Gratitude and a Six Year Presidential Term Debate
A local newspaper reflects on gratitude as a civic virtue and discusses a proposal for a six year single presidential term. It notes Taft endorsing the idea at a New York dinner and surveys public and press reactions, contrasting independence with risk of an unfavored leader. The piece weighs sources of government power and voter influence on re election.
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United States
Wilson
New York
Taft
Chicago Record-Herald
Debate over convict labor and education funding reform
The piece proposes redirecting convict labor from private contracts to building model highways and critiques the states initiative and referendum process. It endorses Regent Hitchcock's plan to reduce duplication in higher education and to fund institutions through fixed state taxes, creating a unified, efficiently managed university system.
Bryan Shadow Darkens Wilson Hopes With East Visit
Chicago Examiner reports William J. Bryan visiting the East and South for winter, stirring talk of discord within the Democratic ranks. Sources claim he has refused a Wilson cabinet post, preferring to critique the administration while remaining a powerful, unseen leader.
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Chicago
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
East
Washington
South
Bryan
Woodrow Wilson
United States
Mr. Bryan
Wilson
Democratic Party
Bermudas
Champ Clark
Oscar Underwood
Congress
Baltimore
Progressive Party
Unclear historical hint on Wilson 1916 candidate plan
The excerpt discusses rumors that Bryan may push himself as a superior alternative to Wilson in 1916. It questions observers to judge the disinterestedness of those whispers and treats the motive as a finale to speculation about Democratic strategy.
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Wilson
Democratic Party
Bryan
Crazy Chinaman Threatens Ranchman Ends in Jail
Quon Woo nicknamed Kelley, first oriental at a Black Hills laundry, is jailed in Rapid City after a manhunt. He allegedly fled a Main Street restaurant, roamed to a Meade county ranch, threatened a rancher and his family with a butcher knife, and awaits a sanity board decision with Charlie Wing as guardian.
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Rapid City
S. D
Quon Woo
Black Hills
Sanity Board
Woo
Kelley
Meade County
Sturgis
Charlie Wing
CAPA AREA IRRIGATION GAINS STEADY TRACTION
Pierre S D A Wood and brother J B Wood lead irrigation efforts on 27 acres near Capa with 1837 total acres in ditch ready for water. Swanson Jaitz Street Sheldo plan 25 to 30 acre blocks as Bad River supply drives expansion toward a 600 acre goal seeded to alfalfa and corn for silos. The valley aims to become a state garden spot as fair weather aids soaking and pumping operations.
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Pierre
S. D
S. A. Wood
Capa
J. B. Wood
Wood
Charles Swanson
John Jaitz
Louis Street
George Sheldo
Large Increase in Bonded Elevators in South Dakota
Pierre South Dakota The warehouse licenses filed with the state railway commission show more grain handling than last year. Licenses issued this year total 1175 elevators with 524 bonded for short age of grain versus 285 bonded from ? last year.
Mall's Catarrh Cure Promoted by Toledo Company
Advertisement touts Mall's Catarrh Cure as internally acting on blood and mucous surfaces. Claims it’s a longtime trusted remedy from top physicians and insists testimonials prove its efficacy. Promotes a two-ingredient formula described as a powerful blood remedy for catarrh.
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Hall
Mall
EF. J. Cheniy & CO
Props
Toledo, Ohio
Look Through Kryptok Invisible Bifocal Lenses Today
The ad touts Kryptok Invisible Bifocal Lenses claiming no visible line between distances. It promises clearer sight for far and near through a single lens and invites readers to view the improvement. S. H. Scallin, Graduate Optician.
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Kryptok
S. H. Scallin
Mitchell Hide Co Dealers in Hides and Pelts
Mitchell Hide Co located in Mitchell South Dakota advertises dealing in hides tal low wool pelts and furs to customers seeking sourcing and trading services in the regional market.
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Mitchell South Dakota
Metchel Shower and Social Evening Highlights
Miss Anna Kferman was honored at a shower by Miss Nelda Evans at 821 Fourth Avenue West. About sixteen guests enjoyed music, guessing games, and prizes to Miss Laura Kjelmyr and Mrs. Leonard Wick. The event featured carnation decorations and a luncheon.
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Anna Kferman
Nelda Evans
Fourth Avenue West
Miusic
Laura Kjelmyr
Leonard Wick
Herman
Ruth Jévans
Packares
Advertised Letters at Mitchell Post Office Week Ending Nov 27 1912
List of uncalled letters remaining at Mitchell post office for the week ending November 27 1912. Includes names such as A A Anderson Geo Armour C Broberg H S Baker Roy Barnes Charles Bangs H R Belton and many others along with fourth class letters and officials.
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Mitchell Post Office
A. A. Anderson
Geo. Armour
C. Broberg
H. S. Baker
Broberg
B. B. Burton
Roy Barnes
Charles Bangs
H. R. Belton
FE. R. Bettin
John Bunker
A. Burns
W. H. Browne
J. B. Buck
Edward Collins
Edna Carpenter
Ed Cox
A. R. Leavy
D.S. Seaman
Chas Smith
John Sipe
Wm. H. Sherwood
Eugene F. St. John
Joe Slotsky
F. Smith
A. J. Tointon
Paul Thompson
H. A. Tracey
John Templeton
Glenn Vandervoort
Warren O. Wilson
van Williams
Garist Williams
Fern J. Way
J. Webster
Auction Bridge Club Meets at Mrs Wallerstedt Home
The Auction Bridge club met last Wednesday at 823 Third Avenue West. Mrs Newbury was guest of honor. Mrs Wallerstedt won the club fork prize for high score after two tables were played.
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Jack Porter
Joe Michels
Charles Wowler
Dakota Bridge Whist Club
Andrew Hiwein
West Third Street
Shelby
Sid Smith
Auction Bridge Club
L. I. Wallerstedt
Third Avenue West
How Home May Cooperate With Schools Address Focuses Aid
The Wo man s Aid Society of the First Methodist church met in the church parlors for a large gathering. Prof. McClinton principal of the public schools delivered a stirring address on home school cooperation and its role in improving school efficiency. Mrs. Conyes led devotions and Mrs. Bobb introduced the speaker. A social half hour followed with refreshments served by Mrs. A. J. Smith. Over two hundred women attended, including many newcomers.
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First Methodist Church
Morris
Women’s Aid Society
Miss Whalen
Miss Laurson
Woman’s Aid Society
McClinton
Conyes
Bobb
A. J. Smith
Halycon Club Hosts Pleasant Constitution Lesson
The Halycon club met with Mrs. Donaldson last Monday with all members present. The study of the Constitution of the United States was led by Mrs. Bryan. Refreshments were served and members found the afternoon pleasant and profitable. The next meeting will be with Mrs. Dyer.
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Be Jolly Club
Lucy Maynard
Kensington Club
R. H. Hazen
Woch Flats
Halycon Club
Miss Mary Morrow to Wed Paul Ford in December
Misses Lois Wiltse and Mabel Maynard hosted a china shower for Miss Mary Morrow at Morrow's home last Saturday. Guests wrote recipes and sewed for the bride elect while enjoying a two course luncheon and pink carnation decor. Each guest received a picture of Miss Morrow and a pink basket with the china as a keepsake.
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Lois Wiltse
Mabel Maynard
Mary Morrow
Paul Ford
Chelan
Wash
Miss Morrow
Jeanette Smith
Lois Anderson
Meryle Bryant
Blanch Ryan
Helen Hoon
Bess McHenry
Mildred Derr
Florence Walrath
Wauneta Worris
Rachel Doyle
Mary Louise Burns
Rosengreen Nashime Wed In City Ceremony
Axel EB Rosengreen and Christi ana Nashime were married Saturday afternoon at 6 in the First Methodist parsonage with Dr. J. S. Hoagland officiating. Attendants were Miss Myrland and Mr. BE. J. Erlanson. The couple will reside here after a lengthy wedding trip.
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Harry II, Stacey
Underhill & Stacey
Axel EB. Rosengreen
Christiana Nashime
First Methodist Church
J. S. Hoagland
Myrland
BE. J. Erlanson
Rosengreen
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Teachers’ Association
Hitchcock
State College
University
School of Mines
Iowa
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Mitchell Hide Co
Metchel
Shower For Bride
Mrs. Lincoln
West Fifth
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Freddie Towley
Hazel Rowley
Coral Sumners
Luie and Ellsworth Truas
May Lindsay
Waldo King
Florence Moran
Mary Wing
Pearl Dabler
Margaret Curtis
Winifred Navin and
And
Campbell
Gregory-Stacy
Navin
T. P. Navin
Elsie Benedict
Beatrice Cameron
Sunie Smith
Ilsie Hardy
Ruth Turney
Tilda Pierson
Catherine Craig
Maude Johnston
Saratoga
Pascoe
Navinhone 590
Rowley
Mabel
Sarah Spry
Presbyterian C. I
Canada
Hessie Hitchcock
Clara Sidel
Lena Kennedy
Claurice Welmering
Jennie Allen
Mabel Spry
Nina Hanten
Graham Hall
Jessie Dunn
Uuu
Ruth Minty
Sadie Bartlett
Iintre
John O'Donnell
O' da
North Duff Street
Kensing Tt
Nerolas
Jack Levings
W. E. Wagner
Maybelle Anderson
Ladies Aid
Curtesy
Nashime-Rosengreen
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