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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1917
Page
8
Chicago Union Stock Yards reports strong hog trade with most sales between 10.90 and 11.20. Native beef steers bring 8.00 to 11.80, westerns 7.70 to 10.10, cows and heifers 4.75 to 10.10, calves 9.75 to 14.25. Sheep receipts rise with wethers 9.50 to 10.50 and lambs 11.40 to 14.20. market overall mixed to firm.
Sioux City market reports receipts: hogs 13 000 and cattle 2 300 with a strong cattle outlook for killers and steady stockers. Sheep receipts 1 000 with a strong market for muttons and lambs. hogs average 9.80 to 10.90 last week and this week as prices rise to high levels.
Minneapolis cash close reports No 1 hard wheat at 1.987-8 to 2.00 and No 1 northern around 1.917-8 to 1.947-8 with arrivals at 1.907-8. Durum values reach 2.04-8 to 2.11-3-8 for choice, with several delivery and arrival figures across wheat, corn, oats, barley, rye and flax at Montana and national markets.
Market report from South St. Paul Minnesota shows hog receipts at 10,000 with prices range 10.25 to 10.75 and bulk 10.40 to 10.60. Cattle receipts 2,400 with steers 4.25 to 10.25, cows and heifers 4.75 to 7.50, calves 4.50 to 12.75. Sheep and lamb numbers include lambs 7.50 to 13.25, wethers 6.00 to 7.50, ewes 5.50 to 9.25.
New York City reports today’s butter market with receipts of 4,264 pounds. Creamery churns show firsts at 35.5 to 38.5 cents, seconds at 30.375 to 30.5 cents, and overall pricing drifting as supplies move.
Virgil A. Hinshaw of Chicago urged the national committee to avoid entangling alliances that would compromise the Prohibition party’s independence. He proposed a national dry federation uniting temperance groups for 1920 while safeguarding each organization’s identity.
Davison county delegation to the state legislature will be home during the brief recess this day Saturday and Sunday to confer with constituents about proposed and upcoming bills. Copies of all bills introduced in the House and Senate will be on file at the Commercial club rooms for inspection. Representative F F Hoffman invites county residents to see them or write their wishes during the session to ensure proper representation.
Yankton residents consider a bond issue of 1 million dollars to build about 140 miles of concrete highways. The plan would create five north-south and two east-west trunk routes including Washington highway and Meridian road, with a 16 foot hard surface cost estimated at 7 to 8 thousand dollars per mile. Interest rates are low and federal aid possible, with bond repayment over 20 years and a minor mill levy increase. A meeting may be held at the State hospital auditorium, with the county commissioners to decide this spring.
Fred Pratt an alleged cattle rustler broke out of Mobridge city jail and was recaptured by Police Chief Dunne and Deputy U S Marshal A W Crosson as he tried to board a westbound Milwaukee train. His companion Warry Saxon also escaped, the pair accused of cattle theft from the D% Ranch on an Indian reservation. Pratt bound for the next federal district court term at Aberdeen.
Washington reports President Wilson prepares for a second term as he nears age sixty, making him one of the six oldest U.S. executives in White House history. The piece notes contemporaries and earlier presidents who reached 60 or more at inauguration.
The article emphasizes prevention of colds via throat and nasal spraying twice daily to kill germs and boost immunity. It extols cocoa butter for skin care and advises using a fine face cream for facial skin rather than cocoa butter. It also offers hairstyle ideas for fourteen year olds and suggests maintaining simple, playful friendships over romantic labels.
The passage notes that many modern presidents have been younger at taking office and recalls Theodore Roosevelt as the youngest president inaugurated at forty two. It emphasizes a trend toward younger executives in the last fifty years.
Admiral Dewey is celebrated for his Manila Bay victory of May 1 1898 when he defeated Admiral Montojo’s squadron. The article recalls his career from Montpelier Vermont birth in 1838 to Annapolis, Civil War actions, and rise to Admiral. It notes public praise, a home gift, and his role as a national hero recognized by Congress and admirers.
Laundry service promises button repairs and garment mending. Customer are invited to send items for quick repairs and cleaning.
Aberdeen hosts the fourth annual Tri-State Bowling Association tourney with about sixty teams from North Dakota Minnesota and South Dakota. The event runs through Thursday with prizes totaling around $2000.
The Atlanta Journal notes Tom Lawson appears satisfied with the publicity his actions drew for a period, as Congress and Lansing are involved in the discussions. The piece implies Lawson values media attention and political exposure.
Vermillion S Dak The University of South Dakota will not host military training this year due to a shortage of classroom space. Dr Robert L Slizte president says overflow classes and no athletic department occupy every available room making introduction of ROTC unlikely amid current constraints.
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