Mitchell South Dakota Newspaper Publisher Rates Notice
The document lists subscription rates for Mitchell publishing, including one year for $1.00, six months at 75 cents, and three months for 40 cents, with payment strictly in advance. It notes W. R. Ronald as editor and manager and that the paper is entered as second class matter in Mitchell South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gelibuililgatival
Mitchell Publishing Company
W.R. Ronald
Mitchell
S. Dak
Farm Mortgage Taxes Misapplied Under Law
The article argues farm mortgages legally shift tax burden away from lenders to borrowers. It explains a $10,000 farm with a $20,000 value would incur taxes on both the farm and the mortgage, producing triple taxation of the mortgaged property. It critiques voters who oppose constitutional changes addressing this. It also discusses political candor for presidential hopefuls.
Hughes' Campaign Missed Positive Policy Stance
In early West speeches Gov. Hughes focused on criticizing President Wilson rather than outlining clear policy proposals. The Republican notes voters sought concrete positions on future governance and international matters, suggesting Hughes needed a definite program beyond critique.
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Hughes
West
Wilson
United States
Militia Morale Shifts as California Voters Back Peace Candidate
California women backed Wilson three to one over Hughes, viewing him as pro peace while opposing Roosevelt’s wartime rhetoric. National sentiment echoed the idea that militarism is defeated, with Republicans conceding the shift and preparedness fading from the political lexicon.
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California
Wilson
Hughes
Col. Rosevelt
United States
South Dakota Rejects Richards Primary Law Change
Voters in South Dakota defeat the Richards primary election law after initial results suggested passage. Corrections in vote tabulation altered the outcome. The simpler legislature enacted measure remains in effect, while the Richards proposal is rejected.
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South Dakota
Republican to Upgrade News Distribution in South Dakota
The Republican plans to switch to telephone transmission of Associated Press news from Sioux Falls. The faster service will extend coverage to a later hour and deliver about three times as much news. Mitchell will receive more up-to-the-minute reports than any other community in the region.
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The
Republican
Associated Press News
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
Thespublican
Mitchell
C. C. Redfield
Rapid City
Board of Charities and Corrections
Siouxalls
W. H. King
Dr. Redfield
O. S. Swenson
Hughes
H. D. Butterfield
Wilson
Streets
J. B. Doty
South Side
Ivan Hemphill
Mae Bomza
Reliance
S. D
Republicans in the House Face Historic National Role
The piece argues the House will hold the only national power for the Republicans in the next two years amid a hostile president. It cautions party unity, notes a slim majority and possible Progressive votes, and links House actions to future elections including 1920. It also hints at regional divisions and the impact of 1916 results on party direction.
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House of Representatives
House
Congress
Eost
West
NONE TO STOP THE THIEVES COAL CONTRACTS AND OPEN MARKET FEES
The piece accuses coal operators of refusing to honor contracts by selling on the open market to raise prices 20 to 50 cents, denouncing the theft as a wholesale crime and urging federal action against monopolies and price gouging. It questions government inaction and calls for relief from trespass on contracts.
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Interstate Commerce Commmission
Apy A. Cette Cld
Washington
What Makes Grain Prices A Campaign Question
The Sioux City Tribune questions grain price drivers citing 1916 government crop estimates showing corn and wheat yields far below 1915. It argues that reduced supply and strong demand explain high prices, contrasting with prior campaign rhetoric blaming President Wilson.
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Sioux City Tribune
United States
The
Tribune
Wilson
the Tribune
Father Keeps Daughters Exiled From Love In Chicago
In Chicago two young sisters Josephine and Marie Kry aged 11 and 16 live in a velvet prison at home. Their father Professor Bohumir Kryl, an orchestra director, forbids dances movies or romances to ensure they become great musicians. He isolates them to pursue music over love.
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Josephine
Marie Kry
Chicago
Bohumir Kryl
Bryan's 1916 Campaign Role Shocks Wilson Allies
The piece credits William Jennings Bryan with unseen influence in Wilson's 1916 reelection bid. It notes Bryan campaigned across nineteen states for Wilson, arguing against Republican turns to war and highlighting the Democrats’ western strength that helped Wilson win a second term. The author contrasts Bryan's quiet public persona with his active behind the scenes support.
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William Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Wilson
Col
Roosevelt
Woodrow Wilson
Republican
West
Missouri
Alon
White House
Meee
Post Election Confession on Cabinet Worthiness
The World magazine revisits Wilson's cabinet after the election and singles out Lansing Lane and Houston as worth keeping. It suggests the others should seek different work and omits an explicit stance on Baker who praised Revolutionary soldiers as disreputable bandits.
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New York World
Wilson
World
Lansing
Lane
Houston
Baker
War critics mock wartime controls and class burden
A London report says a food controller may be appointed limiting beef pies for the wealthy while Berlin hints at a law forcing men under sixty to work. The piece argues these moves signal the war's moral decline and label war as the ultimate hell for capitalists and financiers.
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London
Berlin
Great Britain
Germany
Great Britain Defies U S on Black List in Delayed Reply
The article argues Britain will not bow to American protests over a black list for neutral trade, with State Department and President Wilson weighing whether to pursue further negotiations. It questions Wilson's stance on Britain flouting American rights and notes blame shifting to coal mine owners amid rising prices.
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Great Britain
Wilson
Washington
Associated Press
State Department
United States
Labor's stance against preinvestigation rail strike ban
The American Federation of Labor in Baltimore unanimously opposed part of Wilson’s strike bill to bar rail strikes before merits are investigated. The critique argues public scrutiny ensures fairness and justice for workers and the public, suggesting labor risks losing public sympathy by opposing publicity.
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American Federation of Labor
Baltimore
Mr.Wilson
Organized Labor
Norbeck to lead South Dakota prohibition enforcement plan
Commentary predicts Governor elect Peter Norbeck will draft a comprehensive enforcement program for the new prohibition clause. The piece extols Norbeck as practical and capable, urges respect for his constitutional role to propose legislation, and warns against outside attempts to derail his authority. Local items note college games, society meetings, and transport disruptions amid regional events.
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South Dakota
Peter Norbeck
Norbeck
Gov
Hartigan’s crop price charge rebuffed by coal contract critique
The author criticizes Joseph Hartigan’s accusation that farmers inflated crop reports to raise cereal prices. He notes government crop data come from diverse sources and likens farmers to coal producers who break contracts to push prices higher, arguing Hartigan should focus on the coal industry.
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Joseph Hartigan
Weights and Measures
New York City
Hartigan
Interstate Commerce Commission
U S Steamer Anvil Reported in Danger
The American steamer Anvil trading between San Francisco and Central American ports was reported leaking with engines disabled. Admiral av erton of San Jose Del Cabo Lone California said the Anvil carries a number of passengers. The coal Saturn was ordered to assist.
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U. S
Washington, D. C
San Francisco
Central American
Admiral Averton
San Jose
del Cabo
Lone California
Saturn
Mitchell News Roundup Mixed with Local Ventures and Travel
Saturday notes from Mitchell cover a range of items including a Dakota Wesleyan student’s partial recovery from appendicitis and return home, local travels to Minneapolis and Chicago for football games, new seed-saving clover machinery for Weller farms, and various community notices. Also listed are marriages, bank appointments, sales, and visits by residents to Sioux Falls, Madison, and the Twin Cities, with several updates on public offices and local business activity.
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Ira Johnson
Dakota Wesleyan
Miller
Franklin Fleete
A. F. Smith
Minneapolis
Chicago
Frank
Charles Weller
Weller
Lorne Cass
Badger-Gopher
P. H. Kelley
William Kelley
Gophers
Gussie Rhodes
Sioux Falls
Frank Rhodes
W. R. Ball
Esther Ball
Utica
N. Y
E. J. Jones
Ball
W. Rt. Ronald
Twin Cities
Ronald
Omaha
Patent
Milton. Crandall
Sioux City
George Fiddler
Pollard, S. D
Hugh Scallin
Janesville
Wis
S. H. Scallin
J. M. Novotny
Kimball
Herbert Allen
Alpena
Huron
Man Dies After Long Illness in Mitchell Nebraska
Harry G. Holshire born in Nashua Iowa died at Morris Minnesota on November 14 1916 after years of asthma and residence in Mitchell since 1881 except a health trip to Minnesota. He married Julia Stoffle July 12 1909 and is survived by wife parents and brother Charles J. Holshire. Funeral services were held at his parents home conducted by Rev C S Osgood and burial at Graceland Cemetery.
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Harry Holshire
Harry G. Holshire
Nashua
Iowa
Morris
Minn
Mitchell
Minnesota
Mr. Holshire
Julia Stoffle
Henry Holshire
Charles J. Holshire
C. S. Osgood
Graceland Cemetery
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Tf Hughes
Marie
Josephine Kryl
Prof
Kryl
Bosal
Warwick
Mary McCormack
D. l. Gilmore
Silsby Block
Fritz
Miss McCormack
Louise Palmer
Gilmore
Ellen Anderson
Arthur Conklin
Grant’s Pass
Ore
Conklin
Allan Brigham
Mr. Vernon News
Gus S. Ielgerson
Fergen
Mt. Vernon
Shiiit
William Bartram
J. J. Loyinger
A. Oj. Marling
Milwaukee System
Towa & Dakota
C.ow. Lindekugzel
Spencer
City
W. A. Gety
Thomas Mastcott
Canton
A. A. Arnold
Walter Adams
Salt Lake City
Utah
C. W. Adams
Salt Lake
American Smelting and Refining Company
Woonsocket Herald
Alice Brady
the World Studios
Mm. A. Brady
Miss Brady
Reliance Record
M. C. Emery
Reliance Savings Bank
J. W. Shelby
Clinton I. Halliday
Opal C. Jackson
Brookings
Hazel Rockwell
B. Kck. Barnard
Madison
Wisconsin-Minnesota
Myers
Stancock
Bill” Kelley
Badger
Kelley
al Freelove
Wennebec
Dick Haney
Pierre
Supreme Court
P. Tl. Kelley
Will Kelley
Ludwig Loevinger
White Lake
R. N. Holsapie
Ft. Pierre
J. S. Schules
Woonsocket
W. E. Pascoe
San Antonio
Texas
James Kimball
Lizzie Ayers
Mary Grebel
Stickney
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