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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1916
Page
4
Deposits across Mitchell banking houses total 4,144,593.22 dollars as of March 7, marking a 17.5 percent rise in two months. Banks show high reserve levels, with several above 40 percent, suggesting abundant money and less demand for loans.
Merchants warn April 12 to 15 style show may be moved or abandoned to favor an earlier dress up week starting March 27. A meeting tonight will decide whether to support an early show or join an auto show proposed for the first week in May at the Corn Palace.
Rapid City rancher Orville Rhinehart declares in Pierre during a special legislature session that he is a Democratic candidate for governor regardless of the party machine. He cites a long Democratic record and statewide ties as his strength, and says he is in the race to stay despite opposition.
A rapid campaign push names Rhinehart as a machine choice for lieutenant governor though Rhinehart reportedly rejects the assignment. The piece notes the political machine mobilizing support despite objections and speculation about his candidacy.
Five hundred modistes from across the country attend the Fashion Art League of America convention in Chicago. Innovations include barrel and bee hive skirts, butterfly sleeves, elbow length sleeves, and broad sailor effects for spring and summer wear. One hundred fifty American gowns compete for the $1,000 Gossard trophy amid claims American designs outrank French models due to World War I’s impact.
Rome Italy fifty thousand Austrian war prisoners in Italian custody praised by Rev Walter Ju Lowrie pastor of St Pauls American Church who toured camps with the YMCA envoy reporting on their conditions and morale.
Almeron A. Truax bankruptcy filing in 1916 in the District Court of the United States for South Dakota Southern Division. The petition seeks discharge for debts as an individual and as a partner in M. T. Shephardson Company with a May hearing in Sioux Falls and notices to known creditors.
The article describes prisoners kept in Italy in castles and palaces once kings’ homes. They are fed well and not mistreated but cannot work, a point of protest by Italian labor leaders. Prisoners learn English. facilities include Aquila, Baia, Padulla, and possibly Caserta’s Bourbon palace.
Sioux City then saw near 1000 Gudahy packing plant workers strike after the discharge of several leaders by Superintendent Dan Cameron. Hog killing and cutting gangs walked out, with sympathy strikes at Armour later that day. Judd Payne and Jud led, Anderson headed hog killing foreman duties.
Dr. T M Stewart a Canistota S D physician with a Civil War start and over fifty years of active practice plans to move to Mitchell to continue treating patients for at least ten more years. He will partner with Dr H E King and occupy offices on the third floor of the Western National bank building, having previously practiced in Mt Vernon Ethan and Canistota.
Rev. V. J. van der Maaten reports the South Dakota Christian Endeavor convention will convene in Aberdeen on June 22 24 25 with Aberdeen chosen unanimously for the event. Miss Etta Burnham is chair of the Aberdeen committee and local clubs assist with press entertainment music reception decoration registration and recreation.
Adherents of Father Robert T. Haire, author of South Dakota's initiative and referendum provision, push for a bronze monument in Aberdeen. The drive has support and the monument is expected to be built. Guy W. Crawford and Frank R. Ward of Letcher were in Aberdeen on business.
Gas and oil rush as gaso-tonig claims 25 percent mirage removal and engine cleaning at a stated price. Advertising line promises guaranteed savings on repairs and calls to phone 2038. Also notes sale of nearly new waste paper baler from Mitchell Publishing and white Wyandotte eggs for setting with contact 3241 at 900 So Edmunds.
The Homestake Mining Company reports 1915 as a strong year with 1,573,822 tons of ore at $4.08482 per ton, gold bullion receipts of $6,428,786.56, tungsten $21,231.51, and total dividends of $2,210,208. Net profit reached $135,337.18. Principal expenses included labor, powder, timber, taxes, water, steam plant, mills, shafts, and shops. Mrs. L. S. Lifschultz returned home after a three week visit with relatives in Minneapolis.
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