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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1916
Page
5
Washington describes long range weather forecasting based on sunspot activity as fallacious and without scientific value. Officials note sunspot cycles do not determine daily weather and warn public against credence in solar based predictions or plans to control climate.
An Englishman proposed training cormorants to peck lines on walls leading to food, then releasing them at Essen to target Krupp chimneys. The plan was shared with the war invention board and discussed at a Royal Institution meeting amid concerns about leaking secrets.
Berlin reports the Strassburg war office supply depot has finished its millionth pair of army shoes. A cobbler statistician computed that, if lined up, the shoes would stretch far beyond Paris.
An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment for relief from bruises soreness and muscle strain after cleaning. It promises quick relief a restful sleep and endorsing user testimonials. The copy notes a 25 cent price at druggists and urges keeping a bottle on hand for soreness neuralgia and bruises.
Mitchell’s bowlers performed well in the North Western tournament at Sioux City, with H. G. Scharnweber taking a 625 singles and Ted Winters with Roy Gilmore leading doubles at 1,103. Central Life Ins Co placed fourth in five man, while Sioux City dominated all events.
In Wessington South Dakota George Fountain is jailed on a dangerous person and threat to kill charge after months staying with Grant Hammersmith. He allegedly obtained a gun and threatened to kill Hammersmith, who then reported him to authorities.
War Office refused to exempt many London newspaper staff from army service, excluding art editors photographers and dark room operators from editorial exemptions. Sub editors were deemed essential, while society fiction and sports editors also faced denial. Francis Hodges pleaded not guilty to assault and battery in municipal court. jury trial demanded, bail set at 100 dollars.
In Sioux Falls several stalwart Republican papers back Peter Norbeck for governor, uniting factions toward his nomination. Democrats rally around Wilson, setting delegates for St Louis and shaping a contest over state offices. Republican and Democratic candidates compete in districts statewide, with key bids in Third District and for lieutenant governor.
Workmen in Drente uncover a well preserved female corpse about 1700 years old in peat beds. Archaeologists note the body shows signs of violent death and date the find using the surrounding artifacts and Tacitus described northern tribes.
Wheeler South Dakota reports Algie Wright of Greenwood Creek Yankton Indian Agency was killed during a posse pursuit of stolen horses. He said before dying that Charles Howell, unseen near a haystack, shot him though Howell had not been near Greenwood for over a year. Wright’s weapon used a 22 caliber revolver with one cartridge discharged.
Paris reports confirm the Turkish Crown Prince Yussef Izzedin was assassinated on February 1 at Zindjirli-Covou Palace by Hassan Bey. The event follows prior power moves by Enver Bey Talaat Pacha and others seeking a favorable peace with the Allies, amid court intrigue and a planned succession.
The palace plot ends with four votes for execution and a February assassination of Prince Yussef Izzedin in Zindjirli-Coyou. Turkish officials and allied doctors deny, while Enver Bey associates push a purge as Gallipoli evacuations unfold and Wahiduddin awaits news in Constantinople.
Butlie Mont July Zukunft traveling Wneieer G VT Spaulding states that in the past twenty four hours 46 000 tons of freight were moved over the Rocky Mountain division by electric motors. This marks the largest single day total for the division and highlights the power generated by the motors. Trains range 2 500 to 8 500 tons with electric haulage surpassing stern power which managed about 1 800 tons.
Clay county authorities seek James Mullen a former farm hand who forged T R Walker’s signature on four checks cashing them at Vermillion stores and taking about 100 dollars. He disappeared with a $20 purchase of clothing and is believed to have fled toward Elk Point.
Hudson South Dakota. S F Vloffman cashier First National Bank Hudson used detective work to track down Rank Adams wanted in Sudson for forgery. Adams forged Melvin Solberg’s signature on a 385 dollar check and fled to Mineral Point Wisconsin. He was captured with telegrams sent to Mineral Point and ONeill Nebraska. Extradition planned if he resists voluntary return to South Dakota.
A man identifying himself as Walsh was arrested in Goodwin South Dakota for robbing the post office and a local drug store. In the drug store the cash register and slot machines were moved to the railroad side track and smashed. About $50 taken from the register. stamps and postage due stamps stolen from the post office along with an undisclosed amount. Government officials are continuing investigations.
The case so far involves a post office robbery and other arrests are expected. The preliminary hearing of Walsh will be held Monday.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. at the residence 28 South Edmunds for Caleb H. Parrett, a longtime First Presbyterian member. Rev C S van der Maaten delivered the eulogy as family and neighbors gathered. interment followed at Graceland cemetery. Three children attended: Harry J. Parrett, Ruth Parrett, and Judith Mills.
A large gathering attended the 4 p.m. service for Henry I Snow who died early yesterday at age 82 at his home 32 East Seventh Avenue. Dr J S Woagland led the rites at First Methodist Church with J 2 Westbrook and Mrs Willa I Norton singing. Pallbearers included W H Cook A B Carhart A W Gaines J A Witzel G P Wathaway and St L Moyer. He leaves two sons Herbert G Snow and William H Snow in Mitchell. Burial followed at Graceland cemetery.
J W McClinton superintendent Mitchell South Dakota writes to dispute labels that six youths involved in a Sunday car incident were High School students. He argues none were current students, one had left weeks earlier, and questions why schools bear sole blame while homes or churches aren’t cited. He urges fair distribution of responsibility.
An advertisement touts a money back guarantee for Dr Hobson’s Eczema Ointment Dr Hobson’s product promises cure for eczema in babies children or elderly and guarantees refunds if not satisfied Readers are urged to cut out the strip visit a druggist and buy a box with a full refund if unsatisfied
Constantinov Turkey adopts Gregorian calendar and shifts fiscal year to March 1 new style. Turkey will count the year as 1824 and continue counting from the Hegelia. Mr and Mrs G H Schumann of Stora were in the city buying supplies for their store.
In Mitchells churches Evangelist Bowen spoke at the Presbyterian church morning and evening. The Fifty Days campaign ends with full morning attendance, a special choir selection, and a duet by Miss Charlesworth and JL Williams. New members were received and Paul Reichel of the Student's Volunteer Movement attended for the evening service. The final results will be announced after the communion next Sabbath.
A series of services at the Congregational Church featured Rev. C. Osgood preaching on Revelation through Personality and The Progressive Spirit in Christianity. Mrs. Osgood led a children's talk and Sunday school mission tale, Paul Reichel spoke to city church youth, and the Endeavor program offered music.
The fifth monthly sacred music program by the Baptist chorus at First Baptist Church drew a fine audience. Mrs Brackett led the performance featuring Rubenstein and Gounod items, soloists Miss Scott Miss Zalah Bishop and Mrs Brackett, with Violin by Mrs McLean and piano by Miss Helen Powers. The choir aimed to worship through tone and announced plans for the Master program on April 28 with Rev Robert Lincoln Kelley speaking on Making Memory a Blessing.
Boston officials uncovered a cache of knives chisels files and blackjacks hidden between the walls of the Deer Island House of Correction during repairs. The items are described as remnants of failed escape schemes from over 50 years of confinement when inmates sought to dispose of smuggled goods as searches swept the jail.
Vienna sees a surge in smoking pipes as cigarettes and cigars remain scarce. Despite wide army supplies, general availability of cigarettes is severely limited, pushing locals to adopt pipes for daily use.
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