Local Notes From Mitchell Area
Local items report Monday visits and departures among Mitchell residents and nearby towns. names include Oscar Phillips, Mitch ell friends, Miss Alidi Waugherty, J C Lindsey, P Meikle Spencer, Donald Moffman, F C Hoffman, Marion Reed Mt. Vernon, J C Lindsey, Phyllis Satterlee, W J Palmer Chamberlain, Violet Jones Alexandria, Vivian Lily Florence Tilton Salem. Also film showings at Met, schedules on schools Clark, and various travels, illnesses, and local business notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Moffman
Security National Bank
Alexandria
F.C. Hoffman
Marion Reed
Mt. Vernon
Mitchell
Lehigh Valley Must Relinquish Great Lakes Steamship Lines
The Supreme Court ruled the Lehigh Valley railroad must dispose of its Great Lakes steamship transportation between Buffalo and Chicago Milwaukee under the Pantone Canal Act of 1912. The case marked the first railroad appeal to the high court from interstate commerce commission orders dissolving rail and water carrier ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, I
Supreme Court
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Great Lakes
Dullalo
Chicago
Milwaukee
Lehigh Valley
Interstate Commerce
TSS
Lehieh
Reil
Railroad
A Record Exchange Club Grows From Haphazard Trading
A neighborhood club with twelve members meets on the second and fourth Friday evenings at members' homes. Each brings records to exchange, trading on a first request basis, with new purchases shared and discussions on artists and phonographs. Refreshments are served.
Durable Porch Cushions From Artificial Leather
A reader proposes making porch cushions from artificial leather sold by the yard. Describes a 50 cent per yard, 50 inch wide material in black brown red and green. Covers two cushions eighteen inches by two feet, claiming leather is soft, cool, sanitary, lasting, waterproof and washable.
South Dakota Farmers Ship Cattle to Twin and Sioux City
Farmers in this region work the stock market by shipping fourteen rent head of cattle to Twin City and Sioux City markets, then returning with feeders and other stock. The report notes the flow of cattle and trade activity among local producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wureka
South Dakota
Twin City
Sioux City
Recipe For Wedding Cake
A historical double butter sugar fruit cake recipe with butter, sugar, flour, lemon, citron, orange peel, grape juice, currants, candied fruit, almonds and spices. Prepare fruit, mix with flour and spices, cream batter, beat eggs, combine, and bake slowly or steam bake. Allow several weeks before cutting and wrap each piece in wax paper for packing.
Local Farmers Plan Next Fall Pork Shipment
Farmers discuss expanding hog fattening operations with costs around five to six cents per unit and arranging to ship the heavier stock back to markets next fall.
Storm Ravages Indiana Cause Massive Property Losses
Severe weather from March 11 to 17 devastates towns north of Indianapolis. Tornado hits New Castle causing extensive damage and multiple deaths. Widespread wind, sleet, and rain disrupt communications and transport across northern and eastern Indiana. Estimated losses reach millions, with major blows to telephone and utility lines and ongoing rebuilding expected for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Thad
Tidiana
Newecastle
Insurancee
Marcel
Indiana
Pipton
Noblesville
Whokoma
Howard County
Central Vision Telephone Company
Ohio River
Wabash
Waller
Gly Ely
Fewer Chinese Enroll at Ann Arbor After Angell's Death
At the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor the number of Chinese students has fallen to 35 from 60 the year before James B. Angell's death. Angell’s tenure included a China connection and gifts from the Chinese government. colleges elsewhere report gains, but local ties keep the dip seen as temporary.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
James B. Angell
University of Michigan
Dr Angell
Angell
Sardine Sandwich Ideas From Tomato to Lemon Basket Creations
A historic guide explores numerous sardine preparations. It covers tuna? No, sardines paired with tomatoes, lemon juice, cayenne, and buttered bread, plus forms like sardine paste with olive oil and lettuce, pimento salad, and stuffed boneless sardines with Parmesan. It also describes lemon basket servings for party suppers.
To Preserve Screen Doors and Windows
Advice to treat winter screen doors and windows with oil mixed with a touch of varnish to remove rust spots and prevent further rusting. The method also preserves screens during summer use by guarding against additional rust.
Besancon Prisoners of War report harsh front-line conditions
A Besancon prisoner, escaped from German firing zones, claims 600 POWs were starved and slept in tiny sheds with no bedding or letters. He says they were forced to work on a 1400 yard railway near the front, with casualties from shell fire and similar abuse across other sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
France
R. Wuerat
Besancon Prisoners of War
Foreign Office
Tian Alieses
Kreneh
Pyeaneh
Saréenehimen
Mann Ready to Quit the Race in House Unity Bid
Washington reports Rep. James R. Mann 73, returning from Wilai, willing to withdraw from the race or leadership to foster bipartisan or nonpartisan unity. He said Republicans could elect him if desired but prefers not to display partisan strength, and would resign if Speaker Clark wishes the chair to avoid party error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James R. Mann
Wali
Mann
Clark
Artesian M. D. Held On Statutory Charge
Artesian M D was arrested on a statutory assault charge after a preliminary hearing before Justice C Cooney. The complainant is a 17 year old girl from the city. He was held for trial in the state circus with bond set at 600, posted. Public urged to support a vigil against the case pending trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artesian
SSI
Ation
Velei Diy
G. Renn
Jornal Physi
C. Cooney
Stave Circus
Ownis
Coal seam found in artesian well drilling at Khiaton
Anlineron and S$ reported sinking an artesian well to supply Khiaton residents with water for fire protection and domestic use. At about 1200 feet a six foot vein of coal was encountered, with sandstone providing a solid support for the seam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frey
Anlineron
Khiaton
Bond Issue Approved for School Construction in Pilton
In Pilton South Dakota a $20,000 bond election passed by a margin of six to one. The district funds include $10,000 for insurance, ensuring a modern building. The Board of Education set a 50 by 60 foot structure with plans by Watertown architect Freed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilton
Fulton
Board of Educsion
Freed
Watertown
Aan
Fulton Trio Beats Madison In Debate For State Title
The Fulton team defeated Madison med school in a unanimous decision on compulsory military training. Local high school members Ben Graves Olive Slade and Rue Prat led the debate with judges ALN Wray G Cardy and others scoring the contest. Fulton remains unbeaten in the district with three teams left Sioux Falls Alexandria and Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
James Buckholz
Winifred Handorff
Myrtle Bjornstad
Aln
Wray
Aberdeen
Supt. Billings
Hurley
Rev. G. J. Cardy
Alexandria
Sulton
Spencer
Siouxalls
Sioux Walls
Pulton
Galli-Curci Appears Set for South Dakota Visit
Mime star Mine. Galli-Curci was nearly recorded at a Mitchell hotel on a mistaken booking for April 24. The clerk learned the rooms were reserved by her manager for a May engagement, with the singer touring the east and south before a West coast trip in late May and early June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aniclitia Galti-Curci
South Dakota
Mitchell
Cit
Homer Samuels
Galli-Curci
Clark Board Shifts Teacher Hiring to City Superintendent
At a Clark board of education meeting a motion was approved turning the engagement of Clark schools teachers over to the city superintendent. The plan makes the superintendent responsible for hiring and firing, aiming for better coordination of school work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark, S. D
Clark Board of Education
Clark
Stars in the Photoplay Sky with W B Warner
W B Warner famous for Jimmy Valentine is set to star in Wrath, a McClure picture from Seven Deadly Sins. Born in England, son of artist Charles Warner, he rose to stardom in New York after early screen roles and later found fame in Triangle titles including The Ghost Breaker and The Vagabond Prince.
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W. GB. Warner
Jimmy Valentine
McClure Pictures
Mr. Warner
England
Charles Warner
United States
Hr. B. Warner
London
New York
Marjorie
Mc Clure V Pictures Buys $8000 in Costumes for Seven Penalty Sins
Mc Clure V Pictures spent over $8,000 on wardrobe for Seven Pen isty Sins. The inventory lists twelve evening gowns eight street gowns fifteen afternoon gowns twenty three hats eight waist s thirty two shoes eleven negligees six evening wraps five street coats and numerous accessories. Holbrook Blinn, star of Seven Deadly Sins, eyes producing career.
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McClure V Pictures
Shirley Mason
Rare Find On Set during Wrath Filming Near Bridgeport
N B Warner and McClure company actors filming Wrath near Bridgeport Connecticut discover an ancient curio buried during dig scene. An onlooker calls it capuchouc or Manihot glaziovii shielding bones. Shirley Mason doubts aloud it is a rubber boot.
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N. B. Warner
McClure Company
Bridgeport
Conn
Levpt
Warner
Shirley Mason
Shirley
Mr. War
Perry Township Social News and Local Visits
Mr and Mrs Oscar Anderson recently married in Chicago and hosted an Optimist evening at their home with music and games. Miss Vesta Peddicord remains seriously ill. Mason Lewis rents the former Beauman farm. Mr Sherman Lewis visited Mt Vernon. Arthur Campbell and Jank Petticord were out visiting. 40 guests attended a Social Hour at Mrs C Wildmanns. the air will gather with Mrs Ind Keetler on April 18 and Mrs L Snider on April 4 for officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Anderson
Chica
Ccv
Mies
Mitchell
Chicago
Mason Lewis
Henry Beauman
Vesta Peddicord
Asa Peddicord
Sherman Lewis
Mt. Vernon
Arthur Campbell
Hope
Jank Petticord
Eames
C. Wildmann
M. J. Dailey
Ind. Keetler
Lake Andes Pays Up for County Court House Site
Lake Andes city officials filed a $2000 city warrant with the county treasurer to apply toward buying a site for a new county courthouse, fulfilling a prior pledge to voters in Charles Mix County if the county seat moved from Wheeler to Lake Andes.
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Lake Andes
Andes
Charles Mix County
Wheeler
Sioux Falls Bank Deposits Reported by City Institutions
The aggregate deposits of the banking institutions of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, are summarized in the report. The data covers the city’s major banks and reflects overall deposit totals, indicating financial activity and trends in the local banking sector.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
Hints for Housewives Protect Books From Mold
A tip suggests placing a few drops of lavender oil around a closed room to prevent mold in damp weather. The method, attributed to Mrs. A. RM, aims to save libraries when homes are left shut for the summer.
Ingenious Towel Rack from Common Hooks and Wood
A quick do it yourself note describes twisting two coat hooks into a loop and using a broom handle or wooden rod with nails at ends to form a towel rack. Hooks are spread, nails inserted in loops to hold the rack apart.
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C. M
Finishing Braid Compared to Battenberg Braid
The article compares finishing braid with Battenberg braid noting Battenberg is superior for use on fins and costs about one fifth as much. A fine piece costs 35 cents per bolt, containing thirty six yards, wears well and is easy to stitch with an open edge as a guide.
Hammock Comfort for Summer Outdoors
Advice on creating a comfortable mosquito free hammock space by hanging a second hammock or canvas three to four feet above, sewing on upper berth netting that hangs to the ground, and securing the ends with bat pins to keep flies and mosquitoes away.
Frame For Crimson Rambler Keepsake
A weathered lad had leaned by the old apple tree for years. I built a wooden frame for my crimson rambler using a saw from my husband and finished the project myself with pride.
Sioux Falls Banks Report Record Deposits
Current reports show deposits reaching 13,568,264 the largest volume held by local banks. The figure marks a gain of about 3,000,000 since March 5 last year and places two Sioux Falls banks atop South Dakota in total deposits.
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Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Four Page Ad Drove Mitchell Store Opening Success
The Republican published a four page Baron Bros. ad announcing a formal opening in Mitchell. The large, mail and city edition advert drew a huge crowd, filling the store and boosting trade across Mitchell and surrounding towns. Other merchants reported heavy business as shoppers traveled in from out of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Mitchell
Baron Bros
Corn Palace
Brakeman Held After Marriage for Serious Act
Sioux Falls, South Dakota. W J Puglesa brakeman for the Great Northern with headquarters at Huron was arrested here hours after marrying Miss Mabel Viola Hawkes of Hawarden Iowa. He faces a statutory offense charge at Huron. He was located in the eastern part of Sioux Falls and will be taken to Huron for trial. The marriage occurred at the bride’s brother’s home in Sioux Falls.
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Violet Jones
Alexandria
Vivian
Florence Tilton
Salem
D. W. Griffith
Henry JB. Walthall
Guy W Cook
Clark
J. C. Cook
Cook
Pierre
C. A. Anderson
Carl
Monona
A. FP. Scharnweber
Holson Christopher
Linotype
Republican
Plenywood
Thermopolis
Wyo
Sioux Falls
S. D
W. J. Puglesa
Great Northern Railroad
Huron
Mabel Viola Hawkes
Hawarden
Bridge collapses near Oacoma cuts White River crossing
The long iron bridge over White river ten miles south of Oacoma went out Saturday. The new bridge, built two years ago at about $15,000, stood as one of the best structures in the area.
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Chamberlain
S. D
White River
Oacoma
Oil drilling plans loom in Kadoka and nearby counties
Kadoka and Meadville men have leased large tracts in Jackson and Pennington counties. They plan to sink ten wells in leased sections during the summer. Estimated cost to eastern investors is at least $75,000 with expectation of oil in paying quantities beneath this part of South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OL. Kadoka
D. D
Meadville
Jackson
Pennington
South Dakota
Rambler Ladder Supported by Green Trellis
A gardener describes digging a hole and planting a ladder upright, securing it with cloth. By season end the rambler twined around its green support, creating a pretty display and reusing the ladder effectively.
Emergency Napkin Ring from Linen Envelope
A forgotten note describes making napkin rings by sealing an envelope, trimming ends, and cutting apart to form rings for napkins. The method uses linen paper and writes the name on the ring, creating a simple, craftlike solution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simmer
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Oscar Phillips
Alexandraa
Alidi Waugherty
Redfield
J. C. Lindsey
P. Meikle
Sumday
St. Louis
Phyllis Satterlee
Iimners
W. J. Palmer
Henry PB. Walthall
Blanche Sweet
Mae Marsh
Robert Hurron
Edgar Lewis
Spottswoods Aitken
George Seignann
G. S. Weaver
Rochester
Minn
Caputa
J. P. Griffin
Canyon
Tom Burr
Mi Mila
Mitchell National Bank
Quinsy
Fritz
Mitchell Realty
Itz
Iritz
Scott
Minneapolis
Rank Scott
I O. Bradley
Bredley
C. I. Ostrander J. Kreneh
Tivnn
T. Thurhin
Rev. J
Anti-Saloon League
Kiddie
Wuron
Chamber of Commerce
Widdie
Huron Milling Company
Parmers Work Market
SVATE
By Juliet Hite Gellaher
Prenchman
Geeraeans Theld
Hoouse
Artesian M. D
W. Reams
Bkoam Vyhrigy
Ite
John Warvink
W. W. Reams
J. N. Wells
Rober
Burns
J.W. Broadbent
HC. Wollman
H. Rew
T. C. Ur Legislative
C. T. McGrew
I. S. Vickers
A. Roddy
Thomas Osteoit
Cutterfield
T. Becker
Een Vogel
Come Darling
J. Carrison
W. S. Hill
I J. Werrick
J. Ju. Movinger
Pamous Sgoprano
Wiheo
Dbergar
Cawnpore
Warner. McClure Sea
Holbrook Blinn
Mr. Blinn
Perry Township
W.3. Pogensa
GS Tron Aeoon
Eprom Huron
Mrs. Housewife
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