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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1911
Page
2
The article discusses F A Craft's call to repeal the valued policy law and argues against repeal, citing insurance fraud concerns and the role of fire insurers. It notes arson risks, over-insurance issues, and criticizes insurers for not preventing over-insurance, while Governor Vesley promotes growth messaging for Chicago links to settlers in South Dakota.
The Republican celebrates The Travel Club contest as a driver of Mitchell business through wider circulation. It notes circulation rising from 1,200 to 3,200, reaching about 16,200 readers daily, with ads drawing mail orders from 50 to 100 miles away. It commends young women contestants and discusses party unity in South Dakota politics, citing Iowa remarks by Samuel G. Blythe and survey results on Taft, La Follette, and reform stances.
A critical view of Gompers and AFL leadership after the McNamaras confessed. The piece argues labor leaders must investigate charges of violence, curb prejudice, and reflect on internal faults. It claims both labor and capital show human flaws, urging stricter discipline and introspection within labor unions.
Mitchell social pages recount two birthday dinner parties hosted by Mrs A T Downey and Mrs S B Morris with 32 guests, plus a 50 guest second dinner. Highlights include a star crescent table setup, birthday cake, poetic sentiments, and musical entertainment. Also covered are weddings from Hanson county, a Thalian-Daedalian banquet at Dakota Wesleyan, and university receptions with local faculty and students.
Friends gathered at the late Hercules McCormick's home for a Christian Science service read by Mrs. C. G. Woods. Remains lay in Graceland cemetery with pallbearers Asa Dodd, Joseph Lovinger, K. S. Christensen, and others. Mr. McCormick, born 1843 in Ireland, died of heart disease, lived in Mitchell, Illinois, after serving 1862–65 in the 127th Illinois Infantry and later worked with Mitchell National Bank and Mitchell Trust Co. He left a wife and daughter Fannie, with a brother William attending the funeral.
Judge Frank Smith grants a divorce to Mrs. Kathryn Heimstra though the case was started by Mr. Heimstra. He awards her equity in the house and furniture after a full day of testimony detailing quarrels over finances and alleged abuses. Mrs. Heimstra testifies against extravagance and visits to games and dances, while both acknowledge a desire to sever their marriage.
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