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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1916
Page
8
The text discusses nervousness as a largely imagined condition tied to health, introspection, and life events. It prescribes three cures: forget them, sleep them off, and build health. It adds practical tips for calming a crying baby, resting during work, and gentle routines to regain balance, plus Q and A on nails and a sulfur molasses tonic.
Early this year a electrically drawn Olympian locomotive mounted the Rockies marking a new chapter in transportation. The piece traces electric service as a monumental milestone and promotes Milwaukee equipment, road bed, scenery, and service as premier on the transcontinental route to Spokane Seattle and Jacoma with info from local railway agents.
The diarist explains economizing a lace blouse by cutting away the fur trim and satin, leaving the foundation open at the neck. Pale pink mousseline de soie frill along the shoulders, violet ribbon with white check front bow, matching wrist trim, and a wide cut silk belt create a chic look. She plans to display the outfit at the bridge tomorrow afternoon.
Pierre South Dakota reports that S O Richards aims to preserve his rights under the old law by filing a ticket with committee selections and submitting the Beadle county primary vote abstract. He seeks a record for possible Supreme Court action while launching a governor bid on reinstatement of his primary ideas via amended act.
The circuit court docket for the April term opens Tuesday April 11 listing 31 civil and nine criminal cases. Most civil dockets are continuations from earlier sessions. two criminal cases are likewise continued. Four couples seek divorces including Ryckman vs Ryckman Hanson vs Hanson Carpenter vs Carpenter. Criminals include Stopher Hohn Geiger Smith Harmon Stein Clark McLain Neuhesal.
The session will feature numerous civil actions including Johnson v Preston Thune Sommers v Thune Chevalier v Rogan and James Spears v Chief of Police Wood Smith. James Spears seeks 26000 dollars for malicious prosecution with six charges and varied amounts claimed.
Al Ram sey Charles Rooke and Robert Wilderman farmers of West Point township near Pukwana were held for burglary in the third degree after a preliminary hearing. They are accused of robbing freight cars in the Milwaukee railway yards at Chamberlain. A railroad detective gathered evidence, leading to their arrest by Sheriff Schair. They will be tried in the June term of the state circuit court.
Past March ranked among the warmest in 35 years with a mean temperature 2 degrees above normal. The month saw a high of 69 on March 28 and a low of 15 below zero on March 2. Precipitation totaled .89 inches and snowfall reached 4.5 inches.
The First Presbyterian church observed the Lord's supper on Sunday with a well filled auditorium. Forty-one new members were received, the largest communion in memory, as all departments reported strong results from the Witty Days Campaign led by the pastor.
The article notes a brief closing talk on Vision for Service at a communion service. A choir performance and a duet by Miss Pritzkau and L A Williams delighted attendees. The final lecture on In His Steps drew a crowded audience, with the series proving popular.
Mr and Mrs Moss return from Florida after six weeks away Miss Kristine Martinson leaves for San Antonio Texas to live Mr and Mrs Sfoyt Cox travel to Ethan then Lemmon for their future home Mrs Clare Christopher returns from Sioux City after extended visit and ill health Update on school term opening with a one week spring vacation for college students and local classes resume April 1 A mix of local happenings includes births marriages injuries and civic club plans for park beautification and a turnout for a United Commercial Travelers chapter installation in Redfield with a subsequent banquet and ball
Kerre S D Jawert Cummins Campaign manager in South Dakota rejects Burke's call for a united state delegation as impractical. He says he acts to learn Republicans' wishes, names loyal candidates, and notes no delegates have been named while urging harmony and lawful primary procedures.
Washington reports the 1915 crop unfit for milling with an estimated 146 million bushels. The Agriculture Department notes wide variability in replies from mills and elevators, with an average 14.4 percent used as livestock feed. Modern equipment boosted millability, while much wheat unsuitable for small mills went to terminal points and abroad.
With seven weeks to the May 23 primary, South Dakota Republicans report general harmony. Mitchell gathering April 7 aims to select delegates to the Chicago national convention while leaving the congressional and state ticket untouched.
Pierre South Dakota Socialists filed their ticket listing Allan L. Benson of Yonkers New York for president and George R. Kirkpatrick of Newark New Jersey for vice president. The slate includes Fred S. McDonald Veblen for Auditor D. C. Bond for State Land Commissioner and W. R. DeArmant for Attorney General among others.
Frank Adams who fled Hudson after cashing a forged $35 check at First National bank was captured in Mineral Point Wisconsin. He pled guilty before Judge Jones in circuit court and was sentenced to one year and eight months in the Sioux Falls penitentiary. It is noted Adams had prior six month prison term at Sioux City before working on a local farm last summer.
At Chicago Union Stock Yards receipts and prices show hogs up to 9.85 top, 9.60 to 9.80 range for others, strong market. Cattle and sheep also reported with mixed prices and strong to steady prospects. hogs lead activity with several price bands and daily receipts noted.
Sioux City market notes show cattle receipts at 1,200 head with prices up ten cents, hog receipts about 9,000 with prices down ten to fifteen cents and top at 9.45. Sheep receipts 500 with higher prices. Weekly hog price range listed across several days with figures around 9.30 to 9.60 and occasional notes on differing daily prices.
Minnesota markets report prices for wheat corn oats barley and rye with bids for No 1 hard wheat at 1.24 1 4 to 1.25 1 4 and No 1 northern at 1.20 3 4 to 1.23 3 4 and futures in the 1.10 to 1.28 range. Corn No 3 yellow 75 76 cents arrive 72 8. oats No 2 white Montana 45 48. barley 66 71 1 2. rye 94 5 to 94 95. PuAn at 2.14 25173 arrive 2.15 2.16.
Milwaukee grain prices list No. 1 Yakota northern at 1.26, No. 2 Si at 1.23, May wheat 1.18 3-8, July 1.17. Corn values shown for No. 3 mixed 74 1/2, No. 4 mixed 72 1/2, May 75, July 76 1/4. Barley and oats prices noted, rye prices 98 and 97 1/2, flax Northwestern at 2.14 to 2.15.
Butter receipts in New York City show overall weakness with mixed prices across grades. Market quotes list various figures for creamery specials, firsts, seconds, process extras, and packing stock, all indicating a softer tone.
Pittsburg Gazette Times reports on a controversy surrounding a colonel’s remarks and a discussion in Congress. The piece notes public reaction and political reactions as lawmakers address the claim.
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