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Mitchell Capital

Location

Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1914

Page

2

Britain’s Role in Mexican Crisis and Monroe Doctrine Limits

The article discusses Britain's interests in Mexico after the Benton killing, the Monroe Doctrine constraints on British troop landings, and how U S policy could shape British actions. It notes Britain may press for order to protect subjects while Washington avoids intervention, leaving decisive steps to London.

Great Britain Mexico United States American Foreign Office Benton Washington

Government ownership should be justified for projects

The Belle argues that while government projects can reach exceptional scales, expenditures may grow beyond expectations and government ownership or operation should not be undertaken without clear, sufficient reasons. It implies慎 caution about public investment and emphasizes prudent evaluation.

Executors of Thomas Rogers Deceased Creditors Notice

Notice is given by the executors of the will of Thomas Rogers deceased to creditors and all persons having claims against the estate to exhibit them with vouchers within six months after first publication to the executors at Mitchell Trust Company Mitchell South Dakota. Dated February 2 1914.

Thomas Rogers Mitchell Trust Company Mitchell Davison South Dakota Mitchell, Trust Company Susanha Rogers

Watertown Flax Products Company Formed in City

Pierre S D reports the Watertown Flax Products Company incorporated today with $100,000 capital to manufacture flax seed and plant products, likely advancing local flax fibre efforts. Incorporators include Richard Alm C A Pountain C C M Lyon P L F Loucks Walter Stover J E Mather Lee Stover. Also filed were articles for Faulk County Lard and Abstract Company with $10,000 capital, incorporators Livya B Johnson B M Johnson and 4 M Johnson.

Faulk County

Banks to Consolidate in Milbank South Dakota

Milbank banks announce a consolidation on March 1 between First National Bank and Farmers Bank of Milbank. The merged institution will keep the First National charter and move into the Farmers Bank building, creating a major northeastern South Dakota financial institution with over 2 million dollars in backing.

Milbank S.D First National Bank Farmers Bank of First National Farmers’ Bank One News Bank South Dakota

College Reception Sparks Valentine Themed Fun At Dakota Wesleyan

At Graham hall the Y M C A and Y W C A hosted a second semester college reception. Students played heart based games, answered questions for prizes, and enjoyed vocal and piano performances. Names of attendees were listed along with gifts and a toast by a Mr. Moore and Mrs. Moore.

Dakota Wesleyan Graham Hall St. Valentine Guy Morse Gardner Watkins Ruby Hastings Pearl Heltibridle Sadie Bartlett Jerne Medley Krappe

Social events at Vabotavesievan celebrate campus life

A college winter wing parity event hosted by the Y M C A drew fifty men to the Association room in Main hall for games and contests. Harvard versus Yale themed track events included a chair chariot race won by Victor Peterson and Dewey Burney. Other winners included Jacob Walters, Ralph Parmenter, Olin Jackson, Ralph Waite, Charles Bentliff, Eugene Buerney, and Claude Whitlow. The evening closed with socializing and a circus remark.

Vabotavesievan Harvard Yale Victor Peterson Dewey Burney Jacob Walters Walter Larson Ralph Parmenter Olin Jackson Ralph Waite Charles Bentliff Eugene Buerney Claude Whitlow Beniiff

Elizabeth Hatt Marries William Scheurenbrand

A wedding was held last Wednesday at the Hatt home as Elizabeth Hatt and William Scheurenbrand, eldest son of Gottlieb Scheurenbrand, exchanged vows. Rev. I. W. Loose officiated with music, a four course dinner followed, and guests included the Scheurenbrands and extended families.

Adolf Hatt Elizabeth Wm, Scheurenb Gottlieb Scheurenbrand Sophie Scheurenbrand Arthur Tant Elizsbeth Scheurenbrand I. W. Loose Adolf Scheurenbrand T. Johns

Miss Vermilyea Honored With Valentine Surprise Party

Miss Violet Vermilyea hosted a farewell surprise on February 13 for 18 friends before she travels with her mother to Pacific coast points. Guests wore costumes with masks, a poetry contest featured, Esther Allison won, and refreshments followed planned by Doris Jenks and Esther Test.

Vermilyea Violet Vermilyea Miss Vermilyea Pacific Coast Esther Allison Doris Jenks Esther Test

Sorosis Club Hosts Surprise 6 PM Dinner for Departing Members

Sorosis club members entertained their husbands at a 6 o clock dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W W Reaing at 209 East Seventh Avenue. The event honored Mr. and Mrs. Harland M Moore as they prepare to leave Mitchell soon. The evening featured readings by Mrs. Good and Mrs. Reams, an original poem by Mrs. Reams, and a progressive Somerset game after the meal.

Frank Porteous Ben Baker Nettie Field Sorosis Club W. W. Reaing East Seventh Avenue Harland M. Moore Mitchell

Winter Picnics and Club Meetings Parade Through Social Notes

Social notes recount a winter picnic for St Valentine’s Day hosted by A winter picnic for the Sunday school and choir of St Mary’s Episcopal church. Valentines and games featured as the event received a happy report. Other clubs meet Monday with various leaders and topics including current events, executive, and theater.

Mitchell Art Club M. G. Wider Virgil Boyles Charles Nutsminger Smith

Anniversary Gathering Celebrates Bradshaw Couple

On February 12, the seventh wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Geo Bradshaw was celebrated at their home by the Water Nous Bridge Club members. After a pleasant evening the ladies served lunch and presented the couple with a set of sterling silver tea spoons.

O. N. T. Club Agnes Herrick G. P. Hatheway Cora Jones Fred Brasse R. J.foran Scards Kimball, S. D Geo. Bredshaw Watre Nous Bridge Club Bradshaw Mitchel Hucks’ Club Ora B. Wells Maybelle Price Johnson George A. Riehter Dakotah Grimm Parkston Roy Metcalf Rock Rapids, la

Canada’s Settler Plan Promotes Homes and Farms Abroad

The notice invites settlers to Canada promising affordable homes and better living conditions. It highlights 1813 grain yields as world renowned, praises luxury grasses for cheap fodder, and claims beef milk and cheese profits cover 50 percent of investment. Applicants may write to the Superintendent of Immigration Ottawa or Canadian Government Agent Watertown South Dakota for reduced railway rates.

Canada Ottawa Tnd

Farms for Schoolmasters Aimed at Local Teacher Homes

New York City report on a plan by U S education commissioner Philander P Claxton to attract country school teachers by giving them homes and 20 to 30 acre farms. He argues permanent positions, community ties, and model farms will improve teacher quality and social standing. The idea calls for consolidating the country school system.

New York City Philander P. Claxton United States Switzerland

Murderer Held Insane in Double Hamlin County Killing

August Juntunen, charged with the double murder of his wife and infant, was found insane by a Hamlin County jury. He was sent to the Yankton State Hospital for the Insane, ending any trial. Witnesses described agitated behavior and periods of activity in his cell, with no concern for the future.

Castlewood S. D August Juntunen Hamlin County Juntmen Hamlin Codington Juntunent State Hospital Yankton Juntunen

Day County to Spend Record Road Funds in 1914

Nearly 56 600 dollars will be spent from the automobile road fund and other sources to improve Day County highways during 1914. The total may reach about 80 060 dollars, with funds from county and township levies delinquent road taxes the county road and bridge fund and an automobile license fund. The board of county commissioners will direct the expenditures, with automobile owners advising on the license fund spending.

Webster Ainty Coun Day County South Dakota Board of County Commissioners

Robertson Chosen Captain of Wesleyan Football Eleven

Robertson received the unanimous vote of Wesleyan teammates to lead the 1914 football eleven. He succeeds retiring captain Ellis Walters and has spent two years on the varsity, alternating guard and tackle in 1912 and settling at tackle in the past season. Coach Herbert Hardy praised the selection.

Iis Mrskine H. Tobertson Conde S. D Wesleyan Robertson Illis Walters Iere Cal Herbert Hardy Walters Tacile

Prominent Chamberlain Leader J W Sanford Dies

Prominent Chamberlain resident and ex mayor J W Sanford, a key figure in city development including the light plant, river boats, flouring mill, gas plant and telephone lines, died at the Chamberlain sanitarium at 7 30 this morning. The report notes his long influence locally and statewide.

Chamberlain J. W. Sanford Chamberlain_sanitarium Missouri River

Ranch Purchased for Pleasure Resort in South Dakota

George La Plant of Wagner has bought the Boyden ranch on Sand Creek 25 miles southwest of Belle Fourche with plans to turn it into a state pleasure resort. The 100 acre property features a strong irrigation system and timber, and the owner intends to stock the ranch and develop water power for electricity to create a large modern summer resort.

Belle Fourche S. D George la Plant Wagner Boyden Sand Creek J. A. Boyden

Parker Pays Off Debt on City Hall Through Play

Parker South Dakota's Commercial Club raised 1449.14 from a play to clear the debt on City Hall built in 1910. The club backed the city action, votes authorized 10060 in bonds, then 5000 more after plans. Firemen dug the basement free. club funded theater and auditorium.

Parker, S. D Parker Commercial Club City Hall Parker Commercial Club

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Boston Congress Ada Deceas Ks Os Karl Bandit Kempton Jackie Mntwhistle Patrick McKhan Howard Rhubarb Dean Paulina Welch Whiter Bertram Tobin Rylander IV Kibbee Thomas Grivenhott A. P. Vermilyen Mick’’ Greene Lewis Dana Nordbye Wm. ©. Smith Jimmie Salisbury Huel Scallin War‘ren Snaker Kempton Nut Edward Joseph Evans Paulus Scallin Raymond Tifany Harry Halbert Platuer Frankie Collins Johnnie Tobin Stanley Carl Norton Braden Scoop Fill Romeo Doll Lewis Bert Tommies George Sylvester Whyte Eoldie C. Donnell Carlus Chesterfield Boyden George Hume Toyin Mrs. Moore Stag Pricpy Gives Patriotic Party John M. Sibert Fifth Avenue Martin G. Wider L. J. Welch M. F. Patton Pers Inter Se Club Mesdames Siberz Wider, Kelley, Greenwald O’donnell L. J. Welch and Mr. Siberz C. T. Kennedy Sibert Eart Scheurenbrand IAUT Miss Herrick Woman’s Christian Temperance Union Presbyterian Church B. Bh. Tilley H. Snyder J. M. Phelps Rip van Winkle Fred Donaldson Adam Tilley Wiy I. J. Norton Ida Loomer A. EB. Carhart L. Ek. Medley Willard Memorial Fund Frank Weller Socilty D. M. Tiffany Twentieth Century Club R. J. Lamine O.V. Coursey Halcyon Club BE. S$. Keen Valentine Souv J. Bryan F. L. Moyer Today Club Herbert Hitchcock Round Table Club Aet TV Westere CA Eer Lara J. M. MacLachlan Watertown Pal Aer Sannitarium
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