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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1915
Page
3
In a tea room a matron and companions argue over a woman's desire to leave her husband. The speaker vents fear of losing money and social standing while admitting she has never earned a dollar and fears the town's judgment and family impact.
Two unnamed figures in a short drama converse about dishonesty and cowardice as a waiter interrupts their dining scene and the audience leaves after paying the check and finger bowls.
Blanche Beacon urges housewives to install a kitchen beauty shelf above the sink. The column lists lemon, Beauty Food, hand cream, manicure tools, vaseline, wet salt, and mild toilet soap as essentials for keeping hands and face in good condition during daily chores.
A buyer praises a white handkerchief linen blouse with old rose and blue trim for a brown suit. The writer mentions a trial trip tomorrow and asks for a suggested name, signing off warmly.
Mrs Frank B Willis wife of Ohio's governor will be a guest at the Governors Conference to be held August 24 in Boston. The notice outlines her attendance as a delegate or guest without further detail on events.
The third official census figures put South Dakota at 579,538 residents, a net decline of 4,350 since 1910. Minnehaha County posts the largest gain, adding almost 8,000 people, while Stanley, Haakon, and Jackson counties show a combined loss of 7,115 as Jackson and Haakon split from Stanley County.
Mitchells baseball team wore Buick Six regalia and defeated De Smet 6 to 2. Franklin Johnson struck out 17 and allowed four hits as Mitchell showcased timely hitting and aggressive base running in a tight early contest. The game featured multiple steals and sharp defensive plays by Mitchell.
The court found in favor of Grand Crossing company in a February trial over a tract valued at $10,000. Judge Bottum issued the finding delivering the decision.
O K Stablein state insurance commissioner on a Aberdeen visit announced complaints would be filed against city property owners to remove or improve fire trap buildings. He travels the state to lower rates by forcing removals and warns Fire Marshal Clans will order removal where found.
Mobridge South Dakota city courts failed to win title to two blocks of land in Grand Crossing addition. Judge Bottum ruled the Grand Crossing Land and Improvement Company of Minneapolis holds title to the courthouse square, not Mobridge, ending the city's claim that the townsite group donated the land.
The narrative recounts ongoing at bats and fielding miscues as Olson, Seney, Miller, Hewitt, and Dougan push runs across. Bogged by errors, stolen bases, walks, and timely hits, the game ebbs and flows with Johnson and Dougan sparking offense while fielding misplays allow late scoring opportunities.
Johnson struck out seventeen as Mitchell beat DeSmet 6 to 2 in a nine inning game. The old double steal sparked a late rally with Free scoring on a plate throw and Sapp caught off second. Mitchell and DeSmet schedule rematches at Hitchcock Park with two games listed.
Albert Lester of 1219 East Second avenue has the area’s first apricot trees bearing fruit. He planted from seed sourced from Illinois eight years ago, and now about 50 apricots per tree emerge on ten trees, marking a strong first crop for his home orchard.
A four year old son of Mr and Mrs Joshua Hendren living on a farm west of Wakonda fell fourteen feet while playing on a railroad bridge where workers were present. He struck debris, broke his neck, died instantly, and the body was recovered from the stream.
In Springfield South Dakota a 30 year old Yale trained lawyer son of George W. Snow killed himself with a 12 gauge shotgun at his home after showing signs of despondency. He acted while allegedly insane and after a family attempt to keep him from church.
Miss Julia Littell daughter of Colonel and Mrs I W Littell will wed Lieutenant Alexander Patch of the U S Army. engagement announced. Wedding planned in Washington next fall.
In Brookings South Dakota thieves broke into Bills Hall department store and stole dress silks valued over $1000. They carried the goods away in new suitcases. A second burglar robbed I H Ainsworth at his home taking a pocketbook containing a few dollars. No suspects identified.
Articles of incorporation filed for Eureka Equity Exchange of Pierre with capital of 25000. Incorporators include Joseph Mellhoff Adam Weller John Hoff and others. South Dakota Packing and Shipping Company at Watertown with 1000000 capital. Incorporators Frederick S. Lawrence Minneapolis John G Stein John R. Michaels J J Purcell Watertown Northe Frankfort Milling and Elevator Company capital 20600. Incoporators W J Jones John C Bahde George Haag C J Rou and others.
Ft Pierre hosts the Stanley county old settlers meeting on the 11th and 12th with sports events and races. Notables include Hon. Orville Rinehart of Rapid City as Democratic gubernatorial candidate and George W. Egan of Sioux Falls as RRR speaker. Two airplane flights are planned daily as attractions.
Mitchell residents anticipate two events next week the Ethan harvest festival on Tuesday with ball games races a big street parade with car prizes and a family winner contest plus a largest visitors haul prize. On Wednesday the Knights of Columbus picnic at Woonsocket features two morning baseball games Cuthbert versus Silver Creek for the Sanborn county title and Mitchell versus Ethan for a large purse. Water sports on Lake Priory and a bowery dance cap the gatherings with Mitchell Ethan and Woonsocket clubs showcasing fastball and a likely spirited exhibition as the peacan passenger train arrives in Woonsocket.
An old advertisement urges parents to treat a child's cough with Dr King's New Discovery. It promises quick soothing of throat coughs and relief for long-standing symptoms, stressing ease of use and effectiveness.
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