Gallantry certificates largely go to enlisted AEF soldiers
The War Department report shows seventy percent of gallantry certificates issued to American Expeditionary Forces soldiers went to enlisted men. A Sunshine Highway joint meeting in Aberdeen, SD, elected officers for the year and planned work on the highway. Hutchinson county county officers T N Deguiste, Benj Kaufman, and F C Fergen resigned. J M Baltzer Mise Waltner and F J Lindstadt were appointed to fill vacancies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
North
South Dakota
Aberdeen
Hutchinson County
T. N. Deguisne
Benj Kaufman
F. C. Fergen
J. M. Baltzer
Mise Waltner
F. J. Lindstadt
Record of Severe Blizzard Hits Wyoming Colorado and Nebraska
A severe blizzard last Saturday across Wyoming Colorado and western Nebraska and Kansas caused widespread disruption with downed wires and near paralysis of train service. The storm, described as the worst in years, brought cold rain and heavy travel impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Colorado
Nebraska
Kansas
Commission weighs sites for proposed state cement plant
The state cement commission has yet to pick the best site, considering Yankton, Lake Andes, Mitchell, Chamberlain, and Black Hills locations weighed against high freight costs. Legislature must approve the $1,000,000 plant funding after the $25,000 research appropriation is used. a special session is expected next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Cement Commission
Black Hills
Yankton
Lake Andes
Mitchell
Chamberlain
Iowa primary results set stage for national convention
Gov. Lowden won the Iowa primaries by clear margins and will lead the state convention, with Gen. Wood and other candidates also holding sizable followings. The piece argues compromise will be essential at the national convention and warns that mudslinging in primaries harms candidates who may rely on their opponents' supporters for the final nomination.
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Lowden
Iowa
Gen. Wood
Coming Chautauqua Program Planned by Local Committee
J A Roberts Vawter chautauqua system field manager met the town committee to set dates and plan, with Frank Dixon hailed as a top platform giant. Elwood T Bailey and Lou J Beauchamp headline, Bailey focusing on postwar readjustment and Beauchamp famed humor and thought provoking talks. A fourth speaker is pending contractual timing.
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J. A. Roberts
Mr. Vawter
Frank Dixon
America
Elwood T. Bailey
Lou J. Beauchamp
France
Chautauqua
Chautauqua lineup features Mallabay troupe and Bowman acts
The program highlights Mallabay company led by Mlle Germain Mallabay a famed French singer and the New York Glee Club four artists. Dixie Girls six from Jon the Meson and Dixon line join The Landix Singing Orchestra six piece group. Big nights include Some Baby comedy and Robert Bowman impersonations Hamlet Shylock and others. Dates Sunday through Thursday July 18 22.
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Mallabay Players
Germain Mallabay
Guertet
New York Glee Club
Theudience
Dixie Girls
Jon the Meson
Dixon Line
Landix
Mico
Robert Bowman
Shylock
Interchurch World Movement drive to raise funds
The Interchurch World Movement begins April 25 to May 2 uniting thirty denominations to raise 336,777,572 dollars in the United States. South Dakota’s share totals 1,002,780 dollars including 502,780 citizen quota. rest to be raised by cooperating churches. Funds will be equitably apportioned to avoid duplicate expense and work. Edward McHugh seeks assurances from the labor board for higher wagon pay to end the railroad strike, a demand that could be seen as contempt if directed at a court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interchurch World Movement
United States
South Dakota
Edward McHugh
New Labor Board
Sacred Heart Hospital to Treat Visiting Scots Guests
Mrs. Catton Jr. and Mrs. Eisenman of Scotland arrived for treatment at Sacred Heart Hospital and will be guests of Mr. and Mrs. John L. Johnson of Cedar Street in Yankton.
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Catton Jr
Eisenman
Scotland
Sacred Heart Hospital
John L. Johnson
Cedar Street
Yankton Press & Dakotan
Local notices of changes and travels in Scotland area
John J. Welland of Scotland and Miss Emma Kozel of Leaterville announce a forthcoming wedding. John Murphy becomes buyer and manager of Shanard Elevator, taking charge last Thursday. Frank Zolnowaky returns to Scotland with his wife visiting their daughter Mrs. J. S. Gosh. Prof. H. N. Mo credits resignations and Reynoldson of Sioux Falls arrives to lead the manual training department. Roose from Avon Clarion visits Scotland to see his mother, Louise Eberly travels to Scotland for a short visit. Dr Berry from Washington reports a good time and will return in ten days. Masons visit Scotland, taking a candidate for the Third Degree with Grand Lecturer Ives present.
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Johm J. Welland
Scotland
Emma Kozel
Leaterville
John Murphy
Shanard
Frank Zolnowaky
Mra. J. 5
Gosh
H. N. Mo
Ee Ny
Nea Tyndall Pa
Sioux City
Capitol Supply Pany
Loyd Patterson Heads To Sioux City From Sioux Falls
Loyd Patterson of Sioux Falls spent a few days in Springfield this week and plans to move his residence to Sioux City. The Rev. Dr. Coles visits Mitchell for a joint Southern and Central Deaneries Episcopal meeting. J W Bordewyk buys block 49 and tears down the old landmark house once home to notable families, once the home of Senator Stephens forty years ago.
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Loyd Patterson
Sioux Falls
Sioux City
Dr. Coles
Mitchell
Protestant Episcopal Church
J W. Bordewyk
Springfield
Mr. Bordewyk
Senator Stephens
Tripp Ledger Notes Local Baseball Plan and Death News
Joe Hozuka returns home near Scotland after surgery. Tripp to form a baseball team with Roy Klatt manager and Ben Hoellworth captain as trials for a regional league including Delmont Armour Platte Wagner Lake Andes Geddes Tripp. Paul Wildermuth learns his father died in 1915 in Russia. His German father from Kirchberg born 183?9? last saw 1895.
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Joe Hozuka
Scotland
Tripp
Roy Klatt
Ben Hoellworth
Prospect
Delmont
Armour
Platte
Wagner
Lake Andes
Geddes
Paul Wildermuth
2Nesia
Germany
Kirchberg
Wittenberg
United States
Russia
Mr. Wildermuth
Karl
California
Paul
Kent's Land Provides Food and Hope in Western Canada
The text notes Kent and others worked hard to feed the world and cultivate land in western Canada. It mentions the land is valued at $200 per acre and highlights relief from harsh winter winds.
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Kent
Canada
Mr Poindexter’s Hat Reflects South Dakota Primary
The Vermillion Republican notes that Senator Poindexter may find his hat fits perfectly after retrieving it from the ring following his South Dakota primary run. The editorial uses a metaphor to comment on his renewed fit for leadership.
George Washington Egan Rumor As Governor Bid Emerges
A Tabor Independent note questions the claims around George Washington Egan who allegedly insured a building for 28 250 and faced arrest after a fire. It cites past disbarments and suggests he might run for governor on an insurance profit platform amid turbulent South Dakota times.
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South Dakota
George Washington Egan
George
Sioux Falle
Tabor
Notice of public sale in Bon Homme County SD 1920
In Circuit Court Fifth Judicial Circuit Bon Homme County South Dakota John Wysuph as plaintiff seeks sale of real property held by defendants Margaret Cobo Katie Varilek Ellen Nider Annie Dyoracek Viola Hatwan Loretta Wysuph. Referees in Partition will auction the northwest quarter and southwest quarter of section Nineteen and the northwest quarter of section eighty in township ninety five north range fifty eight. Sale at court house front door in Tyndall on May 16 1920 at 2 pm. Terms cash or one half cash and balance two years at six percent. Attys Wicks Quinn for plaintiff.
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Bon Homme
South Dakota
Tyndall
Bon Homme County
D. K. Tomlinson
M. G. Dame
C. F. Treiber
Wicks & Quinn
Plaintif
Frank Blazek to Auction Household Goods in Tyndall
Tyndall resident Frank Blazek disposes of his real estate holdings and plans to move to California soon. An auction sale of his household goods is set for Saturday, April 24. A marriage license was issued.
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Tyndall Tribune
Frank Blazek
Tyndall
California
Hutchinson Herald Fragments Mention Local Trips and Wolf Creek
Mrs Smig and children spent Sunday in Menno. Mr and Mrs Fort returned Monday from Scotland where they spent Sunday. Miss Bertha Winter, from Olivet, attended a recital last week after a three month trip through California and western states. David Wipf, Wolf Creek Colony boss, renewed his subscription Tuesday and said the colony is finishing seeding this week with 700 acres of wheat and 800 acres of oats and spelt.
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Bertha Winter
Olivet
California
Idaho
David Wipf
Wolf Creek
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Avon
Roose
Louise Eberly
Tyndall Register
Dr. Berry
Washington, D. C
Ives
The
Springfield Times
Tripp Ledger
F. A. Schmiedt and
Chris Hoellworth
Sasha
Q. Mosaa Smt
B& V
B&w
C. G. Max
Fifth Judicial Circuit
John Wysuph
Margaret Cobo
Katie Varilek
Ellen Nider
Ellen Wysuph
Annie Dyoracek
Viola Hatwan
Viola Wysuph
Loretta Wysuph
Hutchinson Herald
Corn Belt National Bank of Scotland
J. R. Wilson
Meat Market
James J. Cisar
Christian Kuk
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