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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1915
Page
11
The piece argues Americans lead in eyeglasses usage vs Germany and other nations. It notes blindness in America has fallen over 200 percent since glasses became common, while other countries see increases. Emphasizes need for competent careful attention to eye care.
East Prussia struggles to plant 1,000,000 tons of grain in frontier districts captured by Russians. Refugees, destroyed homes, and a vanished horse population hamper farming. Soviet and German forces mobilize plows, horses, and machinery with field marshal von Hindenburg backing efforts. Provincial committees manage a $7 million government fund to pay farmers per acre planted.
The Panama Canal posted a deficit for the first eight months of operation, with tolls totaling 2,334,515 while operating and maintenance costs reached 2,565,613, leaving about a 10 percent loss. The period runs from July 1, 1914, to March 1, 1915, amid higher traffic due to the European War.
Versified expenditures necessary for keeping the canal open to traffic and a prorated part of the expenses on civil government, sanitation and general administration. More than a third of the total overhead expense of the canal is charged to operation and maintenance.
A short, poetic tribute by David Vedder extols a temple not built by hands. Its lamps are the meridian sun, its walls the blue heavens, its floor the green earth, and its dome the vast immensity where all nature worships.
A collection of practical home tips covers reviving wilted lettuce and parsley with a cold bath, using a coffee can for storage, and burning newspapers to clear crumbs. It advises keeping zinc covered work surfaces, maintaining a piano with a turpentine alcohol polish, and efficient cutting methods for celery and potatoes. It also suggests wrapping delicate china, storing laundered linen, and repurposing grape baskets with festive color for neat use.
Mrs. Frederick G. San born serves as executive head of the Woman's Board and official hostess to women visitors at the fair. She oversees arrangements and welcomes guests, reflecting the event's social prominence.
Miss Rose Stahl receives a warm welcome as the Metropolitan theater opens in Mitchell with the Burlesque star delivering a celebrated performance in A Perfect Lady. The new venue features fire safe construction and modern ventilation, with Beatrice Noyes and Frank Beamish praised in supporting roles.
Syracuse NY daily reports long testimony on state rioting contracts in the libel case of William Barnes against Theodore Roosevelt. Plans for Roosevelt to testify again were outlined as evidence and letters from Thomas Platt and William Barnes were introduced. Witnesses described Albany printing operations and commissions paid between the Journal and Argus companies, with Barnes sought to explain ownership and stock details.
Mitchell churches and Sunday schools are well represented at the three day state convention in Parker. About fifty delegates from Mitchell attended, with Rev. Robert Lincoln Kelley presiding at the afternoon temperance meeting and Dr. J. S. Hoagland to lead ministers’ conference tomorrow. Prof. S. D. van Benthuysen serves as president and will chair deliberations. Miss Vthel H. Lyons travels to Parker as assistant secretary of the Davison county association.
Washington DC authorities report an authoritative statement approvingly disavowing any presidential bid by Associate Justice Hughes of the United States Supreme Court. The note says Hughes wholly disapproves the use of his name in the campaign and is not a candidate in any sense.
Travelers are urged to choose The Pacific Limited for comfort and convenience as the premier no extra-fare service to California via Chicago Milwaukee & St Paul. The train provides through service without changing cars to San Francisco and Los Angeles, with morning arrivals to extend sightseeing. Optional trips include the Shasta Route to the Pacific North Coast and Puget Sound, plus the Olympian Trail return. Local agents can provide fare, schedule, and connection details.
Woonsocket South Dakota resident Abtham Kalder, known as Uncle, marks the 50th anniversary of joining the Masonic fraternity. He is among the oldest Masons in the state with only two men having longer tenure.
Mrs. Ruth Robare pleaded guilty to assault with intent to do great bodily harm after firing on her husband Percy Robare during a quarrel over their seven month old baby at a movie show. The twelve month county jail sentence was suspended on good behavior.
A statewide rain fell Sunday and Monday across South Dakota and southern North Dakota with Aberdeen reporting 1.70 inches. The gentle precipitation, arriving as seeding finishes, is seen as timely and beneficial to crops statewide.
Aberdeen South Dakota report states several hundred dollars and many registered letters were stolen from the Mobridge Faith mail car during a Saturday noon transfer. Mail clerk John Cahil was transferring mail from the east when robbers forced the car door, broke a gun, and unlocked a bolt.
Fragmented OCR item noting funds and a person named Pierre with unclear context. Reads as a partial local note or financial reference from a historical page. unreadable details limit clarity on event, date, or organization involved.
Union County approval notes no health law quarantine fees and no charged inspections for quarantining. New filings include Union Parity Exchange at Hillsview with 25000 capital, incorporators J W Win Eureka Fred Schultz Hosmer and Geo A Kauffman W P Brown. Loucks and Loucks Land and Loan at Watertown with 100000 capital, Perry F Loucks Daniel K Loucks Della M Loucks Frances Loucks. A P D Gillis Mercantile Company Mitchell Central with 2500 incorporators A D Gillis G Hiwood ie C A White. White Cross Company rug firm Mitchall capital 10003 0 with T Jones Ereuse H Robertson Clifford C Knox.
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