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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1917
Page
6
A bulletin from the University of Missouri Agricultural College offers kitchen design tips for efficient work and pleasant views. Emphasis on lighting, ventilation, layout, flooring, and wall finishes to ease housework and reduce steps, with recommendations for oblong shapes, linoleum, and multiple light fixtures.
Article argues flour is a cheap staple, providing half of daily nutrients at about $10 yearly per person. It compares flour’s value to beef, butter, eggs, and other foods, citing USDA data and a 1917 price frame. Emphasizes bread made from good flour with butter boosts nutrition and reduces need for pricier foods. Includes note on a Saunders column and a salmon in cream sauce teaser.
In this piece Mrs Christine Frederick argues that soup or stew is the ideal national dish, citing stews from Italy Hungary France Ireland and India to show how meat and vegetables combine economically and flavorfully. She blames overfull markets and poor cooking for high costs and social ills while praising stews as economical nourishing meals.
South Dakota Davison County In County Court estate of Joseph Weepie deceased petition by Louise Weepe executrix seeks license to sell portion of real estate in Mitchell to pay debts. Hearing set March 10 1917 at 2 p m at Mitchell Court House with publication for four weeks and service on interested parties. Judge O C Thompson presiding.
Vermillion South Dakota The Volante the student weekly at the University of South Dakota is edited by a woman for the second time in its history Miss Lillian Smith of Vermillion. The article notes the rarity of female editors in the paper's history.
Abbie Olson piloted the Volante years ago and Miss Smith writes in the salutatory editorial hoping mistakes are excusable as the paper begins under feminine management. The February 18 launch date opens amid defiant notes against bad luck and tradition.
Dakota Wesleyan athletic board considers new insignia rules to reward three years of service with a felt W and a blue and white bathrobe. First year speakers receive one bar, second year two bars plus bronze medal, third year three bars and bathrobe, fourth year a gold medal. Events broadening to tennis and dramatics with a humorous note about slippers for the editor. The campus reacts with confusion over display value and gender remarks as South Dakota teams prepare for a crowded season amid upsets and strong contenders.
The article surveys South Dakota high school basketball, noting Hot Springs under Harry Woodward leads the Hills, with Black Hills teams overall strong. Pierre and Huron are top contenders with good showings, Yankton braced by a new gym, Elk Point dominant in the south, and Vermillion and Mitchell showing promise while Sioux Falls and Sioux City racing edges hint at state-level strength.
In Mitchell a building campaign boosts the Salvation Army presence. The writer argues churches lack Army training and notes Mitchell’s corps is already highly regarded. Capt. Knapp confirms plans to equip a new building and elevate the corps to top district status with public support.
Mitchell high school basketball team split two games on a northern road trip. Redfield defeated Mitchell 18 to 11, and Aberdeen topped them 48 to 26. The larger slippery courts and travel fatigue hindered Mitchell as they moved from home cork floors to distant venues.
Mitchell reports social calls and business from Friday list includes Hervick's Minneapolis trip Crans and Henry from Pierre visiting on official business Danforth from Alexandria in legal matters etc. Milwaukee line crews clear snow near Murdo to Rapid City and stock shipments surge toward the Black Hills.
Mr and Mrs Jonn Sioah of Alexandria were seen shopping in Mitchell on Saturday. Mrs W F Wilkins left for Detroit Michigan to attend her seriously ill father. Marshall MckKnsick dean of the University of the Law School.
Notice that on March 19 1917 all unleased state lands in Davison County will be offered for lease at public auction between 10 a m and 6 p m at the courthouse. Dated Pierre January 2 1917 N E Knight Commissioner of School and Public Lands.
Madison South Dakota city commissioners and local business leaders have agreed on street paving to be laid in spring and summer. Contracts will be awarded soon as Madison aims to become one of the best paved cities of its size in the northwest state.
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