Roads clogging trade arteries amid war cost claims
A sweeping, critical review argues private rail ownership cripples supply chains as industry begs for government action. It cites Cummins concerns and warns of potential disaster if transport bottlenecks persist, with notes on cooperatives and wartime policy shifts affecting shipping, agriculture, and wages.
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Washington
Tabor
Plumbin League
Cummins
Priva
Germany
Nile
New
Snghiied
Barry
Tie
Twueli
Onanton
Hard Coal Profits and the Anthracite Commission Demands
Coal miners petition the president's anthracite commission seeking wage increases. W. Jett Luyers, economist, analyzes costs per ton for 1914 to 1920, showing consumer prices rising from $5.09 to $10.80 and operators’ margins widening. He notes monopolies in coal and railroads enabling above-normal profits and cites Chestnut coal prices climbing from $7.57 to $13.50 amid alleged profiteering.
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Anthracite Coal Commission
Iin
Henvon
W. Jett Luyers
Cma
Taruck
Washington
Mingin
Uesedu
Missing Man Returns Home After Mysterious Disappearance
Beresford Kiarr Curseon, a prominent Beresford businessman who vanished leaving a seven month bride, has returned with his wife. He had been unsettled about a $1700 future debt, worked in Sinui City then on Carlson's farm, and decided to write home leading to his return. Relatives cared for the crop during his absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beresford
Kiarr Curseon
Olsewante
Sinui City
Carlson
South Dakota merchants seek plan to boost small clubs
Secretaries of commerce groups in South Dakota converge in Huron on July 20 and 21 to discuss the retail merchant’s role, etiquette, relations, and club activities. Speakers include W. Wy Bhi, Geo. Schlosser, J. M. Morin, and Herbert Rudolph. A Parish House program promises strong entertainment and formal talks on organizing effective small clubs.
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South Dakota
Huron
Suisse
Lani
Fru
Rerdah
Sault Dakute Reqail Hierchants Association
W. Wy Bhi
Geo. Schlosser
Tragic drowning of Dr Watertown man at Lake Kampeska
Dr Watertown Albert Nelson 38 years old drowned after cramps struck while swimming off a sandbar near the lake outlet. He and two companions struggled for air as others, unable to aid, were seized by cramps. one helper reached shore but Nelson did not resurface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watertown
Albert Nelson
Hie
Stand ard want ad column advertises deals
If you have lost anything want to sell or buy let it be known through the Stand ard want ad column. Results are certain only one cent a word.
Burglar Talk Reveals Unknowing Suspect Encounter
A fragmented report recalls a man confronted by a burglar who did not realize he spoke with the intruder. The incident references coins, a whipkey, and a police chase, with unclear names and locations due to damaged text.
Tragic Fits Papers With Matches Claim Young Girl
Mille r Violet Roses, four year old daughter of Frank Rosse, a Granebunty farmer, died after trying to light matches from a home supply. Her family members reportedly extinguished flames, but she suffered fatal burns. The incident led to efforts to awaken her as the fire spread and she could not be saved.
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Frank Rosse
Granebunty
Wis
Beached youths refuse coercion from gang at Grown operation
Two young men from ut sadern state traveling toward work in the hargist felds of South Dakota encounter a gang led by a W W. at Grown. They are ordered to haul a cart and warned of harsh harvesting conditions if they refuse. The leader hints at torture methods to force joining the wobblies, including shoe powder to burn feet and other threats.
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New York
Terburus Stean
Crem
Consorzio Garandi
Wetrepolis
London
Washington
Consorzig Garschildi
Merant Marine
Association
Cremy
Palermo
Beachy
Grotan
Ut Sadern
South Dakota
Rayort
Doferce
I W. W
Northwent Square
IWW tactics spark sheriff's office confrontation in Aberdeen
An incident at a sheriff's office in Aberdeen involved a man connected to I W W activities. A wild-eyed stranger, previously jailed in Brown County, questioned deputies and reporters, claimed imprisonment abroad, and asserted fearlessness of jail. After rapid questioning, he admitted willingness to work if freed, then calmed when Sheriff Elliot arrived. The piece notes rising I W W activity and urges public defense against perceived coercive tactics by both labor and capital groups.
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Aberdeen
Sheri Shirey
Brown County
Gian
Ib Jabie
England
United States
Streriff Smith
Northern Normal and Industrial School Catalog Ad
Advertisement for special courses across Kindergarten to College work at Northern Normal and Industrial School Aberdeen South Dakota. Highlights include preparation for teaching careers and promises of high salaries for well qualified teachers.
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Northern Normal and Industrial School
Aberdeen
South Dakota
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Anlar Sean
Public Sinense
Cathito Neviner
North Didcot
Tishess
Witten
Weathy
Ani
Porfirio
Mexico
Maera
Huerta
Madero
Carranad
Burleson
Bounding House
Huertic
Wiel Tiely
Caliner
Inti
Gil
de la Muerta
Judi
Hiner Carlson
Farmer
DR Ath
Albert
Nelson
Lake Kampeska
Ello Raye
Tigare
Anderson
Maneloe Fe
Estines
Sheride
Elliot
Hester Spill DE
Pealn el
Palace Cafe
Tom Lee
Sisseton, S. D
Maj. Bailley
Henry Campbell
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Michelin
Automotive Machine Company
Sisseton, South Dakota
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