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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1915
Page
2
Fragmentary text shows subscription rates and postal matter classification. Likely indicates a notice of rates and mailing details associated with a Mitchell South Dakota area newspaper segment. Named individuals include Ronald Bakier and a manager reference.
The article argues the first full year of the Wilson tariff and Democratic appropriations ended June 30 with a deficit of 35 million dollars, contrasting prior surpluses. It notes war effects on revenue and debates protection versus revenue needs, plus implications for future trade.
The text notes the land is valued highly but no one else has the money to purchase it. It points to a gap between value and available buyers, suggesting difficulty in selling despite worth.
The Christensen family faced a 1700 pound bull attack when Ole entered its stall. He and son Alfred were bruised after the bull gored them. Ole’s daughter fought the animal with a three foot pinch bar, keeping it at bay until escape. The bull was sold to Dodge & Sutherland to prevent further harm.
Pierre South Dakota Hipple and Hipple Publishing Co are summoned to appear before the State supreme court to answer a contempt charge tied to a Capital Journal article about gan disbarment proceedings. An inch and three quarters of rain fell in the last 24 hours bringing July total above four inches, a record for the month.
Horace Morse 16, son of Lettie Morse, drowned after stepping into a deep Vermillion River hole north of Centerville S D His body lay underwater sixteen hours before recovery He had swum with friends but stayed in shallow water due to his inability cramps pulled him under despite a companion rescuing effort
W F Kaufman of Red Lake township near Pukwana fed 91 head of three year old cattle on prairie grass for 75 days and earned a profit of 5400 dollars. Forty head showed daily gains of two and three quarter pounds on pasture. He received an 8000 dollar check for the herd.
Marshall county totals show 328 residents with a 4 percent gain since the prior census. The report lists 13238 children under six, 2554 school aged youths, 2418 voters, 1946 men of military age, and 9 Negro residents and 254 Indians. Educational attainment includes 4246 common school 300 high school 35 normal school 66 some college and 72 graduates.
Chamberlain captains Wait and Ayres bring the river packet Rosebud and J. W. Sanford back from a prosperous trip hauling two hog cargoes to Sioux City and returning with merchandise. The Iowa and South Dakota share traffic with the same owners, while KL R K ferries on the upper Missouri and is praised as the finest.
Plankinton South Carolina officials report Aurora county commissioners did not appropriate funds for fair maintenance. The fair grounds gate valued at about seven thousand dollars may be sold or reused. A harvest celebration with auto racing harness racing and a baseball tournament is planned for August to replace the fair.
The Mitchell Hall of Fame profiles O. L. Branson of Mitchell Iowa born Whiteside county on February 3 1861. A banker lawyer and sought public speaker Branson built a banking empire in Atwood and Mitchell led as mayor and state senator. His charm and practical wisdom helped many start in business and farming.
A portrait of O L Branson shows a gifted orator and generous host whose humor and warm greetings win friends statewide. Visitors recall his inviting office, signature Branson smile, and the fond memories left behind as he quietly enhances lives with kindness.
Chester C. Dillon who will succeed Merbert A. Hardy as director of Dakota Wesleyan athletics in September is to be married next month to Pearl McNeil in Bloomington. The Bloomington Pantograph notes Miss McNeil of Melvin and Dillon of Normal will wed late August, she a Normal High School graduate and teacher, he a former Illinois football star and recent director of athletics at Brookings High School.
Township leaders and Davison county officials show reluctance to hire an agricultural agent. A late vote at a good roads meeting totals 2 in favor and 11 against. Ostrander from Brookings outlines funding under the Smith Leyver bill, projecting a $22,000 state and local grant for county experiments.
A terse lineup fragment lists INS Blendon and Beulouch with 43 and 1 marks, Tobin with 8 Att, and Vernon with 1. The text appears as a partial record with unclear context.
Three inches of rain drenched Mitchell and surrounding areas over two days, with 1.10 inches fell in the morning and 1.70 inches overnight. Ground saturated, streams filled, James and Missouri rivers rising. railroad bridges temporarily endangered but reported little damage as rainfall extended toward White Lake and Sioux City.
J A Johnson of Mt Vernon was found guilty by a two to one vote of plagiarizing his oration The Hero of the Potomac at a Sioux Falls contest He must return prize money and trophy while Turon college Clement Thomas takes first place and Dakota Wesleyan faces criticism
In Canistota South Dakota a girl, daughter of farmer Charles Zuraff, was struck on the head three times at a ball game. The third ball hit her forehead and left her in serious condition. A local lawyer is to receive unexpected free advertising from the incident.
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