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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1901
Page
1
Three hoboes held up by two companions in a Milwaukee yard fled with about eight dollars from three sleeping men in a freight car. Police nabbed two suspects, bound them over to the November term, while others remain at large amid questions of evidence and witness presence.
Aberdeen officials note that Mitchell supplies most sand for upper cement walk layers as local sand lacks required qualities. City leaders visited Mitchell earlier, inviting bids while contractors in Mitchell reported they are busy and cannot undercut Aberdeen prices. Specifications in Aberdeen are deemed to ensure quality work.
Minneapolis crop expert H V Jones surveyed wheat in South Dakota and reported yields of 12 bushels in Minnesota, 143 bushels in North Dakota, and 10 bushels in South Dakota. He projects a combined output of about 183,000,000 bushels for the three states, higher than last year.
D A Scott of Sioux Falls cites updated crop figures showing Minnesota at 78 million, North Dakota 75 million, and South Dakota around 30 million bushels. He notes blight and heat reduced state yields, with gains only near Parkston and along the Sioux Falls Mitchell road. He recalls Mitchell settler history and a shanty from 1879.
Sunday evening fire at John Berry home in Oklahoma Territory caused by a gasoline stove damaged three doors and two rooms. Neighbors struggled to contain flames amid delayed alarms as city offices restricted Sunday hours prompting debate over emergency reporting. Funeral services for Mrs. Carry E. Martinson noted with survivor family listed.
L W Adams of this city traveled to the Oklahoma Territory when land opened to the public and learned his name appeared among those who drew lucky numbers. He secured a quarter section in the Lawton district noted as among the best in the area.
A. E. Sweet argues local merchants lose trade to mail order houses because they ignore advertising. He says merchants must meet rivals on their ground by advertising, freely sharing what they have to sell and their prices to attract customers.
Elmer B. Stevenson, Northwestern mail clerk between Aberdeen and Gettysburg, has secured a patent for a simple mail pouch lock after competing with eight others. The government offered 20,000 for the best lock, with royalties possibly reaching about 200,000. Stevenson, formerly of Bristol, is a nephew of former Vice-President Adlai Stevenson.
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