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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1916
Page
7
Chicago Union Stock Yards reports a dull market with hogs down about five cents from yesterday. Top hog price reached 9.90 with most sales 9.30 to 9.90. cattle and sheep show steady to slightly lower prospects, with beef and sheep prices ranging in the reported bands.
Sioux City cattle receipts total 8 500 with a weak market down 10 cents. Woe receipts 17 000 marked 10 15 cents lower. top price 9.40. bulk 9.15 to 9.35. Sheep receipts 500 steady. Minneapolis cash close shows wheat prices with No 1 hard around 1.16 to 1.18, No 1 northern about 1.12 to 1.14, and May/July futures at 1.11 5 8 and 1.11 3 8 respectively. Corn and oats mixed with yellow corn around 0.75 to 0.76. oats No 2 white Montana about 0.45 to 0.48. barley 0.64 to 0.73. rye around 0.80. Plate prices and arrivals noted.
The Milwaukee market shows No. 1 Dakota wheat at 1.16 1.17, No. 2 at 1.13 1.15, May wheat 1.10 1-4, July 1.08 8-4. Corn prices range No. 3 mixed 7h 4, No. 4 72 73, No. 5 68 70, mixed 64 66, sample 45 57, May 77, July 77. Oats No. 6 white 44 45, standard 45 12, May 45 1-4. Barley No. 3 75 77, No. 4 71 74, rye No. 1 95 96, No. 2 94 95, No. 8 89 93. Plan price 2.26 1-2 2.29 1-2.
Pierre South Dakota farmer Jeff Hoon kept a year long cream record from March through February. His herd ranged from twelve to seven cows milking, selling cream valued at 530.31 with June the peak at 77.18 from eleven cows and March the low at 21.54 from four cows. He estimates calf crop worth 330 plus home use milk and skimmed milk feeding, showing a solid return from a small herd.
Chicago butter market remains firm as receipts reach 8 819 in Chicago with creamery special marks at 371 2 358 ex tras 861 2 37 and various grades for firsts seconds and packing stock. Elgin butter trades fifty tubs at 35c.
The Chicago Daily News reports that reopening of Mexican schools marks the greatest victory yet for the patient watchful policy of this nation’s leading schoolmaster.
Mitchell South Dakota records show the Davison county board considering road drainage and paving bids. Officials grant funds for the General County Industrial Fund and approve multiple highway projects from Lisbon to Perry townships while appointing a engineer to establish road corners and survey profiles for planned improvements.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Railway inaugurates a 440 mile electrified main line from Harlowton Montana to Avery Idaho. Electric power from Great Falls plants feeds locomotives via 100000 volt lines with stepped down 48000 volt DC, enabling regenerative braking and no air brakes. The shift promises energy conservation, timetable reliability, cleaner ride and greater comfort on the Pacific North Coast route.
Mrs William Nork of Redfield heard a racket on the back porch and found the family dog with a wrapped infant body on the step. The cloth was wet suggesting exposure or death in a creek. State's Attorney Roy T Bull investigates. no arrests made.
A St Olaf College trio from Northfield Minnesota faces a Dakota Wesleyan squad Friday evening at the college chapel in Mitchell. The teams, state champions, will debate on the city manager plan of government for American municipalities.
Chicago's salary graft scandal hints at broader privileges sought by suffragettes beyond voting. Columbia State notes support for Wilson while favoring Roosevelt, suggesting mixed reactions to wartime leadership.
Republican candidate for Congress in the first district outlines positions on tariff reform with a nonpartisan tariff commission, a universal world court for disputes and disarmament, a robust but defensive national defense, blue sky securities regulation, rural credits, highway building, foreign trade, natural resource conservation, agricultural education, prudent government spending, and strengthening the interstate commerce commission.
Mitchell and Storla leaders plus Gann Valley representatives met to discuss a Mitchell to Gann Valley railway line. They supported promoting the project and pledged to pursue definite plans, with Col. George W. Adams proposing restructuring to enable Mitchell to form its own company for the line beyond Storla.
Captain Rowley reports 90 percent of Company F could qualify for Mexican service, with 75 percent able to report immediately if called. He outlines rapid mobilization within 24 to 75 hours, a three day window for examinations, and a two month state camp before joining a larger mobilization. Re-enlistment in regular army would be needed for cross-border action. The piece also mentions a dramatic wartime scene and cast listings for a performance featuring Charles Richman.
The Metropolitan Theatre screened The Battle Cry of Peace to capacity matinee and evening crowds. J Stuart Blackton adapts Hudson Maxim Defenseless America showing invasion fears, foreign spies, and a young American influenced by a lecture to advocate national preparedness.
Brookings, South Dakota reports that Adolph Larson, once in the men's furnishing business, moves to Webster and adopts the surname Gulstine to avoid mail mixups with other Larsons. He chose Gulstine from the farm name where he was born in Norway.
An advertisement extols Sloan's Liniment for immediate pain relief without rubbing. A testimonial from Mervin H. Leister of Berkeley credits the product with freeing a stiff neck after exposure to rain at the Panama Exposition, noting rapid improvement after two applications.
United States Consul William F. Kelly reports a surge in Italian antiques exported to the United States reaching 334 616 dollars in the last year, more than prior years. Rev Walter L Lownie argues war enlarges interest in past relics and will not wipe them out.
An old advert claims Kickapoo Worm Killer candy destroys intestinal worms in children and improves digestion and health. It recommends dosing until all signs of worms vanish and notes laxative action. Also mentions a separate political note about Democrats in Congress and wartime weapon counts.
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