Great Preparations for Defense and War Spending Compared
Letter rebutts Chicago Tribune claims of no war prep. Cites U S 1916 appropriations to army 307 153 480 and navy 544 666 113 totaling 851 819 593. Compares with Britain France Germany Russia spending in last peace year, arguing U S invested more than Britain and Germany combined.
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The
Chicago Tribune
United States
Congress of the United States
Navy
Europe
Russia
Germany
Great Britain
France
Congress
Wonderful Prospects for Mitchell Merchants Record Ad
The Republican notes a four page Mitchell department store ad as a landmark in South Dakota advertising. It highlights Mitchell as a growing retail hub serving an 11 county area with 8 052 cars and 65 591 people within driving distance, urging local merchants to target automobile customers from surrounding counties. Mitchell is described as poised to become a remarkable retail center with outbound trade from a vast hinterland.
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Mitchell
Republican
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Davison County
Eestor
McCook County
Bannoo
Hutchinson County
Sanborn County
Douglas County
UGE
Uy Eee
Ocala
Automobile Brigade
United States
Tribune Editorial Attacks Universal Service and Entangling Alliances
The Tribune denounces a push for universal military service and a European invasion plan as un-American. It accuses the paper of urging entangling alliances that violate Washington’s warnings and the Monroe Doctrine, and calls for suppression of such unpatriotic journalism.
Fearless South Dakota bank examiner lauded by paper
The Republican extols J. L. Wingfield as a fearless bank examiner in South Dakota. It praises his integrity and courage in confronting powerful men, noting his work with banks often unseen by public print and describing his influence as significant and nonconforming to spotlight.
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South Dakota
J. L. Wingfield
Wingfield
Retiring official Winsfield lauded by state newspaper
The paper honors Winsfield as he retires from office, praising his faithful service to the state and noting the newspaper cannot disclose details of Winefield’s past performances, while thanking readers for supporting him.
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Winefield
Winsfield
Wider gauged track debate aims at Lead Blacktail curve
State railway commissioners met with Lead citizens and the Commercial club to study widening the Blacktail curve on the Northwestern line between Lead and Deadwood. They seek standard trains to reach Lead for the June Elks convention, arguing lengthened Deadwood cars hinder the curve and freight demand justifies the move. The issue remains unresolved.
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Lead
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Northwestern
Blacktail
Deadwood
State Railway Commissioners
Commercial Club
Elks
Lead Commercial Club
Wesleyan Wins Debate Title in Four-Corner League
Wesleyan defeated Yankton and Huron to claim the championship in the new four-cornered debate league among church colleges. Harold Card, Lloyd Thompson, and Walter Ludeman for Wesleyan led with strong delivery and quick openings, while Huron’s Emil Utterback impressed as the best on that side.
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Dakota Wesleyan
Yankton
Huron
Sioux Falls Baptist College
Wesleyan
Mitchell
Sioux Falls
Baptists
Harold Card
Lloyd Thompson
Walter Ludeman
Francis Case
Frank Petrie
Elmer Lushbaugh
Emil Utterback
W. Voigt
C. McMillen
J. O. Coon
Coon
Card
Thompson
Ludeman
Utterback
Canned corn poisoning claims 15 month old Faith Wright
Ptomaine poisoning from tainted canned corn caused the death of Faith Wright, 15 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wright of Charles Mix county. The child fell ill after eating the corn and died soon after, shocking local residents in Sioux Falls.
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Sioux Falls
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Faith Wright
Charles Wright
Charles Mix County
Shriners to Hold Big Sioux Falls Meeting April 25
Local Shriners from EF Riad temple plan a large gathering at the Orpheum theatre in Sioux Falls on April 25. The event will initiate many new members and draw Shrines from across South Dakota and neighboring Iowa and Minnesota.
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EL Riad
Sioux Mall
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Shriners
Sioux Falls
EF Riad Temple
Orpheum Theatre
South Dakota
Iowa
Minnesota
Lumbard Appointed to State Embalmers Board
Governor Norbeck names W. F. Lumbard of Chamberlain to the state board of embalmers succeeding M. F. Cummins of Wilmot whose term has expired.
Entertaining the Dakota Wesleyan Sophomores
Dr and Mrs Ernest Ward Burch hosted a Friday evening at their South Ed-monds Street home with a six thirty dinner for the Sophomore class. Students toasted The College The Class The Boys The Girls and The Burches with spring decor and St. Patrick's season accents.
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Dakota Wesleyan
Ernest Ward Burch
South Edmonds Street
College
Nowele
St Patrick Decorated Tables Host Program At Trio Meeting
The Tri Mu class staged a St Patrick themed event with color decor and a three course meal. Toastmaster Floyd J Wilson announced Reflections of a Boy by Dr J Hogaland and songs by Zulah Bishop, Oscar Hether, and others.
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St. Patrick
Ployd J. Wilson
Dr. J. 3
Hogaland
Zulah Bishop
Henry Longland
Hor
Oscar Hether
Faye Norton
Sterling Tipton
Alfred Wox
H Wilds
J. S. Hoagland
HW. Wilds
Tuther Swartout
Cora P. Sletten
JL. M. Fort
W. M. North
Ase
Floyd EK. Wilson
L, M
Olds and Stambrook Wedding in Parkston Parsonage
Miss Fannie Mae Stambrook and Mr. Luman Olds wed at 5 p m Tuesday in the Methodist church parsonage with Dr J S Hoagland officiating. Both live in Parkston where Olds runs a business. Stambrook taught in Hutchinson county and studied at Dakota Wesleyan. They plan to live on a nearby farm. The Tri Mu class banquet followed in the church parlors with six thirty start and no covers listed.
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Fannie Mae Stambrook
Tri-Mu
Mitchell Study and Art Club Hosts Scheduled
The Mitchell Study club will meet on East Fourth Avenue with Mrs. S. M. Grundhand hosting the Mitchell Art club in place of Mrs. J. W. Shelby. Mrs. Jr. A. Young will host the Altruista club on Wednesday March 28 with roll call response My Latest Recipe and the letter by Mrs. R. H. Hazen on Balances Rations.
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Mitchell Study Club
Fourth Avenue
S. M. Grundhand
Mitchell Art Club
J. W. Shelby
Jr. A. Young
R. H. Hazen
Falls Kill 12 Year Old Boy In Alcester Home
Harry Heiman aged 12 son of Mr and Mrs Heiman of Alcester South Dakota stumbled while playing and struck his head on the kitchen range door. The impact fractured the skull and splintered the back bone as his mother met his father at the depot and the 10 year old brother watched.
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Alcester
Harry Heiman
Henry Heiman
Alcest
Tennessee
Plan Along Motor Trail From Devil's Lake to Deadwood
An auto trail scheme aims to link Devil's Lake North Dakota with Deadwood South Dakota through central and western areas. The route would follow the old military path from Devil's Lake to Bismarck then cross the Missouri River to trace the Deadwood stage line to the Black Hills.
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Devil’s Lake
Deadwood
North Dakota
Lemmon
Devil's Lake
Bismarck
Missouri
Diack Hills
Mennonites Exempt From War in Canada
South Dakota Mennonites learn that Canadian Mennonite communities will not face compulsory military service. Delegation confirms rulers of the Mennonite church allow exemption while wartime relief duties, such as Red Cross fundraising, are encouraged. Alberta Saskatchewan Manitoba and British Columbia congregations plan to raise 13000 dollars for the cause.
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British Northwest
Europe
Canada
Red Cross
Alberta
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
British Columbia
Menonites
Marine risk rates lower after government stance
New York City reports prime insurance rates on the trans Atlantic falling 1 to 2 points after the government declared protection for American shipping. Rates today are 7.5 to 8% versus 9.5 to 10% last week. Inquiry grows for group life insurance for crews to support their families.
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New York City
Round Trip Pay for Able Seamen Cited in Budget
Budget notes contemplate a round trip payment and an average of about $200 for able seamen up to several hundred, tied to the lives or duties of officers.
Grade Singers Please crowd grade singers please crowd
A packed city hall audience attended the Seventh and Ninth public school mixed chorus concert last night directed by Miss Michelle Price. The program featured Little Snow White with soloists Miss Francis Spansler Ziporah Burns Irene Getehel and Warm Swartsbach. Burns was highlighted for her performance as the chorus delivered precise numbers with Thompson as accompanist contributing to the success.
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Michelle Price
Snow White
Abt
Francis Spansler
Ziporah Burns
Irene Getehel
Wsther Swartsbach
Burns
Michel Thompson
Best Time to Select Seed for a Ready Garden
Gardeners should order seed when soil and weather permit planting. Review plot, choose locations, and estimate seed needs for each variety. For a family of four, seed amounts cover about 100 feet of row with beans, cabbage, carrots, cucumbers, squash, and more. Plan successive plantings for a continuous harvest.
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Washington
Gardner
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Priest Reassignment Stays Garretson Parish Pastor
The Rev. Reinpain Pather Nolan once of Sioux Wells near Sioux Falls faces transfer from Garretson parish but Bishop O Gorman intervenes. Nolan will remain as pastor of Garretson parish, while the planned move to Beresford is cancelled.
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Pulver
Nolan
Sioux Wells
Garretson
Beresford
O'Gorman
Father Nolan
Local Notes From Mitchell and Surrounding Area
Local notes report visits and travels from Mitchell. Fenmore Cooper spent Sunday at White Lake visiting friends. A daughter of R Bh Dowdell of Artesian visited Mitchell on Monday March 26. H C Pfeiffer of Parker visited Mitchell en route to Stickney. Bernard Linn left for Faith SD after attending Dakota Wesleyan to take a position. S Baxton of Salem visited Mitchell yesterday. G H Lothian of Fulton is in hospital after an operation. At the United Evangelical conference in Le Mars Rev M I Weideman was reappointed pastor of Mitchell church. Thomas Keech named presiding elder of the Iowa South Dakota district.
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Miynard
Bernard Linn
Dakota Wesleyan
Faith
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S. Baxton
Salem
Mitchell
G. H. Lothian
Fulton
United Evangelical Church
le Mars
M. I. Weideman
Thomas Keech
Iowa-South Dakota
Mitchell News Roundup Highlights Local Travels and Events
A busy Mitchell scene features residents traveling to Sioux City, Washington, and Chicago for visits and business. Local court fines are noted, and a funeral, agricultural meetings, and a school play are described along with film promotions and bridge closure warnings as the Chamberlain bridge nears ice breakup.
Hold Up Guard Case Postponed To March 30
Pierre S D The suit before the state supreme court to force State Auditor J I Wandlin to pay 75000 of state funds appropriated by the last legislature for the Fourth South Dakota infantry who served on the Mexican border was postponed until March 30.
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State Supreme Court
J. I. Wandlin
Fourth South Dakota Infantry
City Orders Removal of Punch Boards and Gambling Devices
The city council, acting on a filed petition, issued an order to remove punch boards dice boxes and other alleged gambling devices from local business places.
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Fenmore Cooper
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R. Bh. Dowdell
Artesian
Mitehell
H. C. Pfeiffer
Parker
Stickney
Ll. Gilmore
Sioux City
John Judge
Washington, D. C
W. W. Reams
Missouri Valley
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Workston
K. HH. P. Patterson
Sioux Walls
W. A. Iennedy
Mr. Kennedy
W.R. Pleming
Thomas Hastcott
Canton
Mrs
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A.W. Darling
Chicago
Major Malone
United States Army
Mitchell High School
Zalah Bishop
Margaret Curtis
Gwynethe Tipton
Phael Dodson
Augustus Haines
Dick Lewallen
Lyman County
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Hans Kuhr
California
J. C. Newhouser
W. M. Herbert
WN. Cutler
Maynard
R. A. Kelly
Mesdames Kelly
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R. Davis
J. C. Wood
A. H. Fl
M. H. Jensen
Jensen
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