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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1915
Page
6
Publication notice appears from MME MITCHELL CAPITAL about advance rates. Fragments indicate a second class mailing matter at Mitchell South Dakota and reference to the act of March 3 1879.
Berlin papers broadly condemn the American note detailing a cool reception to U.S. demands. Editors urge that neutrals’ rights be protected yet warn Germany cannot fully align with U S policy while submarines operate. They question Wilsonian aims and criticize party caucus control in Washington as undermining Congress and democracy.
A year of war in Europe yields stark figures with 947 million people in combat nations, an estimated 20.9 million soldiers, over 6 million casualties, about 1 million killed, and roughly $15 billion spent. Losses extend beyond bodies to devastation, disrupted industries, and immense sorrow for those left behind. Germany and Austria hold strategic advantage at the war’s outset, penetrating borders beyond Belgium.
The piece chronicles William Roy Ronald born 1879 in Grand Tower, tracing his rise from local editor in Sioux City and St. Paul to purchasing Mitchell Printing Company in 1908. It notes his family losses, the growth of The Mitchell Publishing Company, and his long commitment to Mitchell. It also touches on wartime European events and broader world affairs of the era.
Aberdeen South Dakota completed its first month without saloons after going dry on July 1. Police records show July arrests far lower than in 1914 and 1915, with many arrestees convicted or jailed. fines collected totaled $82, far below prior years.
The state legal department, via Miner county attorney, began a criminal action against Hanford Produce Co of Sioux City for violating the 1913 anti discrimination act. The charge alleges discriminatory pricing for cream at various locations in the state, with Canova and Beresford named in the complaint.
Mitchell notes cover state fair board session with W S MN as president, Mrs M W Myler visiting Canton and Inwood, A W Closson at a White Lake baseball game, and various locals traveling to Kansas City, Salt Lake City, and Yankton. Also mentions construction changes, new school enrollment efforts, nearby games against Ethan and at White Lake with schedule shifts, and Lutherans conference attendance.
The All Nations sluggers led by Donaldson held the Mitchell Braves to two runs as Johnson starred on the mound. Donaldson fanned sixteen batt ers, while the Braves stranded runners and stranded in key innings. The game featured late scoring and notable defensive plays as Edin hosts and upcoming en gagements with Alexandria and Hitchcock Park were noted.
The weekly weather report notes a generally favorable week for farming in South Dakota with mild to moderate to heavy rainfall in places. Corn remains backward but grows, rye, barley, winter wheat and oats are being harvested, alfalfa second crop largely harvested with heavy yield, meadows and pastures in fine condition, haying advancing under good conditions.
Census figures show Hutchinson County population at 12,085, up from five years ago. Towns in the county report general growth, with modest increases for Freeman and neighboring communities.
The fragment lists age groups and education levels for Menno area residents. It notes counts of children under 18, school age youths, and military-age men, with education breakdowns including common schooling, normal, college, and graduates. It also mentions unmarried adults, homeowners, and birthplace origins, with incomplete German and other nationalities data.
The article previews popular children's books and authors likely to engage young readers aged five to twelve. Highlighted titles include The Hollow Tree and Deep, The Monkey That Would Not Read, and The Railroad Book by KE Boyd Smith with big color illustrations.
Executors Henry Swindler and Mary Koeh announce six months for creditors to file claims with vouchers. The notice names Mitchell South Dakota as the filing location and dates from July 24 1015. Court proceedings for proving wills are scheduled in Davison County South Dakota with Judge Thompson presiding.
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