Split Wisconsin railroad postulate stirs 1918 politics
The piece argues for appointing railroad commissioners rather than electing them, praising Dougherty as a fit nominee and criticizing electoral politics. It notes editorials opposing mass newspaper sponsorship of campaigns and discusses public funding for candidacies, then shifts to a broader look at farm crop values and prosperity across states, highlighting South Dakota’s favorable position and U.S. farm earnings.
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Wisconsin Railroad Commission
United States
MW O
South da
Rota
Burleson Buys Autos for Parcel Post Use
Postmaster General Burleson announces the purchase of 41 automobiles for parcel post collection and delivery. Twenty are trucks built for parcel post in large cities. three go to Baltimore, three to Brooklyn, two to Buffalo, two to Louisville, four to Minneapolis, six to Philadelphia, and one to Omaha. City post masters will track operating and maintenance costs for cost comparisons with rented machines.
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Washington, DP
Burleson
Post Office Department
Baltimore
Brooklyn
N. Y
Buffalo
Louisville
Minneapolis
Philadelphia
Omaha
Wiltse-Wiedding union at Mrs Wiltse home
Miss Lois Delight Wiltse wed Benjamin T. Van Metre of Letcher in Mitchell at the bride's mother 418 Davison street home. The ring service followed by luncheon, with attendance from Mitchell, Redfield, and out-of-town guests. The couple plan to live in Letcher and operate a banking business.
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Jennie M. Wiltse
Davison Street
Lois Delight Wiltse
Benjamine T. van Metre
Letcher
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. 5. Heargland
Lrst Church
Mitchell
Helen Congress
Mendlessohn
Mabel Maynard
Rachel Doyle
Chaminade
Lois Anderson
Wauneta Ferris
Mildred Derr
Blanche Ryan
Marty Louise Burns
Mesdames Joseph
Morrow
A. Maynard
Myron Dexter
Rockwell
John van Metre
Plorencee van Metre
Roy Jacobus
Smith
Chamberlain
M. J. Band
Boyden
William Smith
Las Mroo
J. G. Markham
Turton
S. 1
Beattie
Minneapolis
Denver
Colorado Springs
Colorado
van Metre
Chinese pheasants arrive from Turon fair display
A shipment of Chinese pheasants arrived this morning from Turon where they were exhibited during the fair. Farmers in the county will eat some and a couple dozen will be liberated on American island. Various locals and visitors are noted, with moves to Gregory and Des Moines trips and several relatives visiting family in Brule township and nearby towns.
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Louie Stiezman
Thaweille
Illinois
Fred Stiezman
Brule Township
Lhentar Hailey
Kennebec
Dent
Chas. Rathbun
Sanborn
Towa
T. K. Taylor
O. G. Molden
Mitchell
Gee, Ritchie
Z. R. Ritchie
Ortonville
Mini
Ritchie
Daisy Lanson
S Pl Drew
Omaha
Neb
Drew
Mro
J- 4
Dundas
West
Lastraight
Deadwood
Tay
Juy
Meg
Miro
W. Burkholder
Gregory
Ros
Gregory Land Office
W. R. Porter
Port Pierre
A. J. Heywitt
Hewitt Little Liza
Beth Wewite
Pest
Wilson pressuring swift reforms through Congress
President Wilson urges quick passage of reforms promised in the Baltimore platform. He wants currency and tariff changes plus measures on the Sherman act resource conservation Philippines independence federal employee compensation health services and civil and criminal law reforms to be enacted now to shape the 1916 campaign and ensure Democratic control of future Congresses.
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Dick Richards
Nelpy
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Democratic Congress
Baltimore
Senate
Taft
Philippines
Democratic Party
Congress
House
Wedding Rites Honor Mrs Fowler and Mr Reihsen
The couple exchanged vows in a ceremony featuring a roses and lilies bouquet and white embroidered veil. Afterward they hosted a dinner at the bride’s parents home on West Third Street with twenty five guests and generous gifts of jewelry silver and linen. They depart for a wedding trip to the Twin Cities and plan to reside in Mitchell after October 15.
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Loomis
S. D
Mars
John Watkins
Mabel
Watkins
Ralph &. Goodman
George Green
Alcester
Goodman
Omaha
Davison County
Wilson
Sioux City
Mitchell
Jensen-Thompson
Mt. Vernon
A. Jensen
Johanna Marie Jensen
Olec. Thomson
Merrige
Esroom
Lonsdale
Andrew Joney
Helford Township
de Thompson
Iliott Township
Trinity Congregation
Rey.bere
Twin Cities
C. J. O'Blaiene
Leo M. Reihsen
Faye Belle Fowler
John Sibert
West Third Street
Astors
Ruth Priest
Eva Disbrow
Genevieve Carney
Lillian Cook
Pwin
J. C. Fowler
J. P. Reihsen
Reihsen & Sons
Miteh
Optimistic Priscillas Hold Afternoon Meeting at Alsene Home
The Optimistic Priscillas met yesterday afternoon at Miss Arminda Alsene's home. Members enjoyed embroidery and dovils fancy work. A two course luncheon was served at five o clock by Miss Alsene and the hostess. Guests included Mrs Jen Alsene Mrs Charles Thorslund of Wroomington WL and Mrs Miawur jiea Carlson. The next gathering is set for October 4 at Miss Minnie Carlson's home.
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Westley Wood
Crecus Club
Miss Zefa
AL C. Klife
Lab
West Pirst Avenue
Kline
Louis Wittmann
Dc. Kennedy
Arminda Alsene
Elma Alsene
Jen Alsene
Charles Thorslund
Wroomington
Miawurjiea Carlson
Minnie Carlson
Gun Prom Boat Accident Injures Arlington Man
Carl Knutson was shooting from a boat on Lake Albert when the gun accidentally discharged. The bullet struck his right wrist, tearing the arm, and doctors fear amputation may be necessary.
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Arlington, S. C
Carl Knutson
Lake Albert
Car plunges from ferry into Missouri River at Chamberlain
A Des Moines man ran his car onto a ferry at Chamberlain South Dakota and, using the wrong lever, drove the vehicle into the Missouri River. He and the car were rescued.
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Chamberlain
S. D
Des Moines
Iowa
Missouri River
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