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Second class matter at Mitchell S Oak under the act at March 3 1879.
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1915
Page
6
Second class matter at Mitchell S Oak under the act at March 3 1879.
A Sulphur Springs Iowa writer replies to South Dakota critics, predicting a stronger corn harvest for Iowa and nearby states. The discussion notes late planting, weather patterns, and expectations that August could bring record yields for South Dakota and others, while mentioning Dardanelles casualties as distant news.
Davison County South Dakota announces a probate hearing for the will of William Koch, deceased. The time and place for proving the will are set for July in Mitchell, with letters testamentary to be issued. Next of kin include Mary Koch and Katherine Burright among others, who may appear to contest or support the petition.
Courier report chronicles continuous artillery duels between Arras and Ypres. French guns hammer Labyrnth to Lorette Heights in a drumfire for hours, with more than 120 cannons roaring, trench collapse, and soldiers clocking terrified, deafened responses under a rain of shells.
Readable fragments describe brutal bombardment and trench fighting between French and German lines, noting heavy losses and the fierce resilience of French soldiers. The account mentions Kitchener calling for ammunition while detailing city of Mitchell property values and wartime siege imagery.
Followers of the Holiness movement gather at the association grove four miles northeast of Mitchell for a ten day camp meeting. Rev. Guy Wilson of Chicago and Rev. A C Zepp of Upland Indiana lead evangelistic work with Mrs Beatrice Beasley of Chicago in charge of the children’s meetings. W W Jeffers of Sioux City arrives to assist, with seventeen from Virgil joining last evening. Tomorrow's schedule includes Wilson preaching at 10 30 AM and 7 PM, Zepp at 2 30 PM, and Beasley overseeing the children's program at 1 30 PM.
Highmore launches its first chautauqua with $1000 in season tickets sold in advance. A six day program features Castellucci’s Italians, Hortense Creede, Dustan’s opera singers, the Russian quartet, Kiltie’s band, and the Handel choir led by Dr. John Merritt Driver in varied concerts and readings.
A hearing will be set soon on licenses for non graduate veterinarians in Pierre South Dakota after graduates from Spink and Jerauld protested to the state board. The 1918 law requiring five years of practice may be in conflict with current rules as the issue is debated.
The 1908 act required a license and the former attorney general held five year practice could be legal without a license. The new attorney general says the law intended certificates on five years of practice and such certificates have been issued, a central point of dispute.
Pierre S. D. saloon list shrank from five to three at the start of the year as one business did not seek renewal and another granted a license did not open for business, at least for now.
Sturgis, S D. After April election defeat the saloon factions failed to unite. Applicants and supporters seized the moment to push a municipal saloon plan. Businessmen organized a license bid and sentiment favors civic handling of liquor.
Ipswich businessman D J W Parmley president of the Yellowstone Trails association reports in Aberdeen that northern South Dakota crops look superb after recent frosts. Barley and oats lag in some areas but wheat and other grains are good. rye is thin but filling well. Corn acreage is up. some farmers weed and sow millet. Parmley sees record potential across a 200 to 300 mile radius and urges continued cultivation and silos to secure a bumper crop.
Stockholm and Copenhagen dispatches report Baltic engagements off Gotland with several German ships involved. The German battleship Mittlestad and a Kaiser class battleship reportedly returned to Kiel after taking hits. The Albatross minelayer ran aground while pursued by Russian cruisers, 21 crew members killed. A German torpedo boat reached Whatsamerszik with many wounded.
Curtis Arnett, recently discharged from the Milwaukee system at Chamberlain S D, bought a revolver and tried to shoot foreman Charles Forrest. The shots misfired and Forrest disarmed him.
In dim light Sallant turned the assailant over to authorities after an attempted shooting at dawn. Arnett failed to hit his target, and the prisoner was held on more than $1,000 bond to answer at the next circuit court term.
Three miles of Mitchell street railway to be built this summer with gasoline motors. The project is led by F Cassem and the Hill brothers of Lake Hills Ta. Construction starts within two to three weeks on the Rodley branch linking Milwaukee depots to Tenth avenue. A holding company, Cassem Land & Townsite, capitalized at 500000, will own most stock with a second operating firm capitalized at 200000.
Chicago crowd and Sunday observance limited fatalities on Independence Day 1915. Four deaths reported nationwide including Dan Kelley in Tacoma and Earl Wilkens in Sioux City. injuries totaled ninety nine, with fires and toy pistols among causes, while fire losses dropped from 1903 figures.
A cannon explosion in Pittsfield, Massachusetts fatally injures Andrew Breed. Investigators assess the blast as a fatal accident involving historical ordnance. Local authorities cordon off the site as relatives and residents mourn the tragedy.
Dr. S M Smith reports 1 609 swine examined in May and June with 175 losses about 10 percent mostly from sucking pigs. Vaccination and premises sanitation show progress while a June cholera outbreak in infants raises concern and prompts continued hog herd campaigns.
In Davison County South Dakota P A Kollman aims to create a premier Holstein Friesen herd near Mitchell. He sells off low producers and purchases pure breds from Wisconsin and New York focusing on high butterfat milk, AR O records and pedigrees to boost profits.
Emery defeats Mitchell 6 to 1 in front of a large crowd at Riverside Park in a clean game noted for sportsmanship. Beebe pitched strongly for Emery while Moran kept Mitchell in check until late. Dugan and Crumrine sparked Emery’s offense with key hits and bases.
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