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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1913
Page
2
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An article extols the University of Wisconsin as a model state university serving Wisconsin's people. It cites a Philadelphia delegation and Harvard figure Hiiot praising its broad reach, affordable access, and focus on lifting all citizens, not only paying students. It warns South Dakota against fragmenting education.
The Aberdeen News in a state Elks convention column derides heavy drinking and the Hik lodge, praising sober home values and prayer squads. It also notes Illinois women gaining partial suffrage and questions depreciation charges in Sioux Falls waterworks. An ad for Kickapoo Worm Killer closes the page.
The Wisconsin Idea aims to substitute collectivism for individualism and to extend state supported education. It urges broad vocational, technical, and extension efforts, government by expert, and education access for all while stressing service, truth, and freedom in teaching.
Berlin reports the imperial parliament approved the government’s request for a comprehensive army buildup. The plan includes six additional cavalry regiments and expands overall military strength.
Henry J Perkins, former director of the defunct Meade County Bank at Sturgis, is convicted of approving deposits while insolvent after a seventeen day trial. Senator D A McPherson and Frank M Stewart face related charges as indictments move forward.
Mrs. L. Johnson of Mitchell South Dakota reports severe back pain headaches and dizziness improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills. She urges others with kidney trouble to try the remedy. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents for the United States. Remember the name Doan's
The Elks convention in the town opened under fine weather. Chas. P. Bates was elected state president with A. L. Wyman as vice president and W. W. Soule as secretary. Rapid City chosen for next year’s location. A large parade, vaudeville, concerts, and a banquet highlighted yesterday’s events. The Sioux Falls team beat Luverne 4 to 2 in baseball. Motor and motorcycle races drew crowds despite rain-sodden tracks.
Kimball S. D. reports that a local thunderstorm at 4 p.m. yesterday broke a two week drought in part of the county. Rain fell west, north and northeast, helping small grain drought stress while corn remains in good condition where properly planted and cared for.
Private information in progressive circles reports that James Coffey for internal revenue collector and J F Kelley for Aberdeen postmaster have been withdrawn by President Wilson. R O Richards allegedly gathered affidavits tying the applicants to fraud tied to the Johnson-Cottey primary petition and the Richards primary law.
County assessors report property valuations more than tripled as they follow tax commission guidance to value property at full market value. Wall Lake real estate averages 45.08 per acre and Tappi 86.72. East Sioux Falls unplatted area rises nearly fivefold from last year under the old method.
South Dakota high court hands down rulings in cases across counties. Several appeals affirmed including Eastwood v Techn Copland and Townsend v Weinsberger while others reversed or dismissed such as Hoyt v Hughes and Holter v Wagoner. The decision list cites parties, counties, and outcome for each case.
Hol ter sought to continue his contest on appeal but the appeal has been dismissed. The record notes the Nordbeck and Nicholson company completed the contracted work.
Mrs Hall returns from White Lake visit and Jessie Kidd with wife come back from Clear Lake Ta Olive Lillie of Vivian S D visits Loomis. Mrs A Darmer in poor health with her daughter in law Mrs T Darmer of Mt Vernon this week. Building boom noted with several barns additions. Miss Vernie Smith of Isma Mass visits old friends. Two births: a son to Mr and Mrs H Butts June 24 and a son to Mr and Mrs Lee King June 25. Mrs Darmer’s daughter Fr Hl Cruttenden returned to Colorado last week.
In Montreal Jack Johnson and his wife Lucile Cameron Johnson prepare to sail for Havre aboard the Corinthian amid Canadian efforts to deport him. Officials weigh extradition treaties with Europe while Johnson asserts travel had lawful through-ticket arrangements to Havre.
Beebe of Ipswich was reelected president of the South Dakota Bankers association at its annual convention in Watertown. T. W. Delicate of Custer became vice president, S. T. Kiddoo of Sioux Falls treasurer, J. I. Platt of Clark secretary, and W. E. Stevens of Sioux Falls named executive council chair. A Lake Kampeska picnic followed and detective W J Burns canceled address due to urgent business in Europe.
In Buffalo under I. M. Husted, 150 men search for bodies after a grain dust explosion wrecked the Husted Milling Company plant. The death toll rose to 14 with several injuries critical. Missing list includes 12, nine believed dead by police.
In Yankton South Carolina twelve sacks of mail were destroyed by fire in the Milwaukee baggage room last night. Ten sacks from the Platte line were destined to points east and two from the east were for Yankton. The blaze is blamed on flammable material in a parcel post package and no other baggage room contents were damaged.
Pierre South Dakota reports a heavy demand for books under the new free circulating library law. Librarian Miss Borreson says shipments will be sent promptly in twenty five book cases of selected reading matter to smaller communities lacking public libraries.
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