The Republican Advocates Single Tax Edge in State View
The Mitchell Republican editorial argues for the single tax in South Dakota, urges a tax commission of students to study revenue issues, and warns against graft in state finances. It defends newspaper advertising costs and condemns nonresident attempts to surcharge local papers.
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Mitchell
The
Republican
United States
Canada
South Dakota
Richards
Tax Commission
Dick Richards
Dayton plan for Mitchell city government debated
The Dayton charter proposes a legislative commission led by a mayor with a city manager to run administration. The manager would be appointed, trained, and oversee city operations except courts and schools, with initiative and recall protections for citizens. Supporters say Mitchell could benefit from professional management and reduced political influence.
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Terest
Mitchell
Dayton
One Form of Stealing That Survives
The Marion Record notes that in F days it received 75 pieces of mail in an effort to influence public conscience in the United States. The piece discusses newspaper space as a form of property and hints at broader money flows and political expenses, including railroad interests and committee funding.
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Marion
United States
Railroad Con
Pa Committee
No Blame for Death of Girl Grace Torewell
The coroner's jury returned an open verdict in the case of Grace Torewell, a former Mitchell schoolteacher killed by a Bath train. The verdict blamed no one for the accident though testimony conflicted on whether a stop signal was observed.
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Aberdeen
Grace Torewell
Mitchell
Bath
Glennie Torewell
NEW ESTIMATE ON THE CROP
South Dakota reports crop averages from county auditors and bankers statewide. Wheat 12, corn 30, oats 30, flax 10, barley 19, rye 16, speltz 22 bushels per acre. Potatoes 75 bushels per acre. Alfalfa 223 tons per acre.
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Pierre
S. D
South Dakota
State Immigration Department
Corn crop boosted by Hughes county seed corn day
The Commercial club of Pierre South Dakota distributed seed corn to Hughes county farmers after a county seed testing effort at the high school. A seed corn day was set for Monday September 15 inviting farmers and business people to help select seed for next year and encourage frost resistant, high yielding corn across the central state.
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Commercial Club
Three New Churches Planned for This Presbytery
Plankinton South Dakota reports a series of church gatherings in the near future highlighting the Presbytery's plan to establish three new churches within its bounds. Details indicate organized missionary activity and local church involvement to expand congregations.
Presbytery to Convene at Hurley September 9
The Sioux Falls Presbytery meets at Hurley on September 9 with Rev. Edward Van Ruschen as moderator. Over six months three new churches formed, totaling 23 across 15 counties east of the Missouri river and south of Davison county. English-speaking members total about 1600. The Synod statewide meeting follows in Groton on October 2 with delegates from English, Indian, Bohemian, and German churches.
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Groton
Redfield Banker Is Coming Here to Mitchell
Mr and Mrs A B Darling of Redfield arrive in Mitchell to settle in the Davis home at 617 Fourth Avenue West. Mr Darling accepts the vice presidency and active role at Western National Bank, bringing years of Redfield National Bank experience to the local business community.
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A. B. Darling
Redfield
Darling
Western National Bank
Redfield National Bank
Mitchell
Mrs. Darling
Davis Home
Fourth Avenue West
Hog cholera widespread in the area
Hog men report the disease prevalent across the vicinity with about 200 hogs dead on the Hatch farm west of Mt. Vernon. Other affected farms include Wilkins north of the city Morris Carlson four miles southeast and Taylor five miles west of Loomis. Disease blamed on short pasture hot weather and poor drinking water.
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Hatch Farm
Mt. Vernon
Wilkins
Morris-Carlson
Taylor
Loomis
TRYING RANCHERS FOR STARTING FOREST FIRE
In Deadwood South Dakota Amos and Thomas Smith ranchers near Custer face U S District Court trial on negligence for a blaze that destroyed about 10 000 acres of timber 6000 in Harney Peak National Forest. Government alleges a straw stack fire and lack of precautions. Frank Corns and John Woodford also faced similar charges and pleaded guilty.
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Deadwood
S. D
Custer
Amos
Thomas Smith
U. S
Smiths
Harney Peak National Forest
Frank Corns
John Woodford
Irrigation Project Aims to Serve Fall River Lands
In Hot Springs South Dakota a plan to build Cheyenne River water storage reservoirs for irrigation moves forward with a preliminary survey funded by state lawmakers. State Engineer Derr oversees the survey to assess dam costs water storage capacity and irrigable land. About 35 000 acres in Fall River County could benefit.
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Hot Springs
S. D
Fall River County
Cheyenne River
Derr
Mitchell Temple Organized by local Pythian Sisters
A Pythian Sisters temple was organized in Mitchell after a heated winter effort led by John Wharyink and Mrs. Dora Markson. White Lake members assisted with exemplification and installation, followed by a social dinner. officers include Margaret Ferguson and Lulu Heimberger. The article also notes a Woman Foreign Missionary Society meeting at First Methodist Episcopal church, a marriage at the same church, a surprise birthday party for Anna Scott, and Crocus club activities with a luncheon to close.
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Pythian Sisters
John Wharyink
C. C
K. P. Lodge
K. P
M. EB. C
White Lake
Oficers
Mitchell Temple
Margaret Ferguson
EB. C
Lulu Heimberger
EB. S
Louise Blair
John Born
Dora C. Markson
Bertha Snyder
G. C
Kurvink
Markson
Fox
Frank Weller
Snyder
Temple
Knights of Pythias
K. P. Hall
Myra Pepper Weller
Woman Foreign Missionary Society
First Methodist Episcopal Church
C. B. Wilt
Woman’s Foreign Missionary Society
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Jesus
Samuel Weir
Wittman guests honored with six o'clock dinner in Dubuque area
Mrs A C Kline hosted a six o'clock dinner at 217 West First avenue Thursday in honor of Mr J C Wittman and son Lloyd and G H Wittman of Dubuque Iowa who were visiting L W Wittman at 500 East First avenue. A hospital banquet Monday honored Miss Morrow for completing nurse studies with purple and white decorations and a souvenir fork presentation marking the occasion.
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A. C. Kline
West First Avenue
J. C. Wittman
Lloyd
G. H. Wittman
Dubuque
L. W. Wittman
East First Avenue
Hugh
Miss Morrow
Nagel
Murnberger
Eastern Star Picnic and Sept Meeting Planned at Masonic Hall
The Eastern Star held a Thursday picnic at the Masonic hall with about one hundred attendees. A program on Robert Morris accompanied the meal, and the next regular meeting is set for Sept 18, with petitions for membership to be acted on. The Woman’s Relief Corps met, welcoming Mary I. Sayles by Paine batantant and Dr Bruce by transfer, and noted a Catholic Academy flag raising and patriotic program.
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The
Eastern Star
Masonic Hall
Robert Morris
Order
Woman's Relief Corps
Mary I. Sayles
Paine Batantant
Dr. Bruce
Catholic Academy
Geiger
Red Man Duel Ends in Arrest After Street Shootout
Murdo Sioux Mandan and Brule Sioux Ben Hungry from Rosebud reservation fought a street pistol duel over money. Mandan was arrested on assault with intent to kill with $800 bond set for the next state circuit court term. Mandan’s intoxication and “firewater” led to the clash. Hungry survived after two near shots.
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Murdo
SS. D
Tal Mandan
Ben Winery
Rosebud
Mandan
Ben Hungry
Hungry
Voters Enroll as Republicans In Rapid South Dakota Drive
Enrollment under the Richards primary law is moving quickly with several hundred names added daily. Authorities expect about 2000 new enrollments in a few days. Preparers claim over 90 percent of enrolled voters favor the Republican party as the total voting strength exceeds 2600.
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Lead
S. D
Doan's Kidney Pills Advertised With Testimonial
A 1930s letter extols Doan's Kidney Pills from Foster Milburn Co as effective for kidney trouble. Mrs Streete of Mitchell South Dakota recounts relief in her daughter and recommends the product to families. Sold by dealers at 50 cents. Buffalo New York, sole agents for the United States.
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Dean
Mitchell
P. S. Streete
S. Duff St
Mitchell, S. D
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United
German Americans to Meet in Aberdeen South Dakota
Fifteen hundred German Americans are expected for the South Dakota German American Alliance annual meeting in Aberdeen on September 25 and 26. Local committees will meet trains, host tours, and present a banquet with toasts. Hans DeMuth will chair the opening session, and tours will include Aberdeen factories to showcase local industry.
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Aberdeen
S. D
South Dakota
Convention Hall
Alliance
Commercial Club
Mannerchers
Eureka
R. Taucher
Hosmer
Hans DeMuth
Sioux Falls
State Alliance
Father Chases Elopers Then Forgives Them
Milboro South Dakota residents were stirred by the elopement of Jens Jensen a homesteader and Frank McClown’s daughter. The father pursued toward Winner hoping to block the wedding but the couple wed at Valentine Nebraska and returned home to start their life together.
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Milboro
S. D
Jens Jensen
Frank McClown
Winner
Valentine
Neb
South Dakota Boundary Line
Aberdeen Plans Big Display For S D Fair
Aberdeen plans a large exhibit at the South Dakota State Fair in Huron this month. The Aberdeen commercial club secured two booths totaling 678 square feet with more than thirty local manufacturers showing. A twelve foot long key banner titled Aberdeen, the Key to the Northwest, will hang over the booth along with a large glass sign reading Made in Aberdeen. The commercial club bears the exhibit cost while manufacturers prepare and deliver their displays.
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Aberdeen
Huron
Aberdeen Commercial Club
Arrest of Valder Couple for Illegal Liquor Sales
In Frankfort South Dakota the Spink county sheriff with deputies and the state attorney raided Adam Valder’s establishments. Mr and Mrs Valder were arrested on liquor selling charges. Mrs Valder posted bond. Adam Valder pleaded guilty in Redfield and was released on bond pending sentencing. Later both were fined by the court and released.
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Frankfort
S. D
Spink County
Adam Valder
Valder
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