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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1915
Page
4
A college acquaintance recounts how love grew beyond initial indifference. He details choosing a wife through careful analysis, from matching physiques to compatible ages, and argues against fleeting passion, emphasizing lifelong partnership and progeny ideals.
A man describes his marriage as a slow, scientific union with a woman who matches his needs and values. He claims she shares his mental traits, comparable ages, and that together they formed a happy home and dream of a future beyond life.
Mitchell park board met in special session to review W. A. Wheeler's report after talks with Minneapolis park experts. Landscape firms Morrell & Nichols and Phelps Wyn Ramsdell were considered to lead a city wide beautification and unified park system with possible lectures by Morrell & Nichols, though no action was taken.
The writer outlines a measured approach to choosing a wife based on appearance, trait charts, intuition, and age harmony. He notes ten months age difference with his wife, stresses natural fit over wealth, and argues marriage should not be for money or status. The article then shifts to a political note about Chairman Wheeler continuing correspondence with three arms and a public meeting with an architect as speaker.
A heated clash arises between Stanley County and the three new counties formed from its area. Stanley claims the new counties should assume part of the courthouse debt since the building, once in use, benefits them no more than the original area. A bill proposes a commission to divide property and debt among the counties, a key point in the division dispute.
On a hill in town seven year old Tommy Stevens was knocked by a passing coaster as horses reared. One horse planted its feet in the boy’s abdomen causing injuries believed serious. The driver of the carriage fled the scene.
Police search for a team after they left a licon cious boy in the road and he was found, then transported to a hospital for treatment. The case prompts an investigation into the team's actions and whereabouts.
Nonfiction remains about 30 percent of circulation while children’s and fairy tales dominate the list. Adults show 15 books in sociology and 24 in literature as 13s books average daily. Purchases include Chaucer and Its Times Hadow and Shakespeare Study Brians among seven borrowed titles.
Default on May 1015 mortgage by A J Rogum and W Rozum of Davison County triggers power sale. Mortgagee John Schoenfelder may foreclose by public auction Feb 27 1915 at 10 am at the Davison County Court House front door Mitchell SD. Property includes Lot 15 and part Lot 14 in Block 2 Original Town of Ethea. Spangler Taney, attorneys for mortgagee.
Executors Anna Kress and T J Spangler require all creditors and claimants against the estate of John D Kress Deceased to present vouchers within six months of the first publication. Claims must be filed at the office of Spangler and Haney Mitchell Davison County South Dakota dated January 23 1914.
An advertisement for Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey claims quick relief from coughs and colds by penetrating throat and lung linings. A testimonial from B Williams of Hamilton Ohio states the product helps their whole family and is priced at 25 cents.
A Tuesday morning wedding at Holy Family Catholic Church in Loomis featured Miss Helen R. Crampton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P. W. Crampton, and Daniel L. Ryan of Missoula Montana. Rev C J OPlaherty officiated, with Miss Catherine Crampton and Mr Join Crampton as attendants.
The report covers a wedding of Mr. Wimer A Swenson to Miss Milathizel Witte and multiple Valentine parties hosted by local clubs. Attendees included family members and townspeople from Pulran and Mirevelh, with festivities featuring luncheons, dances, cards, and light entertainment.
A Monday afternoon party hosted at Mrs. Andrew Wein's home featured five o'clock tea. Mrs Ellwein and Mrs O J Dyar entertained with a three course luncheon assisted by Mrs Sid W Smith Mrs H D Wagner and Mrs Bl HM Raber. Spring flowers adorned tables and rooms.
The article covers a February Social Tour gathering with Mrs. Van Tassel, farm club planning at Potter schoolhouse, Younger Set Auction Bridge, Mitchell Art club mid-winter party, Killare Klub hosting, Twentieth Century club picnic, and multiple church and literary group events with hostesses and attendees.
The I Halyeon club met Monday with Mrs. Henry Schultz for a lesson on the oversea railroad from Miami to Key West Pla. A pleasant time was enjoyed and all regret the last meeting with the hostess wishing her a happy life in California. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Martinson at 517 East Fifth Avenue.
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