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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1915
Page
3
Classified note from Mitchell Publishing Co offering a nearly new waste paper baler for sale at a bargain. Includes no contact details in the fragment.
Catarrh is described as a constitutional disease requiring internal treatment rather than local remedies. Wall's Catarrh Cure by FLJ Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio is promoted as the only constitutional remedy, taken in 10 drops to a teaspoonful, claimed to act on blood and mucous surfaces, with a $1000 reward for uncured cases, circulars and testimonials offered.
Postmaster Thomas J. Ball drove the first spike in Mitchell’s new street railway project, witnessed by 300 spectators and leading businessmen. O W. Cassem and associates laid the initial rails on Rowley street as A N Hill praised growth toward a city of 15,000 to 20,000, noting the civic milestone and promising rapid progress.
Mrs Elizabeth Loveland of Mitchell filed for divorce in Sioux City from Frank Loveland accusing him of the 1912 attack with a dangerous weapon. He served a sentence for the shooting, was paroled, and the couple separated after a brief marriage begun July 17, 1912 in Mitchell.
Arrangements are nearly complete for Hanson County's tenth annual fair in Alexandria on September 2 to 4. The event promises improved entertainment including an electrically lit night fair with dance vaudeville and a Paine company pyrotechnic finale. Three daily baseball games feature Corn Belt League teams Emery Spencer and Alexandria, plus horse racing and other attractions expected to draw large crowds.
Assured of plenty of sport, organizers announce top bands for the occasion and say musical concerts will be most enjoyable, drawing crowds to a lively community event.
The state tax commission near completion of annual equalization reports an estimated rise in state valuation by about 75 million dollars. It has decided on a one mill levy for state tax purposes for the coming year to cover anticipated needs.
Kadoka South Dakota report on FE C Griffith who threshes 20 acres of winter rye at 41 bushels and 3 pecks per acre in wagon box measure. grain weighs 46 bushels per acre, largest yield in the area. Griffith cites deep plowing thorough tilling and barnyard manure as keys to success on land brok en 1907.
Boston welcomes governors and former governors from over thirty states at the opening session of a state house conference led by Governor Walsh and Mayor Curley. Former Governor Mann of Virginia argues for allowing the governor to submit to the people any measure once recommended but failed to pass, as a remedy for legislative ills.
Premier Okuma and War Minister Oka visited Nikko to report to the emperor on plans to vastly increase munitions output. They announced using all resources, public and private, to aid Japan's war allies and conferred with British, French, Russian, and Italian ambassadors as orders go out to foundries to rush production.
A report notes Perkins as one of the new county divisions in the state with a proposal to build a dormitory for Pierre High School students, signaling administrative restructuring and student housing needs.
Last year a country school teacher persuaded the board to supply a stove and cooking utensils enabling a noon lunch at little cost. This year Bison’s school board rents a building as a dormitory for county pupils seeking high school courses, hires a matron, and asks students to provide bedding and care for their rooms while the matron teaches music to interested students.
Washington D C Villa agency reports details of fighting at Teamole showing Carranza forces defeated with heavy losses The Laredo Monterey railroad cut Two states Chihuahua and Morelos under Villa control Oaxaca neutral Contest continues in other states Carranza Proclaims Amnesty families flee to Mexico from Laredo Texas as terms remain unclear
In Medora North Dakota workers unearthed a badly rusted Maltese cross branding iron dating to the early 1880s. Local elders identify it as the Chimney Butte ranch mark once owned by Theodore Roosevelt. Medora officials will offer the relic to Roosevelt or transfer it to a state museum.
Homesteaders inside the state game preserve near Custer appeal to Gov. Byrne for relief as elk and buffalo stocked in the preserve devastate crops. Residents fenced in by the preserve cannot protect property without violating state laws. A petition seeks aid to defend against wildlife inroads.
Judge Charles A. Douglas, a renowned attorney, acts as the legal advisor and representative for the Carranza faction in Washington. The report notes his prominent role amid ongoing legal troubles and enforcement actions involving the group.
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