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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1914
Page
2
A Petrograd editorials and Novoe Vremya discuss prohibition during wartime, noting reduced crime and quiet streets as temperance spreads. The article questions if postwar enforcement will persist and if temperance will survive the end of the conflict.
The Minneapolis Journal analyzes Great Britain's plan in Egypt and the Khedive's leadership. It argues the attempt to spark a holy war may fail as the Khedive is seen as untrustworthy while public sentiment shifts toward the Sultan and popular judgment highlights character over expediency.
In Boston discussion the speaker asserts character as the sole asset of any body from princes to commoners. He cites the Khedive's marriage to a Hungarian woman and the religious fund abuses that led Lord Cromer and Lord Kitchener to intervene. The piece argues the Khedive lacks both character and subjects due to these acts.
The Mitchell lodge of Elks held its annual Memorial Sunday with over 100 members attending. Secretary Goodree A. Silsby delivered the afternoon address as W. B. H. Tipton presided. Sid W. Smith read the invocation and a quartet performed. The program featured four musical numbers by the city’s top talents and paid tribute to 24 members lost in seven years, reflecting on Elks virtues.
White River area reports two legal questions after Mellette County’s 1912 formation from Rosebud Reservation. Settlers oppose a $1 per head grazing fee and trespass damages, claiming state law, not federal, should govern stock trespass. They plan legal action and seek Congress relief from alleged official overreach.
A Mitchell lodge notes its seventh year as a home of charity justice and brotherly love. It recalls teachings of the order and its vast charitable work while honoring departed Brothers with the motto praising virtues in memory.
Governor Byrne sets Tuesday January 26 1915 as the election day to choose officers and temporary county seats for the new Jackson and Haakon counties carved from Stanley. Jackson lists polling sites including Cottonwood Stamford Belvidere Kadoka Weia Interior and Little Buffalo Township Star School. Haakon includes Midland Nowlin Powell Philip Ottumwa Old Trail Ferguson School House Elbon Grindstone Ash Creek Hilland Topbar Milesville Manila Moetsville Elwood Allenmary Ranch Marietta. County seat fight likely between Philip and Midland with later appointment of election supervisors to be residents outside the counties.
Pierre South Dakota reports a hunter in Hand County pleaded guilty to killing a deer out of season. The incident occurred when a member of a small Big Bend herd wandered into the county's southwest corner. The shooter, G. G. Escherhassen, paid a fine of one hundred dollars.
S D Rowlin Jones, a prosperous farmer living about 13 miles northeast, was thrown from his horse Saturday and received aid. The report notes the accident occurred during routine farm work, with neighbors assisting and no serious injuries reported.
Austrian troops occupied Belgrade after Servians evacuated the city. The campaign began last month with crossing the Drina and advancing from Shabatz and Krupany. Belgrade, Servia’s capital, was bombarded from land and Danube monitors as Austrian forces linked lines north and south.
Mr. Jones, son of R F Jones who owns a 2280 acre ranch, was thrown when his horse fell into a hole during a wolf hunt ten miles from town. Mrs Henry Small died after a brief illness at 3 am yesterday, leaving a husband and a 2 year old son.
Postmaster T J Ball urges early mailing of Christmas parcels and endorses caution Do Not Open Until Christmas. Senders should include names and addresses inside and on packages. Rules detail inscribing books with nonpersonal dedications and sending small book sets by parcel post with 1 cent per 2 ounces, plus zone rates above 8 ounces.
A feature praising Africa’s diverse wildlife and the appeal of viewing wild animals in zoos. It notes Africa as a vast game paradise with abundant mammals and mentions Colonel Roosevelt’s Game Trails and its color plates.
The Republication promotes a color illustrated travel book with Roosevelt descriptions. Readers can clip a coupon and receive the $4 volume for the bare promotion cost, highlighting Africa’s wildlife and jungle scenes as described by Colonel Roosevelt.
Virgil Hine Melvin Chase Lyle Chase and Mark Payne from Dakota Wesleyan named to mythical 1914 all state squad. Harry Hwing selects Hine at quarterback Chase at right guard Payne at end, with votes tallied from Yankton Huron Rapid City officials.
Lists of players selected for First Team and Second Team by positions from colleges including Yankton Huron Wesleyan Normal State and others with players at guard tackle end halfback fullback and quarterback designated. Notable names include Fennenga Yankton Hine Wesleyan Caldwell State and Chase Wesleyan among others.
Figures from the November count show 4500 Republicans in the third district did not vote this year. In 1912 Martin led Gandy 15600 to 12154. this year Rice 10732 and Gandy 12364, with Gandy up by 210. Politicians west of the river seek an explanation.
An Aberdeen newspaper man sparked a local charity drive after calling for aid for a sick family and launching an Associ ated Charities to coordinate relief. To date 71% sacks of flour have been donated for the Belgian relief fund, with efforts to reach 800 sacks.
When a child shows early cold symptoms, Dr Ben's Pine Tar Honey is recommended for quick action to prevent worsening. It soothes lungs loosens mucus strengthens the system and is guaranteed priced at 25 cents at your Druggist. Also Bucklen's Arnica Salve for sores is advertised.
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