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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1914
Page
2
A fragmented notice lists subscription rates and names including Ronald Babe and a manager connected to Mitchell Capital. Details are incomplete but indicate pricing and personnel.
The Official County Paper finds both Pierre factional platforms largely expedient and urges caution. It highlights minority aims like tariff critique, water power use, constitutional changes separately, and civil service reform, while the majority pushes direct presidential nominations, river development, federal roads, and an income tax replacing personal property tax. The piece warns of the Institutional Combine dominating state expenditures and calls for economy aligned with needs.
The article argues that the new currency system makes the lowest banker bear the blame for the misdeeds of the dishonest banker, praising the theory but questioning the practical justice of the arrangement.
Mitchell plans a year of extensive construction in business and residence districts. C B Vermilyen and J E Beckwith prepare two Main Street additions including a two story brick dry goods and fur building with dramatic lighting and skylights, and a Majestic Theatre site replacement with shop space and residential units.
Brookings professor J W Wilson announces the annual meeting of the South Dakota Improved Livestock and Poultry Breeders Association to be held in Mitchell January 27 28 and 29. A grand sale of horses cattle sheep and swine will accompany the event with many breeders attending from across the state.
The Kellogg Mackay Co of Chicago, makers of boilers and radiators, is placed in receivership with liabilities set at 1,500,000 dollars and assets said to be somewhat less.
The Philathea class of First Methodist Church held a Monday parsonage gathering with a three course luncheon and evening program attended by about forty young ladies. Other items include Vera Beebe Williams wedding notes from Murdo South Dakota and social events hosted by Mrs. Geo. Foster Entre Nous Bridge, Maria Quigley welcome, Dr. and Mrs. De Bower dinner party, and a Broadbent surprise party with luncheon and gifts.
Members and friends of the first Methodist Episcopal church plan a native state reunion for January 20. Mrs Jennie Wiltse's division organized the event and will host guests divided into groups by birth state with a stunts program and prizes.
Mrs. A. Porteous hosted the Crocus club Wednesday afternoon with amusements including vierola selections. Her daughters Miss May Porteous and Mrs. Walt Smith helped serve a three course luncheon at 5 o clock. The next meeting will be with Mrs. G. Nichols on January 21.
Mrs Frea Carlson and Mrs Maurice Carlson hosted a Saturday afternoon shower at Mrs Alsene’s home for Miss Amanda Alsene whose upcoming marriage was announced. Guests enjoyed pleasant conversation music and a two course luncheon with pink white decorations.
Members of the O N T club spent a cordial evening hosted by Miss Cora Jones last Wednesday. Embroidery and conversation filled the early hours, with piano selections by Miss Elsie Snow, a two course luncheon, and plans for a theatre party. The group celebrated birthdays for Miss Myrtle Pope and Miss Myrtle Sweesy with club spoons. The night ended with music and games and a chafing dish luncheon.
Mrs. C. E. Vermilyen hosted a Dutch themed evening with Holland life as the centerpiece. Guests enjoyed Delft plates with historical scenes and a musical program by Miss Lucile Bobb and the Vermilyens. The event was praised as among the club’s most successful affairs.
A missionary from Missouri tied to a river crossing in Hyde County South Dakota was killed during a rescue attempt near the Lower Brule agency. Rev Wather and his party were trying to reach shore when their team and buggy slipped from the riverbank. Horses perished and the buggy was swept away, with the missionary losing his life in the accident.
Salem, S. D., will meet Spencer after Spencer claimed no game could be arranged. Salem notes its 63 to 9 win over Canton at Salem, while Canton beat Spencer 29 to 24 at Spencer, underscoring Salem’s strength.
Salem High requests talks with Mitchell High to settle which team is superior. Officials aim to arrange a game to determine the stronger squad and set terms for the contest.
Oscar King Davis, secretary of the Progressive National Committee, has studied South Dakota and Iowa law in Pierre and Des Moines to determine if a Bull Moose Senate candidate can appear on the November ballot under the independent column. If viable, a progressive candidate could run this year.
Vermillion South Carolina report details Inspector W M Cox destroying 24 dressed chickens 12 packages of dried berries 25 pounds corn meal 30 pounds spices 6 pounds cheese 10 pounds embalming preparation. A fish kit was destroyed in Edgemont and 2745 pounds evaporated peaches in Selby. State inspectors note heavy work amid gas and kerosene shipments and ongoing hotel and public building inspections. Commissioner Frary follows up with letters and widespread improvements statewide.
Judge William G. Rice of Deadwood South Carolina resigns after twelve years to take effect February 1. He pursues an independent Republican bid for Congress in the Third District and has won district endorsement at Pierre. James T. McNenny of Sturgis Meade County is the successor candidate for the interim appointment pending a new judge.
At a Charles Mix county political meeting, Republicans and Democrats fielded sheriff candidates as independents eyed by voters. The GOP backed Porter of Geddes. Democrats backed Lynch of Academy. A separate resolution endorsed J. E. Tipton of Geddes for judge of the first judicial district to run on the independent ticket.
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