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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1914
Page
3
O L Branson of Mitchell told Group 11 bankers that the Federal Reserve Act will help South Dakota finance legitimate business while cautioning against speculation from easier credit. He traced the act’s aims to regional reserve banks, elastic currency, and lending backed by farm mortgage assets, warning only careful handling can prevent new panics.
The text urges rank and file men to adopt conservatism as a guiding principle. It calls for search lights to scan the financial sea, warns against reckless wealth chasing, and advocates proper guards, administration, and sane judgment for a broader and better system to secure the country's destiny.
Mayor Hitchcock released carrier pigeons from Mitchell to signal Homecoming week in Sioux Falls marking the 25th anniversary of South Dakota statehood. The waxed paper message urged regional pioneer associations to join the silver jubilee celebration and state achievements.
The Dakota Wesleyan seniors staged A Midsummer Night’s Dream on campus with Frank Leffert and Mamie Grace as Theseus and Hippolyta, and a large audience enjoyed the fairy forest antics. Cast included Harold Meyer as Hermia’s father and Starveling, Corde Kirkpatrick as master of revels, and Claus Zoodsma as Oberon with Ruth Niebuhr and Rachel Carlisle as fairies. Mrs. W. G. Seaman and Mrs. Mead produced the show with artistically effective costumes and color schemes. In Canton S D two men clashed over a $1 50 payment. one drew a knife and the other shot the assailant, killing him instantly.
A local eye care ad argues for wearing glasses only after clear proof of need. It promises a plain explanation of why glasses are recommended and the benefits, backed by skill and reputation.
A miniature tornado swept western and southern Sioux Falls last night uprooting trees, destroying a Hamlin property, and blowing out windows at McKenna hospital. Eight funnel clouds were sighted near Canistota and Henthorn farms, with four Harms family injuries and extensive farm destruction.
Reported sightings describe a tornado path from Mitchell toward Mt Vernon with a second funnel near Pukwana. No serious damage noted though crews and residents sought shelter in storm houses as weather cleared and rain fell across Canton Lennox Chamberlain Presho Murdo.
About thirty Progressive delegates gathered in Huron for the state convention. A credentials committee was named, and a fight over whether to name a full ticket dominated morning talk with candidates discussed for U S Senate Governor and congressmen.
O. L. Branson president of the First National Bank plans a new lecture claiming the discovery of a large river in South Dakota. He says there is no doubt about the river found, and will illustrate with slide pictures taken at 12 midnight and 2 a.m. on a Gerrary to Gregory trip where a bank address on the Federal Reserve Act was to be given.
A tornado near St. Cloud Minnesota killed Mrs. E A Carlson and injured two others as it and accompanying storms damaged farms and structures. Similar winds toppled barns and cut telegraph lines in Minnesota South Dakota and North Dakota while Truax Wisconsin saw demolished buildings with no injuries. Heat wave grips the East with highs near 90 to 96 in several cities and thunder showers forecast for relief. Canistota South Dakota reports a disastrous tornado Saturday night damaging farm property and injuring four.
The piece recalls a rainstorm crossing the Missouri river by ferry with Mr Burns and Mr Branson who refuse to start the boat. In South Dakota they joke about monkeys and bread and butter prices, while planning remarks about mosquitoes at night. The tale ends with their late train arrival in Mitchell after an all day excursion.
The second annual Epworth League convention of Mitchell district will meet in Plankinton on Wednesday and Thursday. Rev. C. B. Harrold of Mitchell is president. Delegations from Mitchell and other districts will attend. Speakers include Rev. J. S. Hoagland on Wednesday, Rev. J. P. Houser on Thursday morning, Mrs. Houser in the afternoon, and President W. G. Seaman of Dakota Wesleyan at Thursday evening service.
Dakota Wesleyan defeated Letcher 2 to 1 at Wesleyan Athletic Field. In the ninth inning with two outs and two on, Stacey delivered a clean single to score a run. A celebrated triple play unfolded as Thompson caught a fly bunt, then threw to F. Martin at second, who forced the runner, with Martin to R. Smith at first for the final out.
Governor F. M. Byrne spoke to the joint teachers institute in Aberdeen, addressing 924 enrolled teachers from ten counties. Organizers expected the number to exceed 1,000 by the next morning as Byrne discussed efficiency in teaching while also attending the Masonic grand lodge meeting.
Right Rev O Gorman of Sioux Falls led the dedication of Mitchells Notre Dame academy after a morning confirmation of 220 Catholics. He lauded Catholic education, noting the triple aims of body, mind, and soul training, and highlighted the academy as a monument to learning and faith amidst local civic support led by Mayor Hitchcock and Fr O Flaherty.
Alumni Day at the University opened with chapel exercises in Science hall at 10:00. About 100 alumni attended, led by President Seaman, with large representation from the Class of 1913. An afternoon luncheon and toasts followed, then a 5:00 baseball game Wesleyan versus Letcher city team, an 6:00 alumni banquet, and an 8:00 presidents and directors reception. The campus concert lit by dusk preceded the commencement address by Hamlin Garland. Degrees and student honors followed with a long list of musical selections and individual graduates named.
Dakota Wesleyan School of Music closes Class Day exercises with a strong year end recital. The Science Hall auditorium hosted a well prepared program and the audience warmly welcomed each performer. The program opened with Piano Waltz in A flat by Chapin.
New corporate filings reveal name changes and new capitals. Brown & Saenger becomes Saenger Elliott Co with 100000 capital and directors Eugene Saenger J L Elliott Phillip K Rissell. Lampher Heinrichs sawm ill becomes Warren Lam Co with 200000 capital and directors Eugene C Warren James Hi William E Robinson Arthur W Vifcent Chauncey T Lamb. Star Laundry Watertown reorganized with 50000 capital and listed incorporators Chas M Lyons ary T Lyon Perry Bogoks Sy Loucks James Tegner.
Mrs Jane Duncan of Haynesville Maine credits Bucklen's Arnica Balm and a tonic as a complete cure after doctors gave up. The advertisement urges readers to start a tonic to renew stamina, improve digestion, and support liver and kidneys, sold at local druggists.
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