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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1913
Page
3
The Wantisd Elks issue a notice offering rooms for visiting Shlks on June 25 to 27 at one dollar per full bed and fifty cents for a good cat. Secretary Geo. A. Silsby will collect funds and settlements are due June 28.
Classified notice offers two residence lots on the east part of the city for sale by C E Reeves. Also promotes Back-to-the-Land magazine for men seeking to return to farming with a 36 page issue featuring colored covers and subscription rates 40 cents yearly 20 cents six months.
Aberdeen South Dakota Mrs Maude Giffen charged with the murder of her husband at Leola is to be arraigned there today The defense may seek a venue change to Brown County and return to Aberdeen if granted Also to be heard is John Kabrud charged with prairie fire damages totaling about 15000 The defense seeks a continuance due to absent witnesses.
H and Dawes of Fulton, president of the corn growers association, visited after a Brookings meeting dated May 30 81. The 1914 winter program will be in Mitchell late January with Sam Jordan returning for a second appearance. The stock sale may extend three days. H P Packard Redfield offers a $50 prize for the best acre of corn in each of three districts. Premiums remain similar to past years.
Aberdeen South Dakota report notes late spring slowed corn planting but nearly all corn now planted and emerging. Small grain in excellent condition and farming prospects across northern South Dakota are strong in both homestead and settled areas.
The Dakota Wesgelan class day featured senior speeches, a class gift presentation of chapel furniture, a drama depicting past present and future, a prophecy by Mr. Walter Sherman, and a surprise silver cup for Melvin Chase. May Pole dance and campus luncheon followed, plus a varsity seniors vs faculty game ending 23 to 8. A final country excursion closed the notable 1913 eventful day.
This season's Silks surpasses prior years with attractive fabrics. 32 inch Tub Silks at 50 cents a yard, 27 inch corded half silk at 35 cents, Sussine Silks half silk at 35 cents, Pongee Silks 27 inches wide at 65 cents, plain Pongee Silks 27 to 36 inches wide 75 cents to $1.00. White wool fabrics for coats and skirts 60 cents to $1.50, plus Whip Cards and Ratine in corded widths.
A period catalog style notice details heavy discounts in a department store. Ladies tailor made suits drop from 20 00 22 50 to 15 00, wool dresses cut about 25 percent, wool skirts offered at 350 and 450, with other grades in proportion. The note urges a store visit to see the bargains.
At a regular meeting the council authorized Smith Paton and Smith to relocate old structures between Main Street and Fourth Street near the Neish building. The move places Mrs. Anderson's military store Hill's photo gallery and the Knorr cigar store on Fourth Street until the new owners’ building is finished. F Kearney also received use of city space.
A historic Tri-State Horseshow in Deadwood drew exhibitors from Montana Wyoming and South Dakota. Government officials and Congressman Martin backed lectures and demonstrations on remount standards with prizes and army purchases. The event featured polo games Fort Robinson and Fort Meade, a large auditorium show ring, and a closing dance.
Aberdeen South Dakota reports four year old Roy Rhine son of Mr and Mrs H Rhine of Florence reads first through fourth readers and can read newspapers. He is a geography shark and can locate principal US cities rivers capitals lakes and features on a map. He has begun arithmetic and studies five minutes daily. His parents credit normal child development with early training. Mrs L R Erskine left for Teskilwa Illinois to visit a feeble aged mother.
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