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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1914
Page
4
Multiple classified notices including real estate sales in Palmer and Higman's addition to Mitchell and a lot in Bracey addition. Also rental and employment requests and offers from Mitchell and surrounding towns listing prices and contact details. Includes found and lost items and a few farm job inquiries.
Doans Kidney Pills are praised by Mitchell residents for relieving backaches weak kidneys headaches and dizzy spells. Mrs W C Sprague of 405 B Second Ave Mitchell reports notable relief after use and recommends the remedy. Price 50 cents at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY distributes the product.
The Hot Springs state soldiers home report asks for legislative action to allow wives to join husbands at the home with legal sanction. It notes cottage occupancy, residency abuses, and urges five year residence. also cites shifts from national to state facilities and requests higher appropriations and staff pay.
War cuts off trade with Germany and other nations, driving up costs for chemicals and medicines. Carbolic acid, quinine, opium, morphine, glycerine, olive oils, and rubber products have surged as imports halt and domestic production strains to meet demand.
The 1914 football code limits coachs access to sidelines as officials and linesmen only may walk the line. Key changes cover the forward pass, roughing the fullback, and kicking with field judge optional for large games. Penalties now apply for roughing kickers or players after a forward pass.
Letter from John Sutherland of Pierre says the Progressive Party executive committee did not endorse R O Richards of Huron for governor. He states there was no call or meeting and endorsement was unauthorized. he opposes Richards and says endorsements must follow party principles.
Mitchell cafe and hotel operators announce a new price scale driven by soaring food costs tied to the European war. Meats rise to a minimum 3.50 per meal, with dairy dishes and egg-based meals largely unchanged. commuters and frequent patrons feel little impact. One hotelman notes roast beef costs rising to about 65 cents per pound after trimming, while chicken is used more to cut costs.
A new rural telephone line extends from the southwest Brule county area to Kimball with plans to be in operation by late fall. Governor Byrne will address Kimball on Friday August 28 during the Brule County fair. The city council purchased an air lift machine to move water from a new artesian well to a reservoir and tank 125 feet high. The reservoir will hold about 80,000 gallons and the air lift costs $659.00.
Milbank reports the first South Dakota arrest this season for violating the bond requirement for threshers. P J Farber of Grant County pleaded guilty and paid 25 dollars in fines and costs. He claimed other threshers run rigs without the bond. The law protects farmers against grain loss from fires linked to threshing engines.
The text notes efforts to regulate threshing outfits to reduce roadside fire risk. It discusses how laws push owners of threshing rigs to prevent fires caused by engine sparks as they travel along highways, reflecting stricter enforcement and caution.
Loomis South Dakota residents travel for visits and work. Sadie Watkins returns from Omaha to Loomis to see sister Mrs Goodwin. Beryl Pooley heads to St James Minnesota then Alcester to teach. Taylor travels to Faulkton to meet father in law moving to Loomis. Hanna visits Morgan Hill. Mikels visits Mr J B Watkus. Loomis dance set for August 21 at Smith hall with Waegner's orchestra. Taylor family of Winterset Iowa visits. Schroyer and Gladys visit Ortley South Carolina. Walter Hubbard Presho seen in Loomis. George Nelson visits Loomis. W E Jay sells pool hall to C B H Childs who may not run it. Mahne Betts visits Marsden.
Rev. J. R. Krins resigns after two months as Centerville police chief citing hostility with mayor and council. He says lack of backing hindered reform. Frank Griffin named to succeed him as new police chief.
Deadwood South Dakota shippers will petition the interstate commerce commission to require faster passage of freight cars into the Black Hills. They say railroads hold incoming shipments at division points until 1000 tons are ready, delaying service but lowering cost per trip.
Mayors and Commercial Clubs urged to submit dates. Fairs listed include Brule County Kimball August 26 27 28 Hanson County Alexandria September 2 3 4 Sanborn County Ruskin Park September 2 3 4 McCook County Salem September 8 9 10 Hutchinson County Tripp September 8 9 10 Charles Mix Platte September 9 10 11 Aurora Plankinton September 9 10 11 State WCTU Mitchell September 11 12 13 14 State Fair Huron week of September 14 Corn Palace Mitchell September 28 to October 3 Presbyterians Synod Mitchell October 8 Educ Council K of C Ruskin Park August 25 Deadwood October 21 22 28 SD Educational Association Deadwood Oct 21 22 28
A photo shows observation ladders and shields of German artillery with brushwood screens. Each artillery commander makes his observations. Covered positions aid indirect laying at first while guns move to support infantry for direct laying. no infantry artillery telephone link. Observation shields hide battery commanders when no ladder is used.
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