Mitchell Corn Palace Reopens With Rich New Design
The Mitchell corn palace on Main Street boasts a larger 125 by 142 foot building with a central dome and eight towers, featuring a star center piece, Ceres, and intricate corn decorations in red, white, and yellow. Dr Dundas led fundraising and construction under C A East with Larry aiding roof work, drawing praise from visitors from the east and state.
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Mitchell
Corn Palace
Main Street
Fifth Avenue East
Silsby
Dundas
Dr. Dundas
C. A. East
Larry
Exterior Corn Palace Decorations by Rohe Impress
The article lauds Decorator Rohe for annual exterior corn palace decorations since 1892. It notes a shift to more corn use, with three of eight towers featuring wheat, oats and flax, and a Moorish-influenced overall design. A two color corn cube expanse runs around the south and west sides and enhances the entrance with rich corn ideals.
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Rohe
Robe
Handiwork of Woman at Corn Palace Decor Show
Visitors praise the balcony displays at Mitchells corn palace where the Dakota Wesleyan University booth depicts a dorm room scene in corn with figures of a college girl and football artist. The display by Mrs J L Lardner and Misses Edna Daniels Grace Beckwith Mae Welch Fannie McCormick Gold Corwin Florence Dickson stands among a rich collection of fancy work admired by crowds.
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Corn Palace
Mitchell
Dakota Wesleyan University
College Hall
J. L. Lardner
Edna Daniels
Grace Beckwith
Mae Welch
Fannie McCormick
Gold Corwin
Florence Dickson
Boeth
Cornhusks and grains adorn fair booths with patriotic scenes
The article describes a display of booths and dioramas decorated with corn husks grains and grasses. Notable features include a Grand Army of the Republic scene a Japanese booth with oat straws and pampas grass a Liberty Bell booth with yellow grains and a Liberty Bell march a millinery booth with corn husk hats and a popcorn booth showing a winter skating scene.
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Gertie Getman
John Colvin
Mabel Getman
G. Knowles
Mason
R. N. Getman
Eliza Veaiilyen
Grand Army South
Red Cross
Booth
W. TW. Gregory
Win
Rush
Win. Plotner
M. Tlerbert
Inez Qwen
Kk. Ball
O. W. Coursey
J. L. Raymond
J. J. I<ress
Kessie Robb
Nellie Doyle
Genevieve Doyle
Alice Doyle
Howaard Rew
Ralph Doyle Bive
E. C. Barnes
Dora Butler
G. W. Klineau
Albert Jebson
Dr. West
E.J. Spangler
W. Greer
J. KE. Mitchell
Bessie Murphy
Lucy Hathcock
Nettle Palmer
Alice Doyie
Erina Eddy
J. McKinley
George M. Rowley
Jay A. Dundas
W. A. Heimberger
J. F. Cooper
Elva McGrath
Minnie Bingham
H. Eb. Rogers
Art Institute of Dakota Wesleyan University
Greenhouse Exhibit Showcases Newbury Family Display
A detailed Newbury family display at Mitchell Greenhouse features ear corn covered columns and flax head roof with corn stalk windows. Word rugs, a table of corn husks, and a popcorn hammock highlight a corn themed display, with the Newburys presenting an extensive greenhouse stock in the northwest corner.
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Thos. Nicholson
J. M. Jammer
Florence Starr
Lulu Berryman
Grace White
Dot Laughlin
Jean Baker
Grace Nicholson
AE. Witchecock
J. ©. Walrath
Sid W. Smith
Carl Ralston
Gee
Rew
J. S. Anderson
Susan Craig
Newbury
Mitchell
Newburys
Southeen
South Dakota Farm Exhibits Draw Eastern Visitors
Twelve counties display corn palace exhibits on both sides of the main floor illustrating the state's agricultural resources. Visitors marvel at grains vegetables grasses and fruits. Farmers who bought farms last year are paying with this season's crop as farming blends with livestock in western counties. A constant throng views the displays each afternoon and evening, asked about soil climate and state merits.
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South Dakota
Buffalo County Exhibit Highlights Buffalo Salt Grass and Yields
Buffalo County along the Missouri once home to buffalo now prosperous farmers and stock men. A central buffalo image dominates the exhibit while E. E. Dye runs the display reporting wrato, spelts 75 bushies per acre, wheat 29 and oats 760 to 800 bushels. The county seeks a railroad to spur rapid growth.
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Buffalo County
Missouri
E. E. Dye
Countywide Wheat Yields Reported Rising
Mr Bartholow notes all crops were raised in the county with wheat yields ranging from 20 to 32 bushels per acre across areas.
Hand County Exhibit Showcases County Produce
The Hand County exhibit led by F. EB Crabtree CG, L. Ostrander features a miniature corn wagon loaded with corn and a large fruit display. A protograph of two Hereford steers in corn, a 60 acre golden fire wheat yielding 286 bushels at 64 pounds test, and a 6 foot tall oats sheet highlight the county’s agricultural achievements with many county photographs.
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Wand County
F. EB. Crabtree
L. Ostrander
Hand County
Corn Craft Exhibit Highlights Faulk County Grains
Faulk County displays clever grain art by W. W. Vinton and F. A. Seaman. Corn cob figures form a corn plow and a seed wagon holds 17 wheat varieties, with millett head cow and wheat team illustrating dairy and grain industries. Alfalfa and timothy experiments show good results.
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Faulk County
W. W. Vinton
F. A. Seaman
South Dakota
Kaulk
Jerauld County Exhibit Showcases Bumper Crops
The Jerauld county display by R. W. Johnson features mammoth red clover measuring four feet four inches and a fine alfalfa sample yielding three tons per acre at first cutting. Reports say corn will average forty bushels per acre and oats from fifty to eighty five bushels. This marks Jerauld county’s first exhibit.
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Jerauld County
R. W. Johnson
Aurora County exhibit showcases crops and alfalfa trial
W H Woodward presents a county display including vegetables from the state reform school. Blue stem wheat samples yield 27 bushels and test 63 pounds. Mr Woodward notes alfalfa is being introduced with success in the county.
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W. H. Woodward
Aurora County
State Reform School
Sanborn County Exhibit Highlights Banner Claim
Sanborn County showcases a large exhibit with a banner reading The Land of the Big Red Apple Corn Cattle and Hogs. E R Judy oversees an display featuring 54 oat varieties 44 wheat 15 corn and 15 barley speltz and rye plus many apples and diverse vegetables.
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Sanborn County
E. R. Judy
Hughes County Exhibit Delights With Produce Display
Hughes County, along the Missouri River and near the state capital, surprised critics with a large display of vegetables and an impressive water watermelon harvest. The grass exhibit also highlights the region as a paradise for stockmen and ranching.
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Hughes County
Missouri River
Lincoln County Exhibits Show Corn and Apples Pride
Lincoln county displays include corn and apples under a fine exhibit led by John DeLong, John Gerber, and J B Millett. A Canton businessmen silver cup contest showcases township winners for best corn while wheat yields range from 18 to 30 bushels.
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Lincoln County
John DeLong
John Gerber
J. B. Millett
Canton
Brule County Rapidly Developing Farming Area Exhibit Highlights
Brule county west of Mitchell grows as a farming region with stock raising expanding westward. O C Stuart in charge reports grain yields near 10 bushels minimum, averages around 18, corn 40 bushels per acre, and oats 65 bushels. The exhibit features large pictures of the Milwaukee railroad extension, stock ranches, and artesian wells.
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Brule County
Mitchell
O. C. Stuart
Milwaukee Railroad
Hanson County Exhibit Showcases Local Agriculture
Hanson county displayed vegetables, grains, grasses and fruits under DC.J. Twamley’s large display. Visitors from Towa praised South Dakota’s corn potential, hoping others would see the exhibit.
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Hanson County
DC. J. Twamley
Towa
South Dakota
Lyman County Tackles Diverse Farming as Rail Work Expands
Lyman County near Brule across the river remains a stock county but railroad development diversifies farm work. Farmers now showcase a variety of grains and vegetables in a new, raw farming stage led by E. A. Bartholow.
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Brule County
Lyman County
E. A. Bartholow
Davison county exhibits highlight county crops
J. M. Brion and D. W. Strothers present a Davison county display showcasing Cuban Queen melons and strong corn yields. Alfalfa and red clover show wide growth with a 30 inch third cutting sample. H. C. Warner of Sanborn county leads the county exhibit organization.
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J. M.brion
D. W. Strothers
Davison County
H. C. Warner
Sanborn County
Warner
Women Seek Cure for Nervous Disorders at Work
A fragmented article discusses women who suffer from various nervous conditions or ailments while working. It notes that such women are weak and bloodless, yet claims a positive cure exists through unspecified means. The text is incomplete and reads like an old health column.
Dr A W Chase Nerve Pills Promote Health and Vitality
Ella Smith of Newark New York describes relief from nervous exhaustion and weakness after using Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills. She reports improved sleep strength and blood quality and credits the medicine with restoring vigor. Available 50 cents a box from Scallin Bros in Mitchell South Dakota and other dealers.
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A.W. Chase
Ella Smith
Miller
Newark, N. Y
Dr. A. _W. Chase
Dr. A. W. Chase Medicine Co
Buffalo, N. Y
A. W. G Chase
M. D
Scallin Bros
Mitchell
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