Prohibition Law and War Measures Foresee Permanent Dry Nation
Congress-enacted prohibition closes all breweries starting December 1 and distilleries from July, a war measure likely to become permanent if states ratify the federal amendment. Revelations from Bavaria reveal the premeditated nature of the war and that Austria’s crown prince assassination was used as a pretext by Germany, now confirmed by Bavarian sources.
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Bavaria
Prussia
Austria
Germany
Debs Accused of Violating Law at Toledo Socialist Meet
Eugene V. Debs, the socialist leader jailed under the espionage act and free on bond pending a Supreme Court appeal, faces a Department of Justice complaint for addressing a socialist gathering in Toledo Ohio last week. He asserts wartime controls are lifted, but the armistice leaves the United States still technically at war.
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Eugene V. Debs
Supreme Court
Department of Justice
Washington
Toledo
Hio
Debs
Pierre Sees Great Prospects for Power Plant Boom
John Cogan of Pierre envisions a statewide energy expansion after socialist amendments pass. He highlights Pierre as ideal for a central power hub between the Little and Big Bends on the Missouri River, capable of supplying power to the state and energizing a major packing plant and regional development.
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John Cogan
Pierre
Missouri River
Walsh Warns Wage Levels Key To National Development
National War Labor board joint chairman Frank P. Walsh argues for maintaining current wage levels as essential for safe orderly growth. He sets a subsistence wage of 7.24 cents an hour for an eight hour day and cites a minimum of 5.80 dollars for eight hours, warning that price misalignment with labor products risks unemployment. He criticizes governmental enterprise as prone to inefficiency and calls for price readjustment to sustain business and foreign trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank P. Walsh
National War Labor Board
Walsh
Mr. Walsh
Government business vs private enterprise argues by Hon. Hugings
F D Wicks acted for Freeman defendants in a Sioux Falls case where the Scandinavian American National Bank seeks about 65000 in a civil action. The Farmers Land Loan and Grain Co of Freeman is sued in U S district court before Judge Elliott. The notes were issued Aug and Sep 1916 to Stair Christenson and Timmerman Minneapolis grain firm. The bank bought the notes, claims forgery by officers of the grain company, and that the notes arose from a board of trade transaction making them non collectible.
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Atty
F. D. Wicks
Sioux Falls
Freeman
Scandinavian American National Bank of
Minneapolis
Midland National Bank
Farmers’ Land, Loan and Grain Company of
S. D
United States District Court
Elliott
Hutchinson County
Grain Commission
Stair, Christenson and Timmerman
Board of Trade
Educational conference of South Dakota superintendents held in Pierre
State Superintendent calls a conference of county superintendents at the state capitol in Pierre to meet at 3 30 p m Wednesday December 18 1918 and continue until Friday December 20 1918. Invitations extend to all interested in education and a special invite to city and county superintendents elect. Principal topic is Education 18 Legislation.
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South Dakota
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Pierre
S.D
Hell of Representatives
State Capitol
Iroquois Chief: Mitchell Republicans deny political promise
The Mitchell Republican candidate pledged a packing house if Bates the Non Partisan League candidate won, but Mitchell voters rejected the deal and gave Norbeck a large majority. Constituents spurned franchise sale for a political promise.
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Mitchell Republican
People of
Mitchell
Bates
Norbeck
Harold Haynes Sends Cheer From France With Sousa Band
A letter from Harold Haynes, serving with Sousa's Band in France, reports safe arrival on a voyage with rough seas, three daily concerts, boxing gloves from a chaplain, and a box of candy amid missed pay days. He mentions the Leviathan, officers ball, and securing a hundred dollar bond before departing the United States.
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W. CG. Haynes
Harold
Sousa
France
Leviathan
U.S. A
Soldier’s Letter From November Arrival Relates News and Gratitude
In a long letter home the writer, rating health and sights, mentions meeting Frank Sabatha and Ed Johannas of Scotland aboard, notes Y M C A and Red Cross as supports for soldiers, and expresses gratitude for a scarf and two sweaters knitted by his mother.
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Frank Sabatha
Ed. Johannas
Scotland
Hall's Catarrh Cure Endorsed by 1880s Ad Claim
The paper notes a claimed universal cure for catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It asserts constitutional action, blood and mucous surface effectiveness, and a $100 reward for any failing case. Includes testimonial solicitation and mentions the Toledo Ohio company F J Cheney & Co. Product price listed as 75 cents.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
Heir Frederick Wilhelm Refuses Renunciation of Throne Claims
Frederick Wilhelm asserts he has not renounced his claims to the German throne though his chances of realizing those claims remain uncertain. The statement keeps alive the question of succession despite doubt about fulfillment.
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Frederick Wilhelm
President Wilson sails to France for peace talks
The article notes President Wilson departs for France on Wednesday to participate in preliminary peace conference discussions. It argues Congress can govern in his absence, saying his personal presence is not indispensable, and that nations expect strong delegation to reflect his wishes. It adds that no catastrophe will follow his absence, and affirms faith in government in Washington after the Lincoln era.
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Wilson
France
Congress
Washington
Lincoln
Farm Bureaus Promote Better Seed Across State
South Dakota farm bureaus conducted seed surveys in nearly every corn county to ensure good seed. Ear testing covered 8,059 bushels with a 45,784 bushel composite test, engaging 3,007 farmers. They distributed 91,762 bushels of good seed corn and marketed 109,617 pounds of alfalfa seed in five counties while conducting variety tests and supporting seed breeding plots for purer seed production.
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South Dakota
Buraus
Farm Bureau
Red Cross Christmas Roll Call Shifts to Dec 23
A universal membership drive will replace the Red Cross Christmas Seals this year with the drive running December 23. The unit led effort aims to enroll all residents in the society, highlighting the war’s demonstrated usefulness and predicting relief work will largely be conducted through the organization.
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Red Cross
Farmers urged to test hog remedies on themselves says college bulletin
The Agricultural College farming bulletin warns that farmers who feed carbolic acid to hogs should first take a dose themselves. Dr. G S Weaver questions the need for continual hog doping, noting hogs are not sick or wormy constantly and urging reasonable use of remedies.
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the Agricultural College
G. S. Weaver
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