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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
8
Washington reports winter wheat sown this fall covers about 40,090,000 acres, up 887,000 from 1915. December 1 condition is 85.7% of normal. Rye sown 3,400,000 acres, up 74,000. its December 1 condition 88.4% of normal. The report cites weather and higher prices as drivers of larger plantings and notes wheat condition slightly above last year.
Arthur Broadbent, 70, uncle of John W. and Walter H. Broadbent, died Sunday afternoon at the J. W. Broadbent home after a stroke. Born in Leeds England in September 1845 he worked as a tailor in Mitchell over 25 years and had been disabled in recent years. Funeral at 11 tomorrow at the Broadbent home 900 Court Merrill with Rev. Robert Tineolin Kelley officiating and Mrs. W. G. Brackett to sing. interment in Graceland cemetery.
Hurley 8 D authorities of Turner county and Jemuel McCullough, who for some time has conjoined with local officials, are involved in a dispute over a saloon license and regulatory actions.
Roy H. White of Bayles California and his wife with four children perished in a Cheyenne Wyoming hotel fire that consumed the Interocean. The mother and two sons died in the ruins while a nine month old infant died from burns after rescue. One child remains missing as rescue teams search. White reportedly jumped from the third floor onto electric wires causing his death. Fifteen guests were rescued and officials say all others were saved.
William Farrell of Koenig and Farrell garage in White awoke to a coal gas odor. A customer named Hicks summoned him at midnight to the shop, preventing a possible family asphyxiation. A stove door had sprung open, letting gas flood the room. Farrell and his wife and children were partially overcome before he opened doors and windows.
The bie annual meeting of South Dakota Livestock Breeders will be in Mitchell January 28 to 26 with discussions on disease control corn silage feeding livestock farming county agent movement and the annual purebred livestock sale in the State pavilion. Events include welcome addresses by J. Wells and James M. Wilson with several experts from Brookings Webster Hurley and Letcher presenting talks on Shorthorn Hereford and Aberdeen Angus breeds.
A 24 hour general strike called by various organizations to protest food price increases will close factories and stores across Spain. No newspapers will be issued.
State Superintendent C. H. Lugg has filed his election expense account showing expenditures of 120 dollars. The report lists the candidate’s spending in the Pierre area and notes the total recorded cost.
Daedalian literary society won both afternoon and evening debates in the intersociety contest at Dakota Wesleyan, defeating Delta Rhos and Kappa teams with strong delivery. The morning result chose Delta Rhos over Kappas. intercollegiate debaters were named for future contests. officers for the next two years were elected.
In Tulsa the judge dismisses a manager's $100 breach claim against Bona Burke and Theda Burke after they refused to wear skirts as short as the manager demanded. He rules the chorus girls may limit disclosure of attire and that their salaries must be paid.
Black Hills commercial clubs push Fort Meade as site for federal training camps in the central division. General Barry indicates middle west camps will be chosen. if selected 20 000 to 30 000 civilian soldiers would train annually benefiting the Black Hills communities.
At the biennial meeting in Salem South Dakota the Federated Council of the Churches of Christ of South Dakota adopts resolutions. The measures address state issues and call for action in church affairs and social concerns.
A Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway booklet promotes winter trips to California. The Pacific Limited offers no extra fare, daylight arrivals at San Francisco and Los Angeles, direct through service, with details available from local agents. GEO B. Haynes, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
Help wanted notice advertising a new money making scheme for live agents. Emphasizes unlimited field work and free particulars. Contact David Supply Co. Box 91 Norfolk Nebraska.
A mixed page of rental ads and sale notices lists furnished rooms and cottages for rent near 219 Third Ave Hast and 1m from town, a 200 acre farm for rent, a 5 room cottage, a store for rent on Main Street, and various sale items including dairy stock, a restaurant stock, billiard tables, and real estate listings. Contact numbers and offices of the Republican for inquiries are provided.
A miscelaneous note requests a person who found a Mitchell National Bank book to enclose a certificate of deposit made out to Mrs. Gertrude Davies for $975.00 and mail it to Stout's Studio. The finder may keep the cash and the book. no questions will be asked.
In a Western Newspaper Union release, Douglass Mallock headlines a feature on humorous rights and playful acts. The item signals a lighthearted piece from GOFYRIGHT with regional flair and social satire.
Local notes report visitors and travels to Mitchell including Mrs H G Scharnuweber and Mr J F Whiting. Court sessions in Mitchell resume with Bidwell vs Spears. delays noted due to Omaha bridge. Christmas events and school notices amid weather and postal delays mark week.
Wanted two modern furnished rooms for light housekeeping near town. Address care Republican. Wanted cows with sucking calves for winter at E 2 Gardner Plankinton SD Rt 1. Young man seeks work not particular what kind with references T Boicourt Mitchell Cafe SOFPT water delivered Call 3283 S Hicks.
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