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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1914
Page
8
Market report shows hogs and cattle prices up with receipts today and estimated arrivals for tomorrow. Chicago area prices listed for hogs, cattle, steers, heifers, and sheep with ranges and per hundredweight figures.
Cattle receipts near 1200 with strong demand and prices up about 10 cents. Hog receipts around 5000 with steady to higher gains up to 15 cents. Sheep receipts near 2000 with strong market. price ranges noted for various grades.
Mitch grain market prices show Wheat No 1 blue stem 76 No 2 743 No 3 70 No 1 velvet chaff 74 Now 2 72 Corn No 1 yellow shelled 50 Gar 45 Oats 20 Barley 40 45 Plant value flax at 1.30 dollars per bushel.
The Minneapolis market note lists No. 1 hard wheat at up to 96 price, No. 1 northern around 93, and arrivals of various wheat types. Corn, oats, rye, barley and flax prices and arrival statuses are shown with figures like 57 1-4 for yellow corn and 37 1-4 for No. 3 white oats.
Milwaukee market update lists northern and No 2 northern bulk shipments in Wisconsin and Dakota regions. Prices show 96 97 for No 2 northern and 95 4 for No 1 Dakota northern bulk. July wheat futures cited with 94.3745 value.
The report lists oats at 3 white 40 1 4 and 4044 41 May oats 406 4. Barley No 6 58 61 medium 68 70 rejected 62 58. Rye No 1 62 68 No 2 61 62. Flax No 1 Northwestern flax at 1 55 3 4 and 1 58 1 4.
In Geddes South Dakota a tight fight unfolds for the first circuit judge nomination as Tipton of Charles Mix county and Tripp of Yankton county lead factions. Delegates backed Tripp under the Richards unit rule while Tipton claims the nomination is theirs. Key counties Charles Mix Yankton and others brace for a full campaign.
In Deadwood South Dakota Judge Hughes in circuit court quashed the temporary writ of prohibition that had restrained the county auditor from placing the McDena. The ruling ends the Plunkett faction's bid to block the election process.
A court says the Plunkett faction was not properly in court on the Maren primary ballot dispute. This ruling likely bars them from the ticket and ends the six week legal battle without addressing faction merits.
Huron D D Shober refutes claims from a Washington trip tied to Senator La Follette. He states he visited Washington February 1 3 on private business, met no delegation, paid hotel bills, and did not seek political influence. He praises La Follette yet notes the senator is ill and homebound.
One hundred dollars reward offered for any case of catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The under signed claim to know F J Cheney for 15 years and believe him honest and able to fulfill obligations. Nat Bank of Commerce Toledo Ohio endorses. Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally. price 75 cents per bottle. testimonials available. Also Hall's Pills for constipation.
A long list of names and vote tallies appears for a Republican contest across towns including Alexandria Centerville and Parkston. The table enumerates numerous contestants with individual vote counts and affiliations, concluding with a public notice about lease auctions for common school lands in Davison County to be held March 17 1914 at the Davison County courthouse in Pierre.
Brown county shows long term livestock growth since the Better Farming association formed. Data from 1905 to 1918 reveal fluctuations in class A B and C cattle, plus sheep and hog totals, with hogs rising to 9,286 in 1918 despite a hog cholera outbreak and sheep reaching 3,071.
Attorney general interprets that labeling a voter as democrat or progressive republican suffices to certify names to precinct officers as either democrat or republican. Democrats cannot vote on independent Republican ballots for sheriff. Moody county says no signers to independent nominations. Brookings county clarifies signatures must come within the commissioner district.
Several new business associations formed under state corporation charters in the last two days. Farmers Co-Operative Company of Tyndall capital 20000. incorporators John Haick I L Paddock Jacob Wrinck John G Markel C G Sheffield. Farmers Co-Operative Creamery Company of Chance capital 5000. incorporators E P Fitzgerald Conrad Schecked Urban Wohlwend L B Wallen August Voss. Norway Elevator and Fuel Company of Vig Roberts capital 25000. incorporators Theo A Gunnergon Veblen John Wanson Ole Dalberg Vig. White River Auditorium and Amusement Company of White River capital 6000. incorporators C T Mahen Robert H Jones KB A Bradbell D L McLane C L Spear. McIntosh Electric Company to build and operate an electric light system at McIntosh capital 5000. incorporators F W Luke Mary Luke W D Snyder. Byrne Mercantile Company of Montrose capital 25000. incorporators P C Byrne J H Byrne Mary A Lally.
William C. Redfield told Wheeling Board of Trade that tariff removals are easing the cost of food and clothing. He cited improving U S business, a shrinking freight car surplus, and explained unemployment rises in winter cities as seasonal. He noted tariffs have not boosted imports of manufactured goods.
The 1913 farm land tax in Davison county exceeds 1912 by 31359 dollars. Gov Byrne and his tax commission claim farmers’ taxes were reduced. Inquire at the county treasurer for exact 1912 and 1913 amounts and verify. Vote RN O Richards for governor to curb spoils and lower taxes.
J 1 Browne, once Speaker of the lower house, is reported under operation in Aberdeen South Dakota. Details are sparse as the former leader faces medical procedures following a period of political upheaval.
The South Dakota legislature figure and Republican governor hopeful was operated on yesterday for a strangulated hernia. Surgeons report the condition satisfactory though outcome remains uncertain for several days. The individual is a Civil War veteran.
Paris reports a murder mystery ending with the discovery of engineer Cad iou's body near a factory. A fortune-teller said a tall dark bearded man killed him and hid the body in a nearby wood. A partner has been arrested, matching the fortune-teller's description.
John P. St. John, former Kansas governor and noted prohibition advocate, celebrated his 81st birthday in Olathe Kansas. He travels nationwide promoting temperance, known as the prohibition governor, and once ran for U.S. president in 1884. He predicts the country will eventually go dry as he continues campaigning.
Aberdeen D. John Bergquist aged 56 was found frozen to death in his Bristol shack. He was last seen Saturday afternoon and was alone at the time of death, with several empty whisky bottles nearby. He lived in Bristol for fifteen years and left no known relatives.
Colonel George W. Goethals chief engineer of the Panama Canal will receive the Medal of Honor for distinguished public service at Carnegie Hall New York on March 4. The Civic Forum established medal and President Wilson may present it if he can leave Washington.
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