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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1916
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows a notice about mail or postal matter with dates in 1879 and references to Mitchell with unclear details. The readable text mentions March and a town, but specifics are obscured.
The article debates political strategy in South Dakota over April vs June primaries and delegate selection for the Republican national convention. It cites lawmakers, party splits, potential costs of a special primary, and the impact on voters in a heated early campaign. It mentions Dan Dillon and Governor hopefuls, with references to party factions and statewide economic prompts.
Sioux City Tribune argues against top down harmony slates for delegates in Wisconsin and South Dakota. It stresses the core issue of whether the people shall name their own delegates or be constrained by party bosses in the national convention selection.
A testimonial from San Francisco in January 1915 describes rapid relief from chronic rheumatism and a stiff neck after using Sloan's Liniment. The user claims to be cured within days and notes employment at a large department store. The ad cites 25 cents at druggists.
Henry Watterson in the Louisville Courier-Journal argues Theodore Roosevelt could be a Republican nominee amid a deadlocked field. He contends Roosevelt has broad popular support from 1912, faces no clear issue divide, and would energize a bold, aggressive convention campaign to defeat Wilson.
Brookings S D Leo J Stevens of Sioux City Ia elected captain of the South Dakota State college football team for 1916 has been on the squad three years and weighs 195 pounds. At a meeting of the athletic council 17 letters were awarded to last year’s players including Captain Stevens Abbott Weber Jennings McCoy Fisher Gage Fridley Sheehan Gilbertson Rowe Hoover Skinner Thompson Lee and Simmons. State college loses only three players this year and expects to field a stronger team than last season when opponents scored seven points against it while State scored 164. They have scheduled a game with Wisconsin at Madison on Oct 14 and are arranging another major contest along with the usual clashes against North and South Dakota, North Dakota Aggies and other state schools for one of the hardest schedules yet.
In the Atlanta Constitution report the Kaiser expresses emotion as Allied forces seem to prevail. The piece suggests a sense that only such momentary triumphs can touch him.
The Brooklyn Eagle jokes about a mock diplomatic rupture with Austria amid a quip on State Department notepaper shortages. The tone mimics a satirical news item reflecting domestic press wit. No concrete policy changes are reported.
A Chicago Herald opinion notes China may transform from republic to kingdom and back without the population noticing, highlighting a claim about political change and public awareness.
The piece notes Senator Hoké Smith reacts to cotton at twenty cents a pound in Berlin, claiming concern for the starving German women and children. The satirical tone highlights humanitarian pretenses amid economic trade.
National Committeeman Charles H. Burke of Pierre urges harmony in the party and proposes a June 6 primary path to elect a Republican delegation to the Chicago convention. He outlines a method for canvassing returns and asks Sterling to rally to a unity plan with South Dakota leaders, West Virginia, and others, to avoid a costly April primary.
Chicago hog market shows slow steady trade at yesterday’s averages. Estimated receipts today 60 000 with 5418 left over. tomorrow 650 000. Prices top 8 95 and ranges for hogs, cattle and sheep listed with expected receipts. Cattle and sheep markets also steady with varied finishes and price bands.
Sioux City Iowa cattle receipts total 3 500 with steady market hog receipts 18 000 steady to 5 cents lower top price 6 60 bulk 6 25 6 55 and sheep receipts 1 000 with a strong market Hog price ranges show 6 00 to 6 60 this week and 6 05 to 6 45 last week with midweek notes around 6 00 to 6 65
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