Millet seed success boosts Mitchell as seed stock grows
Wheeler's selection program at Sixserimer Station yields four superior millet plants from 40 candidates. Since 1907 the Dakota Improved Seed Co has produced over 20,000 bushels of Kursk millet, now shipped nationwide from Mitchell.
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A. Wheeler
Mitchell
Dakota Improved Seed Co
Wheeler
Worthing
Sixserimer
Highmore
Sead Co
Dakota Improved Seed Co. Ws
Renteal
Couri
Botad
Woooan Yoomd
United States
Meg M.A. Maricton
U.S
Brookings
Nishmore
Minnesota
Kursk
Prisoner Escapes from NY Jail During Water Run
A prisoner, lodged by Honine Teatity, escaped in Bey York while deputy Nils attended the cell. The inmate, who had arranged a daily water break, overpowered staff and fled, with no trace found. He is charged with a statutory offense and was to appear in Carntolf court. Earlier, he eloped with a 14 year old farmer’s daughter in summer.
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Honine
Wee Erin Taeelie
Bey York
Nils
Gondamme
Boegoption
Mont
3000 Women Vote in Los Angeles Election
Los Angeles records a historic turnout with 175,092 registered voters and 728,020 women. The article notes socialist Joh Warriman led in the first election but not by a decisive margin, aiming to sway women’s support amid a push for good government and possible second election.
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Los Angeles
Calif
Joh Warriman
As Angeles
Governors seek direct presidential primary national convention delegates
Washington Illinois Wales H Houser, chairman of the Progressive Republican Campaign Committee, mailed letters to governors and speakers urging a direct vote on presidential nominees for 1972. He asked parties to support letting voters name delegates to the national convention through a primary vote.
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Washington
Wales H
Houser
Republican Compaign Committee
Taft Grants Reprieve in Tennessee Case
President Taft signed a reprieve for Mrs. Matlie Lomax, a Black woman sentenced to be hanged in Washington for killing her husband. Thousands of women petitioned for mercy or a life term and Taft will review the case later. In Kimball, Mrs. I. S. Griswold, wife of a local businessman, fell from a stair and remains in precarious condition but is expected to recover. Harney Coffee, known as Lind Coffee, fell through an open door at a saloon and was seriously injured. he sues the saloon for 2,4500 in damages.
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Sioux
S. J
South Dakota
South
Dakota
Sioux Falls
James
J. Ohm
St. Raul
IIT
Sioux Falls Commercial c
Hill
Gifford ‘Pinchot
United
Ieese
Swanee
Tenn
Taft
Tennessee
Matlie Lomax
Washington
Sands
Yuan Olered
China
Yuan
Kai
National Assembly
Corset in Husking Corn Sparks Local Rush Orders
Worthing South Dakota reports a humorous remedy for back strain from heavy corn yields. A woman’s corset, worn tightly, eases the ache and spurs local merchants to rush orders as rural communities spread the tale by telephone. Mothers wives daughters and sweethearts help meet the need despite a temporary shortage.
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Worthing
S. D
Presbyterian Services Highlight Incarnation Sermon and Lantern Show
The Presbyterian church held morning services with Rev Henry Snyder delivering a helpful sermon on The Affirmation of the Incarnation as part of a series on the Apostles Creed. In the evening an illustrated service titled Out of the House of Bondage attracted a large audience with beautiful pictures and a fine lecture.
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Henry Snyder
Mars
Lincoln
Janis
Ud “Eniec
Model Road Project Expands In South Dakota County Efforts
Lawrence County commissioners push a major road improvement plan along four miles toward Speariss Valley. The project lowers grade from two percent to one percent, widens the road to thirty feet, and adds reinforced bridges and culverts. State engineers praise the work as a practical model for the region, with 200 men employed and expected statewide benefits.
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Deadwood
J. P
Lawrence County
Speariss Valley
Pluma
Samuel Votence Pierre
Sseimantie Roaamialkings
South Dakota
Crookings
S. Fd
J. C. Solbere
Engineering Department
The
State College
South Dackota
Brookings
Brookings County
Broakings County
Redfield and
Howard
Tom
Austusi
Oreganize
Sioux Walls
Sioux
South “Dakota
Firbank
Jeresford
Atos
Lk Point
Ortonville
Deli Rapids
Worthing
Sioux City
Pearitis
Dakota
Whiterock
Wheaton
Graceville
Irtonville
Big Stone
Milbankfi
Lesort
Altamont
Clear Lake
Dbrain
Coronto
Women Suffrage Debate Draws Noted Claims
An assemblyman hints that the expansion of women’s rights could threaten suffrage. As registration is public, neighbors may seek ages to gossip. President Taft recently warned that suffrage would fail if all women voted.
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Perkelay
Taft
Proposals Urged to Improve State Schools and Leadership
State education officials face questions from town officials on consolidating districts and boosting supervision. Readers weigh the impact of curriculum changes and administrator oversight, with opinions split on consolidation and the strain on faculty in smaller schools.
Social Evening at Presbyterian Church Fosters Community
Large turnout of church members gathered Friday at the Presbyterian church for a supper and social hour. The meeting featured informal talks by Pastor Williams, Ernest Justice, AL Lee, Mrs. N. Bell, and Miss Valin about church needs, the Young People's Society, improvements, and future service plans.
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Presbyterian Church
Williams
Ernest Justi
Pepples
AL Lee
Mrodoo N. Bell
Mite Veu'Valin
Met
Great Stock Sale To Be Held Friday
A big sale of Percheron stallions and mares is planned by Moi, proprietor of the Maple Lawn Stock Farm near Orange City Iowa. About 25 mares and more than 100 horses will be auctioned Friday November 17 at 10 am from a new sale barn. Col I McGuire Col Carey M Jones and Col Craton will assist in selling the stock.
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Pow
Moi
Maple Lawn
Streek Parm
Orange City
Lows
Moir
Tua. m
Mois Vereberoéns
Moir Agit
Short Town
Poland
China
Col. I. McGuire
Tlole‘stein
Iowa
Carey M. Jones
Mason City
Col. Craton
This City
Beattie Seeks Mercy as Appeal Denied in Electric Chair
The Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals rejects Beattie’s appeal in the murder case. Henry Clay Beattie Jr. awaiting execution for killing his wife in a carjacking and alleged gunshot ambush. Evidence shows an affair and motive to end his marriage to return to the other woman.
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Richmora
Via
Virginia
Henry Clay Beattie, Jr
Beatie
Supreme Conuré of Appeals
Tealtio Lasi
June Rode
Ini
Beattie
Tolislaw admits bribery links and punishment of theft
Chicago D We Tolislaw a former state senator testified to the enatorial investigating committee about taking 570 "Gack per money" from John Broderick in 1909 and depositing it in a bank. He also admitted involvement in “stringing a boy up by the thumbs” with his brothers and paying 200 for the act, while later saying they recovered the money.
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Chicago
D. We. Tolislaw
William Lorimer
Enatorial Investigating Committee
Tate
Mane
John Broderick
Woitshiw
Tuka
Jil
Iu Bank
Juka
Jloltslin
Ilbridge Thaneey
Eousel
Pulitzer Will Details Large Charity for Columbia Journalism School
New York City. The terms of Joseph Pulitzer’s will to be filed tomorrow disclose a gift of 4.5 million dollars for Columbia University to establish a school of journalism with another million under conditions that could divert funds to Harvard if Columbia fails. The will outlines the journalism plan and reveals many features not previously known, including a provision about 256 thousand dollars in interest.
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New York City
Joseph Pulitzer
Anade Publie
Jodi Lys G “Hisy
Columbia University
Columbia
Harvard University
Cone Hialy
School of Journalism
Foxih
Funds Allocated in Robert Court Appeal Details
Fragmentary OCR outlines scholarships and gifts including 600000 to Metropolitan Opera Association in New York and 100000 to Mr Palit Gers faithful valer Jaber in Cunningham. It references 30700 for a project in Central Park and 25000 for statue erection by Thomas Jefferson. Mentions World and Lives of the two.
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Coe. Litakia University
Anusenim
Antiaoeo
Philaharmonic Society of New York
Palit Gers
Valer Jaber’ Cunningham
Cacciiors
Central
Parl
Thomas Jetterson
York
Tus Sons
South Dakota Governor Vessey Speaks at Commercial Congress
Kansas City report from the second annual Mississippi Commercial Congress notes delegates from the Midwest discussing public health land reclamation railroad rates and conservation. Speakers include Champ Clark Governors Turke Vessey Aldrich Stubbs and Laughlin with currency reform remarks by Reynolds and Laughlin after welcome by Governor Hadley.
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Kansas City
Worly
Little Middle West
Commercial Congress
Will Sonsider
Champ Clark
Turke
North Dakota
Vessey
South Dakota
Aldrich
Nebraska
Stubbs
Hadley
Congress
George M. Reynolds
Chicago
J. Lawrence Laughlin
University of Chicago
Ruling Reversal on Homesteading Dispute
A Stanley County claimant faces a government land office reversal over home site proof. He established family residence on the tract, built improvements, and farmed while working in town, but the General Land Office ruled the home was not on the land, prompting scrutiny of agency rulings and potential presidential intervention.
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Elaha
Stanley County
Te Thade Idling
General Land Department
Opis
Esate
Tattles
Land Department
Harrass
Cull Club Formed in Rapid City For Judge Cull
Rapid City South Dakota Loomis S Cyl organized with Dr T J Johnson as president C I Leedy secretary and Arthur Lange treasurer The club consists mainly of younger Republicans who admire Judge Cull and will aid his candidacy They support Cull who is running for Taft and is register of the local office The club plans to assist his campaign in the governor race
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Rapid City
S. D—A Loomis
T. J. Johnson
C. I. Leedy
Arthur Lange
Judge Cull
oThey
Dudge Gull
Cull
Taft
Irregular Teacher Certification Examination Noted
Fragmentary notice shows examination irregularities for teachers certificates. Mentions court date and district area with scrambled place names and numbers. general reference to Browne and Siparintonidante Schools and a statement about healing without blemish.
Rebels and imperial forces clash as Shanghai sees unrest
Reports detail pirate river battles and lootings as rebels press the imperial government in Shanghai and Nanking. Yuanshi Kai debated premiership while provinces threaten famine and disorder across Chang Chew Fu and surrounding regions.
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Shanghai
China
Ching
Nanking
Chang
Él Tien
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