Evangelist Robert E. Johnson Leads Alexandria Revival
In Alexandria a three week evangelistic campaign by Robert E. Johnson of Moody’s Institute Chicago draws strong crowds. Fasting and prayer precede decisive responses with 46 conversions on Friday and 43 on Saturday. An afternoon audience fills the opera house as many vow to live Christian lives. A morning offering of 450 dollars funds current meeting expenses.
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Christ
Alexandria
Johnson
Opera
Revival draws 46 converts in Alexandria joint effort
The Alexandria revival joint effort by Methodist Episcopal and Presbyterian churches led by Rev. G. T. Notson and Rev. D. T. Kuhn fills the opera house with 171 total decisions as the campaign nears its close next Sunday night. Evangelist Johnson has led three revivals in the state since February 1, with broad community impact and broad participation across classes.
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Methodist Episcopal and
Presbyterian Churches of
Alexandria
G. T. Notson
D. T. Kuhn
Evangelist Johnson
Groton
Aberdeen
Chief of Police Reports Yearly Department Accomplishments
City council hears annual summary from Chief Keith detailing actions in the police department over the past year. The report cites offenses and enforcement results, noting figures such as 143 for drunkenness among the cases handled.
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Keith
City Police Report Totals for Year and Health Quarantines
The year saw 214 arrests with fines totaling 1858.50 of which 698.50 was paid and 660 unpaid. Prison board costs 368 and court fees 502.40 create city costs of 171.90 beyond fines. Police expenses reached 2851.74 and 68.75 were collected for police, including 51 poll taxes. Chief Keith notes 5 smallpox and 2 diphtheria cases quarantined per health officer, with daily visits.
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Board of Prisoners
Keith
Publicity in Campaigns
The Baltimore American argues that a proposed national publicity law requiring publication of campaign contributions aligns with the era’s view that publicity cures many national ills. It cautions that unethical methods persist when kept secret and insists deeds done openly must be governed by law and justice under public scrutiny.
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Baltimore
Dr Chase Nerve Pills Promise Restored Vitality
Pitched as a cure for nervous disorders from thin watery blood, Dr. A W Chase's Nerve Pills claim to daily form pure blood and restore vitality. Advertises 560 cents per box or six for $2.50, available through dealers and Dr. A W Chase Medicine Co., Buffalo, N Y.
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A. W. Chase
A W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo, N. Y
Buffalo
N.Y
Widmanns return to Mitchell after Denver marriage
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Widmann arrive in Mitchell from Denver where they wed in Omaha. Judge Charles Leslie performed the ceremony. The couple plans a granite home at Third Avenue East and Langdon streets costing about eight thousand dollars.
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Fred Widmann
Denver
Mitchell
Widmann
Subscribers offered 1907 pocket map of South Dakota free
The Capital arranges with E Frank Peterson of Lake Andes to mail each subscriber his new 1907 pocket map of South Dakota free upon receipt of five one cent stamps. The map is the 25 cent edition, up to date with towns and railroads. Send requests to RE Frank Peterson, Lake Andes, SD, noting subscriber status.
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E. Frank Peterson
South Dakota Tap
Lake Andes
South Dakota
Frank Peterson
Uncle Sam's Pasturage on National Forest Lands
The Wall Street Journal notes that the government does not own many cattle or horses but provides vast grazing land for herds and flocks. It discusses the scale of stock allowed to graze on national forest lands during the season.
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Sam
Wall Street Journal
Job
East
National Forest
Sunnyside addition in Mitchell grows with plantings and homes
Sunnyside on the south side of Mitchell expands with ten acre tracts sold for homes and garden truck use. August Schaub begins breaking and planting trees while William Bracy and T H Ochiltree progress fencing painting and sidewalks. M F Bailey plants evergreens as Newburys plant twenty acres trees and prepare houses this summer.
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Sunnyside
Mitchell
August Schaub
Tle
William Bracy
T. H. Ochiltree
M. F. Bailey
Newburys
Stainless Flag Sunday and Temperance Drive Pushed
A Temperance Day named Stainless Flag Sunday is planned for June 30 led by the American Anti-Saloon League. Rev Dr Chapmann cites civil government and scripture to argue the saloon is unconstitutional and urges clergy to discuss legal temperance issues nationwide. The movement aims to print one million copies of Chapmanns address for pastors and workers. Mitchell South Dakota officials promote clergy participation and offer free copies from the state league headquarters.
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Artioann
Boon County
Indiana
United States Supreme Court
United States
American Anti-Saloon League
St. Louis
South Dakota
Antisaloon League
Commonwealth
Chapman
State Anti-Saloon League
Mitchell
S. D
Coal Company Organized In Illinois
The secretary of state issued a license to incorporate in Illinois today to the Royal Coal company of Mitchell South Dakota with capital stock of 25000. The Illinois location is Chicago and the state capital stock value is 20000.
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Springfield
Ill
Secretary of State
Illinois
Royal Coal Company
Mitchell, S. D
Chicago
M. E. Ladies' Benefit Draws Full Hall
A Tuesday night moving picture entertainment conducted by Manager Coppersmith for the M. E. ladies proved a decided success. The hall was filled by an appreciative audience and the pictures shown were highly entertaining.
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Coppersmith
M. E
Elected School Teachers Fill Posts and Raise Salaries
The board of education held a special meeting to elect teachers for the year with several new hires. Grace Doolittle Ella Linklater Jessie Walrath join. all teachers receive a $5 monthly raise. Superintendent Hoff re elected at 1700 and Ramner named principal at 1300.
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Board of Education
Devers
Ward
Ruth
Grace Doolittle
Sioux Falls
Ella Linklater
Plankinton
Jessie Walrath
North Dakota
East Side
Hoff
M. M. Ramner
Walrabb
Jennie Claypool
Margaret Maguire
Madge Corwin
Grace Howe
Alice Thurston
West Side
Lilly Patterson
Marie Frizzell
Lizzie Brown
Mona Doane
Pearl Jackson
Binnie Nolt
Ella Preston
Keo King
Sara Scallin
Vivian Duncan
Beatrice DeWolf
Tillie White
Helen Walker
South Side
Rachel Abbott
Billa Reierson
Delia Conley
Mitchell Grain Market Prices Snapshot
Wheat No 2 74c No 3 68c No 4 64c rejected 5c flax 81.03 oats 32c shelled corn 34c bailey 56c rye 52c.
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Bailey
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