Children’s year urged to cut infant mortality in Florido drive
The Woman's Council of Defense of Florida promotes infant mortality reduction for 1918, naming leaders for county councils and declaring "Children's year" began April 4 to mark the U S war participation. Remarks from Mrs James Rice Arnal reflect child welfare efforts, with counties assigning chairmen or leaders to organize the work.
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Woman's Council of Defense For
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James Rice Arnail
Child Welfare Department
Cownec
Allhe
Dakota Federal Court Keeps Busy in Aberdeen
In Aberdeen in May the trial of Edwin S. Reitz, convicted on four counts of disloyal utterances, nears its end as Walter Heynacher, former South Dakota German American Alliance secretary and ex German navy captain, faces espionage act charges. Heynacher claims a role in laying a North Sea minefield. naturalized upon arrival in the United States and once editor of the Dakota Freie Press. He has worked in advertising and real estate and has lived in Aberdeen for years. Reitz’s 90 day appeal stay was granted to perfect the appeal. both he and his family testified for the defense, denying most government claims.
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Aberdeen
5.D
Edwin S. Reltz
Walter Heynacher
South Dakota
North Sea
United States
Dakota Frele Press
F. W. Sallet
Reitz
Still Teach German in Yankton Schools
In Yankton South Dakota German remains taught in the high school after students burned German textbooks and faced discipline. Officials say the course will be eliminated soon despite local approval of the act.
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Missouri
Bankers in Session at Dell Rapids Sioux Falls May Day Meet
The annual convention of district bankers was held in Dell Rapids with strong attendance from Sioux Falls and nearby towns. Key speakers included Irani Odell of Omaha on advertising a Bank In War Time H M Hanten of Watertown spoke for the American Bankers association on trade acceptances and Roger L Dennis of Sioux Falls discussed war savings certificates. Also presenting were Lewis Tenson of Flandreau TM Cone president of the State Bankers association and A B Darling secretary of the State association. The gathering closed with a banquet.
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Dell Rapids
Irani Odell
Omaha
Neb
H. B. Craddick
Minneapolis
H. M. Hanten
Watertown
American Bankers’ Association
Roger L Dennis
Lewis, Tenson
Flandrewa
Cone
State Bankers' Association
A. B. Darling
State Association
Slacker and Wife Deserter Arrested in Sioux Falls
Trossler a railroad laborer in Sioux Falls was arrested on charges of wife desertion and slacking. He allegedly attempted to evade the draft and was taken to Camp Funston by Deputy Sheriff Wold for induction into the army.
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Sioux Falls
LFP
Trossler
Great Northern Railroad
Trotsler
Camp Funston
Sherift Wold
Fares and Crime Mark Sioux Falls News Mix
Sioux Falls tram system plans a six cent fare hike expected soon. Police crackdown on bootlegging follows five arrests including three women and two men. Cases involve a Black woman on bond for bootlegging and a man on furnishing liquor. Other suspects provided information or paid fines. Transcript in draft case sent to federal authorities. School children participate in a South Dakota event on campus, linking to state cultural changes and local conflicts.
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Buron
Huror’ Police Department
Metcheli
David Buedefeldt
Mount Vernon
Davizon County
South Dakota
Rongal
Dakota
Uniac
D. Praia
Altho De Teg F Sisidverns Secs Pat
A fragment from a local page notes a religious or civic event with unclear names and dates. Readable items mention a group or society meeting at a venue with a brief schedule and a follow up date, inviting community attendance and participation.
Home Companies Urged by South Dakota Blue Sky Commission
The annual report of the South Dakota securities commission, known as the blue sky board, highlights profitability of home elevator and cooperative companies while condemning oil and mining stock. It notes 106 companies filed 1917 statements with total capital of nearly 50 million dollars and modest gains, urges further investment in local cooperatives, and warns that stock sales waste capital and may mislead investors.
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Blue Sky Commission
South Dakota
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America
Boy Accidentally Shot In Ramona Suburb
Madigan 8 D May May 14 year old son of Joseph Cavigellia Ramona 5 D reported out of danger after being accidentally shot by a playmate. Neighbor on a box with the rifle when it fired the bullet entered the boy’s thigh and caused an intestinal injury as he was treated.
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Madigan
Joseph Cavigellia
Ramona
Cavi_ wells
Aldo
Tiseed
Country store fire destroys business in Kimball County
Fire swept through a country store owned by Edward Barsiy and family on May 13. Investigators say the blaze originated in the rear area and caused extensive damage to the building and stock. Local volunteers aided firefighting efforts as firefighters from nearby towns battled the flames and kept the fire from spreading to adjacent properties. No injuries reported.
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Edward and Family Barsiy Sa
Banner County dispute over Liberty loan subscriptions
DeSmet May 11 Kingsbury and Lincoln counties quarrel over banner status for highest Liberty loan participation. Lincoln had allotment 687,500 with 1,935,260 subscribed. Kingsbury allotment 676,000 with 1,035,600 subscribed. Kingsbury claims underpayment by 22,500 though sales were 350 higher. Lincoln over sales 51.1 percent while Kingsbury 53.4 percent.
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DeSmet
Kingsbury
Lincoln
Lincoln County
Linton County
Kingsbury County
Mobridge Alien Case Draws Draft Enlistment Scrutiny
Mobridge authorities hold a man using the name Jack Peanuts who claimed Austrian origin. He faces vagrancy charges and possible enemy alien status if unregistered. If confirmed, he may be interned for the war.
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Jack Peanuts
Olice
Wie
Peanute
Storm Dominates South Dakota With Eclipse Fears
Mitchell S D May 11 Darkness failing total eclipse frightened residents during yesterday storm. A tremendous downpour lasted over an hour, then high winds wrecked a cement house of B D Alf and caused minor damage. Heavy rains reported from Murdo to Marion Junction, about 300 miles. Between Murdo and Rapid City three inches of snow fell.
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B. D. Alf
Murdo
Marion Junction
Rapid City
Pollock Men Plan Electric Light Plant
Pollock South Dakota May 11 business men met with Mr King representative of the Dakota electric company to discuss securing an electric lighting plant for Pollock A committee was appointed to study a proposal from a local firm to build a plant for its own use large enough to furnish light and power to patrons
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di- Kota Electric Company
Aberdeen Commercial Club Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
At the Aberdeen annual directors meeting Alex Highdand of Aberdeen National Bank was elected president for the coming year. Judge A W Campbell named first vice president, George H Wetcher succeeds as second vice president, and M W Williams reelected secretary. The report also notes nursery and farm news reflecting wartime labor shifts and agricultural conditions.
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Aberdeen
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Alex High Dand
Aberdeen National Bank
A. W. Campbell
George H. Wetcher
M. W. Williams
Secin
Trail Promoters Elect Officers at Annual Meeting
Members of the Black and Yellow Trail association in Pierre elected officers led by Charles L. Hide as president and M. Phelps as secretary. County vice presidents include Robert Henry Brookings and J. H. Lloyd Lake Preston, with further appointees from multiple towns. The meeting covered road work plans, wartime production goals, and county representation from almost all counties.
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Pierre
The
Black and Yelow Trail Association
Charles L. Hide
M. Phelps
Huron
C. TL. Millett
Fort Perre
Treauier
Robert Henry
Brookings
J. H. Lloyd
Lake Preston
A. B. Callahan
Miller
A. M. Chenoweth
Wols
Tansport
Aged Ex-Army Man Denied Balloon Service in Mitchell
Mitchell South Dakota May 9 Jamen Martin an ex army paratrooper aged four from aaresnes family sought enlistment in the balloon corps but was told he is unfit and too old Dig determin to serve his country in some capacity. May 11 The attorney general ruled that shipments of wink impoints outside the state to persons inside the state for sacramental purposes are prohibited without permits. wholesale druggists only may ship with permits. May 11 The state pardons Domri and dry laws face new regulations as two walls of seawall work progress.
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Redfield
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Norbeck
South Dakota
Red Cross
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Mitchell
Norberh
Grand Lodge of
Pierre
State Sunday School Association
Watertown
Spearfish
Hesvill
Hot Springs
Farmers’ Equity Union of South Danie
Mobridge
Jamen Martin
Para
Balloon Corps
Nera
Martin
Aearenes
Elerre
Enerat
Submarine Losses and Shipping Gain Reported
British and French reports chart a steady decline in Allied shipping losses while German submarine successes wane. Official Paris figures show sub tonnage sunk in early 1918 outpacing new U boats built, bolstering Allied morale as U boats become harder to replace. French marine minister declares readiness to counter future submarine efforts.
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Georges Glergte
Marine
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Chamber of Deputies
Leygues
Reichstag
von Capelle
General Maurice to be retired on pay
London April 4 The army council considered the explanations tendered by General Frederick B. Maurice and decided he shall be placed on retired pay. A brief official statement notes the enemy council meeting and breach of birth remarks. Maurice’s status is adjourned to retirement under pay.
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Maurice
Investigate Cost of Farm Machinery Investigation
A local inquiry examines the price and supply of agricultural equipment and implements. Officials seek current costs and availability to assist farmers.
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