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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1916
Page
5
Mt. Vernon resident Gus H. Helgerson announces his candidacy for state treasurer in the South Dakota Republican primaries. A former three term legislator from Davison County, Helgerson cites long service and local prominence, with a background in business and public education.
A Washington report outlines January 1 livestock counts for South Dakota and the U.S. It lists horses, mules, Milch cows, other cattle, sheep, and swine with numbers and per head values, noting South Dakota totals and comparing to prior years. The piece also includes broad editorial commentary praising swine and seed corn roles in the economy.
O R McColley proprietor of the Variety store suffered acute pain when his artificial glass eye broke its back, drawing the optic nerve through the damaged hollow. Dr Gogswell treated him and removed the eye. a new glass eye will be fitted after healing.
Aberdeen South Dakota reports a man named Hey EL Smith jailed after previously dropping a charge of assault for marrying a girl. Smith deserted his wife and failed to support her. he was found guilty in circuit court and ordered to serve a term.
Brookings South Dakota Agronomist A N Hume warns farmers to lay in good seed corn and test germination. She notes buyers are rapidly purchasing SD seed, with Iowa speculators buying in both states to sell seed at profit. Local growers are urged to obtain seed from South Dakota sources to ensure reliability.
An official Pierre report notes South Dakota bank deposits exceed 100 million dollars, up seven million from the prior year, largely from farmers. The state’s livestock and grain farming blend has boosted prosperity, with Dakota horses and cattle prized by eastern buyers.
Columbus Ohio F D Coburn former Kansas secretary of agriculture told the Ohio board of agriculture final session that hogs are America’s strongest single influence. He said hogs pay taxes clothe families and help send children to school.
Mitchell completes a $25 000 local campaign despite severe weather. Dr G T Notson reports the city raised the amount to secure the hospital site and funds, with plans to extend the drive across the state to await a $75 000 first unit cost. Local leaders praise the Commercial club and volunteers.
A Paris dispatch said 2,703 Liege houses burned in the German assault. John Michels of The Republican disputes this, citing sister Miss Mary Michels a Liege merchant who says only six houses were destroyed and German damage was otherwise nominal. Liege’s fort demolitions preceded the capture.
Dr. E. W. Burch a Bible literature professor at Dakota Wesleyan was capsized three times from a sleigh near Bridgewater as blizzard winds drifted snow. He walked four miles to town after a broken runner ruined the return trip delaying a temperance talk schedule.
The club announces its annual banquet will be served on the evening of January 25, with members invited to attend and celebrate the year’s achievements.
Theurer, a leading South Dakota businessman, was chosen as president of the Wessington Springs commercial club. Elected officers include H. M. Olson as vice president B. C G. Paulsen secretary and H. M. England treasurer. Also on the board of directors are H. P. Will Rev. Guy P. Squire S. M. Farrow and L. B. Ausman.
President Wilson plans a Middle East tour to advocate national preparedness with stops in Pittsburgh Cleveland Milwaukee Chicago Des Moines Topeka Kansas City and changes include Milwaukee and Topeka. He departs Washington Friday night January 28 aboard the Mayflower for a two day Potomac and Chesapeake Bay cruise and will return February 4 for a White House dinner. He will address meetings in Pittsburgh January 29 and Cleveland January 30 and Chicago February 1 and Des Moines February 1 night and Topeka February 2.
Sixty seven former South Dakotans from Mitchell and Davison county attended a winter picnic in Sycamore Grove Los Angeles. The list showed fourteen from Manson and twelve from Aurora counties with many others not registered. Weather kept many Mitchell residents from attending.
The South Dakota Light and Power Company of Armour files a fifteen year trust deed for 75000?0 at six percent with Chicago Savings Bank and Trust to fund an electric plant. The project aims to supply towns in Douglas, Charles Mix, Bon Homme and Hutchinson counties with electric light and power.
A frightened Indian man in Pierre seeks a pint of booze after a long run. Chief Roher confronts him. a coat button pops, revealing the blue uniform and star, sending the man fleeing through a snowy street. Also noting a birth: a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Olson on January 24.
Local notes report Mrs. 5. H. Smith visiting relatives in thaw with Mrs. C. K. Breckenridge. W. S. Will attends South Dakota state fair board meeting in Huron, with Chief Wood Smith appointed superintendent of public safety for the fair. Grace Milliken leaves Woelfel jewelry for Yankton to start new job. Hartley Anderson sketches landscape for W. C. Botkin home, previews 4 city beautification. Second semester opens Monday with a new first-grade class at Whittier. A. Rodee moves law office to Crow Building. Mrs. Malone’s remains to be shipped to Wyota for burial. Rozum travels to Sioux City on Milwaukee road business. Sophomore class party includes a mock court and colorful decor at the high school. supper at Mitchell cafe and Yells.
Miss Iva Nichols and brother Gus Nichols return from Minneapolis to Mitchell to remain. Harold Nichols, also in Mitchell, visited Minneapolis and now travels to Indiana. Mrs. Bonnie Mills of Des Moines visits sister Mrs. I. C. Drake. Carl Gable of Aurora Illinois honeymooning with Clyde Kimble’s wife. Leo J. Van Wagenen resigns from Farewell Ozman Kirk in St Paul to join Knapp Spencer as traveling salesman, headquartered in Mitchell. Dr J L Seaton of College of the Pacific arrives in Mitchell en route home from the east. Jos P Tschetter closes land deal in Pennington county with Geigers. F S Bennett and family of Los Angeles Times visit Mrs J C Fergusson.
Pierre South Dakota The Gerlach family of Sully county led by John Garlock claims a combined weight of 1730 pounds for father mother and eight children. The three lightest weigh 120 pounds each while the other seven approach 200 pounds apiece, yielding an average near 173 pounds.
A nostalgic 19th century style ad offers a one hundred dollar reward for a cure of catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure supposedly cannot treat. It includes endorsements from F J Cheney and Nat Bank of Commerce Toledo Ohio and claims internal action for mucous surfaces. Also promotes Hall's Pills for constipation and mentions price per bottle.
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