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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1911
Page
4
In Yankton discussions the focus centers on Governor nominee prospects for Egan, the fate of Nation's temperance crusade, and calls to reform state boards. Comments praise strict regents rules for Aberdeen and Lincoln's normals, while urging orderly reform and honoring law over partisan zeal.
A yesterday's Republican report describes a meeting in Aberdeen by local businessmen aimed at "spanking" the South Dakota board of regents. The issue centered on the state normal school in Aberdeen and its broadened advertising of academic and collegiate work beyond its original mission.
Letcher residents report returns from Wisconsin North Dakota and Minnesota as families visit relatives and attend events. Local church and M E ladies aid raised funds while Elks from Mitchell draw members. Several neighbors attend school and summer visits with kin in Chicago Pawnee and Iowa while others attend commencements and funerals.
Crowds gathered for the Farmers Elevator Picnic in town on Thursday. Funeral services were held for J. E. Clark Monday at 10 a.m. at the Catholic church. Remains of Dr Loughead were buried in Troy Kansas with relatives from Parker South Dakota and Sioux City Iowa in attendance.
Edward T. Atkins head of the sugar trust told the Hardwick investigating committee in Washington that the cane sugar bill costs the United States about 368 million dollars a year and that removing the duty on raw sugar could shave about 52 million six hundred thousand from that total.
Critics charge the cattle inspection law in the state causes delays in shipping small lots. Inspectors must issue health certificates before loading cattle, leading to many days of hold ups for shippers with only a few head to move.
Springfield reports Governor Dineen calls for a special session to pass a $20,000,000 deep waterways bill to the Gulf and to keep prospective water power sites from private control. The move aims to protect water sites and assert state oversight.
Watertown overwhelmed Mitchell 10 runs to 6 after a late surge as Groudick hit a three-base hit and Corrigan scored twice. Mitchell battled back with key plays including a squeeze attempt and multiple runners left stranded. Mee and Harrs pitched for Watertown in a chaotic, offense-heavy contest at the local grounds.
Notice of a special session of the Davison County Commissioners to be held at the County auditor’s office on June 24 1911. The meeting will accept bids for bridges and culverts, approve Retail Liquor Bonds on file, and transact other lawful business. Dated Mitchell June 13 1911.
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