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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1914
Page
2
A county paper discusses banking practices and loan availability. It argues that banks favor borrowers who invest in land or new ventures, making it harder for farmers like Jom who need 2000 to feed cattle to secure funds. The piece questions the belief that loans will always ease for solvency and cautions about human nature in lending.
A historical critique notes express companies promoting new interstate rates after opposing them, leveraging the commission to regain business. Authors argue the Postal Service era spurred mismanagement, but rate cuts may boost earnings and patronage, aided by press campaigns.
Mitchell high school basketball beat Parker 25 to 15 at Market Street gym. Norton led with four baskets, Whyte and Salisbury added two each, and Wilder starred on defense as Parker faltered in the second half.
The team will play here Friday evening after seven free throws and four field goals by players in the latest game, marking progress for the squad.
The Starlight Chapter O EB 5S held a May evening party at the Masonic hall titled the immigration affair. Guests paraded past Uncle Sam, registered with inspectors, and donned costumes from many nations amid music, dancing, clowns, gypsies, and a buffet luncheon.
S. C. Newell reports supervisor I D O Donnell says Congress will consider a bill modeled on Irish landlord law to ease payments on Belle Fourche and other federal irrigation projects. The plan defers water payments for four years and starts at about one dollar per acre, extending over twenty years, with total tenure about twenty five years. O Donnell urges settlers to diversify into cattle hogs and sheep to use waste land and improve farm viability.
Friends of Congressman E R Martin report his condition serious after pneumonia and a long illness. He is hospitalized in St Louis, with nervous affliction contributing to his weakened state.
Senator Crawford replies to Congressman Burke declining advance control of campaign moves and proposes a series of discussions on records and public life. He urges early talks in late February and suggests coordinating dates with I. C. Shober of Huron for details.
A prospector north of here found antlers from a long-ago battle between two bucks. Bleached white by the elements, the antlers were locked necks at right angles, allowing easy mounting. This is the first reported case of rocked antlers from a buck fight in the area.
Dr Albert Bushnell Hart spoke at the West Methodist church in a three lecture series on Balkan tensions and the Balkan War. He cited Ottoman decline, rising Balkan patriotism, and the four powers Bulgaria Serbia Greece and Montenegro as factors shaping the war outcome. He will speak again at City Hall on The City of the Future with free admission and urging voter attendance.
The Mitchell Publishing Company holds the printer’s contract for the state publicity pamphlet under the Richards primary law. The pamphlet costs $2,600 to print, while candidates pay $3,200 into the treasury for space. The act requires state candidate names certified to county auditors at least 25 days before the primary, with issuance in late February.
Deadwood South Dakota report of a rare pair of locked deer antlers found by Stuart Connors described as the only known pair in the Black Hills. The discovery adds a unique wildlife curiosity to the region.
Mrs Frank returns from Sioux Falls visit. Mrs Ella Sims stays with Mrs C M Van Tasseel in Alexandria. Mr and Mrs A I Wakeman of Valley Ranch Neb arrive to visit brother R O Wakeman. Fred Boehmer of Rhame N D ill with lung trouble hopes for recovery. Charles Purvis family head to Atlantic Iowa then Des Moines area. S McGavern family visits from Guernsey Iowa. rheumatism improving for Mr McGavern. Anna Costigan will probate. John Schroeder real estate sale confirmed. Iris Deacon shows marked improvement after pneumonia and illness.
A mysterious cell fire in the new county jail burned combustible materials and nearly killed a prisoner who survived by using his overcoat collar to shield his head. Janitor W F Williams and firefighters responded as smoke filled the cell and rescued the semi conscious inmate.
S. D. W. P. Coburn, a well known farmer living near Lane, is in serious condition after being trampled by cows while milking. He was thrown under the herd and rescued by his son. Internal injuries are feared.
The Mitch ell Art club held its yearly dinner last Saturday with Mrs. W. Leehan as hostess. Members entertained their husbands and a sumptuous 6:30 PM dinner preceded bridge where Mrs. Leehan and Mrs. Shelby achieved high scores. The affair committee included Mrs. Shelby Mrs. Cordry Mrs. Grundland and Andrew Milwein.
Miss Licey Maynard and guests hosted the Be Jolly club at Maynard home with costumed parlor tours. Dr Brock inspected tongues and pulses while Mrs Leckley asked questions. Fortune tellers and Progressive Jimmy kept guests amused before a lunch.
Twenty guests surprised Miss Gwynethe Tipton for her twelfth birthday with speeches, games, and a silver clock keepsake. The Walcyon club bid farewell to member Mrs. Coughlan and sent flowers to Mrs. Seoville while planning next meetings. Roy Fraser's twenty first birthday gathering featured games and a water fob gift. Other clubs met. Mrs Osbury hosted the Ywent twe Karat club with full membership and babies present. Hi Lo Bridge club enjoyed refreshments and high scores. Mrs Miller received a sherbet dish set after a surprise party. Mr and Mrs Branson hosted a dinner with guests Lois Anderson and others.
The domestic science advanced class divides into groups of four to host a six guest four course luncheon costing under one dollar. Florence Aronson Inez Wells Marion Walrath and Della Kjelmnyr served Tuesday noon for Misses Price Vollmer Turrel Anna Whittle Putney and Sletten with a menu including Puree of Tomato Salmon Loaf and Date Pudding with Cream.
The Mitchell Art club shifts to Mrs. HH Greenwald's house with current events by Mrs. Howards and a Senate topic. The Mental Science club meets with Mrs. Charles Martin to discuss The Art Gallery of the Mind. Round Table and Today clubs announce hosts and program roles for upcoming sessions.
In Brookings County Paul Lutelier argues taxes show a $4 740 resident pays 100 in state tax with allocations to charities corrections education and salaries and expenses of state offices. A Richland township farmer with 7 684 assessed value pays 50 28 in tax, breakdown including school tax and county tax, suggesting outside state institution maintenance an average tax of 36 1 2 cents per thousand dollars of valuation.
The South Dakota supreme court will hear the order to show cause February 7 regarding whether Herrick and Gregory should be placed on the March primary ballot for the Gregory county elimination in a contest begun after Gregory County was opened. The case hinges on county officials and the 1911 elimination law approved by a Fairfax referendum.
Articles of incorporation filed for the Physician's and Surgeon's Association at Mitchell with capital of 25000. Incorporators include BE King C P Farnsworth C A Bower W A De Laney of the Ordway Equity Exchange at Ordway with capital 15000. Incorporators listed: R M Van Winkle Vine Gage J C Hall H Dell Luke Prather.
In Garretson South Dakota an eighteen month old girl of Mr and Mrs Eno Knutson on a local farm had a needle embedded in her shoulder discovered during a routine check. The needle was lanced and removed in two pieces by doctors. The mother is unsure how it became lodged.
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