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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1915
Page
7
Fragmentary dialogue shows a family debating care for Thomas, including blankets, windows, clothing, smoking, coffee, and religious influence. The aunt insists on firm discipline to curb extravagance while the mother defends care, fearing illness and moral risk.
The piece urges women to value self care and body respect, criticizing excuses for neglecting health. It promotes daily routines such as hydrating, light meals, naps, and modest self-care rituals to improve wellbeing and appear younger.
The state supreme court held that publishing a summary of the case contentions and court findings does not constitute libel. The Minnehaha county Kirkland case involved Egan as the accused in a libel action brought by Banaver and others over newspaper charges deemed libelous.
D Willis B Graves, 42, killed by lightning while driving a mover on a farm near Oldham. He was a widower with small children and had over $100 on him plus $4 in a Dank book. He owned Illinois property. his father traveled from Stockton NL to retrieve the body.
Averdeen News reports support for a Mitchell road plan by county leaders to create a systematic road building approach. Maher tells Daily News a county wide method could improve township roads, keeping sections in good repair and raising overall standards, with emphasis on maintaining trails and major routes under county control.
West Palm Beach Florida, tired by friends, reports the death of L A Mabbott a pioneer resident of Aurora county and longtime South Dakota business figure. He and his family moved to Florida three years ago. Mabbott served two terms as Aurora county treasurer and helped organize the Farmers and Merchants Bank of Plankinton later merging with another local bank. Death attributed to heart failure or apoplexy.
The Scotland vascoall club, reputed fastest in the state with the heaviest payroll, edged the Mitchell Braves 2 to 1 yesterday afternoon. Mitchell’s Farmer pitched well, Scotlands boots sparked two errors, and Dougan and a third-inning error aided the Scots. Gebone and Sehrlick led Scotland at the plate, with Johnson newly joined from Omaha slated to start today alongside Babe Beebe returning for Plankinton games.
Old baseball stars from Mitchell, led by Meinie Slaughter, defeated five lads 15 to 4 at Hitchcock Park. Slaughter allowed four hits while the ex-stars h Itted seven safeties. J.B. Wells starred at bat as the veterans outplayed the youngsters in front of a fair crowd with Paul Young umpiring.
L A Mabbot dies at his Florida home after a telegram from Plankinton dated the eighth. The report notes his residence and elicits formal notices of his death.
Birth day celebration honors Miss Margaret Hazelton of Kansas City Missouri with fourteen children on the porch at the Weller home. Mrs Charles Weller and Mrs John Lonster aided in refreshments after games. Mitchell friends note upcoming marriage of Stella Graham to Dr Charles L Oates of Salem Ohio with June wedding. Miss Kerfoot hosted by Miss Helen Holsaple with fourteen former school friends. Grace Mummert wed George M Rowley at Aurelia home in modest ceremony.
A South Dakota field report notes black rust is not threatening local crops. Wheat fields show some smut but expected yields remain strong due to warm weather and heavy grain heads. Oats and corn prospects are described as excellent with records anticipated, while oats fields near Tobin Township show robust growth and yield potential.
In the heaviest rainstorm in years Deadwood reported over one and a half inches of rain last night. Damage noted along the valley crossings and the Burlington railroad line with road and hillside impacts recorded this morning.
Pierre five year old reports show fish thriving in a lake at the capitol grounds formed by artesian water. The state game department notes concern over whether the fish can live in the single pond as its water level has fallen, exposing stone and concrete.
A fragment notes a dam surface issue and many sh species thriving despite warm water being poured daily into the lake for a large Heesian feed el. The text is unclear but suggests ongoing water input and ecological activity near the dam area.
As hot weather arrives readers favor outdoor themed books. Popular picks include Freckles Girl of the Limberlost and Laddie. Quaile’s In Gods Out of Doors offers nature descriptions and gentle humor. Van Dyke’s fishermans neck Little Rivers and Out of Doors in the Holy Land also appeal. The Mountains are by Stewart Baward White and others captivate readers. classes note growing interest in Malay morning attendance.
Charles Swanson, a homesteader, lies in serious condition after a knife stabbing during a drunken row. John Van Ormmerom and F. P. Burgett are jailed on assault charges, each blaming the other for the attack near Capa after Swanson moved from Murdo.
Heavy rains flood Lelia Nebraska washing Muddy Creek from banks and washing out about one thousand feet of Missouri Pacific track near Stella. A night passenger train from Omaha stalled for 12 hours with no soon departure. Omaha to Kansas City train reached town today.
Roads around Mitchell are undergoing major grading ahead of a local meeting at the courthouse tomorrow evening. The main east road from Mitchell and the Scenic highway are noted as key arteries under improvement, with autumn aiming for better overall condition. Nearby Hanson county resident Mrs. Mary B. Pope traveled to Lake Andes for a family visit.
From Northern France a British war correspondent recounts how an aviator missing for ten days escaped German lines. He hid in a peasant cottage, worded a bank check via locals, crossed to England, and rejoined his squadron with a new aeroplane. He describes shrapnel clouds and German ace marksmanship.
Weekly crop report notes cool start and warm finish with near normal sunshine. Rainfall was scattered and not excessive, with some areas needing more rain. Grains show promise, corn developing but uneven and weedy in spots. hay and grasses thrive. alfalfa second cutting begun. livestock stock in good condition.
Local farmers formed Betts Farmers Elevator with 21000 capitalization to begin rebuilding a grain elevator at the station midway between Mitchell and Mt Vernon. J C Lehman elected president with French Stevens Gifford Koop White as officers and directors. about 120 farmers expected as stockholders. Ethan elevator leaders Boreson and Lowrie aided in organizing the concern.
A severe storm yesterday caused extensive damage across Corsica and other towns in eastern South Dakota. Wind and hail shattered windows, scattered lumber, and toppled depot facilities while crops face lodging and uncertain losses. Heavy rains fell statewide, with reports of localized flooding and grain recovery efforts underway.
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