Local Notes Highlight Frequent Black Hills Trips and Community News
Mitchell locals report frequent travels to the Black Hills for vacations and business, with citations of Anderson family lumber yards inspections, post graduate work at the University of Chicago, and several residents visiting relatives and taking up teaching or school positions. Community events include a Riverview picnic, a rise in road conditions discussion, and forthcoming Dakota Wesleyan and local school activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
S. Anderson
Black Hills
Eugene Hager
University of Chicago
Mitchell
Spearfish
The
Normal School
J. F. Anderson
John ¥. Cbobson
O. T. Litchtiera
Anderson
J. W. Broadient
Alto.s
Laurits , Miller
Clark, S. D
Wesleyan Opens Year On Monday
Dakota Wesleyan will begin the new academic year Monday with 22 faculty members and major campus upgrades. New staff include Gustav Schoettle professor of piano and James Loman as athletic director and coach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota Wesleyan
College Hall
Emmnasium
Association
Graham
Science ‘Hall
Science Hall
Gustav Schoettle
Stuttgart
Germany
Schubert Club
Kansas City
Conservatory of Music
University of Iowa
Des Moines Symphony
Wesleyan
James
Loman
Geneva
New York
Duy Ins
Hobart College
Geneva City
University of Ilinois Grid
Harvard University
University of Chicago
Lucille Hitchcock
Hitchcock
Gumnock School of Oratory
Graham Hall
Beauty Advice Satire Highlights Healthand Vanity Prompts
A satirical poem critiques beauty regimes urging facial massages, eggs, and creams while mocking endless routines. It quotes reader questions on skin aging and appearances, and offers practical dermatology tips and eyebrow shaping guidance. AVOET’s satire echoes era beauty obsessions and broader calls for inner character.
Irish egg trade hits 840 million export eggs yearly
Official returns indicate Ireland exports about 840 million eggs annually, a substantial rise from prewar years. Authorities are expanding efforts to support and grow the industry across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dublin
Ireland
Husband pays for experiment after garden scare
In St Louis John Kearne tried a dumbcane prank on his wife at Shaw's botanical gardens. He told her to open her mouth with eyes shut, claiming the plant would render her speechless. He confessed after she recovered speech at the city hospital and even paid the bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
John Kearne
Kearne
Shaw’s Botanical Gardens
Gardner
City Hospital
Shackleton Rescues Expedition Members From Elephant Island
Sir Ernest Shackleton and five crewmen reached Port Stanley on May 31 after attempting rescue. He then sailed from Punta Arenas on August 26 aboard the Yelcho to save the marooned men on Elephant Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Punta Arends
Otille
Rnest H. Shackleton
Hbs
Hik
Falkland Islands
Elephant Island
Rescue attempts thwarted by ice in two phases
On April 9 accounts note two failed rescue efforts for the men. The first attempt occurred in June and the second in July, both hindered by ice making access impossible.
Peyote Bean Trial to Test Drug Law Reach in South Dakota
Deadwood South Dakota report on a federal case examining whether the peyote bean used by Sioux Indians on Pine Ridge Reservation qualifies as an intoxicant under federal law. Authorities gathered samples, consulted experts in New York and Texas, and brought in a Oklahoma physician to testify about its effects and dangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deadwood
S. D
United States District Court
Pine Ridge Reservation
Mexico
United States
R. W. Stewart
U. S
T. W. Taubman
Plankinton
Taubman
Washington
New York
Texas
Oklahoma
Big Barr
August Brims With Rain In State Weather Summary
The Weather Bureau reports August brought nearly six inches of rain statewide, triple July and similar to June. It was the wettest August since 1900 with about seven inches then. The month’s high on the second reached 97, the coldest on the thirteenth at 42. Mean max 81, mean min 58. There were 13 clear days and 18 cloudy or partly cloudy, with wind mainly from the prevailing direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wweather Bureau
Beauty Column Weighs Hair Growth Hope for Bald Readers
A reader asks if beauty specialists can regrow hair and revive youth locks. The columnist notes if any fuzz remains signals alive roots, while a shiny head offers little hope, inviting a fuller letter for details.
Thoreau and Whittier Quotes on War and Building
A compact quotation item juxtaposes Thoreau’s remark on building foundations for air castles with Whittier’s call to honor the statesman who lifts the world from the burden of war. The fragment reflects a literary-era moral contrast between constructive thought and peaceful leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Whittier
Thanksgiving alternatives and roast dishes for tighter budgets
The guide notes turkey prices rising yearly, suggesting Guinea Fowl as a flavorful alternative, with a recipe detailing olive oil rub, pepper and salt, flour dusting, then roasting an hour and a half while giblets simmer for a complementary sauce. It also presents Mock Possum and Corned Beef as economical options with step by step prep and serving tips.
Transfer of Guardsmen to Fourth Regiment in SD
In Sioux Falls a conference led by Adjt. Gen. Morris and Col. Englesby plus Maj. Sessions and Captains Aldrich and Grigsby of the new Fifth regiment, South Dakota national guard, with Officers Kennedy and Wallace of the ... discussed transferring men to the Fourth Regiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
S. D
Adjt
W. A. Morris
G. H. Englesby
A. B. Sessions
I. D. Aldrich
John T. Grigsby
Fifth Regiment
South Dakota National Guard
Kennedy and Wallace
Southeast Month Delivers Nine MPH Average Velocity
The report notes a southeast trend with an average velocity of nine miles per hour for the month, indicating a steady directional movement and consistent speed across observed data summaries.
Explorer Confirms Crocker Land Nonexistence
Ensign Fitzhugh Greet, who joined Donald MacMillan in 1913 on a polar expedition, arrived in New York aboard the United States from Copenhagen and confirmed that Crocker Land does not exist. He stated he accompanied MacMillan for three months from Dans Thomas Hubbard and will report findings to the Navy Department in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Fitzhugh Greet
Donald GB. MacMillan
Notice to Creditors in Anna M Daggett Estate
The administrator Andrew J Daggett of the estate of Anna M Daggett deceased calls all creditors and claimants to present their claims with vouchers within six months after first publication. Claims must be shown to the administrator at Mt Vernon in Davison County South Dakota. Dated September 2 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna M. Daggett
Mt. Vernon
Davison
South Dakota
Andrew J. Daggett
Transfer plan for Birth regiment volunteers to Fourth
The Fourth regiment, just back from the Mexican border, opened a recruiting office here and arranged transfers for any Birth regiment men who wish to move to the Fourth to enter active service sooner. Several men have reported they wish to transfer.
River Rides for State Patients at Yankton Hospital
The South Dakota state hospital at Yankton launched a large steel pleasure boat on the Jim River named the Fadora. Dr Wilhite, the house physician, says the 30 foot twin screw craft with a 7 foot 6 inch beam and Cushions will carry 26 to 80 passengers and complement the hospital bus and carryall motor car to shuttle patients to the river about four miles away.
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Yankton
S. D
Jim River
Wilhite
Insane Hospital
Dim River
Tremaine Rites Held Today for Mrs Silas A Tremaine
Funeral services for Mrs Silas A Tremaine were held today at her son's home with Rev. Robert Lincoln Kelley of First Baptist church officiating. Interment followed at Ethan with Rev T S Bassett in charge at the grave. She died Sunday Sept 3 at age 94 and is survived by son R L Tremaine and four grandchildren.
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Gerald Eastman
Redfield
Eric. Furman
Loomis
Richard Bunt
Mitchell
Guyolas
Northern Normal
Aberdeen
A. L. Mann
Huron Vaatey
Mis
Ruth Ard Willard Moyer
Napa
Cal
F.ju. Moyer
Aiss
Joseph Goldamith
Pittsburgh
Shepherd
Una D. Smith
Plankinton
Wood’ Smith
Iarol
Smith
Riverside Park
Mary Jane Tremaine
Silas A. Tremaine
Wisconsin ‘Street
C. W. Shannons
West Fifth Avenue
J. L. McComish and Sons
East Third Avenue
Dakota Central Telephone
Sam T. Greene
Fouth Avenue
Main Street
McComish
Geo
C. H. Fraser
Gann Valley
Harry T. Graber
Mineral Point
Wis
S.J. Messerlee
Mitchell Power Company
Maurice and
Murle
Mr. Messerlee
Bernice Sibert
Hawarden
Sioux City
Iowa
G. B. Everett
Parker
James McIntosh
Dodgeville
Charles C. McIntosh
N. Rowley Street
Frank ‘Maynard
Seattle
Iny
Montana
J. F. Weeley
Mason City
Mr. Feeley
Feeley
Milwaukee System
Feeleys
Virgil Boyles
Yankton
Boyles
S. A. Boyles
Samuel
A. B. Darling
W. H. King
W. W. Reams
Kennebec
Mr. Darling
Mrs. Reams
Draper
Mr. King
Belvidere
Vernon Vessey
Wessington Springs
Lincoln
Neb
University of Nebraska
R. L. Tremaine
South
Wisconsin Street
Robert Lincoln Kelley
First Baptist Church
Ethan
T. 5. Bassett
Mary Jane Hill
Greene
Chenango County
New York
Butternuts
Oswego
Tremaine
Dyersville
Dubuque County
Dakota Territory
Twelve Mile Creek
Hanson County
Dr. Tremaine
R. Jui Tremaine
Hin
Clara A
Jessie Hopkins
Frances Donk
Carroll
Mitchell District Medical Society Prepares Big Session
District medical societies from across the state are invited to a special session in Mitchell on September 19. The event aims to become an annual fall meeting distinct from the state association’s usual gatherings. Prominent out of state doctors will participate. Guests include Dr. A. B. Dunn of Omaha Dr. Percy of Galesburg and Dr. Goldie Zimmerman of Sioux Falls, along with local practitioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell District Medical Society
State Association
A. B. Dunn
Omaha
Neb
Percy
Galesburg
Ill
Goldie Zimmerman
Sioux Falls
Sturgis Man Gives Up Young Bride After Brief Marriage
In Sturgis South Dakota E C Ballard married 15 year old Gene Collins less than a month before the union was annulled by court action. Ballard faced a two year suspended penitentiary sentence for perjury after claiming the girl was 19 to obtain the license. Judge McGee accepted a guilty plea and the marriage was severed with Mrs Collins returning to her maiden name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturgis
S. D
Bliss
E. C. Ballard
Brier
Gene Collins
Ballard
McGee
Lennox Priest Named for Lennox Parish
Rev. Father J. A. Williams of Sioux Falls has taken duties as priest in charge of the Lennox parish Catholic church. He succeeds Father Park, who has been transferred to the Lake Preston parish in South Dakota.
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Leslie Caldwell
Pierre
Clyde C. Cordry
Jetcher
Ed Mitchell
Wisconsin Woods
Olive
Mansheim
Tripp
S. C
Rose Lyons
St. Paul
W. A. Wheeler
Thirty-third Avenue
Washington, D. C
Harriett
Walter Steffens
Cincinnati
W.R. Ronald
Donald Dougan
Artesian
Mitchell Aggrégation
Indians
Ted Reed
Doug
Winnie Weddle
Owanka
Allen Brigham
Alpena
Spencer
B. B. Dean
Minnesota Mutual Life Insurance Company
Mae Hammerland
Jed Eberhart
Piedmont
Yankton College
A. E. Dean
Meade County
Rapid City
Anna Haynes
Haynes
Helen Johnston
Miss Johnston
Mitchell Country Club
Earl B. Rowley
San Benito
Capt. Rowley
Fourth South Dakota Infantry
Riverside Road
Joe Woods
Ray Branson
Henry Scherzmann
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Mr. Holder
Holden
S. P. Shaw
South Dakota Baptist Convention
Herman Schultz
Illinois
Schultz
Irvin Johnson
Irene
Beaman
Clarence R. Holmes
Madison
University of Wisconsin
C. Holmes
South Edmunds Street
Arthur Mankey
Washington, D.C
Mankey
A. I. Carhart
Birdella Carhart
Geo. G. Behrens
Manhattan Oil Company
C. T. Kennedy
West Fourth Avenue
Dan Seger
R. A. Rhodes
R. FE. Hardie Piano Company
Dakota Coffee Company
Widmann
vHierre
Avoet
Lady Fair
Berton Braley
A. B
Mabella
Shackleton
McOrth
Crocker Land
Ensign Green
Land Parry
Yankton Hospital
Son
R. 1
Lennox
J. A
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