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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1913
Page
2
An item noting Ris Meseta as Editor and Manager with a strictly in advance price listed for a $1.00 issue. The fragment references the Mitchell Capital and a masthead line, indicating standard newspaper branding and a subscription note.
A Mitchell businessman notes drought and poor yields east and in South Dakota, while farmers report strong profits from fat cattle and farming when done right. The piece also critiques Pennsylvania coal taxes and the hard coal trust, urging government action to curb rising consumer prices.
Watertown Public Opinion lauds H. J. Hanson of Platte South Dakota for selling eighty five fat steers on the Sioux City market for over ten thousand dollars. Each steer brought about one hundred twenty five dollars and the farmer estimates a net profit of one hundred percent after costs. The piece argues farming can outpace other businesses when run with scientific management and efficiency.
Redfield Journal-Observer argues against betting on bumper wheat crops as 1918 nears. It urges more corn cattle and hogs to endure losses, preserve soil, and sustain prosperity, noting 8 to 10 percent more corn acreage this year.
The Vermillion authorities missed the adjusted town election date due to lack of publicity for new laws passed by the legislature. The Yankton Herald notes that other states publish post session laws in newspapers, urging similar practice to prevent further complications.
A Yankton Herald report notes half of Yankton liquor dispensaries closed by new law, yet the town remains active. Officials weigh irrigation plans and morale effects while saloonmen seize a chance to move into “better kind of business” as the stricter rule is seen as a possible boon to retiring tavern keepers.
The Cheyenne River Indians defeated moving the agency from its Missouri river camp to a western railway town. They argued fuel water and funds favor the present site, noting the change would cost more and benefit the town more than the people. The vote stood three to one against relocation.
Pierre South Dakota report notes that number thirteen will be omitted from auto license numbers. Certificate bearing that number was given to Eugene Colburn of Springfield who refused it and returned the tags to the secretary of state. A new number was issued, the old cancelled, and will not be issued again.
Rapid City youths Francis Byrne and Ben Gantz, son of officials, left on a Western freight train as blind baggage. Harvard junior Gantz travels with Roger Du Pont from Cambridge to imitate tramp life, hoping to earn a few dollars by storying their adventure and to sail to the Pacific via navy or a trans-Pacific line.
The Prosper Township Farmers' club plans a large social gathering Friday evening July 11 at Miller Bros. It aims to bring all township residents together to strengthen community bonds and discuss rural betterment. Ice cream and cake will be provided. Dr. T. L. Harris of the university will speak.
A meeting of Kimball business men at City Hall discussed sinking a new artesian well and locating the site. The vote left the decision to the city council which will choose the location and oversaw by the plan to install a new stand pipe for adequate water supply and fire protection within a week or ten days.
The new state board of health and medical examiners will meet in Pierre for organization this afternoon and will hold applicant examinations tomorrow. The board includes Park S Jenkins of Waubay H R Kenaston of Bonesteel and members of the old boards L G Hill of Watertown W F Daniels of Madison and F B Ashcroft of Deadwood a new member.
In Belle Fourche reports confirm the only Fourth of July mishap in the region. Frances Raber, 16, suffered severe injuries when a dynamite cap exploded in her hand while she and her mother picked caps with hatpins. Doctors attended her. recovery is hoped.
Mitchell Walrath Branson and Laura Irene Walrath wed at the bride’s home in Mitchell with Rev. F. B. Barnett presiding. The couple will reside with the Branson family in Mitchell after a trip to Sioux City, while other notices recount weddings in Maxbass and Slabsides and a social picnic season.
Perkins County commissioners rejected bonds for two Lemmon saloon licenses amid speculation ties to city and county revenue. Despite setback local saloon interests plan to press for licenses as Lemmon, South Dakota, remains dry.
Belle Fourche South Dakota reports the 1913 wool season nearly finished with over one million pounds sold. Prices reached a top of eighteen and a half cents, with many clips selling from seventeen to eighteen cents per pound. The season is noted as unusually successful for both prices and volume.
In Aberdeen South Dakota yesterday afternoon laborers from a railroad camp clashed with circus crew members from Cole's circus. Two men died, another believed hopeless, with multiple others injured including a robuster and a crowd member. A gunman fired from inside a bunkhouse as attackers approached.
A fire at the O'Brien meat market in Hitchcock, Tiuron County, destroyed the market, Kyle restaurant, and Northwestern hotel. The blaze, origin unknown, threatened the business section with about $10,000 loss. Earlier a 42 mile wind in Huron caused further damage to structures and trees.
Huron. more than sixty thousand dollars funds improvements to the State Fair grounds. A new two hundred by one hundred eighty five foot machinery hall, a brick dairy building with four thousand seven hundred square feet, glass refrigeration, and other enhancements including a press building and administration offices. Two miles of fencing, upgraded water mains, and a grand fireworks spectacle tied to Pain's South Dakota Pioneer Days and Custer's Last Conflict pageants featuring over two hundred performers.
In every home a Bucklen's Arnica Salve should be on hand for burns cuts wounds and scalds. J H Palanco of Delville Texas says the salve saved his daughter's cut foot and proves its effectiveness. The product is marketed as the world's best salve at 25 cents and recommended by Dich Brown.
Reports from South Dakota farms show improved crops after mid June warmth. Recovered grain stands present average to excellent yields east of Milbank and on branches west of Ipswich. Corn acreage is larger than ever with alfalfa thriving statewide.
The Kansas City Life Insurance agency in Mitchell led by J. E. Williams gains praise for strong performance. Willis F. Hill tops the force, with telegrams noting $101,500 in business since May 6 and over half a million in six months. Williams and Col. Fred Wieming credit the Mitchell team for prospects of near two million in insurances this year.
Kimball undertakes well overhauling with a new cylinder and casing after mud removal. G J L Plummer, former Kimball citizen and hotel builder in Canada, dies in Milwaukee. Brule County names north east township after him. region known for crops. Brule County Telephone shifts poles to alleys on Main Street with Minneapolis expert A Dienhart to revamp system for two wires per line and clearer service.
Jill-Ray Pfanschmidt aged 21 was sentenced to be hanged on October 18 for the murder of her father mother sister and a school teacher. Judge Williams of Adams County circuit court pronounced the sentence.
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