French musicians wanderlust spills into Debussy’s velvet Pagodes
A compact, era-tinged survey traces French composer Debussy’s exotic influences from Granadan visions to Iberian legends and Javanese bells, then shifts to 19th century gas lighting history in Baltimore Boston and New York. It notes early American cartoons and Franklin era cartoons, plus a quirky inventions list and colonial war talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baint-Haens
Debussy
Granada
Iberia
Rosetti
Domozel
Pelis
Parish Welles
Pall Mall
London
America
Baltimore
Boston
New York
United States
Canada
Newcastle
Fulton to rebuild at Once after fire loss
Fulton Maryland May 25 The Thompson Timber Company Farmers Union and First State Bank will start constructing new buildings to replace those lost in last week’s fire in the town’s burned business section. Citizens meeting decides a good water system should be installed and no frame buildings erected in the district. Lack of water and firefighting equipment cited as causes of the disaster.
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Fulton
D. C
Thompson Timber Company
Farmers’ Union
Firet State Bank
Ata
Tt Wats
Bar Association Dedicates Service Flag At Pierre
Pierre South Dakota May 25 The Hughes County Bar association dedicated a service flag to five members now in military service Captain Otto B Linstad Lieutenants Stephens Virgil Laughlin Charles L Hyde and Private Kirwin Hughes The judges of the supreme court and Ensign Johnson spoke. Johnson described the destruction of a German submarine with depth bombs and recalled his March 21 return to American lines. He praised American soldiers zeal and courage and said they would win the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germain
Ensign Johnson
Ines
Paris
Johmson
Sioux Falls Woman Heads P. E. D. Of State
A Sioux Falls woman, Mrs May Wdmison, was elected president of the state P. E. D. Sisterhood for the coming year at the state convention in Aberdeen. Other officers named include First Vice President Mrs Iyan Clayton of Mobridge, Second Vice President Mrs Bella Prentis of Vermilion, State Organizer Mrs Hardie of Mitchell, Corresponding Secretary Mrs lduth Zlotlow of Aberdeen, Recording Secretary Mrs Mas Gardiner of Huron, Treasurer Mrs Augusta Revien of Weasington Springs, with strong turnout from chapters across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lduth Zlotlow
Aberdeen
Mas Gardiner
Huron
Augusta Revien
Weasington Springs
Sisterhood
Deadwood man Leo Waldecker defends loyalty case
In Deadwood on May 24 a hearing, before the council of defense, focused on Leo Waldecker charged with disloyal conduct during the Red Cross drive. Testimony showed he initially offered only 1, then agreed to contribute 25 dollars later, with 5 credited to his wife. The council debited 4 to another collection committee.
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Deadwood. & D
Deadwood Counts of
Leo Waldecker
Deadwood
Red Cross
Waldecker
City Council of Defense
Waldlecker
Council of A
Samother
Olleltine
Three Brothers in Uncle Sam's Service in War
In a local notice Riley brothers from Nicoubaix are celebrated for joining U S service. One Riley had Navy service before the war declaration, another as a gunner on United States cruisers, with a third Riley enlisted in England. The item notes their past and current roles, mentions Red Cross connections, and portrays a family honored for military service.
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Uncle Sam
United States
Thomas Riley
Nicoubaix
Black Hille
Tnnjoy
Riley
Germany
Poole
Ing
Helsey
En- Aisted
Michael Riley
Iin
Tailings
Font
Courme
Brewery Agency Man Not an Embezzler
Mitchell, S. D. May 27 The Hamm Brewing company allegedly instructed George W. Judge to spend company funds to oppose statewide prohibition and to cover the expenses himself later. He testified he spent 500 to 600 dollars, was acquitted after a 16 minute jury deliberation. bondsmen paid the shortage and pursued a new trial after a prior conviction.
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St. Paul
National Surety Company
Tie
Jones
Train Derailment Injures Several in Mitchell South Dakota
Mitchell South Dakota May 27 Milwaukee train No 1 running between Sioux City and Mitchell derailed about three miles west of Pripp. The entire train consisting of mail car baggage cars and two coaches derailed with several people slightly injured including George J Todd M Suit W H Smith D B Lyon J M Harker and W A Waddington. Details unclear as to cause and extent of injuries.
Receiver Wins Against Insurance Stockholders
Fragmented text references a receiver in a dispute with insurance stockholders. Unclear names and dates but indicates legal action involving a receiver and insurance interests amidst scattered OCR words.
Dakota Soldier Reports Unusual Homecoming in France
Madison May 25 A South Dakota soldier Trent Albert Kohler tied to the American Expeditionary Force in France writes from Toul his birthplace and youth home. He describes family losses in the war and his surprise at being stationed near his Alsatian parents rebuilding a cottage and shop to aid them while serving abroad.
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Madison
N. D
Trent
Albert Kohler
France
Toul
J. C. Schutz
Kohler
United States
South Dakota rural school reform urged at district convention
Mrs. Gertrude Gunderson of Vermilion urged eight efficiency standards for South Dakota rural schools at the Fifth district convention in Watertown. Proposals include a minimum 16 day term, adequate trained teachers, consolidated rural schools, teachers' homes and a demonstration farm, all year sessions, county libraries, community school centers, and enhanced high school earning potential. Other items note veterans and local figures in Pierre and surrounding towns, with mixed regional notices following.
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Watetown
S. D
South Dakota
Gertrude Gunderson
Vermilion
State Federation
One Mennonite Body Loyal To Country
Tyndall area Mennonites seek loyal citizen status in the United States and plan to buy Liberty bonds worth $5,000. They acknowledge religious opposition to war but deem aiding the government not a sin.
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Tyndall, D.D
Bon Homme
Tyndall Territory
United States
Tyndall
Red Cross Baseball Teams In A Squabble
Redfield expelled from the Red Cross league for using outside players, northside towns substitute. The league, comprising Mellette Faulkton Cres Bard Ashton Chelsea and Northville, schedules 20 games per team with all proceeds donated to the Red Cross.
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Mellette
S. D
Redfield
Red Cross League
Spink
Faluik
Northville
Red Cross
Faulkton
Cres+ bard
Ashton
Chelsa
Schdulé
The
Wealthy farmer tarred and feathered by crowd at Spencer
Hart Duxbury, a wealthy farmer nine miles north of Spencer South Carolina, was tarred and feathered by about 60 farmers after being taken from his farm to the Spencer city jail. The incident occurred after a threat linked to a demand for Liberty bonds or Red Cross aid, which local authorities say was not met.
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Sioux Falls
Hart Duxbury
Spencer
S. C
South Dakota Doctors in Session at Mitchell
Mitchell May 24 The 87th annual convention of the South Dakota medical association in session here has arranged an extraordinary program for this evening with Major Henry J Jump of the surgeon general's office in Washington delivering the principal address. Other speakers include Governor Norbeck and Dr. Melvin Henry of the Mayo Clinic Rochester.
Shooting Highlight At Palace City Gun Club Meet
Mitchell and Mayer tied for high gun honors in the annual shooting event at Palace City Gun Club. Buchanan led with a 72 straight run, while Rivers and others posted strong scores in the 200-target course.
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Mitchell
Rania Mayer
BT. Rivers
Mitch
Elt
Married Sunday Weddings and Local Union Reception
Fragmented OCR shows marriages on a Sunday in Bridgewater with a reception and city celebration notes. Mentions couple Ellen Blerk and Mina Hanson Rauch and Mr and Mrs EB Hansen. Carthage sports day plans described with city events and association meetings.
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Bridgewater
Willent pShlerk
Mirw. Junin
Bhlerk
Mins Loona Hanson
Rauchter
EB. Hansen
Dokahs
Bam
Fear Plot Behind New Move Threatens Shipments
Reports from Washington detail Mexico Cuba diplomatic break as a reaction to a Havana incident involving Senor Fabela. The move signals possible broader pressure on the United States and allied shipping controls in the Caribbean.
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Fear Plot
NEW Move
Associated Press
Washington
Mexico
Cuba
United States
Senor Fabella
Argentina
Buenos Aires
Havana
Fabella
Saor Fabela
Pabela
Aguilar
Mexico City
American Food Administration
Americaf
Gulf of Mexico
Carrbbean Sea
Staes
Ita
Amead
Hingis
Rate Rises Decided Amid Turbulent Fiscal Talk
Fragmentary report shows authorities debating a rate hike of about fifteen percent affecting passenger traffic and related charges. The unclear text mentions Fairbanks and wallets, with scattered references to meetings, figures, and policy decisions.
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Wattinston
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Citizen Republican
Benjamin Franklin
Pennsylvania Gazette
Albany
Pranklin
Ancresse
United Nation
New England
Department of Biological Studies of
Texcoco
Velexico
Andrea
Lincoln
Tft
Ara Rees
Australia
Ie Australiana O
Ty Beers
Onge
BAR Association
Tyan
Crosa
Peper
Fred ‘el Sreed
Baadiane
Minneapoliy
Lillian Seeley
Levi W. Reeley
St Louis
Waubay
J. &. Cotton
Black
Mitchelis
Davison County War Chest Committee
Desirect
Brown County
Courtty
Wehster
Las Crilzes
N. M
E. Bronson
Webster World
Mitchilt
Patota Wesleyan
Aly Ras
Inis
Nations
Fanda
Methodist Episcopal Church
Kadoka
Farmers’ State Bank of
Ank
Itpura
Duroc
Juckean County
Mitchell Country Club
Tal
Esmond
Juuaaments Ne
Codtamiitom
Pelver Ferrihe
Alice Bire
Tages. the
Jeter
Ocktigners
Avery Il Ny
Bulgaria
Pierre
Jonas Eagle
Gore
Paul Nareell
Cherry Creek
Paul Narcell
American Fur Company
St. Louis
Bad River
Gayville
Johm Ray
Slack Hills
Ireland
Belfast Medical College
Black Hilla
Custer
Custers Peak
Ming
Carthage
Juna T
Qld Settlers' Association
G. Vidkers
C. A. Allpright Aecx
I. J. Tite
Colony
Old Town
Bon Homme Bay
Liberty Bonds
Belle Fourche
Adams Wholesale Grocery Company
Val Blatz Brewing Company
Adams Company A
Faulk
Bsettiens
Peete
Coe Kent
Fairbanks
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