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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1916
Page
8
Brookings report quotes Prof A J Willis from State College on farm home modernization. Heating six to nine rooms costs 100 to 175 dollars for hot air, plumbing 125 to 300 dollars, septic and drainage 100 to 150 dollars, totaling about 300 to 600 dollars.
The U S department of agriculture reports Polish wheat offered in Montana at a high price. The grain is related to durum, with trehead measuring 3 to 6 inches long and kernels larger and longer than common wheat. The chaff is long and papery, and kernels resemble durum in appearance.
Lieut. Gov. Peter Norbeck of Redfield, in Sioux City, says South Dakota Republicans are patching quarrels and getting together for the upcoming state election. He believes the party will retain its old majority, despite an independent candidate. Norbeck heads toward Gasper, Wyoming on a business trip.
A number of applicants have entered the race to fill the University of South Dakota athletic coach post following I Cortright's resignation to leave in April. Leading candidates include Blaine Pick, Kelley’s assistant, and several former college players and coaches from Notre Dame and Michigan.
The unusual amber flinty wheat once marketed under misnomers like Corn Wheat, Jerusalem rye, and Giant rye has never yielded well in trials. It is grown only sporadically in southeastern Europe and not commercially in the United States. Despite claims of high Montana yields and premium flour, agricultural departments report no value to justify $1 per pound seed price.
Dr. B. B. Brackett of the state college engineering department outlines farm lighting outfits. He notes sizes for small to moderate plants and lists components including a gasoline engine, dynamo, storage battery, switch board, wires, fixtures, and lights. He warns buyers not to use undersized storage batteries.
Sweetland a former UND coach and W J Bleamaster coach at Alma College Michigan are candidates for the post. Blaine McKusick is likely to be engaged to coach the university for the remainder of the year.
South Dakota county auditors prepare for the coming primary by compiling complete voter registration lists for each party per precinct. Attorneys general interpret Section 25 1915 primary act to require full registration lists, not just names, may be sent as bound records or loose leaf at the auditors’ discretion.
Redfield South Carolina T J Lawrie narrowly escaped death after leaving an auto engine running in a closed garage for about thirty minutes He became dizzy and collapsed near the doorway before reaching the house and regaining consciousness after a doctor arrived
Dr Brackett notes that proper lighting equipment depends on battery and dynamo sizes matching usage. Too small a battery requires daily recharging and excess engine running. too small a dynamo fails to fully recharge in seven hours. He warns buyers must consider parts from different makers and avoid unfamiliar technical ratings.
John Malloy 27 of Beresford South Dakota wandered from a returning car near Vermilion and died from exposure after crossing fields. Cameron Elliott left the scene thinking Malloy would seek help. Malloy's body was found in a Dolan farm pasture after a 48 hour search. Funeral services were held at Beresford Catholic church with Rev Fr Burke.
Telegraphic notices from Colyumhums New Mexico update Aberdeen area events with concise items. Reads like a local brief listing happenings and announcements for residents.
More than a hundred union farmers met in Ethan South Dakota on March 9 1916 to protest the Shields Bill and national preparedness policies They adopted a resolution urging Congress to oppose the measure support publication of the Congressional Commission on Industrial Relations findings and oppose water power franchises without compensation.
Secret divorce trial proceedings described as part of a trend toward improving conditions. The article notes ongoing negotiations and cautious optimism about the broader social climate affecting legal processes.
P. Kindwall, a victim of the Villaista raid in Columbus, belonged to the Aberdeen Lodge of Odd Fellows. Hindvall, who lived in Aberdeen for about a year, joined the same lodge, worked as a blacksmith, and later served in the army. He was among the soldiers killed by the raiders.
In heavy Missouri River flooding at Fort Randall a trio of wolves were marooned on a high bank knob. After ice gorge rising water isolated them, the strongest swam to the mainland followed by the others. All three reached safety and disappeared toward the river region.
Nine federated Women’s Clubs of the city convened to plan the district federation meeting on April 25 and 26. Mrs Frank Weller was elected chairman of the general arrangements committee and Mrs W C Hunter chairs publicity. ten clubs assign one member to social, train and reception committees. Entertainment committee appointments to follow. sessions to be held at the Elk’s Club, donated for the event.
A WWI era pageant titled A Vat Pa Clin depicted three scenes showing social conditions, suffrage history, and YWCA work in 1916. Lead roles were Miss Alicia Dougherty and Miss Helen Gross. The meeting of the Woman's Suffrage club drew many members and elected delegates to the Federated Clubs district meeting in Mitchell in April.
W R C members honored Mrs Nanna Moore at a Friday meeting for her long service and early departure. Mrs C H Kibbee presented a gold recognition pin and praised her role as a charter member and in organizing the local branch. Mrs Moore expressed thanks and friendship prior to a social hour.
Members of the Kosey Warner Klub met with Mrs L O Larson on East Fourth avenue Friday afternoon. The gathering featured social time and fancy work with St Patrick s Day conundrums as entertainment and shamrock themed table decorations. A two course luncheon was served by the hostess.
Zack Guthrie, who escaped custody at Presho after undressing in a hotel, was captured at Oacoma while attempting to cross the Missouri River to Chamberlain. He wore a red stocking cap that local residents recognized, leading to his arrest. Guthrie is held on $1,000 bond to answer charges of entering and robbing a Presho jewelry store.
A Degree of Honor party in Eagles Hall drew a large crowd with St Patrick decor and an evening of poverty stricken costumes. Oscar Andres and Mrs Walpole won prizes for the best outfits. After musical numbers a playlet called Too Much of a Servant was performed followed by a comical movie. Old fashioned games and refreshments closed the evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Lovinger entertained Crocus club members and husbands on Thursday evening. Progressive Norwegian whist was the game of the evening with high score prizes won by Mrs. Sam Whyte and Mr. William Rush. Mrs. Lovinger received help serving refreshments from Mrs. L S Lifsehultz, who along with Mr. and Mrs Lifshultz were honored guests.
One hundred twenty members of the college Y W C A gathered for a Wednesday morning regular chapel service.
Sophomores of the college held a merry Friday evening at the church parlors with general conversation and a program of instrumental solo by Mae Ilvans and vocal solo by Jena Glaus. Miss Marlys Shaw and Mildred Test gave readings, followed by more songs and refreshments. Provost and Mrs H Jones were honored guests.
Mr and Mrs IS M Ghaney of 524 Edmans street hosted the Hy Lo bridge club for a Friday night meeting. Guests of honor were Mrs T J Spangler and Mr Ray Branson. SLIGI scores were won by Mrs C W Downey and Mr Branson.
The Jarod lars of Dakota Wesleyan were guests Monday evening for a formal reception hosted by the president. The event announced plans for a campus visit and featured remarks by faculty and student leaders.
Pierre reports a surge of new settlers with emigrant goods flowing into Faith Dupree Lantis Red Elm and nearby stations on the Northwest line toward Rapid City. The week’s showing totals twenty six cars across a few papers with about fifty cars weekly as spring movement grows.
An old fashioned ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a spring laxative. The copy promises to move sluggish bowels cleanse the liver and purge waste and blood impurities. It urges readers to buy at 25 cents from their druggists.
President and Mrs Seaman hosted a St Patrick event on campus with Irish conundrums poetry and songs. The Twenty Century club members socialized after a formal call and a host of refreshments. Mrs A Bobb honored with a seven o clock birthday dinner at 150 East Third Avenue with yellow jonquils, lighted candle favors and music from Miss Lucille Bobb and Miss Ruth Moyer.
A St Patrick’s Day luncheon hosted by Mrs. Charles Jones opened a day of club activities. Sorosis and Minerva Culture Club held meetings with debates, talks on sanitary conditions and flowers, and plans for future gatherings. Indian music featured in the Ladies’ Musical club program plus art and magazine studies at Mitchell Art club.
Spearfish South Dakota authorities report frequent acquittals for speed violations amid alleged unpopularity of the enforcing officer. Juries have freed accused drivers, prompting talk of removing the officer and a potential city administration turnover at the April election.
In Oacoma South Dakota three year old Ray Lafferty son of Mr and Mrs L C Lafferty fell from a bridge over the spillway to a reservoir on his father's ranch. He was found with his head in the water by his father and after two hours of futile resuscitation died.
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