Local Notes and Community Updates Across Mitchell
Miss Alice Schair serves as temporary stenographer in Spangler and Haney’s office replacing Ida MacWillip who married Clark Warren. The South Dakota Holiness Association sets June 30 to July 9 for its 24th annual camp near Mitchell with speakers Rev. Zepp and Rev. Brasher. Mrs. Clara Lukens moves to her mother’s home at 805 East Seventh Avenue. Kimball resident ships 125 head of steers averaging 1646 pounds and 184 hogs for Chicago market, earning $25,000. Mrs. Fred F. Meyer travels to Nora Springs after her mother Clara Miller’s death. Prof. and Mrs. George Harold Miller move to South Montana Street. Frost alerts and alfalfa concerns noted. Mrs. Guy Davis to speak on home missions at Presbyterian Church, with Ladies Aid meeting and guild activities scheduled. Mitch ell reports birth at Sidney I Smith’s home and Christine Peterson accepts a job in Murdo with White-Parker Hardware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota Holiness Association
Mitchell
Rock Creek
A. C. Zepp
Upland
Ind
J. L. Brasher
Attalla
Ala
Clara Lukens
W. Ls. Rowley
East
Seventh Avenue
Kimball Graphic
Kimball
Chicago
California
Florida
Sioux Falls
Trustel's Satai Public Auction of Confectionery Goods
On May 4 1916 at 2 pm trustee R C Bakewell will publicly auction stock of candies cigars ice cream fountain and fixtures. The sale takes place near the principal business corner on Main Street Plankinton South Dakota in a building that can be leased offering a good opportunity in ice cream cigar and confectionery business.
Every Woman morality play by Henry W Savage
Henry W Savage will present Every Woman a morality play with thirty seven speaking roles representing virtues vices and conditions. The production is large and employs about 150 people including a special symphony orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Savage
Everyman
Mr. Savage
The Use of Flaps in Automobile Tire Construction
An official of the Fisk Rubber Company explains that inner flaps protect the tube from lugs in clinched tires and from pinching by beads in stiff head quick detachable tires. A torn flap risks tube pinch, so inserting and straightening the flap and avoiding wrinkles are essential during casing installation and braking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fisk Rubber Company
Milwaukee electrification and Panama Canal cited as great 1916 achievements
A 1916 feature lauds the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway main line electrification from Harlowton Montana to Avery Idaho as a world leading feat, alongside the Panama Canal, framing both as era changing engineering milestones. It urges travel on Milwaukee Road and notes convention proceedings date April 25 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Harlowton
Mont
Avery
Idaho
Milwaukee
Pacific North Coast
Milwaukee” Road
Republican State Convention: South Dakota Delegates Named
The Republican state convention will meet in Pierre on July 5, 1916 at 8 p.m. to adopt the party platform and conduct business. Representation is allocated among many counties including Minnehaha 26, Pennington and others, with various delegate counts listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Pierre
Aurora
Beadle
Bennett
San Jiomme
Brookings
Brown
Brule
Buffalo
Butte
Campbell
Charles Mix
Clark
Clay
Codington
Carson
Custer
Davison
Jay
JiGuel
Dewey
Douglas
Edmunds
Pall River
Waulk
Uiraut
Gregory
Haakon
Amlin
Hand
Hanson
Handi
Hughes
Hutchinson
Kvde
Jackson
Jerauld
Kingsbury
Lake
Lawrence
Lincoln
Lyman
McCook
S* McPherson
Marshall
Meade
Mellette
Miner
Minnehaha
Moody
Penning
Poisoner Acquitted on Ground of Temporary Insanity
Mrs. Rogers was acquitted of murder in New York after a plea of temporary insanity. The charge claimed she poisoned her two babies to hide their illegitimacy. the fifth ballot yielded acquittal. The all married-male jury reportedly included many with children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
New York
Choosing Ao Hair Brush
A shopper at a department store questions prices of two hair brushes. The plain wooden-backed brush costs 3.50 while the decorative silver brush is 2.50. The salesgirl explains bristle quality drives value, not appearance, and recommends storage away from dust.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma
Keep Your Skin Clear with Dr King’s Life Pills
An advertisement claiming a clear complexion comes from keeping bowels active with Dr King’s New Life Pills. The copy states the product moves bowels gently stimulates the liver and cleanses the system to improve skin health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Butterfield's Baby Wear Line Showcases Fine Dresses
A display of dainty White Dresses in sizes from 6 months and up features lace trim embroidery and handwork. Coats caps infants garments include cashmere crepella faille lawn silk caps sacques knit wear baby blankets and vests plus bibs bath aprons and accessories for both summer and winter with a focus on quality and attractive styles.
Spring sports dress in raw pongee described for tennis use
The piece highlights a new sports dress in natural raw pongee with blue trim, a loose fit for on court comfort and a trim look for the club house. It features a head over slip blouse, shoulder fastenings, elbow sleeves with blue bands, and a two-button belt for adjustable wear.
Britain faces a black week in April 1916
London reports a week of crises as Kut el Amara falls and Zeppelin raids hit three nights running. Parliament hides delivery figures amid political turmoil while Dublin rises. navy losses include the submarine B-22 and the battleship Russell. Yet optimism remains that Britain will press on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
England
Kut-el-Amara
Dublin
Russell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alice Schair
Spangler & Haney
Ida MacWillip
Clark Warren
Woelfel’s
Fred F. Meyer
Nora Springs
Clara Miller
George Harold Miller
West
Fifth Avenue
W. C. Hunter
Montana Street
Guy Davis
Woman’s Board of Home Missions
The
Presbyterian Church
United States
Rged
Ladies Aid Society
JL. A. Williams
Chas. G. Blackman
Otto Grosse
Grosse, S. D
George Behrens
Robert Martin
St. Mary’s Guild
Wonderfus
Jon
Perkins
Potter
Roberts
Sanborn
Spink
Stanley
Sully
Tripp
Turner
Union
Walworth
Yankton
Ziebach
Rasa
Montana
Western States Land & Dey. Co
Helena, Mont
Ida Jedgers
Butterfield
H.D. Butterfield CO
MY Style
Britain
Chichester S
AMOND
Chichester
Threon
the Commercial and Savings Bank
Sanitary Mattress CO
R. Greenberg
East Lth Ave
S. D
Hitchcock
Commercial & Savings Bank
H. G. Gipdings
Western National Bank
Robb
Drs
Bobb & Bobb
First National Bank
Edith M. Shank
Grace L, Shank
Osseopathic Physicians
Crow Bldg
A. B. Hugh
Mitchell Trust Bldg. Ltd
Downey & Kittleson
E. B. Rowley
Broadbent Bros
Jorgenson
Lévier
W. H. Broadbent
O. Wherry
Commercial & Bavinge Bank
Morti H. Noble & Son
Fourth Ave. West
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