Governor Lee Receives Word on South Dakota Troops Return
The May 19 issue reports President McKinley’s reply via the War Department confirming delays in returning the South Dakota volunteers from the Philippine islands. Otis cites ongoing operations and logistics. arrival home likely by mid June or early July. Also noted is Cuban resistance to disarmament and Mitchell’s two day student gathering highlighting state education prospects.
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Gov. Lee
McKinley
South Dakota
Adjutant General
Washington
Philippine Islands
United States
Secretary of War
Otis
Manila
Mitchell
A. C. Shepherd
Madison
Shepherd
Dakota University
Eastman
Davison
Minnehaha County
G. E. Jones
Sioux Falls
R. R. Stevenson
Jones
Eugene McGovern
West Point
McGovern
Congressman Burke
Mitchell Boy
T. A. Potter
Walt H. Butler
Western Telephone System
Britt
Iowa
Scotland
Potter
Chamberlain
Butler
Paris
Malolos
John McArthur
Aberdeen
Nebraska
South Dakotas
Ramsey speech at Lead opposes Judge Moore on Philippine war
S. A. Ramsey, a Woonsocket Democrat, spoke at Lead the other night and prayed that the God of battles be with our soldiers in the Philippines. He asked divine guidance to defeat Aguinaldo and his followers and compel surrender.
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S. A. Ramsey
Woonsocket
Is Baby Too Thin Measure Advice From the Past
The text discusses concerns about a baby’s weight and food, suggesting illness may cause thinness. It emphasizes using common sense rather than medicine, noting growth depends on proper nourishment and hinting at adjusting diet with a small amount of a remedy.
Scott's Emulsion Promises Quick Digestive Aid
An advertisement claims Scott's Emulsion improves infant digestion when given three or four times daily and advises mothers to use it if the baby or mother needs support. The copy asserts twenty five years of proof and a price of $1.00 at druggists, by Scott & Bowne, New York.
Judge Moore Hears Aguinaldo Plea in Speech
The passage notes Judge Joseph B. Moore recently uttered a prayer for the God of battles to aid and sustain Aguinaldo and his noble compatriots during a speech in the presence of American forces.
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Joseph B. Moore
Aguinaldo
Passenger train service planned on Omaha road
The Omaha road is expected to start a passenger train between Mitchell and Sioux Falls next Monday. Sioux Falls reports a revised time card improving through service to Mitchell, with return trips to Worthington and a possible crew relocation to Mitchell or Worthington if through service persists.
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Omaha Road
Wilt
Omaha
Mitchell
Sioux Alls
Sioux Falls
Worthington
High School Alumni Promote Literary Societies
Alumni push for organized literary activity after graduation. Superintendent Quigley plans to open an 18 by 35 foot room in the old school building for literary societies with costs borne by the group. The room will be furnished and ready next week with five McGovern family graduates offering to supply carpet at cost.
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Quigley
Board of Education
McGovern
Two Weddings in One Afternoon at Mitchell
Rev. Mc Stevens married Oscar L. Dodge and Hattie Walcott at 1 45 pm at the Methodist parsonage with W H Gilfillan present. A second ceremony followed at the Columbia hotel for Archie J. Stebbins and Emma H. Voelker of Alexandria. Memorial exercises by G A R W E R C and citizens set for May 28 with speakers Harry Gunderson and J L Jolly at the opera house.
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Mc. Stevens
Oscar L. Dodge
Hattie Walcott
Perry Township
W. H. Gilfillan
Stevens
Columbia Hotel
Archie J. Stebbins
Emma H. Voelker
Alexandria
Jos. McLaughlin
S. W. Whyte
Stebbins
Republican
Mitchell
Harry Gunderson
The
Baptist Church
Opera House
J. L. Jolly
Vermillion
Local notices and updates from Mitchell area families
Mrs Will Scallin visits from Scotland. C R Fisher arrives from Redfield as college rep. Mrs Dr Gable from Osage visits. Miss Maguire returns from Roswell. several for sale crop payment quarters near Mitchell. Various appointments, visits, and travel notes from Mitchell and surrounding towns, including church, academic events, and local business developments. With tributes and notes on public figures, ministers, and residents.
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Will Scallin
Scotland
C. R. Fisher
Redfield
Dr. Gable
O. E. Browne
Osage
Iowa
A. J. Kings
Fargo
N. D
Grand Lodge
Provisional marriage doubts voiced in Boston Transcript
The Boston Transcript reports a cautious dialogue about marriage proposals. A speaker asks if the other is in a position to marry, and the response asserts that nothing short of matrimony would resolve the situation, indicating a firm stance on the matter.
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Stern
Mabel
Boston Transcript
United States
Canada
England
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Mitchell Capital
Governor Lee
Brooke
Gomez
Scott
Scott & Bowne
New York
Hearts
Margaret Maguire
Roswell
S. D. Hillman
Minneapolis
Minn
John Alton
Brookings
Chas. Ferguson
Alton
Mary Maguire
Creighton
Neb
A. E. Hitchcock
Wichita
Kan
Graham
Hazelton
Watertown
B.S. Barnard
Presbyterian Church of America
Synod of South Dakota
Mr. Fraser
John Rowell
Mt. Vernon
D. R. Tomlin
Radfield
Nellie Myers
Wolsey
Pearl Harker
W. H. Cooley
Manchester
Chas. Burnside
Brown and Wright
Zollman
A. F. Grimm
P. Swartz
Parkston
J.T. Morrow
J. I. Casen
Bay Center
J. H. McLan
J. Allison
S. H. Scallin
White Lake
John E. Clifford
Norwood House
Norwood
N. Y
L. O. Gale
Ws.c.wells
Ico Leroy
N.Y
Scallin
L. J. Clark
Orange Courthouse
Swift
Ss. S. S
Swift Specific Company
Atlanta, Ga
Gillis Shoe Company
Plano
D. W. Collins
Buffalo Pitts and
Nichols- Shepard Threshers
Mitchell National Bank
U. S
W. G. Davison
E. J. Quigley
N. L. Davison
W. M. Smith
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