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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1912
Page
2
A Mitchell letter-column critiques tariff protections as benefiting employers over workers and cites Lawrence textile wage data. It urges support for a proposed first-class highway linking Sioux Falls, Mitchell, and the Black Hills, arguing regional unity, economic growth, and better rail and road connectivity. The piece calls for widespread local cooperation and action before the March 7 meeting.
The piece rails at Senator Penrose for implying that American voters lack competence to shape a constitution, likening them to Philippine inhabitants and calling demagoguery a lesser evil than dictatorship. It also reports the Santee Indians seeking $2,000,000 from the U S government as claims presenters head to Washington with supporting documents.
Involuntary bankruptcy proceedings against Hawkes filed with Referee Tom C. McNamee show assets of 53 704.60 and liabilities of 33 674.67. Exemptions claimed total 4 662.81. Liabilities include taxes for one year amounting to 1 800.
Miss Georgia Kober, guest of honor during a brief Dakota Wesleyan University visit, attended piano recitals and receptions hosted by Mrs. Nan na Moore and Mrs. J. D. Anderson. The week featured chapel performances, a university bouquet, and social events with faculty and students. The note also covers Haworth League activities, a Johnson Tastad wedding, and various clubs hosting Valentine celebrations.
About 150 women gathered Thursday afternoon for the Woman's Aid Society monthly meeting in the church parlors. Mrs. J R Jenkins spoke on "The Home Influences" and the program concluded with a social hour and refreshments.
Thursday evening Mrs. W A Heimberger hosted the Weillietes bridge whist club with Valentine decor. Guests dined at two tables, prizes awarded to Mrs L E Wallerstedt and Miss Jeannette Blair, and ribbons with heart boxes completed the playful setup. A wedding event followed at Victor church on Wednesday February 14.
Mitchell Art Club hosted a social evening at Mrs Grundland’s Third Avenue West home featuring Greig biographies read by Mrs W A Steimberger, musical readings by Miss McCormick and Miss Butler, and a domestic science demonstration with oysters. Decorations honored St Valentine and Lincoln’s Birthday, with valentines on place cards and a post refreshments social with more music.
Mrs Val Wagner entertained Tuesday afternoon at her home 602 North Wisconsin Street with a five o clock tea for twenty guests. Decorations featured red Valentine colors and red carnation flowers. Val cards were valentine themed and the menu was served by the hostess with assistance from Mrs M F Patton Mrs J W Shelby and L D Beckwith Jr The gathering centered on friendly visiting and social interaction.
Mrs F W Rockwell hosted a midweek Valentine party at her home 4508 Third Avenue West with twelve guests. Decorations featured pink hearts and carnations, place cards with rosebuds, and guests wrote words to complete a rhythmic four word sentence. A six o clock dinner followed, with help from her sister Miss Bessie Bobb.
Saturday evening at Graham hall Dakota Wesleyan hosted a joint Y M C A and Y W C A social for faculty with a grand march in the dining room and a program featuring Miss Fern Medley Ernest Just and Guy Morse. The Twentieth Century club observed Lincoln's birthday on Monday.
In Pierre South Dakota on Monday petitions become due to nominate for state offices in the June primary. Signatures must total at least one percent and not exceed three percent of party votes. Names require dates and cannot be signed more than ninety days before election. Strong debate among La Follette factions and talk of shifts in support as campaigns plan launches.
Mrs S N Scal lin hosted twelve ladies at a six o clock dinner honoring Miss Georgia Kober with red and green Valentine decorations. Miss Lillian Johnston’s upcoming Quinn South Carolina wedding to Roy Holdridge is noted, along with other gatherings and bridge games. The piece ends with a merchant adage on packing space and message impact.
In Woonsocket the Coyote club postpones its February 24 market day to March for better prep. Gettysburg hosts booster suppers at Hotel Grand with 55 business leaders. Topics include cooperation among merchants market day town country relations and beautifying the town. A committee was named to study feasibility and report next meeting.
Adjutant General Haglesby announced Washington has approved mobilizing Wisconsin state troops at Sparta for July summer maneuvers. Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin and parts of Illinois and South Dakota units will participate with Camp Roosevelt Watertown hosting a brief officer school and target practice before the event.
Aberdeen reports Major Mchanenh lin holds talks with the Indians of the Staging Rock reservation and will brief the House Indian Affairs Committee on Gamble bill implications. Thunder Butte and Cherry Creek tribes reportedly favor partial opening but want to reserve land for pasturage and future allotments. Separately, Sioux Falls notes two peculiar damage suits by Mr and Mrs W D Knapp against Hans Lien and George W Weins over a night-time incident involving 13 horses that allegedly caused a shed fire and injuries.
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