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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1915
Page
12
A Sioux Falls educator and Republican activist seeks a congressional seat. He has eight years on the Sioux Falls Board of Education and is described as a longtime Republican worker active in party causes.
South Dakota residents watch Congress as defense issues divide the delegation. Senator Johnson and Congressman Gandy back President Wilson’s preparedness plan. Congressman Dilson opposes large military or naval increases. Sterling favors conservatism. Jobson urges a strong navy to safeguard citizens and commerce. The SD Peace Society resists preparedness, worrying about entanglements abroad. Some Republicans back Cummins. Chicago forecast hints at Sherman and Crawford as possible nominees. Ex-senator Crawford’s stance remains unspoken.
Senate inquiry notes Senator W. S. Kenyon of Iowa introduced a bill to ban passengers on ships carrying war munitions and a resolution to raise national defense revenues by taxing munitions manufacturers. No action was taken on either measure.
A man known as the wild man of Gregory county was captured after fleeing from the Nebraska hospital for the insane in Norfolk. Identified as an escaped inmate, he had terrorized districts along the Missouri river opposite Wheeler. He is now returned to the asylum and his wanderings are believed to have frightened ranchers and residents for months.
Coach Hall hosts a Saturday banquet for 1915 fish school football team members in the high school domestic science room. Sixteen invited. fourteen attend. Faculty and team toasts, program by Prof. Floyd Wilson and Supt. J W McHinton. A memorial tone for coach Hall and future nucleus of a strong team noted.
The South Dakota State College football team will play the University of Wisconsin at Madison on October 14, 1916. This marks the school's first step into top competition, serving as a practice game for one of the "Bix Nine."
Plankinton resident Thomas Page, former city marshal, was arrested on charges of assaulting his wife. A peace bond of 200 was posted, and he was released from custody after the bond was furnished following a complaint by Mrs. Page.
Under sunny skies a large Faulkton crowd attended the dedication of Providence Hospital. Dr. Carson, the project’s prime mover, outlined the hospital’s plan as 259 stockholders support a non sectarian facility available to all physicians and patients. W J Jacobs presided with remarks by B F Ruhlman and musical numbers by Harp orchestra and local artists. The event featured a reception for about 1,000 visitors and solid community praise for the hospital effort.
Mrs. C W Post, widow of a food multi milionaire, agrees to an eight million dollar cash settlement for rights to Post properties. She withdraws from the food company, ends disputes with Mrs Marjorie Yost Close, and retains ownership of ten story Santa Barbara buildings and other ventures. Post plans a southern winter, while Close controls most stock, easing tensions and ending rumors of discord.
Wesleyan of Aberdeen has written to the Commercial club proposing a football game next fall between Mat school and North Dakota Agricultural College on Johnston field. Aberdeen favors a neutral site and would host the northern warriors, with local fans hoping for a decisive clash and good sportsmanship.
Averdeen reports relatives of 3 C Hagman, Rockham banker, received a telegram from the missing man dated Gregory Minnesota claiming recovery of reason. He had no memory after driving to Zell, South Dakota until he came to in a Mingletown area. Bloodhounds tracked him seventeen miles toward a railroad. a traveling man identified Mellette to Aberden with few days after his disappearance. Relatives at Tedfeld were notified. No other details clarified.
Fort William Ontario reports grain movements from Friday night into Sunday night with over thirty ships loaded. About seven million bushels of oats and other grains were transported eastward. Port Arthur Fort William elevators logged weekly totals including wheat 738,862 bushels oats 3,311,935 barley 548,050 flax 675,892 and related figures for December 10.
Fragmented text blends a historical note on an 1810 petition and a vile worm infestation ad. Mentions London and a call to pass a repeal, then shifts to a children worm treatment advert urging quick action and product name Klekapoo Worm Kallen with price 256.
In Washington during the opening of the Sixty-fourth Congress the South Dakota delegation is noted. Senior Senator Sterling owns a bungalow on Sixth Street with Mrs. Sterling. junior Senator Johnson has rooms at the Relieve hotel serving as winter headquarters. Congressman Dillon stays at the Continental hotel while Royal Johnson rents 2201 Bighteouid Street where he and Mrs. Johnson reside with their two sons. Representative Gandy and wife in Barnum Shieh area near the Ellen building. The congressional directory highlights Sen Johnson’s much- photographed activities amid newspaper attention from correspondents.
Miss Adams, a young Chicago woman, drew criticism by condemning herself to ten years in prison for a year gain. The piece explores the perspective of women confined there and the public reaction to her stance.
In a committee document, most of the South Dakota delegation submits personal data, with Senator Johnson’s lengthy note in Owen County Indiana recalling his ancestors. The piece highlights pride in lineage and ongoing questions about the family’s origins.
Hogs selling slow and firm with receipts around 33 000 and estimates near 46 000. Prices show barore near 6 75 for hogs with mixes around 6 05 to 6 75 and heavy YO rkers around 6 20. Cattle receipts around 6000 with steady prospects. Texas and western steers quoted between 6 80 and 7 15, calves to 105, native and western sheep and lambs priced up to about 9 50.
Sioux City Ia cattle receipts total 2,500 with a steady market. Hog receipts 18,000 mostly 10 cents lower. top price 6.40, bulk 6.10 to 6.95. Sheep receipts 2,000 steady. week to date hog prices range around 5.75 to 6.45 with last week shown for comparison.
A fashion article presents the corduroy coat pattern with instructions for basting lines and diagrams for cutting and sewing. The design emphasizes fit and style with guidance on making the garment.
May Manton outlines fabric choices for girl coats using corduroy, broadcloth, velveteen and velvet. She notes two toned aesn trims, yokes, belts, and fur setins as finishes. Sizes range from eight to twelve years, with mail order from the Fashion Department.
Tuesday market strength lifts fat cattle and killing stock with prices up to 25 cents from last week. Buyers active as killer cattle supply mainly warm, due to higher wholesale values. Wheat and corn futures advance with No. 1 hard wheat around 1.14 to 1.18 per bushel and Minneapolis bids noting No. 1 northern near 1.11 to 1.18.
Pierre author Pierre G Nebarat studied the Missouri and Yellowstone in 1828 to research Hugh Glass the hunter mauled by a bear. He traveled with the state historical society materials for his book The Song of Hugh Glass about the Dakota era. The tale records Glass surviving a brutal bear attack and traveling 100 miles to Port Kiowa to seek revenge. The book blends local color of the Grand River region with the Glass legend.
Dr. Freeman Ward, South Dakota state geologist, launches four proposed surveys to inventory the state’s resources. A state geological and soil survey along with biological study and mapping aim to quantify resource quantity and quality. Ward notes a general lack of data across communities and urges clustering science with commercial clubs to attract settlers and investors.
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