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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1916
Page
2
The notice outlines subscription rates and advance payment terms for Mitchell Capital, with references to publication management, editor, and post office mailing under federal law. It notes second class matter status and rate figures, indicating pricing and delivery specifics.
The New York address surveys arms exports to aid Belgium and denounces embargo actions favoring Germany while urging cautious U.S. policy. It contrasts Roosevelt's ethics with current partisan rhetoric amid wartime preparedness talk and calls for calm, nonpartisan national defense planning.
The piece notes a record of seven county seats with railway facilities, three in the east Buffalo Hutchinson and Charles Mix and four in the west Harding Perkins Mellette and Bennett. It reports counties considering moving seats or government to railways or obtaining railway buildings as remedy. The Detroit Free Press quips Champ Clark and comments on the political mood with pessimism.
Joseph J. Morrow of Mitchell is celebrated for decades of civic service in Dakota and beyond. A Westward pioneer, he built businesses and supported colleges churches and hospitals while guiding the Commercial & Savings bank as president. He and Florence Barnes Morrow celebrate 35 years of marriage.
Dr Hoagland announces a great religious forward movement at the First Methodist Episcopal church. Bishops Henderson Hugh es and Hucccck will visit, leading all-day events on February 16 including 10 30 a m 2 30 p m and 7 30 p m mass meeting. Officials and ministers across the Dakota conference are invited.
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills to improve digestion relieve constipation and tone the whole system. It claims benefits like clearer eyes and healthier skin and lists a price of 25 cents at local druggists.
Plans move forward for a canning factory in Mitchell led by G H Hacker of Continental Can. A local stock company will form to finance and operate the plant, with initial activity focused on corn and tomatoes this year.
The Courier Journal notes Dr. Cook described the wild men of Borneo as pleasant and companionable, speculating charm may stem from their restraint in teasing him about the discovery of the mérsh pole.
The big triple convention opens in Mitchell with a 7:30 p.m. address by J M Hiron of the Live Stock Breeders' association in the county courthouse. Delegates and citizens will hear talks from South Dakota and other states on corn oats cattle horses chickens and pest control. Exhibits and events fill the pavilion eight blocks east on First Avenue with shows at Huffman Auto showrooms on South Main.
Advertisement extols Sloan's Liniment as a universal pain killer. It claims simple skin application relieves pain without rubbing and features a testimonial from Mervin H. Leister of Berkeley about neck stiffness after Expo travel. March 1915 price 26 cents at druggists.
An old advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills as a remedy for sluggish liver causes misery including dizziness headaches and biliousness. It claims the pills tone the system aid digestion purify the blood and clear the complexion. Only 2hc to obtain from your druggist.
Prof H I Jones of Dakota Wesleyan learned last night of the death of his mother Mrs Alice M Jones in Des Moines Iowa at nearly 80 years old. He was in Des Moines recently due to her illness.
Sioux City bowler G A Olson held first in singles with 658 pins at the Tri-State tournament, supplanting Ray Branson of Mitchell who had 617. Aberdeen and Sioux Falls squads trail in doubles and singles as Southern visitors finish rolling. Evening lineup promises top matches among Sioux City Sioux Falls and Aberdeen teams.
A city note shows a clumsy plea for spousal match making during Leap Year 1916. A crumpled message reads Dear George and hints at special fire sale prices as a joke from R. L. K. with phone 2226. Police find the note in their office waste basket.
Bridgewater Commercial club members and wives attended the annual dinner in Bridgewater S D. Mrs Murphys musical program showcased student talent under Miss Murphy. Speakers Numbers Reed and Brown discussed incorporating, followed by a progressive whist session.
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