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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1916
Page
4
Property listing notes a six room cottage in Astord offered in trade for a house. Bank reference: Western National Bank. Contact John Colteaux for terms.
A midnight domestic scare unfolds as Mrs. Witherby wakes her husband to a mysterious downstairs noise. He arms himself with a revolver and debates going downstairs while she pleads caution. A party guest below reveals the intrusion was harmless.
President Wilson conferred in Washington with Secretary Lansing for an hour about the submarine crisis. The only confirmed fact is that only two Americans were aboard the liner Persia as reported to the department.
The Mitchell Commercial Club approves a plan to begin a hospital fund drive and urges residents to support the effort. The resolution notes Mitchell supplied land and at least 20 000 dollars toward a 50 000 dollar building with 30 000 dollars sought from outside, led by Dr G T Notson. The drive starts January 19 with goals to make Mitchell a regional medical center and insists on nonsectarian service and community cooperation.
Mitchell public schools plan a physical welfare department led by Miss Elizabeth Hanson to reduce delinquency by health screening. About 260 children aged 6 to 10 are reportedly one grade behind. exams will be voluntary for parents and conducted at no cost by city physicians every two years.
Cincinnati report states Chicago National club sold to Charles Weeghman with assistance from Harry F. Sinclair. The transaction places Weeghman in control of the Cubs, following negotiations led by Charles Taft.
At the Baptist parsonage yesterday afternoon 3 o clock Rev. solemnized the wedding of Louie P Krause and Esther G Breidenbach with Clara Johnson and Phillip J Breidenbach as attendants. The couple plans a brief visit to Mount Vernon then honeymoon west of Mitchell before settling in Mitchell. Friends showered them with rice and old shoes as they left.
The first move in the attack on the express tax law under the 1912 constitutional amendment was begun in circuit court before Judge Hughes. Firms contest the new act after success against the old ruling, with the state seeking to uphold the law under a different constitutional clause.
The Catholic Relief Society extends sincere thanks to all who aided the Charity Ball's grand success. Special appreciation to Mr. Silsby for courtesies and to the Wagner orchestra for their music and to all who donated services.
A Kansas hotel landlord quips about drink availability while a drummer laments licensing hurdles. The scene involves carrying a snake to a drug store and a committee, hinting at informal, perhaps comic, enforcement of rules. The dialogue blends tavern life with unusual local customs.
In the Lonesomehurst district Subbubs boasts the most promising corn crop yet, while Townley reacts with skepticism and asks to be kept informed if there are more than two messes.
An advertising notice promotes Hall's Cure as a constitutional treatment for catarrh and other diseases. It claims local remedies fail and offers money back for any case not cured. The product is manufactured by EF J Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio and sold by druggists.
Federal inspector S M Smith reports 3638 farm visits for hog disease diagnostics in Davison County. Ninety six infected herds with 7117 swine vaccinated. total losses include 73 hogs 153 sows 721 pigs. Necrobacillosis worsens losses. estimate cholera loss at 6 to 8 percent. December vaccinations in Rome and Tobin townships. many premises disinfected. urges no hogs allowed on driveways to avoid outbreaks.
Two lovers meet on a beach as a talented woman declares her vow to remain unmarried to pursue her art. She explains marriage would hinder her mission to perfect herself through painting and literature, while the man laments the decision.
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