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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1916
Page
2
The Mitchell Capital Mitchell Publishing Co states subscription rates of $1.00 per year and 18 months in advance. The paper declares it is entered as second class matter at the post office in Mitchell, South Dakota, under the act of March 3, 1879.
The Ninth Federal Reserve Bank in Minneapolis reports strong first year usefulness, aiding farmers and banks during planting and crop moving, easing credit during wartime, and supplying currency locally to reduce costs. It notes special rate support during the fall for Italy growers and reduced currency shipments from outside the district, highlighting added convenience and regional impact.
The passage states the Fed system stands ready to assist any community in temporary embarrassment and that assistance is available to any local patron facing difficulties. It emphasizes broad accessibility through various noted methods and suggests banks will be aided to support patrons in need.
The attorney general concludes that a county license permits peddling in the county but municipalities may charge an additional fee. the municipal license requires the county permit to confer rights. Disputes persist over how to publish the quarterly auditor statements and the rate for legal notices. County equalization board proceedings may be billed under commissioner proceedings at 25 cents per brevier square.
Pierre South Dakota residents report nine robins spotted on W. H. Tweedle’s lawn early Friday indicating the end of winter. Nearby Hukin in Sully county also notes flocks of ducks flying northward, signaling milder weather ahead.
Mitchell High School debated against Sioux Falls and Madison in Mitchell last evening winning one debate, losing two. The negative side prevailed in all three contests on the immigration literacy test issue. Madison toppled Mitchell 9-6, and Sioux Falls defeated Mitchell 2-1 on a split vote. Madison and Sioux Falls also won other district debates as the state prepares to crown a champion.
Emma Rempfer, longtime Mitchell singer and Washburn college music leader, marries Dean Horace Whitehouse of Topeka. The wedding follows Rempfer schooling in Europe and Boston Opera ties, with Whitehouse noted as Washburn college dean and Topeka music organizer.
The Starlight Chapter of C. E. S. staged a humorous leap year play last evening arranged by Mrs. Fred Scott and Mrs. Beulah Lyman. Participants included Mesdames Maynard Fitzgerald Reams Martin Scott Porteous Lyman and Miss Perle Wilson with many members and several visitors in attendance.
Local clubs report a Monday meeting at Mrs F J Moyer's home with two solos by Mrs G H Miller. Hylo Bridge Club hosts Mr and Mrs Virgil Boyles for a cards night with prizes to Mr and Mrs C W Downey and refreshments served by club members. Sew Siety Club gathers with Miss Thirdella Carhart for music and fancy work. next meeting with Miss Calente Carlson. Intermediate pworth league of First Methodist hosts Leap Year Sleigh Ride at Mr C J Bliss's home with Edla Laur son chaperoning. Kosy Korner Klub meets at Mrs Louis Ortmayer's to enjoy social time and a two course supper.
Last Saturday evening about a dozen Graham Hall young ladies invited their gentlemen friends to Mrs C Hi Coxes home for games and a playful proposal exercise. The event featured health talks on tuberculosis and cold cures, a recipe book project, and the study groups of Newman Halcyon Mitchell Today and Twentieth Century clubs with various hostesses and meal services.
Mrs Moore outlines a program titled Woreizn Trade and the Waterway and the Waterpowers of the South. The planned discussion highlights regional development and infrastructure potential.
Nine Davison county students from South Dakota State College travel with the military band on a Black Hills tour. Seven students study at the college, two in agriculture. Thirty-six students and four faculty members journey by a special Pullman unit, performing in eleven cities enroute.
Sioux Falls report reveals the prisoner Tom Dare, an assumed name, died in the Sioux Falls penitentiary from tuberculosis while serving eight years for a Deadwood bank robbery attempt. Sources note a possible real name and a mother in Boston, with Dare seeking parole for a last visit, but truth of identity remains unrevealed.
In Rosebud country many homesteaders abroad for visits must act before the seven year deadline from their June 6 1912 entries to file final proof. Gregory land office officials urge six weeks notice, else possible delays and board adjudication. An inspector from the South Dakota bureau conducted a cleaning that morning, mentioning a fire in a city rooming house with beds burned.
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