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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1915
Page
8
Fragments detail stores staying open evenings after Christmas, record cold snap and subzero morning. Notes on residents, travels, and local social items include Debates at college, marriages, and a variety of community updates from Mitchell.
The Rome township local of the farmers union held a Friday social at Charles Rove fon’s spacious home with about 75 attendees. A readings and music program, a luncheon served by the women, and a vote of thanks marked the evening. Berit Ladies Aid held a bazaar at Betts School last Thursday, netting $75. Upcoming events include a Christmas Eve service at First Baptist Church with a large illuminated tree and a Christmas program by the church choir directed by Mrs William Gordon Brackett. Local residents noted hospital stays and travels, and a weather/astronomy note reported the shortest day of the year and solstice timing.
Michigan secretary of state confirms sufficient petitions have been filed to place Wilson as a Democratic presidential candidate on the Michigan primary ballot. The announcement notes the petitions meet required thresholds and the ballot action proceeds.
Aberdeen N D The sale of Dakota National Bank of Aberdeen to Marshall McCartney Banking Co of Oakes ND was announced The firm led by Thomas Marshall will buy remaining minority shares and move to acquire other local bank interests Marshall is a former ND congressman and Republican National Committeeman He may seek the ND Senate seat next year In related news J C Campbell sells control of Bank of Houghton to C A Barnes Prosper ND and may join First National Bank of Frederick ND
Washington D C unprecedented revival in rifle shooting follows a law authorizing free issue of rifles and ammunition to civilian rifle clubs Ten citizens per locality may form clubs and affiliate with the National Rifle Association of America Each member receives access to a Krag rifle for every five members and 120 rounds of ammunition annually The War department assigns organization, testing, decorations and medals to the NRA to oversee the program
An audience listened in the city hall to Miss Elizabeth Spencer with Abraham Pond on violin as they demonstrated Thomas A. Edison’s music reproducing machine. The recital showed the listener’s inability to distinguish live singing from machine produced tones, with lips moving to hint at the source. Broadben Bros and J. A. Larfison & Bros presenters.
In Pierre the assistant attorney general said he believed that selecting national party convention delegates could be avoided. The remark came as Attorney General Caldwell was absent and amid discussion of an April 4 primary and possible action on a special election. The statement signals debate over whether a special election is required to choose delegates to the national convention.
The Mitchell Republican notes a special election would be necessary and cites June 7 as the national convention date fixed by the Republican national committee, referencing South Dakota publication details from the era.
The seventeenth annual South Dakota state Poultry Association exhibition will run January 31 to February 5, 1918, at the Leug Nat Auditorium Mitchell. Premium catalogues are available from Secretary Tt. C. Raines, with entries closing January 27. Judges include Tr. Shellabarger and A.B. Shaner. Admission 15 cents adults, 40 cents children. superintendent F. C. Drake and assistants will explain breeds daily from 8 am to 6 pm.
A New York report notes a protest against British warship patrols near American waters. The action, backed by officials, questions the use and strategy behind the British naval cruisers stationed just outside Newfoundland and New York ports.
A crewman was removed from the cruiser Borin Auin a short distance from San Juan harbor Puerto Rico by the commander of the cruiser Descartes. The ship arrived at the Porto Rican harbor yesterday. Captain Dow states the incident occurred at 1 a.m. on December 15, five miles from the harbor. The individual, named Garter, is German-born but had recently taken out his first citizenship papers.
MY Style Dairy Peggy wore a ropy panne velvet hat with pale blue grey tone and large velvet roses, a striking fringe that frames the face. James Sky married Mire Ruth Oak at White Lake. couple to visit Atcension IL, then reside in Mitchell by February 1. Knights of Pythias nominate officers for next Monday. big salmon feed planned for January 3 installation night.
A 1910s style reader letter discusses beauty standards, foot anatomy, and the belief that American women have the best shaped feet. It explains arches and the heel as main supports, warns against high heels, and offers home foot care tips with baths, oils, and alcohol. It also touches on facial cleansing advice and hair clipping timing relative to the moon.
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