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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1915
Page
12
Fragmentary OCR item notes subscription rates in advance and mentions entry as second class matter at the post office. References Mitchell and a date around March 1879. Content is incomplete but indicates postal regulation wording.
The column argues against corporal punishment, noting size and anger affect its use and stressing parental guidance and affection over physical punishment. It contends parents should learn from children, urges discretion, and links business and temperance trends to broader social behavior. It also discusses racial dynamics in boxing history and WWI-era attitudes toward war and sport.
Miss Lafferty is highlighted for talent as Mitchell High selects speakers after two district wins. The winners will represent the section in the division contest.
Thomas F. Hughes of Kingsberg 8 D near Springfield and the village board were arrested on a charge of granting a saloon license contrary to law. RN Telsaple, anti saloon league official, says the board members let Ben Loesal issue liquor licenses within two miles of the city. The case hinges on a dispute over the five mile radius interpretation. Hearing set for April 15.
South county efforts led by J. P. Jenkins with G Seaman and Dr J W Hancher and Dakota Wesleyan board members aim to raise $20,000. In the final two weeks Dr Sancher leads activities. This week V Gilliand backs Rev O K Hoye in Watertown, and Dr G T Notson assists Rev Jas S Harkness in Aberdeen.
Chicago Union Stock Yards reports steady to firm cattle hogs and sheep pricing with estimated receipts for today around 25 000 hogs 11 500 cattle and 15 000 sheep and lambs. Prices range from 6 60 to 7 70 for hogs and 5 50 to 7 80 for cattle with yearlings lambs and western varieties also noted amid a generally steady to slightly higher trend.
Newspaper item notes Madame Schumann Heine may visit Mitchell to sing in concert. Philharmonic Club and Commercial Club back her appearance with plans for publicity and a $900 guaranty. Local business leaders and clubwomen pledge support. special trains from nearby towns considered. Northwestern line rates quoted.
Readable fragments show bid and ask levels for wheat corn oats and flax with measures in No 2 and No 3 classes and monthly price points. Specifics include prices around 1.47 to 1.90 per bushel for wheat and corn and flax at about 1.86 to 1.90.
The Dakota Conference fund drive targets surpassing 100000 dollars with 50000 more to raise by April 30. Volunteers organize to sustain work through the month, coordinating by districtless divisions and superintendent led appeals. Pastors in every charge will preach next Monday morning to spur giving.
The Chamberlain Bridge was washed out again as ice broke yesterday afternoon. No damage to river packets in port was reported. Officials say the bridge can be rebuilt in three days once the ice clears, though breakup may recur during June due to drift weed.
Teveryona promotes Pine Forests remedy by Dr Bell that relieves whooping cough and coughs. It loosens mucus soothes the throat and lung lining and reduces coughing spells. A family with growing children should keep it on hand for all coughs and colds. 26e at your druggist.
Washington reports struggle over appointing a receiver for the general land office at Rapid City D D as political maneuvering and factional support shape the outcome. Senator-elect E S Johnson backs W W Louise of Rapid City while D D incumbent Harry Gandy seeks Tom Johnson of White Owl. The deadlock fuels public-business distress as Burke advocates action and the Democratic administration delays.
White Lake South Dakota man Woolcott travels to New York after his sister, housekeeper for a farmer, is killed during a suspected robbery. The farmer is shot dead by an unknown intruder, and the sister is found dead on a neighbor’s doorstep with bloodstains on the entry panel.
M J O Connor dies suddenly from heart failure at his home in the city. He was about town in the forenoon and grew ill after returning home. A contractor and builder, he moved from Wisconsin in 1880 and homesteaded near Alexandria. He served on the city council and leaves a wife and one daughter, Miss Haze, aged about 60.
Weekly matinee program arranged by local men offers free moving pictures for farmers and their families every Wednesday from 2 to 5 pm at the Coteau Opera House. The organizers aim to make the program a permanent feature to bring town and country closer together.
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