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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1913
Page
2
The notice lists subscription prices with Ronald Mitchell as editor and manager. One year six months and three months options are shown, all strictly in advance, with a rate of $1.00 for the three months. The fragment confirms a newspaper pricing term.
A Washington dispatch reports Senator Owen of Oklahoma now opposes a federal guaranty of bank deposits and favors state laws instead. The piece contrasts the risks of cross bank guarantees with the need to protect depositors. Also discussed are currency problems, tariff reform, and a critique of mail order advertising as stock in trade for local merchants.
Clarence Good, a young man, pleaded guilty to forging a check cashed at Hoon Grocery Store. Judge Frank B. Smith sentenced him to three years in the state penitentiary. Good had earlier escaped custody twice, lived on an island in the Missouri river, and was recaptured by Sheriff Berry before being kept in the county jail. He is expected to be taken to Sioux Falls tomorrow.
A crowded Mitchell city hall concert featured the city orchestra under Prof. Hunter with Miss Genevieve Branson and Wal-Maes Shimpke performing Brahms and Dorvak under skilled guidance. W. A. Wheeler spoke on shade trees and transplant methods, as the second municipal concert drew strong turnout and plans for future programs.
Washington plans to rely on British patrols as the Scotia is sent to guard the north Atlantic lanes. The New York Maritime Exchange urges treasury cutters to assist, but Secretary McAdoo believes British action suffices.
Articles of incorporation filed for Iowa Minnesota and Dakota Investment company with headquarters in Onida South Dakota and office in Germania Iowa. Capitalization listed at $200000. Also filed Farmers Co Operative Creamery Association at Strool Perkins County with $5000 capital.Hl. N. Anderson president Fred Vanderhoff secretary Ben Strool treasurer IL. J. O Rourke William Hofer IL. C. Emerson directors all of Strool.
The Philadelphia North American reflects on former Speaker Cannon departing Washington after a long public life. It questions his legacy noting he controlled legislation via packed committees and opposed key conservation bills, contrasting public image with private ambition.
The article traces Willis Moore’s path from random typing and reporting to meteorology. It details his escape from arrest during a Black Hills expedition, work on the Hawkeye in Burlington, and eventual entry into the Weather Bureau. It notes his Chicago forecast leadership and top competitive examination in meteorology.
W o S Hill, president of the state fair board, reports plans for a $1,000 dairy building and a $25,000 machinery building to be ready this year on added ground after acquiring 57 acres near the fair. The premium list was approved and free attractions arranged, with Paine’s fireworks show Custer’s Last Battle expected to draw large crowds.
Rapid City South Dakota reports indicate Governor Byrne may reappoint John Deets as immigration commissioner. Local business leaders at the upcoming meeting back Deets, praising his prior work and public speaking which boosted South Dakota at national shows.
Washington Representatives Underwood Hill Peters and Palmer met as a sub committee to study the new tariff bills and the income tax plan. The Ways and Means Democratic majority favors a one to one and a half percent rate on incomes above five thousand a year and may extend the tax to incomes as low as three thousand five hundred.
Easter services across churches in Mitchell featured strong crowds and elaborate decorations. The Methodist, Congregational, St Mary’s Episcopal, and Christian churches reported rich music, meaningful sermons, and large Sunday School attendance. Missions offerings at the Methodist exceeded the target. Master themes centered on the risen Christ and unity.
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