wandin defends withholding a $75 payout to returning soldiers, denouncing the state auditor's request for an attorney general opinion as unjust. He argues legislators should face constitutional duties and avoid personal liability for funds, while Democrats reportedly support the need for clarity.
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Senate
Jiouse
Weany
Tle
Nisaiuchko
Hubfien
Anne Wall
Payne Eise Araie
Tuinebury County Farmers Plan Pioner Meeting
Gesmer Sr announces a large turnout of several hundred Tuinebury county farmers and vital agricultural leaders from South Dakota will attend a point meeting in the city Friday and Saturday. Prominent speakers will discuss farming topics and an exhibit of livestock and grains will be shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gesmer
Tuinebury County
South Dakota
Local Women's Relief Corps Installs New Officers
Salem and Di New officers of the local Women’s Relief Corps installed for the coming year include President Susan Stock, vice presidents Helen Chips and Julia Barnhart, treasurer Edne Beiumidt, chaplain Louise Potter, secretary MPlorence Whinzley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem, & di
Women’s Relief Corps
Susan Stock
Helen Chips
Julia Barnhart
Edne Beiumidt
Louise Potter
Mplorence Whinzley
Walton Couple Observe Golden Wedding at Plans Creek Farm
Mr and Mrs Ht P Walton long time Plan Creek area pioneers celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at the couple’s farm four miles south of Plan Crean. Friends from the city attended to help commemorate the event.
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Plandreau
S. 9
Plan Crean
Walton
Flandreayu
Moody County
Spout Aung
Coris
Dr King’s New Discovery Health Cure
An old time advertisement promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as a standard remedy for coughs and colds. It claims soothing ingredients heal irritated membranes kill germs and relieve the cold quickly. The ad cites widespread use over 40 years and offers a bottle for 50 cents at druggists.
Worm remedies advertised for children’s worms
An old advertisement touts Wickapo Wom Hiller as a mild laxative candy tablet to kill and remove intestinal worms in children. It claims quick relief from symptoms like dullness irritability weak appetite and abnormal bowel movements and urges parents to purchase at all drains 25C.
Aberdeen thief foiled by missing cap in alley hold up
In Aberdeen South Dakota a motorcyc le delivery boy Glen Westfult outwits a bandit. The robber has a revolver and orders Heeleston to the alley, taking 15 cents but overlooks a cap containing 47 cents, leaving the victim unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy
Van
Aberdeen
S. J
Gleen Weslestul
Jo Heleston
Heeleston
Aberdeen freight derailment disrupts 29 cars
A freight derailment near Aberdeen South Dakota derailed 29 cars on the line. No injuries reported and crews work to clear the track while authorities investigate the cause and assess damages to equipment and cargo.
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Aberdeen
S. D
Edison Builds Naval War Aids In Insomnia Spree
Thomas A. Edison, exhausted from long hours at his East Orange shack, works on wartime projects for Uncle Sam. He spends most of his time on naval warfare ideas for Secretary Daniels, with intensive thinking in a ramshackle hut away from the main lab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Edison
East Orange
Uncle Sam
Edison
Daniels
Beit Niamah Becomes Mesopotamian Hospital Haven
Tasrah Mesopotamia dispatch reports Beit Niamah transformed from a filthy harem house into a modern hospital base on the Shatt al Arab riverfront. The men and women’s wards, baths, and gardens were cleaned and upgraded, staff housed, and convalescing officers now relax by river embankments under orange trees, enjoying a cool breeze free of dust.
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Tasrah
Mesopotamia
Associated Press
Beit Niamah
Dbasrah
Beit Naamah
Shatt al-Arab
Youngster Dies After Scalding Accident at Farm Home
A 16 1 tenth old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Chilson, died after scalding from boiling water in a tub on a farm near hear. The injuries were severe with flesh cooked by the hot liquid.
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Veblen
Chilson
Hear
Lower meat prices linked to British food controller action
A London food controller plan sets maximum prices for beef pork and other meats with figures in dollars per pound. Chicago packers warn that high U S cattle prices will prevent selling at these rates and may halt supply to Allied markets unless livestock costs fall.
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London
England
United States
Chicago
Lord Devonport
Tendon
United Kingdom
Areata
New Zealand
Jwondon
Chicago Packers
Retrenching on Salaries in Lloyd George Government
London reports ministers in the Lloyd George government join a salary pool following the Asquith precedent. The prime minister keeps his pay, while other ministers draw about 3000 pounds annually from the pool, less than the over 4000 pounds previously held by cabinet ministers under Asquith, due to more ministers and new departments.
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London
England
Asquith
Lloyd- George
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Feodine Coy
Leitlers
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Minneapolis
Nowa Hameo
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Chiy
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Canton
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Cassill
Staite
Himnsel
Pacifc
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Pater
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WLR. CO
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W .H. Fritz
Chison
Latter States
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Waglang
Western
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