Prairie pest control and crop advice in South Dakota
A long, garbled report discusses dandelions overrunning lawns in Mitchell and city effort to eradicate them with iron sulfate solutions. It then pivots to agricultural notes about Lyman County corn yields, settlement optimism, and advice on transitioning from grain crops to mixed farming for new settlers in the Dakota prairie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TB / Mitchell
Mitchell
Anthinolstorm
Lyman Co
Coun
Lyman
Wbaibrin
Typider
South Dakota
Tisions
United States
Ebil
Fio Sottiére
Mwe
Fyman
Nvidia
Tien
Sam
Nettioré
Jon Eymian
Dakota
Library Circulation Tops With Indian Tales And Fairy Stories
Readers enjoyed a week with 110 books checked out and 48 story hours for children. Notable arrivals include 66 Scribner volumes, 66 Harper issues, and new titles such as Peter and Wendy and Puss in Boots. Indian chiefs and fairy tales featured prominently in children's programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B. Muray
Stacks
Harpers
Wigeth
Cutler
Sizing
Seth
Fitch
Tolstoy Garett
Lewis
Maxwell ‘AnneFlet
Roosevelt Ders
Synge
Peter and
Wendy
Barrie
State Supreme Court Rules on Nuisance Suit Over Liquor Sales
The State ex rel Ambrose R. Heck v A L Bossingham involved a druggist accused of selling intoxicating liquors at all hours to habitual drinkers. The Supreme Court sustained the State's attorney right to bring civil action in the name of the State to suppress the nuisance. Also reviewed was State ex rel Ambrose R. Heck v A L Kitterman from Charles Mix county on similar grounds. Other cases include Bowerman Co. v Bowan and Nile v Bo. Beadle reviewed for appeal dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Ambrose R. Heck
A. L. Kitterman
Charles Mix County
Bossingham
McCoy
George J. Bowman Company
Walter A. Quimby
Municipal Court of
Aismies
Davison Court Case Reversed in Bidwell Matter
A terse court note reports reversals in the matter involving John Althen Jrve, Forbes, Davison, and J.J. Elliott versus Frank A. Bidwell. The decision affirmes by Gates Ro, with Davison’s stance affirmed in the update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fatuk
Whiting
John Althen Jrve
Forbes
Davison
J.J. Elliott
Frank A. Bidwell
Gates
Recount Dated as Election Recount Proceedings
A lengthy 1920s style report describes an election recount involving contested ballots and a court decision. It notes the Dakota court ruling, challenges to hat box openings, and judges upholding procedures while contestors argued open boxes were improperly handled. The piece also includes obituary notes for Mrs. John T. Marshall and details of her funeral in Panama and Lincoln.
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Jona Alten
Davison
Sore Santa Gee
Sus Hsu Thokeon
John
Marshall
Getty
Panama
Neb
Mire
John T. Marshall
Ate
Bank Oy
Eastern
Nebraska
Ars
Lincoln
Snger
Panga
Campaign Nears Close at Mitchell Campaign Rally
A Dakota Wesleyan campaign update notes Secretary J W Hancher urging students to pledge time and recruit volunteers for door to door work. Local gifts include Dr J Nelson's Big Stone message and the Gold Brothers Library Memorial Foundation pledge of $5000. With 36 hours left the campus races to reach an $80000 goal and Mitchell faces a final push.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Hancher
Itnell
Dakota Wesleyan
Gin ‘Gnin
Delog
Eitements
Mitchell
Accounta Hechanicy
Atta
W. G. Seaman
In-Malden
Fass
Siliinus Alumbus
Ohio
Tolay
Fr B
Dr. J. Netson
Big Stone
Nloasc
Gold ‘Brothers
Memorial Foundation
Nation
College Board
Stichel
Ludeneon
Mitellon
Michell
Koch Park Construction Under Way On Jamaica River
Workers haul gravel and sand for foundation outlines at Koch Park near the Jamaica River. Foundations and a pavilion are planned with an electric plant to be erected as building operations begin. War started yesterday and construction proceeds from now on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koch Park
Jamica
Farmers Cross Tracks Crossings Move By Rail Line
Pierre reports private crossings on the Chicago and North Western line run through lands of John and S Dwyer in Turner County. The state railway commission offered an order after long pressure for cattle guards and proper approaches though the legislative session sought to strengthen statutes only to find no requirement. The commission aims to require a complete crossing with cattle guards and fencing, effective July 1, while a related Loomis yarding order requests expanded stock facilities and shelter for hogs and cattle and better weighing and feeding facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cicago, Milwaukee and St Paul
Loomis
Marshall Scumty
Commission
Hess
Sunday School Convention in Parker May Showcase
Parker South Dakota hosts a state Sunday School convention May 5 and 6 with a pre-convention talk by the state secretary. Special music and a city-wide program highlight the event. Notables include W K Cooper Rev Wm A Brosenagle and President E S C Pericho. Local plans include a street parade the final evening with an estimated 500 attendees. Communication from Sioux Falls mentions a ready permit.
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Parker
S. D
Auditori
B. C. Exfeo
W. K. Koper
A.brosenadl
Chledeo
Avis
Coe College
E. SC. Pericho
The
State College
Tomas Sterling
Scout Band To Lead Parade With Ten Men
The travel plan includes the boy scout band in charge of the parade along with about 10 men. Local arrangements are completed and provisions set for 300 delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout
Man jailed for perfume theft from Hatertown drugstore
Adolph Lee, 48, of Hatertown Maryland, received seven days in jail after confessing to stealing several bottles of perfume from the E.T. Wis drug store counter. He claimed the theft was for a girl he desired but could not afford to buy perfume for.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hatertown
M. D
Adolph Lee
T. Wis
Myers
Lee
Crowthers Receive Honor During Liberia Mission Visit
Crowther and Mrs Crowther touring Attica for the Methodist Board of Foreign Missions were honored at a Liberia reception. Crowther, the board’s financial secretary, earlier received a welcome from Liberia’s president at the executive mansion. A public reception in Monrovia drew about five hundred attendees and gifts of local African handiwork. The couple planned trips to Madeira islands and Cape Town to study missionary work in South Africa and surrounding regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tov
James
Jand Mes. Crowther
Supreme Court
Monrovia
Liberia
Methodist Episcopal Church
Crowther
Board of Forfran Missions
South Africa
Rhodesia
Portuguese
East Africa
Belgian Congo
Indian Treaty 1 Establishes Dry Zone in Sioux Falls
Report notes new federal action affecting Sioux Indians and surrounding towns, detailing a drive against sale of alcohol and extracts. Authorities indicate future enforcement will tighten control, with dealers voluntarily halting sales and placing liens on goods to comply with the ban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Charles Mix
Sam Tefe
Aan Grinks
Burnette Declares Victory In Aberdeen School Election
D L ate yesterday J G Burnette qualified as a member of the city board of education in Aberdeen amid a contested result with C Ward. Burnette says a plurality suffices for election and that Howard’s majority in the secondary vote stemmed from women electors disqualified for not meeting a marital or other requirement.
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Aberdeen
J . G. Burnette
Ery Board of Education
C. Ward
Burnette
Howard
Leffert Places At Sioux Falls Oratorical Contest
Leffert of Brookings based college won second at the Sioux Falls event with the speech Social Responsibility and due Vater. He will represent the state in the national contest. Olaf Hovde of Augustana College Canton and other colleges were judged. Three judges graded the main speech. Musical interludes and comic remarks followed the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Perry Liftord
Steultorn College
Brookings
South Dakota
T. P Au
Cess Meclifford
Reece Ceera Sinner
A. Sth
Police Chief Reports 770 Arrests in Mitchell Year
The annual report of Chief Wood Smith details 770 arrests by Mitchell police in the year ended April 30. Most for intoxication, disturbances, driving without numbers, larceny, and miscellaneous offenses. Nine cash fines collected. jail costs and food expenses totaled $1,920. The report notes 41 disturbances, 9 for prostitution, 7 for selling cigarettes, 4 for flogging, and 13 children found and returned to guardians. Patrolman Ted Mist with 256 arrests and A I Kirkpatrick with 142 lead the list. 41,125 dogs were killed and officers thanked for backing and improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Wood Smith
Dave
Vie Ners
Stithh Ted Mis
A. I. Kirkpatrick
Smith
Ite
Wesleyan Faces Huron In Ambitious Upcoming Schedule
The Wesleyan basketball sequence includes a clash with Huron and a game at Vermillion against the Coyote, with a home match against Yankton College set for May 24. The team also has a conference schedule in Grand Forks, and a return game with the state university on the Wesleyan square following the Vermillion trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BiSothiae
Mitchell
Grand Forks
Wesleyan
Vermillion
Coyote
The
State University
Yankton College
Vaudeville Opens At Metropolitan Theater In Dakota
The Metropolitan Theater in central South Dakota opened last evening with the comedy A Perfect Lady. Mitchely Will, Gale Theater acts, and Universal films will headline a two-week vaudeville program by manager A. Dix, featuring a modern 4100 seat house, regular nightly shows, and a policy to book only top attractions.
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Ming Hosei
Mitchely
A. 3
Dix
South Dakota
Vaufoville
Vail Neville Managers’ Association
Chicago
Ampheila& Brady
Gale
Universal
Tev
Fitan
W. Peterson
Peterson
Pio Orchestra
Ite Metropolitan
Charles Niles
Dubuque, A
Sine Mitchell
Tuition limits and state Board rulings on schools
Inquiry by the state Board of Education secretary clarifies there is no universal tuition charge for all institutions under the Board. The department asserts no standard tuition set and not all schools may levy a fixed term charge. County authorities cannot seize operations for delinquent taxes without sufficient property, and banks under state guaranty may not advertise relief claims unless legally permitted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
State Board of Resonts
Tew
Torney
Prule
Hanks
State Bank Guaranty Act
State Banking Department
Frisco Exposition Grain Exhibit Decision
Immigration Commissioner McCattree and the Exposition board in South Dakota decide the grain exhibit will not be funded fully. Massachusetts declines to use all space, opening most of the agricultural building for a combined display. The exhibit, reused from last year, will feature corn decorations and be showcased for the remainder of the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Space
Mitchell Car Palace
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Cold Symptoms
An advertisement claims Dr King’s New Discovery eases coughs and colds, clears the head, and helps breathing. It urges immediate use to restore strength and vitality and to buy a bottle today.
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AME Witchell Capital Saree
Publarhing Com
Sarr
Pnorateron
R. Ronald
Baiter & Manager
Peelow
Maloglm Byrne
Clerk Abies
Dr. Balls Pine
Supe
John L. Nile
Abert D. Bo
Beadleammiraed
G. A. Gallup
Chelsea State Bank
HEME
John Althen
Gmist Has
Fowder
Ecco
A. Mimber
Enttonis
Morth
Netiwest
Anne
Roperty
Maranall
Wueabird
Pan=stom
Aen
Sue Eaves Siz Chidren
Emeters Mies Marehall
Vermont
Mississippi
Tadies Atte Teague
Capital
Lisoln
BROS
Wingnar
Turner County
MER Wesleyan
Aphica
Leffert
Dax
Huron
IRS
Melvin Chase
Metropolitan
Theater Wuseady
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