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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1917
Page
4
George Slagle a Milwaukee conductor was badly burned this morning when attempting to start a kerosene fire in a cook stove. Flames ignited the oil, clothes burned, and an explosion followed. Wal Williams helped extinguish the flames and aided the injured man. Slagle's condition is painful but not serious.
Judge Frank B. Smith presides over a habeas corpus case in Alpena South Dakota where Lot Denton seeks custody of his seven year old daughter. The child's grandparents Fred and Mrs Busse oppose, arguing the father is unsuitable while the mother named the grandparents as guardians before death.
The Fourth district W C T U elected officers at the Presbyterian church with Emma L Mead of Alexandria re elected president. Other officers include Nona L Dodds White Lake vice president, W A Hitchcock Mitchell corresponding secretary, J Collins Wessington Springs recording secretary, and W A Bucks Wessington Springs treasurer.
The ad proclaims P King s New Discovery as a cure for cold symptoms with soothing balsam to heal irritated mucous membranes and soothe sore throats. It claims antimicrobial action and quick relief, noting years of trust in Dr Ming s New Discovery as a standard remedy for 48 years.
A collage of classified lines includes cough and cold remedies from local druggists, employment notes for ranch work and houses for rent, several sale offers on livestock, bowls, and furniture, plus requests for a dressmaker and a six room partly modern house. The ad mix shows Mitchell area offerings and contact details.
The article notes Jay Reeves from Brown County seeks state auditor while R N Axford also aims for auditor and C A Burkhart plus H K Cressman seek superintendent of instruction. Karlan Bushfield Howard G Fuller Byron S Wayne vie for attorney general along with Henry McGrath for secretary of state and C J Coyne for the same post. More declarations expected as campaigns approach.
Miss Erdmann among New York debutantes appearing in the comic opera Gentleman Jack at the Plaza to aid the Spence alumnae society charity. The event highlights high society participation and philanthropic effort in a festive benefit performance.
A general listing highlights infant items such as dresses, gowns, booties, knitted wear, soft leather shoes, bibs, spreads, toys, and accessories available for babies. The ad emphasizes a complete selection for infants and includes items like flannel gowns and baby celluloid toys.
Notice states Mitchell Davison County South Dakota will hold a May 14 1917 special school election to authorize a 100000 bond issue for a school building site and grade and trade school buildings. Ballots propose bonds at up to five percent interest payables semi annually over twenty years with ten year option. Polls open noon to five at ward locations. PY Litchfield presides. A B McKee clerk.
Rosebud backs K W Cressman for state superintendent citing long service as Gregory county superintendent and broad support among educators. The region hosts about 10 000 school children in roughly 000 schools with an assessed value over forty million dollars and had hoped for a state normal. The Rosebud area seeks his nomination and vows active effort to win the election.
Rapid City South Dakota imposes a ban on punch boards and slot machines through an order by State's Attorney Mintener. All gambling devices must be removed from local business establishments.
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