Mitchell Capital Delivers One Year in Advance
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1915
Page
3
The item notes three months strictly in advance and shows second class mailing at Mitchell California with 1879 act reference.
Iowa debates a Minnesota patterned libel bill to curb exemplary damages if newspapers retract false articles. The change mirrors South Dakota moves and aims to balance accountability with protection from protracted lawsuits. Proponents cite improved press relations while preserving actual damages for false reporting.
The Daily Telegraph recounts the captain of the Belgian relief commission steamer Fland describing an aerial attack near Hendon England. Five bombs were dropped with one exploding close to the ship, causing debris on the deck as a torpedo boat destroyer escorts approached. The vessel flew two Belgian relief commission flags, each 50 feet long, during the incident.
The Kansas City Journal notes that Beachey once forecast his death in a plane fall but that does not prove he was predicting the future. The remark is framed as a caution rather than a genuine prophecy.
Local readers describe a quirky feature as a minor point in a broader article about Memphis personalities. The piece references a humorous remark about a figure nicknamed Car ranza and his distinctive whiskers and public persona.
The President stated that Mexicans have begun killing Americans, signaling heightened tension and prompting debate on security, policy responses, and potential escalation between nations.
New York Telegram reports Mr. Root insists he will not be a candidate in 1916. The piece notes politics falter in spring trains and warns of potential nipping by evolving campaigns.
Boston Advertiser notes Mr. Wilson uses diplomacy by telling Silliman to ask Carranza to instruct Obregon to issue a denial. Philadelphia Inquirer comments on the American Legion being in name only and mentions the author’s four sons.
The Minneapolis Journal notes the existence of a Progressive party and reports Victor Murdock has been elected its chairman. The article underscores the party's organizational development.
In Los Angeles Times reporting, the Villa Cabinet declares there is no requirement for a Secretary of the Treasury. Pancho is named as the alternative. The statement signals a reshaping of the financial leadership and authority within the administration.
The board of education recommended forty three teachers for next year covering high school and grade schools. The treasurer reported warrants paid totalling 2157.48 and a balance of 17.85 on February 26 with outstanding warrants at 4532.47. The list includes Lotties Ardery, Edna Biterfield, Wisse Benedict, Clara Brown, P A Cooley, Agnes Corker, Della Clark, Edith Churton, Mary Donahue, Ethel Drake, Maude Duncan, Vallietta Flory, Mildred Goodlad, S Hall, Hazel Hardenbrook, Mary Jones, Eugene Wield, Ora King, Nellie Lindsey, Ella Linklater, Frances Leagitt, Anna Long, Luranes Morgan, Pearl McKinney, Cecelia McGrath, Grace OBrien, Mabelle Price, G R Shelton, Cora Sletten, Mae Seaman, Rachel Stephens, Luelia Sather, Julie Serles, Agnes Smith, Juella Turrell, Lucy Thompson, Hazel Vollmer, Mary Be Walters, Pearl Wilson, F E Wilson, Sadye Whittle, Julia Warden, Florence Shelby.
Governor Frank M Byrne proclaims Friday April 23 1915 Arbor Day in South Dakota urging citizens to plant trees and adorn the state. The proclamation stresses economic climatic and aesthetic value of plant life and a public service through individual effort to enhance native beauty.
In public schools, programs should reveal the meaning of the day, include exercises that build interest and respect for the beautiful in surroundings, and conclude with planting shrubs, vines, and trees. The recommendation emphasizes practical outdoor projects alongside classroom study.
Y M C A leaders will conduct a South Dakota college student convention in Mitchell this Friday through Sunday. Over 100 delegates are expected with Dakota Wesleyan hosting and Harvard plan accommodations for all. Notable readers include A. J. Elliott Dr. F. McClelland R H Edwards Dean I L Brown Rev Wm Jacks George Phillips Walter Willy Louis Orimayer.
Da kota Wesleyan spring sports start with a cross country run planned for late April. The Y M C A awards three medals for winners gold silver and bronze. Last year John Berry won the race with Clifford Knox close behind and George Potter taking bronze.
Miss Cora Jones, the bride to be of Mr. James Stevens of Chamberlain, was a featured guest at a Tuesday evening party hosted by Miss Merle Grace for fifteen young ladies. The event served as a china shower and announced the April 15 wedding date.
Mrs J T Morrow hosted an informal Wednesday tea for twenty guests. A feature of the pleasant afternoon was a guessing contest with baby pictures. At five o clock a buffet luncheon followed.
State fair board restricts cattle hogs and sheep exhibits at Huron to South Dakota farms due to hoof and mouth disease risk. Horses from other states allowed with disinfection. disease not yet present in state. Amusements include aviator Art Smith and night flights with rockets and auto polo games planned.
Miss Kathryn Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs F J Williams enjoyed a Tuesday evening surprise party with about twenty schoolmates. Games, lunch from baskets and a Jack Horner pie provided merriment as guests celebrated her birthday and wished her many more.
Mrs R H Hazen entertained the Altruist club on Wednesday afternoon with Irish stories in roll calls, Irish songs, and an instrumental solo by Mrs Allen. A pot luck supper followed, daffodils and sweet peas decorates rooms, guests included Mesdames Lingenfelter Tyler Young and Wood.
Funeral services for Henry B. Rogers who died after a short illness were held at the First Methodist Episcopal church at 2 30 this afternoon. A large crowd attended the service and many followed the cortege to Graceland cemetery. Dr J S Hoagland officiated the service with a quartet singing Lead Kindly Light and Abide With Me. Miss Helen Powers was organist. Members of the Odd Fellows and Masonic lodges attended in body. Resurgam lodge A F and A M conducted the grave service with Worshipful Master J Wood leading.
The Watsons south of Mitchell hosted a Baptist Senior Philathae party with about 700 attendees arriving before noon. Misses Florence and Frances Watson served a formal 12:30 dinner. the afternoon featured social sewing, conversation, and photos before the group returned to the city around 4 PM.
Sunday school officers and teachers of the First Methodist church met in the parlors and gymnasium Wednesday at 5 45 for their monthly supper and conference. Superintendent Prof S D van Benthuy sen led discussions on Easter plans to boost attendance and program quality. Mrs Alice Havens division served supper and Miss Verna Brown provided music with Whitney Morris on violin.
Coming events in Mitchell include the Third District meeting of Women’s Federated Clubs on April 6 and 7 1915. The May Festival of Music occurs in the last week of May. Trap Shooters’ Association plans events June 1 to 3, 1915, and Swine Breeders Association meets June 3 and 4, 1915 in South Dakota.
Mrs George Agnes hosted the Be Jolly club on Wednesday afternoon with green carnation decorations at each plate for a three course luncheon. Mrs H R Beyer will be the next hostess.
After the Star light chapter business session on Thursday evening a surprise was staged against J C Bryan a noted patron by inviting him to join a wedding procession formed in the ante room.
On Monday evening Miss Lou Ella Meksillip was pleasantly surprised by a cheerful visitor who appeared at her residence 929 East Fourth Avenue. The brief encounter brought a moment of delight to the resident.
The Utopian club plans a meeting with Mrs J B Corse on West Second avenue next Tuesday afternoon to discuss the German museum roll call and Renaissance in Germany. Mrs J C Wood leads the lesson with Mrs W H King presenting Germany history.
Ackerman, the Mitchell grappler and welterweight champion, outlasted Cotsonaros the “Greek Demon” of Sioux Falls in a city hall handicap match. Ackerman used hammer lock and head scissor holds to escape Cotsonaros attempts for a toe hold, winning on points as the hour ended. Cotsonaros proposed a finish match for a purse of 500 to 1000 dollars, while preliminaries saw Norwood and McGinnis score two falls each. Over 200 fans attended.
Two hopefuls announced for Mitchell alderman seats in the spring election on April 29. B. E. Barnard of the Fourth ward and J. B. Doty of the Second ward join the contest. M. Pow also seeks the Second ward seat to replace S.S. and W. Whyte agrees to run after persuasion from friends. Rumors place Philip McMahon as a potential candidate for the Second ward as well.
The article notes Trem te Secor, a candidate for ward, stating he has not admitted his intention or affiliation. No official admission or confirmation is provided.
The executive committee of the Corn Palace reorganized with J Morgans joining as a committee member and John Kurvink named vice president. Dates are September 27 to October 2 with L J Welch as president and committees assigned to attractions building decorations advertising concessions and transportation. Street attractions aim for a first class carnival free of objectionable features and the group pledges strong effort to make 1915 memorable as the best ever.
The Board of Regents approves a six year industrial course alongside the normal curriculum at Northern Normal and Industrial School. The school shifts to a quarterly year with twelve months of operation. W T Lennox is named agriculture professor, succeeding H Howard Biggar who departs Aberdeen on April 1 for government service in Washington.
Comfort Pajamas for boys and girls described as simple and satisfactory to wear. Trousers straight with waist tape. coat straight with pocket and optional button closures. Madras common, lighter cottons and washable flannels in demand for different weathers. For size 6 16 14 years material amounts given. pattern No 8568 cut for 6 16 14 years and mailed by the Fashion Department on ten cents.
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