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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1911
Page
4
The Mitchell Capital lists subscription rates with prices in advance and notes editor and manager R. Ronald. The item documents renewal terms and rate structure for readers and advertisers.
A plain speaking landowner from Buffalo County promotes a railroad from Mitchell to Blunt. He has 2100 acres and backs a bond-backed construction plan by a reputable firm, aiming to connect fertile areas to rail access and spur rapid local development. The Mitchell Commercial Club supports efforts to bring northwest and southwest lines, boosting trade flow toward the city.
For a year rumors spread of a steam railroad from Pierre or Blunt to Mitchell with possible concrete efforts. Mitchell previously showed little interest but has recently begun to take the project more seriously.
A catalog of fine gifts features waists in silk and wool with colorings, kimonas, sweaters for women and children, various handkerchiefs from 5 cents to 3 dollars, boxed or single, a vast hosiery line from 15 cents to 3 dollars, boxed hose, leather and silk handbags, gloves and mittens in all sizes, and the season’s newest fancy neckwear in wide variety.
The Commercial Club reports progress on a planned Mitchell to Blunt road with over one hundred thousand dollars in subscriptions from farmers and landowners along the route. J B Ross met Mitchell officials and Lewisi Shuster led a farmers meeting at Scott schoolhouse where about thirty five freeholders pledged $100 per quarter section and others pledged up to $500. Township committees were formed to push the campaign and a strong company would build the road if a $2500 per mile guarantee is secured. A separate note recounts a person’s digestive illness after a fall and medical treatment.
Stephen Bately died suddenly Sunday evening around 7 after a brief indigestion attack and heart strain. A physician arrived at 6:30 noting good heart action, but the heart failed shortly after. Bately had seemed well that day, finishing letters before walking to the post.
The southern district race for railway commissioner heats up as Frank LeCocq considers a return, with Murphy shifting toward secretary of state and Captain Lavender entering the field alongside John S. Miller and W. E. Ege. The state treasurer contest features A W Ewart and George H. Pickney, who pledges personal supervision of the department if elected. North eastern papers favor Pinckney with praise and support.
The article notes Swart has announced candidacy but rushed tactics may change. Loomis Cull’s backers plan an endorsement at a Taft meeting in Huron on January fifth, signaling a likely similar governor race lineup with stalwart and progressive factions shaping the final conflict.
Wisconsin leader Robert M. La Follette plans a western speaking tour beginning December 21 with an Ohio address and a sixteen day stretch across Minnesota. He aims to rally Minnesota supporters while offsetting Roosevelt's campaign speech, with headquarters in Milwaukee Washington and Chicago.
Report notes a La Follette visit will rally Republicans from across the state, aiming to bolster a push for Congressman C. A. Lindberg of Little Falls to run for governor. Also mentions SD Bar Association meeting details, Wabash Railway history, and a Baptist revival closing with notable sermons and receptions.
In St Louis officials acknowledge notes totaling about 10 million dollars due August 1912 to Wheeling and Lake Erie trigger the receiver application in circuit court last night. Judge Elmer B Adams appoints Frederick J Dean Edward B Pryor and W T Bixby as receivers with bonds fixed at 300000 each to be posted within ten days.
The state game fund starts December with a little over 22000 dollars from state payments. Some counties have not reported yet and the department estimates the fund at about 50000 dollars, roughly half from the state and half from the counties.
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