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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1915
Page
4
Mitchell Publishing Company advertises L C Smith Underwood Monarch Oliver Royal Remington and Smith Premier typewriters for sale at half price and less.
Pierre South Dakota The chair used by Governor Andrew Lee in populist days has finally arrived at the state historical society. The 1901 legislature voted it to the retiring governor and sent it to Ver Million, who rejected it as state property. It was moved between departments and store rooms before landing in the historical department rooms.
Five South Dakota colleges met at Dakota Wesleyan to review charges against J A Johnson of the University of South Dakota for alleged irregularities in the Sioux Falls state oratorical contest on March 26 1915. The probe cites copying passages and excessive quotations without attribution. A neutral board will decide, with five nominees from each school and three chosen to render judgment.
Mrs Hanson of four miles west of Sioux Walls was attacked today by two strangers who overpowered her after a fierce fight. They had stolen a horse and buggy and fled when the more serious crime was committed. Sheriff Jerry Carleton and a posse in three cars pursue the criminals.
Two Mexican outlaws, Leen brothers, were shot and killed Monday night as deputies sought to drive them from Greatville, a border community in Pima County. Jose Maria, part of the attacking party, was wounded and captured.
William Hunter aged 49 formerly of Hartford shot and seriously wounded Mr. and Mrs. Beachey Crampton at a Los Angeles hotel and then committed suicide. He had rented the hotel lease from the Cramptons a week earlier and his motive was linked to the business deal. The Cramptons may recover.
Doctor Livingstone notes gorillas sometimes snatch babies and carry them. Natives devise a clever ruse placing bananas to force the gorilla to drop the infant, allowing rescuers to reclaim the child with minimal danger.
Dr. Nicholas Senn noted during travels along the African East coast that local black natives, living largely on fruit and vegetables, have not encountered appendicitis. He also cites Doctor Palier’s similar experience among India's Brahmins, who are strict vegetarians.
A pessimist warns of rapid population growth straining land resources, while an optimist counters that medical colleges could double output to meet crowding. The exchange highlights conflicting views on future societal capacity and crisis management.
A college president claimed automobiles demoralize students more than alcohol. The other speaker disagreed, arguing alcohol is accessible to most students while cars are not.
The dialogue shows a Count urging marriage on the 17th while planning a settlement on the 19th The Fiancee and Papa discuss dates and a note due on the 18th The fragment appears in a Puck magazine style exchange with a playful historic reference tone
A brief humorous exchange features a wife teasing her partner about packing and forgetting items, noting he won’t leave until tomorrow and he won’t locate forgotten things until the trunk is secured.
Reggy De Sapp asks if his straight-ahead running style would suit a fullback position. He questions coaches about how his abilities fit the team’s offense and his potential in the role.
In archaic days knights fought bravely yet failed to exploit moving picture rights. The verse contrasts chivalric elites with modern business savvy in a brief satirical sketch. The fragment suggests a critique of missed opportunities in entertainment rights during a bygone era.
A brief dialogue notes a wife named Kumme who saves loose tobacco found under a writing table by sweeping it into a dust pan and returning it to a tobacco jar. The fragment mentions Backe via a quoted name and implies domestic routine without further context.
A humorous item notes that freshmen at the University of Pennsylvania are forbidden to smoke cigarettes. A fond mother complains that Oswald will miss out on exercise due to the prohibition.
A brief dialogue shows a maid asking which wig to prepare for Madam for a garden party. Madam declares the green wig should be worn tonight, with the setting noted as Fliegende Blätter of Munich.
A playful exchange notes the famous rebel yell heard nightly as a baby is soothed to sleep. The snippet captures a domestic, humorous moment reflecting local vernacular and family life.
Vermillion officials report federal and state food authorities will enforce egg laws without setup. A Chicago conference defined unfit eggs to exclude from shipment and urged eradication of rotten eggs with seizures of carloads. A national campaign to educate farmers and dealers will promote better eggs and a renewed Rooster Day with more culling of old birds.
Lanry Doyle of the York Giants hit five times in five at bats on opening day proving he is back in prime form after a recent injury.
Tokyo reports the Japanese cabinet staying in session for an extended conference on handling China's acceptance of Tokyo’s terms. Elders or senior statesmen were consulted during the negotiations.
Chicago Ill advance indications said the state board of arbitration plan to mediate in the building trades strike would fail as employers meet to consider the board plan. The meeting aims to craft a reply for tomorrow rejecting the mediation offer.
A blaze in Decatur Illinois destroyed the Decatur and Arcade hotels and menaced the business district as flames raced through the area aided by a southeast wind. Fire investigators work to determine the cause and assess the damage, with property losses estimated around 225000 dollars.
A pamphlet argues optometry is optical science not medical, noting optometrists prescribe and fit glasses without drugs. It claims light is treated, not disease, and asserts no eye drops are used during examinations while thousands have benefited from vision correction.
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