Kenyon Presses Crackdown on Local Public Building Waste
Iowa Senator Kenyon warned against pork barrel spending after exposing the Sun Dance Wyoming public building case. He argued Congressmen graft by securing oversized projects to win district votes, urging removal of local representation and decisive action against wasteful public works.
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Saloon Closures Seen Boostting Business In various states
The article cites Los Angeles Express inquiries and Kansas City Star summaries showing saloon closures did not hurt business and often increased property values and cash trade. Mitchell case notes local option tests and argues saloons reduce crime and boost commerce, countering pro prohibition claims.
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the Express
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Washington
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Viscount Bryce Advocates Global Peace League
The article cites Viscount Bryce as the first British public figure urging a world peace league and protesting a perpetual war mindset. He warns that postwar trade bans against Germany would fuel renewed hatred and prolong conflict. He calls for broader humanity over nationalism to prevent future wars. The piece also notes political campaigns and Mr Hughes planned stops in South Dakota with Mitchell hosting him October 17.
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United States
Germany
Europe
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Taft
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Mitchell
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South Dakota
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New Jersey
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Corn Palace Oversight Sparks Nebraska Tour Debate
The Omaha crowds celebrated Ak-Sar-Ben as the Corn Palace drew 100000 visitors yesterday. The letter argues presidential candidates Hughes and Hughes failed to include the Corn Palace in their itineraries, saying Mitchell should remind them of other festival demand and public interest locations.
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Hughes
Corn Palace
Northwest
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Whose Blatant Militarism Is This?
A columnist questions Elihu Root and Wilson policies in a Carnegie Hall talk. The piece rails at Wilson for perceived failures in Lusitania, Mexico, and military buildup, while contrasting Bryan’s shifting stance and Root’s stance in the 1916 campaign.
Bryan as Political Martyr and Wilson Backer
The article surveys William Jennings Bryan as a singular political figure who propelled Woodrow Wilson’s early presidential prospects. It recalls Bryan’s decisive role in the 1912 campaign, challenging Champ Clark, uniting a national following, and resisting Clark-Tammany forces to position Wilson as the Democratic nominee or face defeat.
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Bryan
Woodrow Wilson
Col. Bryan
Mr. Wilson
White House
Woodrow Willson
William Jennings Bryan
Col. Harvey
United States
Champ Clark
Budget plan prompt seeks state wide GOP unity to curb institutional power
W Wi Lyon a Minnehaha county Republican nominee urges legislators from across the state to back Gov Byrne’s proposed budget. He argues the existing system lets an institutional county bloc dominate appropriations and block reform, citing past attempts to create a second state university and the downfall of regent A Hitchcock.
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Minnehaha County
Gov. Byrne
Lyon
South Dakota
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Parliament of
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Great Britain
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A. &. Hitchcock
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Budget plan risks power shift from executives to legislature
The discussion questions whether a binding budget system can curb the institutional alliance that would enable the legislature to alter executive appropriations. Without a mechanism preventing legislative enrichment, governors would hesitate to challenge changes, making the plan alter processes more than outcomes.
State officials resign for higher paying jobs
Prestwick of the state pure food department resigns to join an insurance company with a higher salary. Sehn of Turon, a long time member of the state banking department examiners, resigns to work in banking for better pay.
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Military drill at Notre Dame academy gains interest
At Notre Dame academy in Mitchell Father I O Flaherty ordered boys aged 12 to 15 to assemble in the gym three times weekly for military drill from 1 to 1 30 pm. Dr W A Delaney and Walter Tobin will drill them as unpaid instructors. The program aims to improve physical culture and instill discipline aligned with Catholic tradition and civic readiness.
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Mitchell
Notre Dame Academy
I. O'Flaherty
Pather O'Flaherty
Walter O’plaherty
Mitchell Local Notes Highlights Residents and Visits
Mitchell locals share news of travel for church events and conventions, school staff changes, and community visits. The column lists residents visiting from nearby towns, attendance at a Trinity Episcopal convention in St. Louis, road and railway surveys, and prep for football seasons with local players competing for spots.
Letters From Front Lines Describe War Weariness and Family Loss
A Lake County man relays a letter from a friend with the Allied front in France. The writer notes heavy Allied gains yet fears a long winter war, laments trench life, mentions a Dublin Fusiliers bagpipe band, and details multiple brothers serving for Britain. He condemns the war as murder and reports family sacrifices at home.
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Louis Molloy
Lake County
John Verfeett
France
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jHood
Liana
Petey
Amy
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Tryanee
India
Sie
Wiko
England
Hneland
Ifrance
Crocus Magazine Debut Makes Strong First Showing
The Crocus school magazine debuts with a refined layout and full support from the school board. Miss Alice Warne directs as editor-in-chief with Miss Rose Strong as associate editor. Dwight Cours serves as business manager as staff members include Jones Test Coughtin McCartney Worthen Green Corcoran Collins Jones Irskine Kand.
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Tile Mirehei
Lyman A. Port
Crocus
Alice Warne
Rose Strong
Dwight Cou
Glenn Hughes
Hunter Shot in Head During Duck Hunt in Alcester
Albert Jaycox separated from his hunting party in South Dakota's Alcester area when a fellow hunter fired at flying ducks. A pellet struck Jaycox in the back of the head. he was taken to Beresford hospital where the wounds were treated. Doctors expect a full recovery.
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Nick Gaatge
Pomona
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J. J. Bowler
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Jy C. Danforth
Parker
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Mas. Holmes
Clark
Rosebud
Russell
Mt. Vernon Wriday
Crowd
Mt. Vernon High School
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Maulkton
Awerr
G. S. Werver
Omiuta
Neb
G. S. Weever
Washington
Weever
Mroo
George Brunspitl
Murdo
Alcester
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Albert Jaycox
Jaycux
Beresford
Perry Township Society Notes and Local Updates
Mrs. Asa Paddicord visits Perry relatives in January. Wim Burchfield of Mimburn visits the Balding home. Charlie Kendall purchases a Montana farm and plans spring move. Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Lewis visit Parker family, and the Ladies' Social Hour meets with Mrs. Frank Johnson with 18 guests. Neighbors gather, readings and music entertain, lunch served. Aub adjourns to meet Mrs. Julian Dondelinger on October 18. N Driggs ill with Brights disease. A birth: a son to Mr. and Mrs. Blindauer on Monday, October 2.
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Perry
Wim. Burchfield
Mimburn
Wim. Balding
Charlies Kendall
Montana
Sherman Lewis
Sam Parker
Frank Johnson
Death of Ludwig Walker Found on Roadside Near Tripp
Passersby discover the body of Ludwig Walker three miles west of Tripp. A coroner's inquest returns a verdict of heart failure. Born in Friedenstal, South Russia in 1859, he immigrated to America at age 30 and is survived by his wife and five children.
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Wheeline
Tripp
Ludwig Walker
Friedenstahl
South Russia
America
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