Railroads Earnings Debate at I C C Hearing in Chicago
Discussions at the interstate commerce commission hearing in Chicago compare railroad earnings to capital stock value. Patrons have funded about ten percent annual returns over ten years, with dividends and surplus rivaling the stock, while critics warn against excessive rates harming consumers and investment alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago
Chi& Northwestern Railroad
United States Supreme Court
New York
Cattle Market Shifts Signal Warren on Stock Farming
A late 19th or early 20th century column notes a sharp drop in livestock supply west of the Mississippi and warns traders that high cattle prices reflect scarcity. It argues hay shortages push farmers to sell herd animals now, predicting a long replenishment period and advising prudent sales over prolific early marketing.
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Mississippi
Tawney fails to meet asset purity test in case
Fragmentary OCR notes indicate Tawney faced a test of asset purity in a case, with a mention of Mingesote and a failure to comply. No clear outcomes or detailed entities are readable.
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Cmat
Tawney
Wes
Mingesote
Wno
Illinois Republicans face convention on Lorimer disgrace
The Illinois state convention offers no stance on Lorimer’s scandal involving a Democrat Republican and bribe money. The column urges a rout for both parties and calls for a Roosevelt like decency as the ex president refused to sit with Lorimer, offering a vision for Illinois.
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Illinois
Lorimer
Roosevelt
Militia Muster at Springs Forms Company A
Wessington Springs South Carolina last night saw a militia company muster with 66 members forming Company A Separate Battalion. Captain M L Shade of Mitchell commanded the muster in with about 600 townspeople present for the election of officers.
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Wessington Springs
S. C
Co. A
M. L. Shade
Mitchell
L. CD. Prescott
Geo. D. Garrett
Oliver Sedgwick
Shade
Marvin
Watertown
Shad
Mayor White
Ladies Aid Society
Dakota Wesleyan Football Schedule Reveals Rivals and Home Dates
Todnem announces the 1920s style football calendar for Dakota Wesleyan. Home opener on Oct 24 vs School of Mines at Mitchell. other clashes include Canton Huron Yankton Brookings and a date with Aberdeen Normal. state university game expected as highlight with new coaches and a revamped backfield.
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Todnem
Dakota Wesleyan
School of Mines
Rapid City
Canton
Huron College
Huron
Mitchell
Wesleyan
The
State University
Douglas
Fire destroys Kimball waterworks tank and engine house
The elevated Kimball waterworks tank burned at 4 30 Monday afternoon wrecking the engine house front and flooding the area for over a block. The wood tank held 5 000 gallons of water and the wreckage was scattered like dynamite. No injuries were reported.
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Kimball
Kimball Waterworks
Brule County Fair Tank Wreck Causes Major Loss
A steel tank and supporting structure were knocked out of plumb causing over 1000 dollars in damage near Brule County Fair activities. The tank stood at the north end of the main street where concessions crowd the area. The Catholic society had set up a dining tent nearby but was spared as the collapse flooded the area and scattered tables while the tent remained intact. A new modern steel tank will replace the damaged one.
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Brule
Catholic Society
Sad Death of a Young Man in Woonsocket
Robert Grace dies at age twenty seven after long life in Woonsocket South Dakota. Funeral drew vast attendance marking one of Sanborn counties largest services. He was born October 18 1882 in Monroe Wisconsin and married Jessie Keene in February 1908 in Woonsocket. He leaves a wife a child his parents Mr and Mrs George Grace of Mitchell and siblings Oliver of Colorado and Minnie Grace of Mitchell.
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Woonsocket
Robert Grace
Sanborn County
Munroe
Wis
Wisconsin
Jessie Keene
George Grace
Mitchell
Oliver
Colorado
Hiss Minnie Grace
Were Wedded at High Noon
At noon Thursday Mr. James G. Caldwell and Miss Hattie Myrtle El Ha were married at the bride’s parents home 601 8 Montana street. The ceremony was performed by Dr J B Hoagland pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church under a canopy in the front parlor.
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James G. Caldwell
Hattie Myrtle
el- Ha
Garland
Montana Street
J. 8. Hoagland
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Bride weds in white satin ring ceremony at Colton
The ceremony includes Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Paul of Forrestburg D. and Mr. Ward Ellis with Miss Ruth Colton of Mitchell attending. The bride wore a white satin gown with long veil and carried roses. After a two year stay in Colton, groom Scott Bonham, a local furniture merchant, plans home in Colton after a wedding trip. Forty guests, elaborate dinner, and many costly presents mark the event. Out of town guests include the Caldwells and Riley Caldwell of Hartford S D and Scott Bonhan of Loomis S D.
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D. L. Paul
Forrestburg
Ward Ellis
Ruth Colton
Mitchell
Scott Bonham
Colton
S. D
M. H. Caldwell
O. S. Caldwell
Roy Caldwell
Riley Caldwell
Hartford
Scott Bonhan
Loomis
Rain Ends Two Month Drought In Pierre
The city of Pierre records an inch of rain over Thursday and Friday marking the first rainfall in over two months. The downpour settles dust, fills water holes, washes stagnant water, and prepares ground for fall plowing for farmers, with heavier rainfall reported in countryside toward the Black Hills.
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Pierre
Black Hills
Electric Bitters Endure Severe Strain Says Mrs Van de Sande
Mrs J H Van de Sande of Kirkland Illinois credits Electric Bitters with preventing breakdown during a three month severe strain. The tonic's makers promise health and strength with guaranteed satisfaction and sell it for 60 cents at Diehl and Brown.
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J. H. van de Sande
Kirkland
Ill
Diehl & Brown
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Mitchell, Publishing Company
Official
Cummins
Democratic Party
United States
Standouth
Wellington Springs
Corn Palace
Butterfield
America
Lored
H. D. Butterfield
First Trust and Savings Bank
O. L. Branson & Co. Inc
Farm Loans and Insurance
O. L. Brans
J. S. Daniels
L. J. Welch
Wm. Koch
Jr i
Ray L. Branson
Casher
J. C. Wood
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