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Newspaper

Mitchell Capital

Location

Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1916

Page

6

Dawes Defends Jones in Policy on School Examinations

Fulton, South Dakota leader H. E. Dawes defends Prof. W. F. Jones’s physical and sexual exams of public and normal school students, attacking physicians who oppose the practice. He cites Dr. Parsons and Holmes, questions medical authority, and warns against physician influence over education, urging caution about dope and drug abuses.

H. BE. Dawes Fulton South Dakota Corn and Grant Growers Association W. F. Jones University of South Daota Dawes Jones Parsons Dr. Dawes Republican Yshaye Dezember Watertown Ben Holmes Harvard America Oliver Wendell Holmes M. D Surgeon General Blue Public Health Service Washington, D. C Federal Public Health Service United States

Long Trip for Penn Eleven Heads West

Penn football under Bob Folwell prepares for the Pasadena New Year’s Day clash with Hugo Bezdek’s Oregon. A 22 man squad will travel the longest Western trip in program history with hundreds of alumni and students accompanying from December 22 for a return trip after the Rose Bowl contest.

Philadelphia Bob Folwell Penn Oregon Pasadena Cal Folwell Franklin Field Hugo Bezdek Pacific Coast Dean McClellan Wharton School West

Violations of Pure Food Laws Bring Fines in South Dakota

The state food and drug department based at the University of South Dakota reports convictions of two Watertown grocers and a Watertown butcher for selling cane vinegar as cider vinegar and letting ice melt water mix with oysters, and a separate Iroquois butcher case for slaughtering a diseased cow. The Watertown cases ended in guilty pleas and fines. the Iroquois trial revived an old statute, aiding future prosecutions.

Vermillion S. D State Food and Drug Department University of South Dakota Watertown Iroquois Harry Lebald

Frigid Weather Sweeps Over Sioux Falls Region

A heavy snow storm grips Northern Nebraska and southeastern South Dakota with strong winds and record lows. Temperatures range from 16 below in Winner to 15 below in Mitchell and 5 below in Norfolk, with Omaha at 3 above and the day’s low near 14 below in the Sioux Falls area. The Weather Bureau reports further cold as a new cold wave heads this way.

Sioux Falls Nebraska South Dakota Winner S. 1 Mitchell Norfolk Neb Omaha Weather Bureau

Severe cold snap grips the region with biting winds

A week of frigid weather continues with a 15 degree below zero reading and a biting wind from the north. Pedestrians suffer as shoppers battle the cold, carrying parcels and warming hands in pockets. Forecasters warn of colder weather and a multi day snap ahead, dampening Palm Beach plans for ticket holders.

Palm Beach

Bank Deposits Still Climbing In South Dakota

Pierre South Dakota state banks report total resources near 98.2 million dollars with deposits rising from 78.18 million to 83.60 million in two months from September 12 to November 17. National banks in the state likely exceed 125 million in deposits by that date.

Guaranty Act Boosts Deposits in State Banks

Pierre S. Wingfield, state bank examiner, says the guaranty act spurred a strong rise in deposits. State banks saw about twenty million dollars more in the past year, above the usual three to five million yearly. National banks in the state added just over three million, with total state deposits climbing to over twenty three million.

National Bank of the

Cow Sets Butter Production Record in South Dakota

Belle Fourche, South Dakota resident John Smiley reports a cow produced 47.77 pounds of butter in seven days. Professor C Larsen of the State College conducted the test claiming the record.

Belle Fourche S. D John Smiley Bell Fourche C. Larsen The State College

Bloodhounds Trigger Legal Fight in South Dakota Trial

Mrs Catherine Stemmhasen won a $600 judgment in a South Dakota Circuit Court against Louis Rosel pid Al Scott after bloodhounds startled her at 4 am on farmer John Sternhagen’s premises. The case sought $20,000 for alleged personal injury, marking a first of its kind in the state as officers consider daylight searches to avoid distress.

Scotland Louis Rosel al Scott John Sternhiagen Bon Thorme County Catherine Stemmhasen Ito Mach South Dakota

Bitterly Cold Fire Destroys Mitchell Machine Works and Skating Rink

Fire in the former J. I. Case building at Main Street destroyed the Mitchell Machine Works workshop, Ellis Realty office, and the Joyland roller rink floor. Loss about 4000 dollars with 2500 covered by insurance. Fire began around midnight and spread quickly in extreme cold, firefighters losing footing as water froze. Ellis estimates 4000 loss. car and Cadillac stored inside also damaged. rebuild decision pending. Paul Barcus’s machine shop damages could reach about 5000.

Mitchell Machine Works Ellis Realty Company Joyland Roller Rink J. I. Case Main Street Milwaukee RE. L. Ellis Ellis Ford Paul Barcus Machine Works Sioux City

Legislature Faces Major SD Session With Prohibition Law

Pierre South Dakota January opening session will tackle broad agenda headlined by enforcing the statewide prohibition amendment. Lawmakers may seek shipments bans and penalties for liquor possession, aiming to curb intrastate supply for households. The session also covers many other issues.

Pierre S. D South Dakota

Legislature Eyes Stricter Laws On Train Riders Amid IWW Fear

Reported moves in the legislature seek felony penalties for boarding trains to curb IWW influence amid harvest concerns. Republicans push for speakership with candidates including Al Roberts, Louis Benson, and E H Al Withee, while Democrats ponder unified support for a speaker choice.

al, Roberts Day County Louis Benson Moody County al. Withee Turne James Mcbarland Codington

May Reopen Old Phone Problem At City Meeting

The city council discussed reviving the old telephone controversy during a special meeting. Jamson Bros. won a $877.10 bid to redecorate the city auditorium and frame work. Several ordinances and special assessments were read or approved, with repairs and a fire alarm overhaul planned.

Jamson Bros Waukee Depot Fifth Avenue Lawler Rowley Streets Specia West Fourth Avenue East Fifth Avenue Third West Fourth City Hall W. L. Clarke Illinois

Farmers Discuss State Constitution Revision on Tax Methods

A Douglas County meeting of about 1,500 farmers at David Lovinger’s home formed a committee to seek an amendment to the state constitution. The group aims to resubmit the revenue article and study finance methods with H. C. Preston of the state tax commission supporting re submission. The investigating board includes Charles Boreson J C Lehman David Lovinger L Lowrie Charles King M J Coyne and R C Warne Jr.

Douglas David Loyinger H. C. Preston State Tax Commission Charles Boreson J. C. Lehman David Lovinger L. . Lowrie Charles King M. J. Coyne R. C. Warne, Jr

AffinityDoes Not Want Mate in Chicago Case

In Chicago a single mother, Frida Hinkelman, alleges Paul Boyke fathered her first child and an upcoming second, claiming Boyke’s wife Mrs. Boyke arranged the prior birth. She asserts she wants no relation with Boyke and asks to be left alone despite his promises and pressure for divorce.

Chicago Boyke Paul Boyke Frida Hinkelman Miss Hinkelman

The Cat the Monkey the Chestnuts and the Fire

A writer argues for constitutional amendment to allow tax classification of property, criticizing express companies and bank deposits taxation. He cites U.S. Supreme Court limits on taxing express firms and urges bankers to back reform to avoid discriminatory taxation in the state.

Tax Commission Supreme Court of the United States Npress Murdens State Bankers Association Thwonorible CG Vailey Sioux Falls Express Companies Bankers Association Plandreanu Moody County United States Express

Swine and cattle market update from Chicago and Sioux City

Chicago at Union Stock Yards reports strong hog and cattle demand with hogs at mixed to heavy prices and cattle including native beef steers and stockers firm. Sioux City market shows steady hogs and cattle, with lambs and sheep prices firm and a steady daily range for fat cattle and veal calves amid active demand and light Tuesday hog trade.

Chicago Union Stock Yards Sproux City Sioux City Cattlis

Sheep trade and Christmas closure at Sioux City stockyards

The fat sheep and lamb market operates Tuesday under control of market authorities. The Sioux City market will close for trading on Christmas Day while all stock arriving will be cared for as usual by the Stock Yards Company.

Sioux City Stock Yards Company

Minneapolis Grain Prices Endure Wide Range On Board

Minneapolis cash close lists wheat and corn values across grades and qualities with No. 1 hard, No. 1 durum, and No. 2 northern wheat priced from about 1.49 to 1.74 per bushel. Corn and oats show mixed figures, with yellow corn around 4 to 6 dollars and white oats near 46 to 49 cents per bushel, along with currency-like futures terms and arrivals.

Minneapolis Northern Montana Barliey

Butter Prices Steady On Top Grades In New York Market

New York City reports butter receipts at 4.351 with market steady on top grades. Creamery extra 41, special mark 41 1 2 to 42, firsts 37 1 2 to 41 1 2, seconds 35 37, process extras 35 4 , process firsts 30 1 2 to 34 1 2, sacking stock No VE. BY WEIR Nos B25 Fal)ef.

New York City Creamery Extra Weir

Butter market report from Elgin Illinois

Elgin butter market reports higher prices with twenty five tubs sold at 38 12 cents. Fairfax South Dakota resident Fred Faatz, Gregory County landowner, contemplates renter rights dispute over building materials as the renter tears roofs and raids structures to build a garage, with a probable arrest forthcoming.

Elgin Ill Fairfax, S. D Fred Faatz Gregory County

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Hae. Dawes M. T M. D’s H. E. Dawes Pennsy Ben Dbear Mitchele California State Pure Food Department FURS D, Bergman & CO ST. Paul, Minn APAIR Examiner Wingfield AL Scope J. 1 CASE Council H.C. Preston Vork George Rice Plandreau, S. DL Parilroad Plandreau Herald Cattier New York
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