Children Are Library Users Grow in Reading Interest
The Mitchell children show rising library use with 124 juvenile books drawn from 531 home reading items. Non fiction remains in demand with 165 titles read, led by literature, while a popular juvenile section covers do it yourself topics such as kites and wireless telegraphy. A pupil who studied wireless telegraphy earned a U S operator license. Gifts to the library include books and magazines from local supporters such as Mr. Anderson Rev F B Barnett O W Coursey Robert Ward Mrs Farnum Mrs Zentz H J Coxe and A B Seaton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Edla Taurson
United States
Mr. Anderson
F. B Barnett
O. W. Coursey
Robert Ward
Farnum
Zentz
H. J. Coxe
A. B. Seaton
Birmingham
W. H. Beadle
Coursey
Philippines
Wilipinos
South Dakota
Foster
R. N. A. Lane
Eugenics lecture outlines reform program and segregation ideas
Mrs. Martin G. Wider spoke to Mitchell women’s study clubs on Eugenics its Good and its Evil. She urged segregation of those deemed unfit for marriage and advocated uniform laws, moral home education, a single morality standard, prohibition, and equal suffrage to shield the home. The talk contrasted with the home taught approach and noted practical farm isolation for the unfit. The event featured music and tea, with about a hundred in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin G. Wider
Womens’ Study Clubs
Wider
South Dakota Federation of Woman’s Clubs
Deadwood
Mitchell Art Club
C. H. Entsminger
Ww. A. Heimberger
Taken for theft of sheriff's team
Sioux Falls South Dakota John T Beard has been sent to the Sioux Falls penitentiary for seven months for stealing a team of horses a bogey and a double set of harness from Sheriff Hantz of Butte county He had escaped from Butte county jail last December and found the sheriff saddle horse and buggy nearby without inquiring about ownership and fled with them
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. D
John T. Beard
Butte County
Hantz
Escape attempt ends in capture after cattle rustling charge
Beard, seized during a bid to flee the country, was recognized before leaving South Dakota for Wyoming. He was awaiting trial on cattle rustling when he broke for liberty.
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South Dakota
Wyoming
Beard
College Notes Highlight South America Ties And Local Football
Misses Marie Newell and Hannah Cedarholm visited Graham hall for the weekend. Wesleyan faced penalties in a Friday game with the State School of Mines. Preparations aim to have the field ready for Thanksgiving Day clash between the State college and Wesleyan. Harry Whitlow, longtime Hurley public schools superintendent, takes medical leave. sister Ella Whitlow fills the vacancy. Earnest Washburn reports South American financial strain and disrupted European trade. Buenos Aires banks thin as schools stay open. Wesleyan graduates take jobs in Chile and Bolivia, with Melchor Gusman and Juan Laguna among new students. Pierre football results show steady scores against nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Newell
Hannah Cedarholm
Kimball
Graham Hall
Wesleyan
State School of Mines
Athletic Association
State College
Harry D. Whitlow
Hurley
Dakota Wesleyan
South America
Chile
Buenos Aires
Washburn
Melchor Gusman
Juan Laguna
Martin Shale
Gyne High School
Pierre
S. D
Miller
Harm
Aberdeen
St. Pierre
South Dakota Plans Statewide Prohibition Campaign
The Anti-Saloon League trustees announce plans to press for statewide prohibition in South Dakota. The campaign targets the January legislative session in Pierre and a November 1916 general election vote if an initiative petition is circulated. Temperance leaders cite dry cities and polls showing voter support, with collaboration planned with peers in Nebraska Iowa and Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Date Anti-saloon League
League
Anti- Saloon League
Nebbraska
Iowa
Minnesota
Frozen pipe causes stove explosion in Aberdeen home
A frozen water pipe froze the kitchen stove line at Joseph Fitzpatrick’s home in Aberdeen injuring both residents as the range exploded and parts flew through windows and walls. Fire from the blast was quickly controlled with minor damage. An overheated pipe at Monroe schoolhouse caused a separate morning fire damaging rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
S. C
Joseph Fitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick
Monroe
Auto stalls in prairie fire rescue by unknown cowboy
Morristown South Dakota residents Mr and Mrs Mathews and Mrs J E Ryan faced a dangerous prairie blaze when their car failed. An unknown cowboy nearby rode through flames and carried them to safety.
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Morristown
S. D
Mathews
J. E. Ryan
Central Schools Really Cheaper in Consolidation
South Dakota’s education department releases data showing consolidated country schools cost less per pupil than one teacher rural schools. Reports from Aurora Beadle Brown counties compare graded and country school costs, noting construction and transportation factors and examples from Canada.
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Beadle County
Schoor
Brown County Country Schools
Canada
Consolidated
South Dakota
Judge Dismisses Another Egan Libel Suit
Sioux Falls circuit judge orders dismissal of another of George W. Egan's six libel actions against the Sioux Falls Press. Only one suit remains active. prior actions ended in $1 damages, $1,000 verdict, or dismissal. All suits concern articles about Bean deemed libelous.
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Sioux Falls
S. D
Jones
State Circuit Court
George W. Egan
Sioux Falls Press
Berar
Egan
State Supreme Court
Bean
iBean
White Wolf Brought Down Near Wort Pierre
After years of depredations along Antelone and Cedar creeks the white wolf that preyed on cattle was finally killed by Salen, a young hunter in the region. The animal weighed about a hundred pounds and had eluded rewards of up to 150 dollars previously offered by stock groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Wort Pierre
Ty Salen
Spat
Mitchell and Plankinton Split Bowing Matches in Local Meet
Mitchell team defeated five Plankinton stars 2654 to 2435 at Seharnweber alleys with Bartow of Plankinton high in third game at 243. Ethan team beat Mitchell 2595 to 2464 as Bartow led with 1992 season average and Furchner posted 236.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eam of Mitchell
PlankInton
Seharnweber Aleys
Ethan
Bartow
Furchner
Sullivan
Shaw
Anderson
Mitchell—Branson
H. Paterson
McKinley
A. F. Scharnweber
H. G. Scharnweber
Branson One Named to Belgian Relief Committee
Governor Byrne appoints W. H. Stokes Chas A. Lum L Branson W. E. Adams and J. W. Boyce to state Belgian relief committee to collect and forward relief funds for Belgians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byrne
Pierre
W. H. Stokes
Watertown
Chas. A. Lum
Aberdeen
Child Swallows Lye in Chester Tragedy
In Chester South Dakota a two year old child of Mr and Mrs Clarence ixsnapp dies after swallowing concentrated lye left within reach. The accident occurred while the mother was unaware of the danger.
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Chester
S. D
Clarence Ixsnapp
Jury acquits Idle Hour manager in Sunday law trial
Aberdeen South Dakota The jury in the C T Smithers Idle Hour case acquitted the manager after forty minutes deliberation. The trial followed Civic League actions against Aberdeen theater men for showing films within a mile of a church including the Traffic of Souls feature alleged to be a comedy.
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Aberdeen
S. D
C. T. Smithers
Idle Hour Moving Picture Theatre
Smithers
Aberdeen Civic League
Theater Men of
South Dakota
Walker & Kellogs
Aberdeen Theater
D. IF. McPherson
Lyric Moving Picture Theater
McCarthy Brothers
Princess Moving Picture Show
Civic League
League
Thanksgiving Program At Eugene Wield School Named Participants
Primary room pupils at Eu gene Wield school on the South side will present a two oclock Thanksgiving program Wednesday afternoon. The historical script features Pilgrims and Indians with songs and recitations by named students and Mrs. Seaman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Wield School
Ernestine Zollman
Hollie Kimple
Christina Boelens
Birds
Dorothy Mendenhall
Esther Heather
Dith Mills
Martha Hobson
Hiawathna’s Brothers
Robert Rubendall
Albert Worthen
Harold Bravett
Donald Mann
Claude Nels
Little Hunter
Marion Flatt
Camelia Smith
Mable Cole
Arthur Anderson
Jennie Plain
Floyd Peterson
Jeo
Kieth Winter
Olive Doty
William Austin
Clarence Schaub
Mr. Duck
Mr. Turkey
Ines
Viola Wilson
Clair Young
Edna Lowell
Lloyd Westy
Fra Spink
Leona Schainh
Eva Rubendall
Grandma’s
Jennie Plum
Brule County Farmer Dies After Runaway
Patrick Rigney longtime Brule County resident dies from head injury after horses he was driving dragged him following a gate mishap. Civil War veteran survived bayonet wounds, later reenlisted and served on the western frontier. Survived by a widow and several children. Also note on Sloan's Liniment claims for rheumatism relief and sale details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pukwana
S. D
Patrick Rigney
Grule County
South Dakota
United States Army
Thanksgiving Visit By Wesleyan Students
Two Wesleyan students spent Thanksgiving afternoon visiting Ashton D. and his family, continuing a long tradition of sharing the holiday with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laud Zoodsma
Wesleyan
Ashton
Davison County Board Proceedings 1914 November Notes
County commissioners meet at 10 a m with J C Lehman chair and five members present. They approve numerous bills for jail, poor relief, coroner, bridge work, culverts, printing ballots and election supplies. Board canvasses returns from the November 3 election and adjourns to November 10 with plans for bridges and a request to state engineer for full bridge plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Lehman
A. J. Curtis
C. F. Grady
Martin Gleeson
Nels Jensen
H. D
Jorgenson
Harris Funeral
Hopkins Stationary Co
J. I. Nelson
L. J. McHwen
Mdsc
Coun- Sioux Falls Metal
Coxe-Durkee Company
Union Two
Mitchell Pub. Co
Sup- S. I
R. C. Warne
Mitchell Power Co
Cen
Tel. Co
J. H. Ferris
Office Biaiates
Clay Clark
Son Rea Toe
Clyde Kimble
W. H. Comstock
Albert Stevens
R. R
Beach Crazy
Redfield
Lana Pneettre
Midway Grocery ‘Co
Blendon
H. J. Parrett
Foster Street
I. J. Parrett
Blendon Road
Davison
Sanborn County
Kustes
Rome-Tobin Highway
Northern Casuality Company
Northern Casualty Co
R. B. Porter
City
J. W. Siberz
Mitchell
Swedish Lutheran Church
GC. B. Clark
LB. Glynn
S. M. Smith
Geo.a. Rhodes
H. L. Stacey
Elizabeth McGraw
W. H. Nick
Roy Perry
G. M. Bauer
Badger Two
T. S. Barker
Hal Taylor
County
Board of
Rome
Sion
San Dehelaeras
A. G. Bauer
John Henrickson
Chas. Donk
I. W. Cole
A. C. Priester
John Hohn
W. W. White
John Mick
Herry Speck
Jno
Jno. Schoenfelder
Jno. Hohn
Baker Precinct
Willie B. Goldhammer
Fred Carlson
capDlees i
W. C. Herbst
Herman Herbst
Oscar Miller
Shiteswee
Tobin
Prosper
de Eee
Lisbon
Chas. Hoelscher
J. C. Burns
J. H. Davis
W. A. Green
K. S. Christensen
Union
J. ©. Burns
Elijah Rogers
F. S. Pound
F. L. Wagner
E. C. Welch
L. H. Ocheltree
W. B. Suedemeier
Raymond
Everett Jones
C. H. Krom
H. M. Ostert
W. E. Suedmeier
Beulah
Walter Stage
Seaton
M. Nagel
Nia Bere
J. Graff
F. J. Reynolds
R. E. Harris
R. A. Cottingham
L. C. Helgerson
Perry
J. P. Gilfillian
Rob’j. McCue
O. K. Flynn
CG. Wildman
J. W. Campbell
I. Kidd
Pelleaters Sacbeuens
E. Watkins
Tates
Selec
J. S. Bonham
F. J. Purdy
Jas. Spry
C. R. Tyler
2Nd Ward
S. I. Kerns
John Gleeson
W. J. Patterson
Paul Welch
Frank McGrath
I. Kerns
3Rd Ward
W. A. Branch
F. S. Turney
J. B. Till
B. W. Palmer
N. H. Berens
Cwe Sans Vals
W. H. Cook
BUPA
Pgineus
Helene Capeear
Chas. Fowler
B. Stair
A. J. Buffalo
County Board of Health
R. J. Kelley
C. Kirschbaum
Anna Kirschbaum
H. A. Peterson
I. V. Cutts
Lauritz Miller
Fire Department
J. F. Berry
Pioneer Bridge Co
Ward & Weighton
W. W. Jones
J. Nl. Donahue
J. L. Nelson
Perry Highway
C. BF. Grady
M. Gleeson
F. L. Ransom
South Dakota
R. A. Zangle
Jensen
Road Congress at State University in Vermillion South Dakota
The first annual Good Roads Congress at the University of South Dakota December 21 to 23 will bring national and state figures to address county commissioners, township supervisors, and others in the good roads movement. Professor J M Brown organizes sessions on road laws construction problems specifications for hard roads bridges surveys publicity taxes and other topics with discussions and a closing business meeting.
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Vermillion
S. D
University of South Dakota
J. M. Brown
Civil Engineering Department
University
R. L. Slagle
South ‘Dakota
E. C. Issenhuth
State Highway Commission
South Dakota
H. C. Solberg
South Dakota State College
Harth Roada” Rie
M. Derr
Profesoor J. M. Brown
Chas. McCaffree
State Commissioners of Immigration
HB. K. Mather
Mitchell
B. S. McGowan
City Opera House
N. O. Monserud
Hon. B. MM. Con
Congo
T. R. Age
Iowa State College
Illinois
Democrats Organize in Lawrence County
Democrats of Lawrence County form the Lawrence County Wilson Bryan Progressive Democratic Club to prepare for the 1916 campaign. J S McClintock elected president N Ogden Jr secretary Nell Donough treasurer. Club adopts a lengthy platform and plans to unite Democrats countywide before the next election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
Lawrence County
Wilson-Bryan
Progressive Democratic Club
Evere
McClintock
N. Ogden
Nell Donough
Loucks Campaign Costs Reported in Local Inquiry
Pierre and Ji Toner appear as candidates in a disputed election with campaign expense disclosures. The document lists Loucks campaign costs totaling 535.68 and other entries showing 10 and 95.65 for separate expenses or candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
Ji Toner
Cams Mssioner
Byaoetee Oe
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City Library
College
Antisaloon League
Plankinton Behatsephan
Branson
Traffic IN Souls
Eugene
Brule
State University
Loucks
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