Mitchell area notes quick hits from farms to fairs
The list records numerous local items including J R Smith sells dogs for 15 dollars, 73 teachers at the institute, Mrs McGovern opening a dry goods store, a fractured arm from a swing, infant death of a Milwaukee baggagemaster’s child, roadsters sold for 325 dollars, bicycle orders, a German stallion Kano at farmers sheds, 180 head of pony drive from Boise City, recurring rain in Tobin township, renewed bicycle interest, timber claim proof in Plano township, pedestrians rivalry, W A Moore selling pianos in Bourne building, State Fair preparations, Dr Crane visiting Hodson after a stroke, W A Scott’s Port land trip, Wallace & Co’s circus, and the marriage of A Judson Annis to Amanda Nearhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Smith
Sioux City
P. T. McGovern
McGovern
Frankie Miner
Tom Ball
Paul Thompson
North Rowley Street
The
Huntting Co
St. Whitney
Tom Christopher
Mitchell
Justice Abbey
S. H. Scallin
Frank Weller
Judge Warren
Dave Mizener
Dave
W. A. Moore
Bourne Building
Plankinton
Wood
State Miller’s Association
Aurora
Crane
A. H. Hodson
Hodson
W. A. Scott
Portland
Oregon
South Dakota
Willamette Valley
Frank Huggins
Dan Ward
Geo. Hunter
Mitchell Rustlers
Wallace & Co’s. Menagerie
Three Ring Circus
America
The Sure Crop Region and Local Yields Rise in South Dakota
The Capital invites readers to summarize crop results across South Dakota’s sure crop region. Reports include wheat and oats yields per acre from Woonsocket to Perry, Perry townships, and Beulah, plus Apple samples from Davison county. Farmers note abundant harvests and high bushel outputs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
F. B. Angell
Prosper
Davison County
Iowa
Missouri
Eee Eee
Harvest Yields Reported Across Autchinson County and Nearby
In Autchinson County and Parkston area, Henry Schroeder cut 240 acres in 14 days with 180 acres in 10 days and heavy binding. Geo Stout threshing 14 acres averaged 73 bushels per acre. Eli Rundell expects at least 2000 bushels of wheat from 100 acres. Robert Hershey harvested 25 acres at just over 60 bushels per acre. Crow Lake areas near Blunt report final shock bundle week. county wheat averages 20 bushels per acre and oats 50. Yankton county farm set a 48 bushel wheat per acre record. many fields at 40 bushels per acre. Last year’s average was 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Thomas
Perry
G. W. Gillis
Weil Bros
Willard C. Sholes
Perry Township
John Schmidt
Beulah Township
Woonsocket
South Dakota
E Letcher Blade
Kelley
Union Township
Woonsocket News
Stakke Bros
Sanborn
Artesian Advocate
Wm. Selvert
Jim River
James F. Hodson
Jus Gibson
A. F. Kelly
H.C. Brown
E. W. Jones
Henry Emory
Snake Creek
Emery
Charles Mix County
Louis Garri
Edgerton
Bloomington
Manson County
Alexandria
C.I. Miltimore
C. H. Morse
J. Vickers
Rathburn Bros
Ethan
C. M. Cooper
Oscar Scott
Mr. Scott
Wm. Sweezey
Alexandria Journal
Robert Scott
Hanson County
Goetze
Parkston
Henry Schroder
Geo. Stout
Eli Rundell
Robert Hershey
Crow Lake
S.D
Jerauld
Yankton County
School Board Sets Reduced Levy and Budgets for year
The Board of Education fixed the annual tax levy at five mills, down from last year's, aided by increased valuation and state funds. Coal bids were received from Slater, Davis, Weller, Fullerton, Levake, Sunday Creek, with on track or delivered prices noted. Janitor applicants were referred, secretary’s salary approved, and two families granted permission for east side schooling. The fall term opens September 14, buildings are being renovated, and Superintendent Helwig is to arrive soon. Two deaths were reported for connected families. State Fair excursion details announced. Hereford bulls advertised. Sugar cured meats marketed for harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
W.I. Slater
Mitchell
C. W. Davis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mitchell Capital
Kano
H. B. Rogers
A. B. Seaton
Messrs
J. K. Smith
R. D. Welch
Independence
Mitchell Chemical Company
Boise City
Idaho
Tobin Township
Register Kratz
Patrick H. Gilkey
Richland
Michigan
Plano Township
George Ball
Sam Jewett
Annis Nearhood
J. &. Rairden
A. Judson Annis
Amanda Nearhood
Lisbon Township
Seraeesss
Osteesseree
Dakota
Peter Christianson
A. J. Curtis
Levi Brown
Rome
David Cole
John Vegus
Hinckley
Milwaukee
Northwest
Mark Scott
Sault Ste. Marie
Simpson
South Side
Montana
Washington
Wisconsin
New York
Illinois
Minnesota
Province
Ontario
J. N. Crow
F. Winsor
S. Bowen
H. G. Myers
James Murphy
L. N. Seaman
C. B. Updegraff
J. H. Simpson
J. W. Rice
Mc Donald
T. C. Burns
Chicago
Ohio
Indiana
Sanborp County
McCook County
Pioneer Register
Register
J. C. Headlee
Pearle Township
Spencer
Aurora County
Alliance
Locke
Dick McAndy
Lumbard Investment Co
Kansas City
Miner County
Douglas County
Armour Tribune
Armour
E. S. Sisson
Hawley Bros
Carl Schroeder
Carl
John M. Hammond
Autchinson County
Wisc
Lanec
School Board Business
Bertha Spees
Spees
Bertha
Yankton
Louis Beckwith
Joseph Beckwith
Pekin
Mr. Beckwith
Sioux Falls
F. J. Clemans
C.F. Raymond
Hereford
Walrath
L. O. Gale
M. M. Smith
South Main Street
Mitchell Music House
WM. A. Moore
Main Street
Alex Mitchell
Mitchell, S. D
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