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Mitchell Capital

Location

Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1915

Page

3

Mitchell Capital Delivers One Year in Advance

The item notes three months strictly in advance and shows second class mailing at Mitchell California with 1879 act reference.

Mitchell

Iowa and South Dakota Libel Law Reforms Considered

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.

Iowa Pern Minnesota South Dakota Actaw George ‘W. Bean

Air Attack On Relief Vessel Fland Narrated By Captain

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.

Hendon England Tessends Fland

Aviator Beachey Predicted Risk Not Prophet

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.

Kansas City Journal Beachey

They Can Be Shaved Off Memphis Car ranza whiskers

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.

Memphis Carranza

President's stark warning sparks concerns over cross-border violence

The President stated that Mexicans have begun killing Americans, signaling heightened tension and prompting debate on security, policy responses, and potential escalation between nations.

Elihu Not Ready for 1916 Candidacy

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.

Elihu New York Telegram Root

Simplest Thing in the World

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.

Boston Advertiser Mr. Wilson Silliman Carranza Obregon Philadelphia Inquirer American Legion

Progressive party elects Victor Murdock as chairman

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.

Minneapolis Journal Victor Murdock

Villa Cabinet Declares No Treasury Secretary Needed

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.

Los Angeles Times Villa Treasury Pancho

City Teachers for Next Year Recommendation

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.

Board of Education Lotties M.ardery Whittier Edna Biterfield Longfellow Wisse Benedict Opportunity Work Prin. Whittier Clara Brown Eugene Field Clara Bruce P. A. Cooley Commercial Dept Agnes Corker Whit Tier Della Clark Prin Lincoln Edith Churton Mary Donahue Ethel Drake Maude Duncan Slyman Wort Vallietta Flory Mildred Goodlad S. Hall Hazel Hardenbrook Mary E. Jones

Arbor Day Proclaimed For April 23 1915

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.

Applacenza Pierre S. D Byrne Frank M. Byrne South Dakota

State urges school programs to honor beauty of surroundings

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 Men Convene College Students in Mitchell

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.

Young Men's Christian Association College Students of South Dakota Mitchelli Dakota Wesleyan Harvard A. J. “Dad” Elliott Dr. F. McClelland Rr. H. Edwards Dean I. &. Brown Wm. M. Jacks Geo. O. Phillips South Dakota State College Walter M. Willy University of South Dakota Louis Orimayer

Cross Country Run Promised With Medals

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.

Dakota Wesleyan John Berry Clifford Knox George Potter

Bride to Be Honored in April Church Party

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.

Cora Jones James Stevens Chamberlain Merle Grace Grace Home St. Patrick Emereld Isle Violet Vermilyea Somerset Harold Grace Eliza Fora Vermilyea Vermilyea

Tea Party At Mrs Morrow Hostess For Twenty

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.

J. T. Morrow

S. D. Stock at State Fair

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.

United States State Fair Board Huron South Dakota W. S. Hill Art Smith Chicago

Surprising Birthday Party For Kathryn Williams

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.

Kathryn Williams F. J. Williams Kathryn Jack Horner

Altruist Club Noted St Patrick Day Social

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.

R. H. Hazen Wood

Rogers Funeral Held At First Methodist Church

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.

Henry B. Rogers First Methodist Episcopal Church Graceland Cemetery J. S. Hoagland C. H. Entsminger Ferne L. Medley A. Wise Louis Lovinger Helen Powers Odd Fellows Masonic Lodges Resurgam Lodge A. M Wood Ladies Aid Society Wm. T. Olmstead H. J. Coxe Edla Laurson Christ B. A. Bobb

Watsons Host Baptist Philathae Dinner Ride

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.

George Watson Mitchell Philatheas Florence Frances Watson Watson

First Methodist Sunday School Holds Monthly Supper and Conference

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.

First Methodist Church Alice Havens Ladies Aid Society S. D. van Benthuysen Verna Brown Whitney Morris

Coming Events in Mitchell and Local Meetings

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.

Mitchell South Dakota Trap Shooters’ Association South Dakota Swine Breeder's ‘Association

Be Jolly club meeting on St Patricks Day

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.

Charles Jones Sorosis Club Frank Porteous Frank Welch R. A. Kelly Clarence Holleran Ralph Davis East Sixth Avenue George Agnes Be Jolly Club H. R. Beyer

Surprise wedding procession hoax after chapter meeting

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.

Starlight Chapter J.C. Bryan

Surprise visitor greets Miss Lou Ella Meksillip at home

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.

Hubert Lewis S. K. Lewis Waiton Hazel Messmore George Messmore Roswell Walter J. McClarknen West University Avenue Ida Lewis Anson Welch Fulton Lou Ella Meksillip East Fourth Avenue

Utopian and Society Club Meetings Announced

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.

Utopian Club J. B. Corse West Second Avenue Germany J. C. Wood W. H. King Johnston Twentieth Century Club C. S. Vermilyea

Ackerman Defeats Greek Cotsonaros In Hour-Long Bout

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.

Ackerman Mitchell Grappler Cotsonaros Sioux Falls City Hall Auditorium Corsonaros Nelson Norwood Hunt Alexandria McGinnis Smith Mitchell

Two Aldermen Candidates Enter Mitchell Race

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.

Mitchell B. E. Barnard J. B. Doty Mr. Warne Barris i-Giles-Joses & Gor M. Pow S&s Vv. Whyte Philip McMahon

Tremte Secor Ward Candidate Denies Admission

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.

Waukee Road

Corn Palace Plans Set for 1915 Festival

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.

Corn Palace Mitchell Morsans Ja Commercial Club John Kurvink Onyl L. J. Welch John Michels Kurvink M. F. Patton W. A. Wheeler Thomas Eastcott Welch

New Study Courses Adopted at Northern Normal School

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.

Aberdeen S. D Board of Regents of Education Northern Normal and Industrial School W. T. Lennox Hettinger N. D the Normal H. Howard Biggar Washington, D. C

Pajama Pattern and Materials for Children

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.

Madras

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BOMS POR State College Y. M Fred R. Breer Ruth S. Mills J. S. Woagland Edward Breer Anna S. Reid Lula Rt. Reid Mr. Breer Mt. Vernon Davison County Breer Sarah A. Reid East Third Avenue J. B. Mills Stickney S. 10 Mrs. Bryan Fannie Raber BeatriceLarrison Lillian Smith Anna Morton Florence Hoon Grace Boyles Jennie Wiltse Florence Johnston Myrtle Porteous A. A. Hoon W. T. Morton H. A. Peterson Joseph Erler Annie Rooney Mr. Morton Mr. Bryan Laura Saul Perl Wilson Florence Johnson Ellen Caregory A. B. McNeel Gayoso Club Winnie Wood Roy Woodman Inwood Frank McGovern ST. Patrick Party S. D. Stock Mrs. Hazen Rogers M. BE. Church Mitchelyg Mrs. Agness Society Notes Ann SE Spring Becton Cam Ven Cale Northern Normal May Manton
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