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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1911
Page
5
Reports from the Missouri River region show homesteaders, undaunted by last year’s drought, adopting deep plowing and continued cultivation to conserve soil moisture. Dry farming congresses boosted practical know how, attracting new settlers wary of eastern methods and promising crops with less rainfall.
The Y M C A in Pierre is thriving with a new base in the basement of the Methodist church. Funds to equip the rooms for workers are being rapidly secured and the youth group eagerly anticipates an evening meeting place.
Mrs. Howe and Grace of Sioux Falls visit then return home. H C Ballard of N K Fairbank Co attends baking contest using Cottolene and Mt Vernon flour. Local events include a revival, a golden wedding anniversary, and a strong stage performance in Mitchell.
We express deepest gratitude to friends for kindness shown during the illness and death of our beloved husband and father. Signed by Mrs C P Taylor Mrs I G Alexander Mr Halbert Taylor Mrs F S Kidd Mr Clyde Taylor.
An advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve claiming millions of friends and cures for sores ulcers eczema burns boils cuts sprains and more. It highlights piles as its unmatched remedy and notes a 25 cent price at Diehl and Brown’s.
In western South Dakota protests have been filed at Rapid City land office against lands proved up by settlers. Owners are told to return to their claims with certain proof steps, and money is refunded. The cause and protesting parties remain unclear. in several cases only wives completed residence, suggesting the head of the household may be required to live on the land again.
Fire Warden George W. Mills reports a grayish white live owl inside a vast Broad River oak, allegedly for years, feeding on grubs. Fanciers call it a possibly unknown ancient species and note the bird’s eyelids never close due to perpetual darkness.
Sunday program at the big tabernacle drew 1500 for morning service led by Evangelist Bromley, with Prof Myers conducting 200 voice choir. Evening crowd 2500–2800 heard Bromley on seeking first the kingdom of God and urged active Christian service.
Aberdeen reports General Samuel H. Jumper a pioneer and assistant postmaster says May will bring abundant moisture for crops. He based his forecast on a north wind at spring’s start and its record as a reliable wet-season omen, cited from the moment spring officially began.
Tons of brick and plaster crash from the standing walls of the burned Gottschalk auditorium onto the Spaulding automobile garage neighboring the site. The structure was buried under debris, but no injuries occurred. several cars inside the garage were damaged by the wreckage.
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