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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1913
Page
2
Mitchell Capital announces subscription pricing with three months strictly in advance and a rate of one dollar for the period. The brief notice lists advance payment terms and promotes ongoing readership.
An editorial voice praises Judge Wilbur of Lyman County for his pioneering outlook and forecasts a bright future as rains revive the land. It also discusses the Roosevelt campaign, calls for cleaner politics, and notes Treasury actions under McAdoo including bank deposit policies and surplus fund utilization.
Bradstreets notes in the West there is utter absence of pessimism as crops bloom and demand grows. Despite rising living costs and political talk of price relief, the region remains hopeful for continued strong prices and farm-led prosperity.
Melvin G C Brown agent of the South Dakota Central railway company at Hayti was found dead in the depot this morning. Death is believed to be from natural causes. He was a brother of the Woodbury county Iowa schools superintendent and a former assistant superintendent of schools in the same county.
The 1913 annual statement shows ledger assets of 2,777,041.84 and total admitted assets of 2,775,488.50. Income includes total receipts 31,840,558.28 with premiums 1,737,842.27 and rents 90,150.50. Disbursements total 81,778,227.47 with leases paid 906,614.19 and commissions 287,761.6.
The Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society Limited, a British company, files sworn statements and charter certificates in South Dakota. Commissioner Banford certifies the company is empowered to transact fire and tornado insurance through its agents in the state, dated March 1, A.D. see.
The citizens of Mitchell campaign for a municipal telephone plant while critics warn municipal systems are not always ideal for public utilities, citing taxpayer experiences in other cities.
The Yankton Press notes Aberdeen’s figure of about 16 000 residents causes concern and opportunity in the region. It argues that a larger population would boost demand for local goods and stimulate development in Yankton’s area with backing from a bigger city.
Postmaster General Burleson told Congress that the post office will ignore the results of preferential primaries for selecting postmasters. He favors the endorsement of the Democratic organization over local post office patrons, asserting the president may still influence the outcome. The decision pleases some and disappoints others.
A favorable report has been ordered by the public lands committee of the senate on Senator Crawford's 320 acre homestead bill for unentered lands in South Dakota. Western lawmakers' urging led to congressional consideration, and no opposition is expected in Congress.
A local Watertown packing company has sold $50,000 in stock to nearby farmers and plans to raise stock to $100,000. With a capacity to kill 200 hogs daily, Watertown could gain a larger packing plant, benefiting labor, producers, and the community by cutting freight costs and middleman profits.
The Watertown Public Opinion critiques a Roosevelt libel case and mocks the man who boasts he can drink others under the table and still return home to surprise his wife with a tea party tale.
A Sanborn County farmer is invited to answer a prompt in the Artesian Advocate asking what would occur if each state enacted heavy fines on dealers selling veal. Readers may submit their responses for publication.
The column recalls a past forecast of a mild winter and wet spring and asserts that history repeats with high yields in Charles Mix County for small grains and corn, highlighting record per acre yields in the county's history.
Dan Montgomery, arrested Friday and sent to Mitchell for U S authorities, returned to Huron Saturday and will appear for examination Tuesday in Mitchell. He says an investigation will prove his innocence while Rev. Geo M Richmond says the outcome will not reflect discredit on his wife and daughter who are named in the proceedings.
A Cornelius North Carolina publisher claims Bucklen's Arnica Salve aids serious skin ailments after other remedies fail. The ad touts its use for burns bruises boils and inflammation and notes a single box cost 25 cents with Diehl and Brown recommending it.
Postmaster General Burleson releases a report accusing past officials of false bookkeeping to show a surplus in 1911. It contends there was no real surplus since 1888 and that 1911 ran a deficit instead. The inquiry cites Hitchcock era charges and broad increases in rural routes.
Aberdeen and Mobridge push to open remaining unceded Staading Rock Indian reservation land 1121000 acres after Congress passed a bill. The president would set opening date and registration towns for home seekers with fall timeframe favored due to strong crop conditions in northwestern South Dakota. Local commercial clubs to unite for timely opening this fall.
Colonel Roosevelt won his libel suit against George A Newett who accused him of drunkenness. The jury awarded damages of 6 cents, with each side paying its own expenses. The judge instructed a verdict for the plaintiff and the case ended quickly as the colonel departed for Chicago.
Representatives Charles H. Burke of South Dakota will be chosen by Chairman William McKinley to chair the new party committee formed to cooperate with a special national committee in promoting general party welfare. The appointment follows a recommendation by the Republican National Committee executive.
Judge Tripp of the state circuit court rules the petition for the Davis saloon license election invalid for lacking required signatures. Davis remains dry for the year as the decision states the election cannot proceed under the petition’s defects.
Fred C. Drake longtime police judge and United States commissioner learned his four year commission had expired. He released Dan Montgomery of Huron on $1,000 bond for a preliminary hearing, Montgomery failed to appear, and the hearing may be moved to Aberdeen. Drake is blamed only by circumstance, having been appointed by former Federal Judge Carland and praised for competence.
The 1913 commencement at Huron College features C. H. French preaching the baccalaureate, Rev. William Wyckoff Johnstone delivering the Y M and Y W C A address, the senior class play Mostellaria, declamation contests, music recitals, trustees' meeting, and academy and commercial school graduation exercises led by Rev. Maurice D. Edwards. Dr. John J. Hasley to give the commencement address.
Bucklin's Arnica Salve advertised as best remedy for burns bruises and bones in a period ad. J T Sossaman publisher touts its soothing healing effects after other remedies failed. Only 35 cents recommended by Diehl & Co.
Swiss ledger details show assets totaling 65.59 million with admitted assets 68.20 million and liabilities 68.20 million. It reports net reserves 7. In South Dakota during 1912 policies issued 122,297 premiums collected 14,827 and losses paid 1,242 with expense 2,499. The report confirms authorization to transact life accident and health insurance in the state until February 1914.
Bulgarian and Serb ministers met at Tzaribrod on the Bulgarian frontier to arrange a summit involving Bulgaria, Servia, Greece and Montenegro to resolve disputed matters. Dr S Daneff left London for Sofia amid urgent government telegrams on the peace effort.
South Dakota officials discuss whether the $38 auto license due in the last half of 1913 applies to all machines regardless of age or use. The attorney general’s opinion upholds the full last half payment while also addressing liquor license retroactivity and saloon licensing interpretations.
State Game Warden Hedrick and deputy N H Hanson depart for the Black Hills forest reserve to study fencing and improvements with current funding. They will assess stocking plans for next year and file indemnity land claims in Belle Fourche while reviewing state building lands in Fall River county.
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