Million Horsepower Potential From Missouri River Urged
Doane Robinson told South Dakota teachers that the Missouri River offers about two million horsepower of developable power within South Dakota alone. He outlined power centers from Fort Randall to Pine Ridge and discussed dam costs, irrigation potential, aluminum production, and national navigation, urging U S Congress to fund a comprehensive development. A marriage license was issued to Harold Dunn of Sioux City and Jenette Palmer of Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stonxs
Paris
S. D
Doane Robinson
South Dakota
Missouri
Mississippi
St. Anthony
James Valley
James River
Pacific
Yankton
Old Fort Randall
Fort Randall
North Dakota
Yellowstone
H. P
Randall
LaRoche
Chamberlain
Big Bend
Nodam
Cedar
Rousseau
Fielder
Little Bend
Forest City
LeBeau
Pollock
Aberdeen
Brookings
Huron
Madison
Mitchell
Redfield
Siouxalls
Watertown
Mobridge
Pierre
Sioux Falls
Oberlin College
Platsmouth
Omaha
Blair
Sioux City
Bismark
Keokuk Dam
St. Louis
Keokuk
Uncle Sam
Harold &. Dunn
Jenette M. Palmer
Potter county must levy funds before pension payments
In Potter county a mandamus suit by Julia Yost seeks a county pension payment of 657 dollars ordered by the county court. The tenth circuit held payments rely on a legislated separate mothers pension fund. the county must levy or appropriate funds, with Potter county levying the maximum one tenth mill. Julia Yost, mother of ten, seven under 14, husband deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
S. C
Potter County
Julia Yost
Board of County Commissioners
Notice to creditors in the estate of George Julian
Melisa Julian administratrix of George Julian deceased gives notice to creditors to present claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims must be shown to administratrix at her Mitchell South Dakota residence in Davison County. Dated October 30 1913.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Julian
Melisa Julian
Mitchell
Davison
S. d
South Dakota Court Sues Over Land Title In Mitchell
In Davison county a circuit court summons the Fix heirs and others to answer a complaint seeking to quiet title to Lot 8 in block 84 of John Lawler's addition in Mitchell. The case requests no personal judgment against defendants and sets a 30 day response window. Also notice of public auction of estate lands in Davison county on December 4 1912 by Anna Kirfel administratrix follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Circuit Court
Mitchell
Davison County
John Lawler
Davison
Henry Kirfel
Anna Kirfel
State Board Orders Y Built in Mitchell City
South Dakota Board of Railroad Commissioners orders the Milwaukee and Omaha lines to connect in Mitchell with a Y shape. The move aims to secure traffic for Mitchell amid years of dispute. Shippers’ petitions aided action. many signatures come from local firms and nearby towns. A hearing will follow a twenty day deadline for completion or response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota Board of Railroad Commissioners
Bud Genand
Milwaukee
Omaha
Mitchell
T. J. Mor. Bans
Mitchell Commercial Club
Eri
Board of Commissioners
Robert Burns
C. Vermilyea
Joe Burg
S. 11. Scallin
W. J. Rathbun
G. J. Sent
W. A. Wheeler
Taley & Lang
W. J. Diehl
CW. Gillis
Davis & Daniels Co
John Determan
B. W. Lechan
H. D. Butterfield
Morgans
Farmer
Riverside
Fulton
Spencer
Mt. Vernon
Kimball
White Lake
Plankinton
Des Moines Saloons Ordered Closed After Court ruling
Des Moines faces a dry spell as the Supreme Court halts operation of 86 saloons, ruling petitions of consent insufficient. Saloons must stay shut until the March city election when a renewed petition may allow reopening if more than half vote in favor. Officers served notices within an hour. many bars closed by 5:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Supreme Court
District Court
Murdo Entreats Rail Officials During Dairy Train Tour
A Milwaukee Road special train brought a large rail commission delegation to Murdo South Dakota. The mayor and commercial club greeted them as autos toured town sites, including the water dam, Murdo well, and large pump in operation. A dairy train stop is planned soon with Prof. Hansen coordinating schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murdo
S. C
Milwaukee Road
Railroad Commission
Mayor and Commercial Club
Prof. Hansen
Brookings College
Fr. C. Robinson
W. G. Smith
J. J. Murphy
P. W. Doherty
E. S. Kelley
H. F. Hunter
Chicago
Alfalfa Increases Rabbit Population in Pierre Area
Pierre South Dakota report notes rising alfalfa production in the region correlating with a surge in rabbits. The observation links agricultural expansion to wildlife activity, signaling potential impacts for local farming operations and pasture management.
Rabbits Boom Near Alfalfa Fields In Valley Areas
The article notes a large rise in rabbit numbers, including cotton tail and jack rabbits, due to abundant alfalfa fields. Hunting parties bag dozens of rabbits in a single afternoon, with alfalfa valley edges cited as prime feeding and shooting grounds.
Food inspectors warn of spoiled meat and fish nationwide
Inspectors warn that hundreds of tons of meat and fish spoiled by two to three weeks of mild weather threaten Thanksgiving meals. The food bureau reports thousands of pounds of game condemned in the last fortnight amid rising spoilage fears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle West
Food Bureau
Note contract swindle hits South Carolina farmers
In Parkston South Carolina farmers in Hutchinson county were lured by a con man who posed as a stock tonk company agent. Farmers signed documents claimed as contracts but were actually notes for 65 dollars sold to a county bank. John Haas paid the note after learning the truth. others may have suffered similar or larger losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parkston
S. C
Twutchinson
John Haas
Trutchinson County
Haas
Mail Carrier Delivers Across Three States Claim Examined
Western newspapers note a Missouri driver’s claim to deliver mail in three states. J H Brantley, with Belle Fourche mail contract, also serves three states. He covers South Dakota north of Belle Fourche, crosses into Wyoming, then to Alzada Montana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
S. D
Missouri
J. H. Brantley
Belle Fourche
Brantley
South Dakota
Wyoming
Alcada
Mont
Alzada
Township enrollment invalidated by clerk error
Kimball 8S D reports that Waldo township voters face losing their votes in the March primary unless they re register with the county auditor after the township clerk improperly wrote voters' names in the enrollment books. The act violates Richards primary law.
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Kimball
Waldo Township
Brrule County
State bank department reports second payment to Farm ers State Bank creditors
The state banking department announces a second payment of 331/4 dollars to creditors of the Farmers State Bank of Winner, in addition to a prior 25 dollar payment, bringing total payments to over fifty percent of claims. A letter to creditors of Ark State Bank notes assets of 47000 dollars and liabilities of 43000 dollars at takeover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department
Farmer arrested for cruelty to bull in South Dakota
Marion South Dakota John Griller a Turner county farmer was arrested on cruelty to animals charges. After a preliminary hearing he was held on $500 bonds for trial in the state circuit court. He allegedly beat a bull over the head with an iron bar causing blindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion, S. D
John Griller
Turner County
Burke Favored As Senate Candidate By Stalwarts In South Dakota
In Deadwood and Lead, rumors grow that congressman Charles N. Burke will run for United States senator with the stalwart wing backing. After T J Roberts, editor of the Pierre Dakotan, visited the region, stalwart leaders boost Burke, shifting support from Charles A. Howard of Aberdeen. No December 2 mass meeting plan changes, though anti Byrne forces may seek control. Meanwhile, local confusion over party lines and a March primary promises a heated battle between factions in both parties.
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Deadwood
S. C
Charles Nt. Burke
United States
Mitchell Republican
T. J. Roberts
Pierre
Burke
Mr. Roberts
Mr. Burke
Senate
Charles A. Howard
Aberdeen
Crawford
Byrne
Wirts
anti-Byrne
Harry T. Howard
Lead
Democratic Party
Huron Victorious Over Wesleyan in Close Holiday Clash
Huron College defeated Dakota Wesleyan 12 to 0 on Mitchell’s University field concluding the 1913 gridiron season. Captain Sherwood scored the lone Huron touchdown while Roberts added two drop-kicks from the 25 yard line as the wind and field favored Huron late.
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Jers
Robertson
Payne
Conyes
Wesleyan
Tluron Woodward
Oviatt Walters
Baker Sehwabauer
Iuron College
Dakota Wesleyan
University Field
Mitchell
Huron
Sherwood
Roberts
University
Sturon
Grover
Berry
Furon
Uron
Turon
Ross Smith
Kirkpatrick
Cook
Chase
Wal
Sioux Falls Triumphs Over Watertown In Final Period
Sioux Falls high school defeats Watertown 25 to 6 after a 6-6 tie, unleashing three late touchdowns in the final period. Sioux Falls backs, led by Grant, dominate while Watertown star Fisher exits with a hand injury and the visitors lose momentum. Williamson opens the scoring burst with a long third quarter run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SIOUX
Watertown
Sioux Falls
S. C
Sioux Malls
LoHo
Sioux Talls
Fisher
Grant
Hawley
Williamson
Anderson Case Continued in Dakota Wesleyan Larceny Affair
Mrs Therene Veeder Anderson is ordered to stand trial at the April circuit term for larceny of valuables from Dakota Wesleyan students. Judge Frank B Smith grants a $500 bond and releases her from custody. An affidavit cites counsel confusion and prior mental health issues affecting defense readiness. Separately, jury is seated for Louiza McKee’s immoral house case, with tough evidentiary battles anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Therene Veeder Anderson
Dakota Wesleyan
Frank B. Smith
Anderson
Bener & Haney
Louiza McKee
Corn Palace
Summons in case between Minnie Bingham Smith and Edward A. Smith
In circuit court Davison county South Dakota Minnie Bingham Smith sues Edward A. Smith for relief in an attached complaint. Defendant must answer within thirty days of service or plaintiff will seek court action. Filed March 14 1913 at Mitchell by Spangler and Staney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
South Dakota
Mitchell
Spangler & Staney
Circuit Court
Davison County
Spangler & Haney
Dr King’s New Discovery for Coughs and Colds Ad
A brief advert promotes Dr King’s New Discovery as relief for a stubborn cough and lung troubles. It claims quick symptom relief after one dose and cites Mrs A K Mertz of Glen Ellyn Iowa as a success story. The medicine targets coughs colds throat and lung issues with a money back guarantee and prices 50 cents and 1.00.
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K Ing
A. K’. Mertz
Glen Ellyn
Iowa
Mall
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Eee
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U. S
Congress of the United States
Congress
Panama Canal
Judge Bottom
State Railroad Board
Hutchinson County Bparmion
Belle Pourche
Montana
CERK
Winner Bank
Black Hills
Tom Roberts
Gruruling
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