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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1917
Page
6
Senate to probe losses claimed by brewers after the state voted dry in November. A bill creates a damages commission with a $1000 appropriation and potential lawsuits for recovery. Other measures review cooperative associations and a denied aid for soldiers widows at the home.
The Lyon city manager act passed by both houses shifts many powers from city boards to the manager and grants boards broader supervision over welfare, labor rules, food pricing, and construction. It requires a petition from 25 percent of voters to trigger an adoption election, after which nine commissioners elect a mayor. Initial terms vary: three seats for three years, three for two, three for one.
Dr Edward A Steiner, immigration expert and Grinnell College professor, will visit Mitchell on March 14. His life spans hardship as a Jew immigrant from Austria who endured jail, theft, and exploitation before finding opportunity in America, then dedicating himself to immigrant aid and advocacy for assimilation.
Benedict Bottolfson of Clay County South Dakota was trapped on the Missouri River ice during a severe storm. He survived all night on the ice and suffered extensive frostbite leading to amputation of both hands and parts of both feet. Gangrene develops and his condition is serious.
London speakers at a suffrage gathering say women may need to propose after the war as many men are likely to hesitate due to injuries and cripples. The remark reflects wartime social expectations influencing romance and marriage roles.
In Pierre political maneuvering over public utilities, the Benson bill initially gave the railroad commission oversight. A contested amendment failed, the Benson bill passed the House, and the Senate endorsed it through judiciary. A joint resolution then created a three member gubernatorial committee to draft a utility measure for the 1919 session.
Recipes for high living costs include two cup rice and ground meat loaf baked thirty minutes served plain or with tomato sauce. Also planks steak hash with beans and rice and a homemade tomato soup with ham fat and onion. Other items describe pink poodle sauce with tomato, setting color in wash goods, and fabric care tips.
A north side mother outlines a frugal daily menu for a family of eight with meals including cornmeal fritters rice baked with sausage and nut bread. Community workers test inexpensive menus at Olivet Institute to teach mothers clubs and cooking classes how to stretch scarce budgets.
Funeral services for Mrs. Nancey Bradley were held at 2:50 pm at 200 West Second Avenue with Dr. Hoagland presiding. Burial followed in Graceland cemetery. Survived by son Ir. Bradley of Mitchell and several sisters, she was a charter member of theastern Star lodge and the W R B A of Mitchell.
Mexico City marks the four hundredth anniversary of Francisco Hernandez de Cordoba's discovery with a March 1 ceremony led by the Mexican Geographical Society and supported by the Spanish colony. Debated is whether Cortes landed first in 1519 or de Cordoba 1517, with evidence suggesting March 1, 1517.
For four years, March has led Newbury’s greenhouses and will become manager at Hoyt Landscape in Minneapolis. The firm works in fancy wall seating, runs its own nursery, and ships stock. He and Mrs March leave Mitchell by morning train. children travel to Iowa until a home is found.
Dakota Wesleyan defeats Nebraska Wesleyan in a collegiate debate at the college chapel. Judges Justice J. di. McCoy, Asa Morvestti, and S. A. Stamsey preside. Visiting team travels to Vermillion for a match with the University of South Dakota. questions center on governmental ownership of railways.
Sioux City publisher J Potson announces his resignation as a commissioner of charities and corrections. Governor Norbeck had just nominated OC M Day to the board after Dr Wotson supported reforms. Ringsrud of West Point named as successor. Dotson had opposed recent board votes and faced removal pressures.
Lemmon's commercial hub continues its spring program of selling shade and fruit trees at cost to local residents. The community sought a forestry school for the city, hoping to advance prairie forestation. efforts to secure it faced hurdles but continued as residents pressed forward.
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