South Dakota school awards and staff changes noted
The Superior Jury awards the South Dakota f& silver medal for education with city schools in Flandreau Pierre and Mitchell also receiving silver. Ethan school teachers plan to buy two tall clocks. Miss Rose Barr and Miss Maud Mason resign from Baker No. 4 and No. 2 respectively. Ki. 1D Carpenter becomes Tobin No. 11 clerk. Blanche and Edith Orswell host an oyster supper in Prosper township. Notes praise Miss Coffin, Miss Orswell, Miss Sheahen, Miss Hofstetter, Miss Richardson, and Agnes Schaub for discipline and progress. Loomis two department school lauded for teaching quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Flandreau
Pierre
Mitchell
Ethan
Rose Barr
Baker No. 4
Maud Mason
Carpenter
Blanche
Edith Orswell
Chas, Phillips
Prosper Township
Marie Coffin
Edith Orsweill
Blanche Orswell
Rome No. 2
Dakota Univer
Potatoes Shipped In Do Not Reflect Local Agriculture
The article notes Pierre Free Press reports potatoes being shipped in from Parker and questions Mitchell’s stance on local production. The Mitchell Republican accuses farmers of bringing in eastern loads and unloading at night to pose them as homegrown, while Mitchell denies hindering settlement or development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Pierre
Abe
Pierre Free Press
Parker
Mitchell Republican
Waller
Ballimore Society
Atlantic City
Philadelphia Ledger
On Railroad Business Deadwood Pioneer Times
Mr W J Underwood general manager named in Deadwood Pioneer Times report on railroad business with brief note of his role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood Pioneer Times
W. J. Underwood
Rail line ambitions shape capital location debate
Harry Hoimbery, a Milwaukee right of way agent, discusses railway expansion as railroads seek to extend west of the Missouri River. Mr Underwood, a seasoned railroad man, notes that locating the capital is secondary to securing growth and connections across vast western territories. The piece frames a broader fight over line extensions and regional development.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hoimbery
Milwaukee
Mitchell
Underwood
Missouri River
Pacific Ocean
Praise for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy by Local Mothers
Mrs Pilmer of Cordova Iowa testifies that Chamberlain's Cough Remedy quickly relieves severe croup in her child. Many mothers in the neighborhood share the opinion and favor this remedy for children. For sale by all druggists.
Mitchell College Football Schedule for 1922 Season
The Mitchell football team will play once a week through Thanksgiving. Key dates include Oct 21 at Brookings against the state agricultural college, Oct 31 at Vermillion versus the state university, Nov 7 at Sioux City against Morningside, Nov 14 hosting Yankton, and Thanksgiving clash with Brookings College. Coach Markle optimistic after tying Morningside in the opener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Brookings
State Agricultural College
Vermillion
State University Eleven
Morningside College
Sioux City
Yankton College
Brookings College
Markle
Morningside
Bethel Community Notes From October
Bethel reporters note Loomis youths attended the Christian Endeavor service at Bethel church last Sunday. Miss Belle Nillman visited Miss Nora Hubbard last Monday. W D Waterman plans an artesian well on his farm. A basket social at Bethel church is set for Saturday evening October 22. Martin Gleason expects to complete his stone house soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel
Loomis Youn
Christian Endeavor
Bethel Church
Belle Nillman
Nora Hubbard
W. D. Waterman
Martin Gleason
Riverside Notes Delays From Rain Halt Harvest Activity
Rainy conditions on Monday night and Tuesday delayed threshing and corn husking in Riverside for a few days. A Albee and W L Wallis completed pew barns and are ready for winter. Charles McCullough hired to J D DeMott for corn husking. Lizzie Watson recovering and able to sit up. Ladies Aid to meet with Mrs DeMott on Oct 20. Everett White expected home from Los Angeles. Dedication of the church postponed due to seat and window delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
A. Albee
W. L. Wallis
Charles McCullough
J. D. DeMott
Lizzie Watson
M. I
Mitchell
Ladies Aid Society
DeMott
Everett White
Los Angeles
Gibson
Modesto
California
D. DeMott
Mrs White of Blue Island Visits J R White Family
A fragment notes Mrs. Robert White of Blue Island Hilingis visiting with J R White and family. The text is incomplete with other names and details unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert White
Blue Island
Hilingis
J. R. White
C. BL Cassenm
Bnglev
Pain Valley: Chamberlain’s Pain Balm Cures Lockjaw
A bacillus in street dirt causes lockjaw when carried under the skin from wounds. The germ rests in air but activates with closed air, producing virulent poison. Apply Chamberlain's Pain Balm immediately to injuries to destroy the germ and speed healing. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chatiberlain
Auction at Allen ford farm near Mitchell details property for sale
Public auction on Monday October at 10 o clock 2 miles west and 2 miles north of Mitchell at the Allen ford selling 20 head of horses 70 head of cattle farm machinery lumber wagons buggies mower hay rake walking plow hay rack and tools including corn lister feeder corn plow harrow corn shelter cream separator milk cans and more 250 tons hay lunch noon terms include one year on sums over 10 with approved security 10 percent discount for cash on all sums over 810 Col J S Serveson Son auctioneers Wim M Smith clerk Ole A Johnson proprietor
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Allen Ford
J. S. Serveson & Son
Wim
M. Smith
Ole A. Johnson
Notice against H. C. Gordon for Capital subscriptions
The Mitchell Printing Co warns the public that H C Gordon is not employed by The Capital and urges people not to pay him or extend credit. It requests those holding his receipts to return them to the office and obtain duplicate receipts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Gordon
Mitchell Printing Co
Artillery Still Plays Key Role In Modern Battles
The article argues artillery remains vital in warfare despite lessons from past conflicts. It cites the Russo Japanese war and the Tashi Chao duel where disciplined field batteries checked larger forces, while rifle fire alone could not deter the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Tashichao
Suns Jong
Brooklyn Eagle
Notice of Administration for A. W. Davis Estate
In Davison County Court Mitchell South Dakota Rachel Agnes Tralle has filed to obtain Letters of Administration with will annexed for the estate of A. W. Davis deceased. A hearing is set for November 10 1904 at ten o clock a m in the county court office. Any interested party may appear and show cause why the petition should not be granted. Dated Mitchell South Dakota October 19 1904. W Abbey Judge of the County Court S Catrrei Clerk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
South Dakota
Davison
A A. W. Davis
Rachel Agnes Tralle
A. W. Davis
William Tralle
Mitchell
Untitled narrative scene of a worker grooming in a construction hub
A fragmentary scene depicts a female worker amid a bustling reconstruction city. She moves through the yellow city atmosphere, ending with a meticulous grooming of her hair and attire as builders toil around her. The passage closes with a shift to CGC, McCook in Llarpers Masiiaine.
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Test Baldiae
Yauchise
Cemcoernody
CGC
McCook
Llarpers Masiiaine
Ocean Cannibals From Deep Sea Monstrous Fish
In deep ocean caves fierce carnivorous fishes remain unseen at the surface. The black swallower devours prey many times its size, while another species lies buried in ooze with only its head showing ready to engulf wanderers. No sun reaches their realm. many are blind or have huge eyes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
bDhick
Ink
Mars patches seen as woodland by astronomers
Astronomers say greenish Martian patches indicate woodland regions and predict that even after Earth becomes barren forests could endure. A scientist asserts vast green spots will persist along South America’s east coast as Amazon forests resist destruction and regrowth fills deserted fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Wand
Moon
South America
Amazon Valley
Hypnotism Test Impresses Oxford Medical Audience
Dr Eldridge Green recounted a hypnotism experiment with a strong willed female patient. He claimed she refused sleep yet woke at 5 am and sent him a postcard despite her wishes, proving the will to resist can be overridden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Medical Association
Oxford
Eldridge-Green
Pulled bread method from kitchen guidance
The passage explains pulling bread to improve texture and digestibility. It instructs kneading to align grain lengthwise, removing crust after baking, splitting the loaf into halves then quarters lengthwise, and continuing until thin long pieces about two inches around. Dry them slowly on a rack in a pan to color lightly.
Writing In the Sand Practice in Rural English Schools
The article notes that teaching children to write uses sand in small rural schools in northern England. It recalls that ancestors learned to form letters with a pointed stick on sand before copybooks and steel pens were common.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
England
Absent Student Excuses Note From Teacher
A teacher received several notes explaining student absences. One letter cites Minnie’s fall in mud on the way to school as the reason for her absence, asking the teacher to excuse it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ammons
Minnie
Stray Stories Highlights Incongruous Meeting
In a brief Stray Stories note, Mrs. Caller Vn recalls renewing HM Institutes and surprises Mrs. Nagge with a casual reunion after more than five years, remarking on memory of her dress as they share a curious, human moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Caller
Mrs. Naggeby
Dialogue Snippet Between Stayhite and Weary Notes Boredom
A brief exchange features Mr Stayhite and Miss Weary remarking on society as a deuced bore. The lines suggest a wry, satirical mood with a cold exchange about social life.
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Mr. Stayhite
Miss Weary
Schoolmaster Says Save Some for a Nest Egg
A schoolmaster advises students to reserve part of their earnings for future needs, emphasizing prudent financial habits and long term security. The lesson highlights thrift and planning as keys to stability.
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Thinss Educational
A. W. Coursey
Sity
Maud Richardson
Rome No. 3
Agnes Schaub
Mattie Wittstruck
Pew Two Department
Loomis
Sadper Township
Lewis
University
Netoia
Rusty
Miss
W. Abbey
S. Catrrei
Amazon
Gordon's
St. Paul
Indra
Hero
Spence
American
Modern Heating and Plumbing CO
L. E. Stair
Mitchell, S. D
J. E. Wells
Farmer City Property
Mitchell, So. Dak
Dr. C. A Bower
Main St
Mitchell, South Dakota
A. E. Hitchcock
Attorney AT Law
S. D
Ray Swmirn
Sutterfield’s
Preston & Hannett
S. C. Wherry
St. D
Sioux Falls Rug Factory
P. C. Nelson
Sioux Falls
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