Wife shoots husband in domestic tragedy at Planie
Dr. Clinton White, a veterinary surgeon in this city, was shot by his wife in their home during a domestic dispute last night. The couple’s guest Eva Westerburg of Platte was present. The wife fired an automatic pistol, the first shot missing, but three subsequent rounds struck White in the chest. He was rushed to a Geddes hospital with poor prognosis.
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Clinon & White
White
Eva Westerburg
Platte
Sue
Geddes
Juniors Show How War Began at School Assembly
The junior class staged a wartime history stunt with students portraying the Kaiser Russia John Bull France and Uncle Sam. The performance ended with the Kaiser fallen and a tableau of Liberty celebrating peace under Miss Kat Smith with Prof L. M. Fort directing.
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America
Carl Worthen
Kaiser
Oscar Heather
John Bull
Howard Treganza
Russia
Glenn Hughe
France
England
Uncle Sam
Leo Couesalin
Mexico
Uncle Same
Kaiser Hom
Menics
Yippi Wiyi
Alice Warne
Cecelia Heuernmann
Rose Strong
Gladys Crouch
Goddess of Liberty
Kati Smith
L. M. Fort
Isbhel Corker
Local Women Organize Red Cross Chapter in Mit hell
Mrs IW. PL Winzer state Red Cross chairwoman and Miss M A Winters oversee formation of a Mit hell chapter. Enrollment requires $1 dues with 25 cents for a pin, age about 14, no sex restriction. Officers named include Mrs. B A Bobb president and Miss M A Winters temporary chair. Publicity and program committees listed with many names and roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Mithell
IW. PL Winzer
Red Cross Society
M. A. Winters
Chamber of Commerce
B. A. Bobb
OW. Samson
Ed. Leehan
C. A. Davison
C. S. Osgood
R. A. Kelley
Jennie Wiltse
O. T. Litchfield
A. U. Hoon
Mame Il, Oxgin
Sh. W. Jones
SH. Greenwal
DP. WH. Kelley
Craig Wilson
H. B. Hitchcock
Bh. J. Wellow
Bb. W. Burch
W. G. Brackett
Wim. Ball
H. Scallin
FP. K. Ranson
J.D. Anderson
LeRoy Morris
E. B. Rowley
I. PF. Meyer
J. M. Siebert
H. I. Kibbee
N. W. Fulweiler
R. D. Trombley
Florence Johnson
J. J. Lahey
Winsor
F. J. Herrick
W. I. Wilson
J. C. Lindsey
Meeting notice remains incomplete with speaker list pending
A public meeting notice indicates the date will be announced later and the list of speakers is to be announced subsequently. No names, places, or times are confirmed in the readable text.
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Imn
Clean Up Week Campaign Urges Citywide Effort
The notice promotes Clean Up Week urging Hy Mitchell and all households to tidy premises, remove winter ashes and cans, rake lawns, and dispose of trash. It calls for civic patriotism and emphasizes community sanitation, urging prompt action to improve the town’s reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Yo Mitchell
Ami
Lenmhaness Quay
Adiiy
Mitchell Abandons Plans for Summer Baseball Team
Mitchell will not field a professional baseball team this summer. Despite local fan support and initial funds, war sentiment and other towns' decisions to proceed led the Mitchell management to postpone the project until next year.
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Mitchell
Arial
H. G. Scharnweber
Wuron
Watertown
Eit
Litchell
Os good elected head of the Mitchell Ministers Union
Rey Osood was elected president of the Mitchell Ministers Union at the First Methodist Episcopal Church. The group also chose Robert Lincoln Kelley as vice president and Lyenveir Wise as secretary. Kelley will lead efforts for outdoor summer services and to boost attendance at union meetings. The union expressed sympathy for the family of the late Rev. W. Ferguson of Mr. Vernon.
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Rey CS Oseood
Mitonel Ministers Union
First Methodist Ihoiseopoal Eiureh
Othey
Urs
Robert Lincoln Kelley
Lyenveiir
Cretary
Kelley
Union
Wiese
Witon
Ferguson
Vernon
Preventing Hog Cholera Says Dr Dinwoodie
Dr Dinwoodie at State college warns cholera threatens hog herds and urges preventive steps. He cites high prices and food shortages and details herd health, movement control, parasite prevention, serum purchase at cost, vaccination, neighbor notification, quarantine, and strict sanitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choivera
State College
Maneuvers of Jane class play at Mitchell High
Mitchell high school senior class presents The Maneuvers of Jane a Henry Arthur Jones comedy set in England. The cast includes Jane Nangle and George Langton with Mrs Beecham guiding scene at city hall auditorium Thursday evening at 315.
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Mitchell High School
Jane
Henry Arthur Jones
England
The
Glass
Jane Nangle
George Langton
Chancey Court
Beechiaor
George
Elopement Plot Spoiled by Betrayal in Local Drama
Woh as steward on the Bapelild estate and Jane plan to elope but are betrayed by Pamela Peech ier. The dramatist crafts a thrilling plot with a strong denouement. Miss Hine Swartout lag oversaw drilling with Miss Mitchelle Price assisting. Max Black handles electrical effects and stage. The Moses four-piece orchestra conducts Marie. Cast includes Dei Clark Vera Nolin Ruth Wottman Ruth Lane Jorence Derr Gladys Spence Jgonse Boyles Mary Watkins Vera Mills Ruth Wagner Cyt Rosenquist Harold Grundland Henry Idongland Arthur Anderson Knerr?derdmian John Dragseth Lionel Cornish Dewey Sand.
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Woh
Jane
Pamela Peechier
Hine Swartout Lag
Mitchelle Price
Cliss
Max Black
Moses Foir
Marie
Dei Clark
Vera Nolin
Ruth Wottman
Ruth Lane
Jorence Derr
Gladys Spence
Jgonse Boyles
Mary Watkins
Vera Mills
Ruth Wagner
Cyt Rosenquist
tHlarold Grundland
Henry Idongland
Arthur Anderson
Kner Derdmian
John Dragseth
Lionel Cornish
Dewey Sand
Mitchell Board Sets May 1 Bond Election For School Expansion
Mitchell Board of Education votes unanimously to place a 40000 bond proposition before voters at a May 1 special election. The plan seeks new school space amid inadequate facilities, with details on voting locations and officials for each ward and bond terms capped at 5 percent interest. The action includes military service credit arrangements for students and diploma eligibility for 1917 graduates.
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Enuy Ba
Titebfield
Wart
Itd
Mitchell
Litchfield
David Pearson
S. Christenson
A. I. Carhart
George Liko
C. V. Wilson
J. L. Cook
A. Silsby
W. FH
Bacon
FE. Waster
Irrest
C. B
Local School Figures and Warrants Reported
The report lists Howland and Lincoln schools with various officials, notes Jay McLain elected engineer at Ninh school, and approves bills totaling 306.45. It shows county receipts, treasurer and other sources, warrants paid since last report 16197.84, interest on warrants 82.18, and a remaining balance of 10068.00.
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I Thadstead
Stella Martin
Lincoln School
M. Howland
Central
Whittier
C. Wy. Palomer
Howland
Agene Pield School
Jay McLain
Ninh
County
Sit
W C T U Session Continues at Mitchell Gathering
The W C T U convention in Mitchell continues with strong attendance and program highlights. State leaders and local dignitaries address temperance progress, with musical performances, reports, and discussions on mothers meetings soldiers and sailors aid and women’s franchise. A grand medal is planned at the Presbyterian church this evening with varied musical numbers and readings by regional participants.
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lWourin
W. OG. 1
Mitchell
Rnits
J. 8. Hoagalnd
Pirs
Methodis
Episcopal Ehwrven
Ssicn
A. W. McClinton
Schoole
Chamber of Commerce
Nuise
W. I. Wilton
Villainis
Carl Warvey
Minnie Buel
Sioux Alls
Marning
Anna WR. Simmons
Paulkton
Clara Haton
Alpena
Sarah Collins
Wessington Springs
Fred Brodstrup
V. Fox
W. C. McMaster
Minnie Buck
Temperance Union
Soumons
Stomsey
Presbyterian Church
Liste Mile
Ossington Spring
North Dakota Gov Frazier backs minimum price fixing for food
Washington D C Gov Lynn J Frazier told the Senate agricultural committee that foragers in North Dakota would not object to minimum price fixing for food products. He faulted middlemen and argued prices have been kept down by gamblers in the market. He urged Congress to act to create a market for farmers and even suggested crime for hoarding food for undue profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Lynn J. Frazier
North Dakota
Senate Agricultural Committee Today
Skrazier
Jess
Congress Qi
Wadsworth
Kenyon
Chicago Board of Trade
Medator
Wenyon
Bride Changes One Letter in Name for Salem Wedding
In Salem Miss Nellie Schmidt married M. F. Schmitt of Schmitt and Werner, Chamberlain. The near identical names of bride and groom are noted as unusually similar in this wedding notice.
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Salem
S. 1
Nellie Schmidt
M. F. Schmitt
Schmitt
Engine Wiper Loses Fingers In Locomotive Accident
Marle S Day, 18, son of Pred R Day, was crushed under a moving locomotive while climbing to operate switches at the roundhouse. His left hand lost all fingers after being dragged about 20 feet. head injuries are minor and he is expected to recover.
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Marle S. Day
Pred R. Day
Young Day
Roundhouse
A. H. Wilson
Day
Jie
Wesleyan Girls Debate Ends In Close Split Decision
Dakota Wesleyan loses to Yankton College by split judges but defeats Tu ron College on the home platform. The event, first in years for DWU, features rural teams from Yankton, Morningside, and Tiuron with Yankton taking first place and DWU and Morningside tying for second.
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Dakota Wesleyan
Yankton College
Turon College
Tiuron
Dakota Weseleyain
Duron
Yankton
Morningside
J. W. Miller
Mildred Prisch
Anna Waston
Lillian Kunkle
Huron
Matilda Tarleton
Marion Heligso
Mildred Test
Northcliffe Offers Mills to Ease U S Newsprint Shortage
Lord Northcliffe, famed British publisher, offers 60 000 tons yearly output from his northeastern Canada mills to American publishers to help solve the U S newsprint price crisis. The move aims to relieve current high costs affecting newspapers nationwide.
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Withington
D. C
Lord Northcliffe
Canada
United States
Northcliffe Mills
Engineers for Each Army Camp
Washington announces a program to form complete companies of reserve engineer officers. Applications for V4 officers will open in May with immediate commissioning and pay at their grade, serving as privates in provisional companies during the first three months of training. Competent officers will be assigned to each company as instructors.
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Washington
Army
Bird House Award Prizes Totals 24 In J N Anderson Contest
Prizes totaling twenty four dollars will be awarded to winners of the bird house contest started by J N Anderson Lumber Co. Judges Max B Kannowski and Prof Floyd I NT mual trained teacher at Wilson Vis hoel chose winners in three classes. Plankinton entries by Martin Seheurenbrand Clarence Litchfield Kenneth Gillette won in Martins Bluebird winners included Clarence Blair Gordon Kanoof Elmer Peterson and in Wrens Luther Enger Leta Rapp Harold Lair. Dr Craig S Thomas of the University of South Dakota helped judge.
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J. N Anderson Lumber Company
Max B. Kannowski
Floyd
NT Mual
Wilson
Vis Hoel
Martin
Paul Seheurenbrand
Clarence Litchfield
Kenneth Gillette
Bluebird
Clarence Blair
Gordon Kanoof
Elmer Peterson
Wren
Luther Enger
Leta Rapp
Harold Lair
Craig S. Thomas
University of South Dakota
Atkin S I Buy Henry Marting Farm For Record Price
Spencer S D reports George I Atkin son paid 110 dollars per acre for the Henry Marting 160 acre farm near town. Total consideration reached 151,560, the highest price ever paid for a quarter section in the vicinity. The property is highly improved and regarded as worth the sum.
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Spencer
S. D
George I. Atkinson
Henry Marting
Descendant of Francis Scott Key Enlists in Marines
Baltimore, Md. Fhyeneis Deuber, a direct descendant of Francis Scott Key, serves in the Marines described as First to fight the Marine Corps. Deuber’s mother is a great granddaughter of Key on the maternal side. Observers note a striking likeness to the author of The Star Spangled Banner. Paris reports the French Socialist party withdraws delegates from the Stockholm conference set for May 15.
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Baltimore
Fhyeneis Devuber
Francis Scott Key
Marine Corps
Denbers
Deuber
Paris
France
French Socialist Party
Stockholm
Catholic Academy and High School to Be Built in Geddes
A Catholic academy and high school will be erected in Geddes and expected to open by fall for 200 students. The three story Gibwek structure will, in time, expand to accommodate 500 students. Though financed by Catholics it will welcome all denominations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Academy
Geddes
Pierre Red Cross Branch Forms In Pierre South Dakota
Over fifty residents pledge to join the Red Cross association being organized in Pierre South Dakota. Officers named at the organizing meeting include CG H Burke chairman LeRoi Wadleigh secretary Mrs H Quadkendush vice chairman and Lyle Branch treasurer. The group has applied for a charter as a branch of the national organization and will finalize its setup once the charter is secured.
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Pierre
S. D
Red Cross
CG. H. Burke
LeRoi Wadleigh
H. ©. Quadkendush
Lyle Branch
Wll
Parkston Boys Disappear. Sister Seeks Help in Search
Parkston South Dakota 15 year old Harl Oaks vanished with friend Henry Kellogg. Sister Clare Oaks of Sioux Falls leads a local search urging the public to help locate him so he can be returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkston, S. D
Harl Oaks
Henry Kellogg
Parkston
Clare Oaks
Sioux Falls
New Catholic Scie does Geddes 80 Under Superintendent
Fragmentary note reports Geddes under new Catholic school system leadership involving the superintendent and drone operations. Readable portions indicate a governance change affecting local religious education. Further details are unclear due to damaged text.
Hoover poised to feed the world with vast food program
A historical note describes Hoover’s plan to feed the world with a monumental food program. Advocates say if he is chosen to lead, he will implement a nationwide feeding effort. The piece emphasizes a wasteless, efficient global food system linked to Hoover’s leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
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