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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1914
Page
4
Send for list of improved farms in the corn and clover belt of south-central Minnesota. Fred G. Brower of Kimball urges buyers to get the Farm and Real Estate Journal for lands across the union. Three month trial subscription offered for 10 cents with renewal rely.
Davison county commissioners invite sealed bids for grading and improving highways in Perry Badger and Blendon townships with plans on file. Bids due February 6 1914 at 19 oclock a m and opened by the county auditor in Mitchell. A 5 percent certified check accompanies each bid. The board may reject any or all bids.
City and county officials announced plans to open a chain of retail groceries and coal markets for the unemployed. The venture will be funded by public funds and supplies will be bought wholesale under John Fitzpatrick of the Chicago Federation of Labor and sold at cost.
Barnesville National Bank, the oldest in Barnesville Minnesota, was closed today due to a bank run driven by unfounded rumors. The bank examiner is expected to take charge tomorrow, and officials say all depositors will be paid in full.
Local contractor promotes metal ceilings by showing a straight and even installation in Diehl & Brown's drug store. The ad emphasizes quality workmanship and invites others to visit the store to see the ceilings firsthand.
Count Yukyo Ito fleet admiral of the Japanese navy dies in Tokio in his seventy first year. He shaped naval development and commanded Japanese squadrons against China in 1894. Ito led the navy staff during the Russo Japanese war and studied in the United States.
Premier Venizelos appeals to great powers to prevent another Greece Turkey war. He warns the conflict would be disastrous as Turkey, now stronger at sea after buying the Brazilian dreadnought Rio de Janeiro, could prevail.
Edward Beardsley of Summerdals barricaded himself in his farm home near Mayville New York and eluded a twenty man sheriff posse. He is wanted for shooting the county overseer of poor who visited yesterday and was shot twice. Beardsley’s condition is critical and the posse fears returning fire could harm Mrs Beardsley and their children.
In Pierre South Dakota independents have ten days to file petitions for the Republican primaries. A candidate for governor needs 2 percent of the last vote, county offices require about 40 signers, while congressional and state offices need about 1200 signers. Filing closes January 28 with forms available from the secretary of state.
At Mitchell four banks held annual meetings with favorable reports for the prior year. The boards were reelected and bank officials retained. Mitchell National and First National seek membership in a new regional bank under the national currency law. Western National directors will decide next Monday.
South Dakota Food and Drug Commissioner lists dozens of misbranded or adulterated products from brands such as Tropic Bird, Dandelion, Monarch, Scorcher, and Everbest. Products include canned peaches and tomatoes with missing net weight statements, lead in sodas, and vanilla extracts understrength or colored.
Notice that on March 17 1914 all unleased common school land in Davison County will be offered for lease at public auction at the courthouse between 9 00 a m and 5 00 p m Dated Pierre January 10 1914 Ered Wepperle Commissioner of School and Public Lands
In Davison County Court of South Dakota the estate of Thomas Rogers deceased sets Monday February 2 1914 at 10 a m in Mitchell for proving the will and hearing petition for probate and letters testamentary. Heirs Susanna Rogers Minnie May Miller Albert E Hunter Rosa Bell Rogers Lulu Viola Rogers may appear to contest. Court by O C Thompson judge and S Cattrell clerk attest.
Advertisement extols Bucklen Arnica Salve as fastest pain relief and rapid healer for frostbite symptoms and skin conditions including eczema tetter itching numbness and chapped skin. Claims it suitable for all homes and available 25 cents from H J Bucklen Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
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