Local Oratorical Contest Produces Strong Show of Support
The city hall audience filled for the annual local oratorical contest. Ralph C. Shearer won, with John Dobson second and George Norvell third, in a close judging on thought and delivery. Shearer will represent Dakota Wesleyan at the May inter-collegiate contest in Huron.
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Ralph C. Shearer
Heighmore
John Dobson
Mitchell
Samuel Weir
Missarel Lathop
George W. Norvell
Joan of Arc
France
George W. Line
Napoleon
TH. Jr. Weak
Barry
Maude Silsby-Nichols
Ralph G. Shearer
Shearer
America
Mises Nellie Doyle
Huma Rempter
W. S. Ebersole
Mt Vernon
Iowa
W. FF. Persons
Sioux City
Orrin B. Waite
Denver
Colo
Lewis Shuster
Rev
J. HW. Drimmitt
Alexandria
Hi. Funeas
Plankipton
Shearer Pot
Thoes
Dobson
Mr. Norvell
Mr. Weak
Mr. Line
Sheare
Daedelian Society
Sine
Norvell
Kappas
Dolizon
Dakota Wesleyan
Huron
Iuron
Night Clerk to Work Overnight at Milwaukee Post Office
Postmaster Iivas secured approval in December to add a night clerk for the Milwaukee office. Mary Cook, with six to eight months of prior work, will handle night mail delivery and keep the front door open until 11 pm most nights, aiding early same night mail distribution. Cook began duties Saturday.
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Milwaukee Road
Iivas
Iitas
Bras
Marry Cook
Cook
Sunday Post Office Hours Extended to 12:30
Omaha post office hours on Sundays will extend to 12 30 to accommodate patrons unable to reach downtown before 10 45. Postmaster Bras said the new clerk will supervise until 12 30 and keep the front entrance open for lockboxes, while carriers and general delivery windows remain closed at the usual times.
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Omaha
Ostmaster Bras
Bras
Vost
State to Advertise South Dakota Resources to Attract Settlers
The newspapers of the state will publish an eight page writeup in March detailing the resources and possibilities of South Dakota. Doane Robinson, state statistician, leads the effort to encourage settlement and attract new residents to the state.
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Meret
Lemause Souter Ldurola
Ipo Andinmizrationg Bureau
Bouh
Dave
Studce
South Dakota
Doane Robinson
Purposes of the Church in Christ’s Presentation and Luke 16
Dr. Mead spoke at Presbyterian revival on Luke 16 focusing on the church as God’s ambassador. He urged searching for lost souls, the prodigal returning, and welcoming the elder brother, urging the church to persevere, reconcile, and invite all back to the Father’s home.
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Christ
Mead
Paul
Nevot
Christ's Church
Subtle Sin Sermon At Presbyterian Church
Sunday evening at the Presbyterian church the sermon by Dr. Mead addressed the subtle sins of disposition and temperament. He contrasted Christ’s mercy with Pharisaic judgment, urging living rightly with God and highlighting John 8:44. He warned that mere outward piety cannot replace inward transformation through Christ. Continued on Page 10.
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Presbyterian Church
Christ
Jesus
Chaored
Abraham
God
Satan
Paul
Ambition or Faith: A Question of Service and Duty
A speaker asks whether one can embody divine advocacy while remaining faithful and compassionate. The remark frames a call to integrity, urging calm conduct, humility, and responsibility in public roles and personal beliefs.
Breakfast Luncheon or Tea Biscuits with Royal Baking Powder
A brief recipe notes small hot biscuits made with Royal Baking Powder. Shape them tiny like napkin rings and bake just before serving. Best with butter and honey marmalade or jam for a light dessert.
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M. H. Birge & Sons
Alfred Peats Co
Diehl & Brown
L. O
Wim. G&g. Wetcair
Hart Schaffner & Marx
Hart Schaffner
Marx
E.B. van Alstine
Coal and Wood
Railroad St
Milwaukee Depot
Mitchell, S. D
Rea
D.bergman & Co
ST. Paul,minn
Kota Wesleyan
Dr. Mead
Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
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