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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1915
Page
14
Today hog and cattle prices show steady to higher prospects at Chicago and Sioux City markets. Receipts numbers, price ranges, and classed commodities for hogs cattle sheep and lambs are detailed with regional notes on trends and buyer strength.
With fewer hog receipts the market held steady, prices showing no dime lower than last week’s close. Fat sheep and lambs brought steady prices for the limited supply, while Monday’s decline bounded the overall tone. Compared with last week, prices edged slightly lower.
Minneapolis Wednesday grain prices show No 1 hard wheat at 1.64 1 4 cash and No 1 northern at 1.59 3 4 to 1.63 8 4 with bids for regular arrive and No 2 northern at 1.55 1 4 to 1.60 3 4. No 3 amber wheat 1.19 3 4 to 1.58 3 4, No 2 hard Montana 1.61 3 4 to 1.63 1 4. Durum No 1 1.65 to 1.67 arrive, No 2 durum 1.61 81.64. May wheat 1.57 3 4, July 1.53, Sept 1.11 8. Corn No 2 yellow 72 3 4 to 9 1 4, other grades 3 4 72 3 4. Oats No 3 white 63 1 2 arrive 53 1 4, No 3 51 52. Barley 69 75. Rye 1.16 1 2 1.17 1 2 arrive. Hullax 1.95 1 4 to 1.97 1 4 arrive.
Milwaukee market notes wheat and grain prices by grade and futures. WHEAT ranges show No.1 and No.2 northern bids, velvet chaff, May and July quotes. CORN OATS BARLEY and RYE values listed with spot and futures figures. FLAX No.1 northwestern bid values provided.
Galesburg records show the Nap Island Southern railroad earned about 40000 dollars yearly by hauling residents to Monmouth when Galesburg was dry and Monmouth wet. After Monmouth became dry, the railroad faced a deficit of 75 dollars in the first year. A reply to a receivership petition by stockholders denies misappropriation and stock juggling.
Belle Fourche South Dakota preparations are underway for the South Dakota State Firemen Tournament the week of June 7 with expected entry of more teams. A $2800 purse supports prize distribution ensuring each delegation stands to gain something. Towns east and west are sending banners and scenic trips are planned to attract visitors. Officials offer programs via recording secretary.
The keenness of birds in finding food is explained by their remarkable sight rather than a unique sense of 1. Researchers attribute their hunting prowess to acute visual perception enabling precise detection and tracking of prey.
A wry reflection notes a fool is born each minute and a tiresome world would exist without philosophers, yet both play a role in human affairs and thought.
In a 1912 Journal of the American Medical Association note, calcium assimilation under a persistent regime helped some pulmonary tuberculosis patients improve and heal. The article cites Eckman’s Alterative as a safe, alumina and opiate free remedy, with calcium as a key constituent.
The report notes Perdue and Snyder, Harmon and Gibson in one battery and Boland and Baker in another with Hallman and Crisp in Des Moines. A St Joseph Omaha game was postponed due to cold and rain as a separate list cites six batteries and a broader note on a confession amid a separate crime case revealing misdirection about broken glass and missing registered letters.
Aberdeen South Dakota John Dahl a mail clerk was arrested after confessing to robbing a mail car between Mobridge and Faith. Inspectors Drake and Griggs traced the loot totaling about 1010 dollars found with Sohann Hitchen. Dahl will face grand jury. the crime involved five packages of registered matter including currency from Aberdeen National Bank.
Parker S D notes the State Convention of Sunday Schools opens with high expectations. G W Miller General Secretary reports 48 organized counties, 40 with reports in, 46 counties offering, 36 pledges paid in full. Delegates arriving from across the state, 500 expected, Parker preparing entertainment and comfort.
London budget figures show Chancellor Lloyd George estimating Britain’s annual war spending at 5.662 billion dollars if the war lasts a full year. If six months remain, the expenditure would be about 3.952 billion dollars.
A lawsuit began yesterday in federal court at Sioux City against Michael King over a promissory note for fifteen thousand dollars. The action brings Truax into a dispute over payment terms and due date, seeking judgment for the full amount plus costs.
Louis J. Welch trustee in bankruptcy for Mr. Truax seeks recovery on a promissory note dated November 26 1909 pledging by Sioux City man to Mr. Truax. Truax was adjudged bankrupt last October with affairs placed in Welch's hands. The suit stems from the failure of M Shepherdson Grain Company which collapsed for about 150000. Truax as a firm member paid his share but creditors pursued the remaining debts.
Redfield South Dakota reports Spink County Farm Improvement Association has boosted alfalfa efforts this spring. Daily 200 pounds of seed have been distributed over two weeks, totaling 30,000 pounds sown by local farmers. About half the seed is locally grown, the rest dry land seed bought direct from growers. By mid June an additional 4,000 acres are expected to be added.
A fragmented item lists Holy Family Church and related connections in Duluth with references to parish, bishop, and funding, indicating a costly church proposal drawing discussion among local stakeholders. Strong entities include Holy Family Church, Duluth, and Bishop Falls in a debated investment.
An appraisal cites church holdings at 125000. Over 16 years Catholics in the Sioux Falls diocese spent on new churches 1 925 000, schoolhouses 588 000, parish houses 335 000, hospitals 589 000, Columbus College 200 000, and other items. The piece lists numerous churches costing over 12000 and parochial schools built in Sioux Falls and multiple towns including Aberdeen and Mitchell among others.
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