Johnson Leads War Tax Fight in Senate Vote
Washington Sept 4 The battle over war taxation sharpened as the Senate rejected an 80 percent gross levy on war profits by Sen Johnson of California by 62 to 17. Supporters vowed further amendments as debate opened on increased profits taxes and the bill moved toward prompt action.
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Washington
D. C
Senate
Senato Johnson
California
Johnson
South Dakota
Ashurst
Rally
Brady
Gore
Gronna
Hollis
Sting
Jones
Kenyon
Kirby
LaFoltte
McNary
Norris
Thompson
Ioleman
Otter
Ulifornia
LaFollette
Flour price to drop 60 cents per sack
Minnesota manufacturers promise a fixed flour price of 2.85 per 50 pound sack as long as wheat stays at 2.20 per bushel. Local dealers report the cut and note other grades may be cheaper while a few rise above 2.85. The state agent confirms the wheat–flour linkage and 60 cent reduction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnesota
Fruit Company Wins Damage Suit in South Dakota Supreme Court
W J B McKee sued Mitchell Fruit and Grocery Co over a finger injury in the company warehouse elevator. The South Dakota Supreme Court reversed a circuit court verdict for McKee, ruling he was not required to visit the warehouse or perform duties for the company. McKee was an express driver injured while handling bananas.
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W. J. B. McKee
Mitchell Bruit and Grocery. Com
King
Wilson invests $20,000 in Liberty loan bonds
President Wilson has invested ten thousand dollars in farm loan bonds and ten thousand dollars in the first issue of Liberty bonds. This capital move signals a substantial personal stake in wartime financing and reflects strong public soutien for bond drives.
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Wilson
Washington, D. C
Cavalry May Retain Home for Notre Dame Academy
Rev. C. E. O Flaherty offers to delay the academy opening to September 40 allowing Troop EB South Dakota Cavalry to remain in the building. The troopers helped the sisters ready the Notre Dame academy and kept the barracks tidy. Father O Flaherty, back from a state tour, says strong attendance is expected this year.
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C. E. O'Flaherty
the Holy Family Church
Notre Dame Academy
South Dakota’ Cavalry
Harry Branson
Father O'Flaherty
Father O'Klaherty
Notre Dame
CWEI'S UPHOLDS DIMMER ARREST IN MITCHELL CASE
The Mitchell arrest of a woman from outside the city for dimmer law violation drew editorials and public comment. Sheriff Owens and State Attorney Zollman said the case never went to trial. The driver posted a check for appearance, the husband later challenged the law, and officials say prosecutions will continue where intent to violate is evident.
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Republican
Mitchell
E. F E. Owens
P. A. Zollman
Owens
Fourth Avenue
Roswell
Suspension of Freight Rate Increases by Interstate Commerce Commission
The Interstate Commerce Commission suspended proposed commodity rate increases across the eastern rail system until December 30, excluding a select article list. The move follows a policy to halt new rate hikes pending thorough investigation, with flour and grain product rate hikes from Minneapolis to Lake Michigan ports also postponed to December 30.
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Washington, D. C
Interstate Commerce Commission
Minneapolis
Chicago
Lake Michigan
Great Lakes
Man Fined for Liquor Ownership in Mitchell
M A Wetzel of Lane 8 D was arrested in Mitchell after noon for transporting intoxicating liquor and pleaded guilty. Judge W M Herbert fined him 200. Co defendants R Wagener Fred Tappen and Bert Swenson were released for lack of evidence. Wetzel claimed the whiskey was procured before the South Dakota prohibition law, a claim officials doubt.
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M. A. Wetzel
Lane
Miterwell
W M. Herbert
Mitchell Munnicipal
Wetzel
R. Wagener
Fred Tappen
Bert Swenson
South Dakota
Davison County Crops and Livestock Valued Over 13 Million
Readings from the county defense council estimate Davison County farmers will reap about $13.63 million from crops and livestock in the year. Corn leads with about $8.34 million from 125,485 acres at 35 bushels per acre. Wheat totals roughly $41.67 million from 44,700 acres at government-set prices. Oats, speltz, barley and other crops add to the total alongside cattle, horses and hogs valued at respective market prices.
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Davison
Adlal
Local Defense Council
Mitchell
Council of Defense
Javison County
Davison County
Speltz
Six Hour Day Proposed to Ease Postwar Labour Strife
London reports Baron Levyerhulme urges a six hour working day and broader employer worker partnership after the war. He argues wages must stay high and management supremacy remain, while shorter hours boost production, reduce sickness, and allow education, self improvement, and military exercises for the young. He warns against wage cuts or abuse of the change as a sham.
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London
England
Associated Press
Baron Levyerhulme
W. J. Lever
Ceneral Board of Control
Leversulme
Police seize whiskey near Corn Palace amid liquor-law watch
City police stopped travelers near the Corn Palace and found a half gallon of whiskey inside a gallon container. Authorities say this and other violations prompt heightened vigilance and possible arrests under state liquor law.
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Corn Palace
Card of Thanks for Kindness and Flowers
We thank friends and neighbors for their kindness and many flowers during the sickness and death of our husband and father. Mrs. Joe Zentz, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Lofgren, Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Greene.
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Joe Zentz
Herman Lofgren
H. B. Greene
Charles $. Miller
Family Feud Sparks Fist Fight in Loomis
A long running feud erupted into a serious clash last night as F. J. Smith and William Butts assaulted each other with fists and objects. Spectators say Butts retrieved a gun from home and was accused by some observers of starting the quarrel. A warrant was issued for Bulis on assault and battery charges.
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LoomIs
F. J. Smith
William Butts
Butts
Bulis
Bernice Frost Named Piano Head at Dakota Wesleyan
Miss Bernice Frost, a Dakota Wesleyan graduate, will lead the piano department for the coming year replacing Prof. Gustav Schoettle. Frost has studied at Boston Conservatory and New England Conservatory, with prior posts at Notre Dame Academy and Boston churches.
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Bernice Vrost
Dakota Wesleyan School of Music
Dakota Wesleyan
Gustav Schoettle
Miss Frost
New England Conservatory of Music
Boston
Conservatory
Samuel Cole
Addison Porter
Mikado
Ou Q Chautauqua Sysem
Porter
South Dakota
County Rural Schools Open Monday in Davison County
Davison county rural schools begin Monday September 3 with 64 teachers serving multiple nine month terms. Seven new school houses ready for use and teachers receive a five dollar increase with grade certificates amid growing student enrollment. Examinations for teachers were held at the courthouse with 43 applicants, including a first grade certificate candidate.
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Davison County
Schoors
Emma McClintock
Wil!ls
Court House
Pascoe to Run Navin Hostel After Sale
William Pascoe, manager of the Widmann hotel, and associates may purchase Navin hotel fixtures from JL B Glynn to GC R Beals and Glen M Waters of Miller SD. If completed, Pascoe will take Navin Sept 4 and continue Widmann operation. He may begin Navin operations Saturday.
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William Pascoe
Navin
JL. B. Glynn
GC. R.beals
Glen M. Waters
Miller
S. D
Pascoe
Widmann
Nome Guards Fully Organized in South Dakota
Pierre and other towns organize Home Guard units with companies of 70 to 150 men. State Council reports 3 main aims including patriotic spirit, drill training, and deterrence of lawless acts. War department limits to 500 rifles and urges local reports on property to guard. Commissioned officers listed for multiple towns across the state. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for support during a baby's illness and death.
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Nome Guards
War Department
Home Guards
United States
State Council
Sioux Falls
Mitchell
A. Pierre
T. B. Roberts
Carl Goldsmith
George F. Besendorfer
Co. B. Mitchell
Frank W. Mitchell
Harold Meyers
Roy Langley
F. Foster
Kimball
Chas. McCaffree
Banker's Association
Council of Defense
Gardner Hohilfelut Music Co
Beckwith Block
Main St
Charles EB. Booth
Emery
S. D
C. H. Anderson
State Council of Defense
W. S. Hill
Pierre
Delma Wilder
Mars
Alberta Wilder
Cottonwood
Iaha
Mitchell Notes Show Wide Range of Local Movements
Watertown resident G. R. Pierson visits Mitchell while Sparta and Woonsocket visitors come for short calls. Many residents travel for work, education, or military service. several plan moves to Chicago, Washington, and Sioux Falls. Community events include lectures, church services, swings at the park, and preparations for Labor Day programs.
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Stanley P. Jones
Soiux Falls
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Mitchell
Jones
Charrge
Pierre
L. %. Slalr
Chicago
South Bound
Ind
Three Rivers
Wis
Orland
Stanley Morris
Mt. Vernon
Leroy Morris
Louis
Qovinger
I. N. Gaines
Federal Grand Jury
Deadwood
Ilmron
Farmers’ Union
Equity League
Farmers' Non-Partisan League
Ruskin Park
Minneapolis
North
South Dakota
Home Guard
Court House
Neer
Roy Caylor
Tripp
Menno
Au Lo
Rey
Tirry HW. Weak
Sions
Rey. Weak
India
L. K. Medley
Sioux/Gily
Harry Branson
Sioux Falls
First
Harkness
We Gion Springs
Methodist Episcopal Church
BF. Ol. Richards
Boo. Wardill
Laverne, Minn
Lewis Young
Vermillion
J. J. Nichols
Mitchell Allen Schultz
Woonsocket
Farnsworth Hospital
Val Diehl
Heaton Collins
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Itehell
Sumner HW. McNary
Liss Mildred Fortner
Hotere
Cwei
Lane Tourist
Bernice Frost
Navin Hostel
V.ts.dam KW
AS. Cattain
C. Leola
Paul EB. Kretchman
N. G. Klein
Go. G. Wilmut
G. H. Nerison
I’. 1. Porter
W. PF. Horr
Co. I. Aberdeen
E. B. Harkin
Capain
Charles Gameron
Me Holden
Go. I. Viborg
D. M. H. Jorgenson
H. Olson
Co. J. Madison
James Robertson
Frank G. Fuller
Merritt HW. Colgrove
Co. K. Lill
H. BE. Reinhold
A. T. Mossman
Ro L. Nordness
Go. L. Irene
N. €. Frederickson
Co. J. Gunderson
Alfred Christensen
Go. M. Milbanks
Robert D. Jones
Coulis N. Sanders
Lake Andes
Harry Hardin
Ralph $. Parker
Charles L. Farrell
Co. O. Florence—Burton Re Cp
Go. P. Bradley
M. Bb. Moore
Wm. Allen
F. M. Stanger
Co. Q. Vermillion
Martin L. Thompson
Chester Hf. Johnson
Andrew B. Gunderson
Raymond
Philip H. Schaller
Harry S. Thorp
Walter I. Mlister
Gapliain
Ierrie Adiun
Galser
Capeting Thos
D. Seroigs
Fred Larson
Co. X. Springfiecld
W. A. Marvin
R. C. Brockman
L. WK. Ste Marie
Co. Z. Roswell
Thomas F. Tobin
Charles Taylor
John Moore
Secon
Hecla
W. M. Scoll
Andrew Armour
Henry G. Coburn
G. R. Pierson
Watertown
Lottie Jones
Sparta, Wis
Frances Qsgood
Cc. F. Turner
Wessington Springs
Frank Petrie
Charles Lester
Sidux Wily
Albert Lester
Mildred Osgood
Woman's Training School
Salvation Army
G. Jenks
Faith, S. D
Mitchell Weinesday
J. L. Shedd
Milwaukee Railroad
E.B. Theuer
FE. J. Sullivan
Mason City
Iowa and Dakota
The
Milwaukee Road
John Reuland
White Lake
Frank Male
T. W. Bowen
Mr. Webster
Paul
Egbert
Lacrosse
Hebert Th
Fort Leavenworth
Klias
Henry Gossel
Bridgewater
Mitchell Country Club
Wy KR. Ronaktt
q@ub house
J. P. Jenkins
Grand Forks
N. D
Met
Women's Relief Corps
Calra Kimball Young
Earl Williams
Sidney Drew
B. Mather
Kenneth
E. K. Mather
Springdale
Inn
Loomis Congregational Church
R. B. Holton
John M. Sibert
Wisconsin
James Kimble
A. G. Gabel
John Ayer
Lew Shull
Shulls
J. Clooper
Ames
Lawrence Christ
L. A. Adams
Montana
Joseph Unzicher
Spencer
H. Pope
G. Miltler
K. B. Gardinger
Fulton
Reis
Gilen
Towa
Sweeney
Nice
J. Colteaux
Esther Fheety
Austin
Minn
G. S. Bakewell
Fheety
A. J. Storla
Mr. Pees
Milehell
Peter Norbeck
Shire Thinkers' Association
Charles Daly
Valparaiso
A. B. McNary
IH. GC
Schneider
Charles Ware
Wagner
Colin
Wuron
State Banker's Association
Mutell
Ie Peration
Bessie Blumenson
L. 8. Lifsehultz
Myrtle Tipton
Bila Wendrickson
LeMars
R. W. Olsen
Mankato
E. L. Perry
Missouri Pacific Railway
Omaha
Mr. Perry
Neb
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