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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1915
Page
2
The notice shows editor and manager Ronald Mitchell. It lists subscription rates and a 7 month term. It indicates second class matter status in Mitchell South Dakota with a March 3 1879 entry date.
An Illinois farmer's remark about corn on one acre versus three sparks discussion in Lyman County South Dakota. The piece notes land values, poor harvests in Illinois versus strong yields in Lyman, and the shift from grain to cattle and mixed farming as settlers adapt to new land.
Fragmentary text shows names such as Malcolm Byrne, Rene, Marie Stablein, and references to vacancies and resignations in the state department. Mentions Alexandria and preparation for marriage appear, with unclear context about the marshal clerk role and agency changes.
Mitchell residents battle yellow dandelions popping up across bluegrass lawns. Experts advise digging out long fibrous roots, replacing soil with turf, and repeated mowing to curb seeding. Iron sulfate spray can aid, but complete root removal is essential to prevent regrowth.
The library reports 500 total books circulated last week with non fiction at 87 percent. Sociology and travel topped interest, 19 and 21 titles respectively, while children's books were 24 percent. Two story hours drew eager young readers. Older youths read about Indian chiefs. little ones heard fairy tales. Next week O. B E Murray will share more Indian stories and Mrs J H Radcliffe will tell the Pied Piper tale. Story hours hosted at 3:30 for older children and 10:30 for younger ones, with forty sight children attending. One hundred ten books, mostly valuable home magazines, were donated by Mrs H M Clark. First volumes of three fibners later renamed Century arrive, completing that file. Also first 65 volumes of Harpers added, leaving 24 of 128 still needed. Recent purchases include Contra Mary, The Best World, Lone Star Ranger, Amarilly of Clothesline Alley, Turmoil, Mother Carey’s Chickens, Care of the Sick Room, Sizing Up Uncle Seth, Democracy’s High School, Salesmanship, Merited and the World, Riders to the Sea, Peter and Wendy, Puss in Boots.
In Charles Mix county State ex rel Ambrose B Beck versus A K Bossingham the state attorney's right to file a civil action in the name of the state was sustained. Bossingham allegedly sold intoxicants at all hours to habitual drinkers. the lower court ruling for nuisance suppression was upheld. Similar ruling issued in State ex rel Ambrose R Heck versus A L Kitterman. Additional notes list other adjustments: Bowden Company vs Quim by appeal from Lead Municipal Court. Nible vs Edo in Beadle. Gallup vs Chelsea State Bank.
The record lists several appellate actions including Faluk reversed by Whiting and John Althen Jr. against Forbes and Davison reversed. J. J. Elliott versus Frank A. Bidwell in Davison affirmed. Rose E. Sayer versus Fred N. Lee in Marshall affirmed.
The South Dakota Supreme Court reverses the Davison County circuit court, ordering a recount in the November contest for county treasurer. Judge C S Whiting notes objections to ballot boxes but finds no foundation for excluding the ballots. improper opening of one box is not enough to justify denying a recount, if no further suspicious evidence appears.
The Dakota Wesleyan campaign nears its close as Secretary J W Hancher asks students to form a subscription body and canvass for gifts by class and organization. Subscriptions of 50 to 300 expected, with totals reaching 1845 plus 276 from donors. A $5000 pledge from the Gold Brothers Library Memorial foundation boosts hope. 33 hours remain.
Hauling of gravel and sand for foundations under the pavilion and electric light plant at Koch Park on the James River began yesterday. Building operations are underway and progress continues.
The state will build a large pavilion electric light plant and several cottages in a park accessible via the north river road northwest of the old White mill. M T M Gosche, a leasee, said no liquor will be allowed to be brought in or kept on site, with safety efforts emphasized.
Mrs W A Getty returned from Panama Nebraska after learning of her sister Mrs John T Marshall death wife of a state senator and banker She died of heart failure at Burlington station on a Lincoln to Panama trip Funeral services were held at Panama Presbyterian church with over 40 floral pieces state Eastern Star honored the grave Her twin sister Mrs Getty and six children survive Kept in Panama cemetery after a long service by Panama women in Eastern Star and the Ladies Legislative League charter member of the Ladies Legislative League The Marshalls were longtime Presbyterians in Panama with parents buried in Lincoln Neb
The South Dakota state railway commission ordered private crossings on the farms of John and C Dwyer in Turner County after a long effort. It insists crossings be complete with cattle guards and wing fences, applying the old statute until July. The Barker case required Chicago Milwaukee St Paul to expand stock yards at Leomis with sheds water troughs and better loading. no agent or telegraph service granted. Social Telephone Co Marshall County must charge all subscribers equally and file agreements with connecting companies.
Local churches unite for a union meeting in Parker next Sunday night ahead of the state Sunday School convention set for May 4 to 6. The event will feature a pre convention talk by the state secretary, music by a 100 voice choir, and notable speakers from Chicago including EB Excell W ER Roper Rev William A Brown and college leaders Marquis Perisho Sterling. A street parade is planned for the convention’s final evening with an estimated 500 marchers.
Auto travel plans confirm the Boy Scout Band will participate in the parade along with roughly 100 men. Local arrangements have been completed and provisions laid in for 500 delegates attending the event.
Adolph Lee serves seven days in jail after confessing to stealing several bottles of perfume from EB T Wix drug store to please his girlfriend who had been hinting for perfume. He told Municipal Judge Myers he was broke and did not want her to know.
Rev James B Crowther and Mrs Crowther touring Africa for the Methodist board of foreign missions were guest of honor at a Liberian reception. President Hig Excellency D J Howard hosted them with cabinet members, diplomats, and judges. They received gifts including a walking stick a necklace and a leather handbag. A second large public reception followed with over five hundred attendees. The couple then sailed March 26 from Monrovia toward Madeira then Cape Town to study missionary work across Africa.
Sioux Falls reports that U S authorities will strictly enforce the Yankton Sioux treaty clause banning liquor in the ceded lands of Charles Mix county. Cases have been filed against multiple defendants for selling liquor in Wagner and nearby towns within the ceded tract. The entire ceded area may be declared dry, with officials compiling a list of all cider sellers and merchants selling alcohol extracts.
Aberdeen S D late yesterday C G Burnette qualified as a member of the city board of education and will seek to succeed C A Howard Burnette ran a plurality over Howard in the first election but Howard gained a majority in the secondary election Burnette contends a plurality suffices for a school election and that Howard's majority came from women voters who were disqualified for failure to register as required by law
Perry Clifford representing Brookings State Agricultural College won first place in the South Dakota S P A oratorical contest at the auditorium last night with the subject Social Responsibility and the Voter. He earns $50 and will compete in an inter state event. Frank Leffert of Dakota Wesleyan University placed second with Law of Administration earning $25. Olaf Hovde of Augustana College finished third and Elmer Olson of Sioux Falls College was fourth. Judges included W O Lamb and C Lyons with others grading on delivery and composition. Music preceded the event with Sioux Falls orchestra and solos by N H B Carter followed by humorous readings by Dr G W Mingus.
Chief Wood Smith's annual report to the Mitchell city council details 770 arrests for the year ending April 30. Most were intoxication cases, with 41 disturbances and 40 vagarancies. Fines totaled 2250.95 dollars, and prisoner days served reached 1782 with feeding costs at 138.30 dollars.
Wesleyan prepares for a Huron dual track meet next Monday with Captain Harry Woodward organizing try-outs as weather allows. Stars Melvin Chase Claude Whitlow and Ik Robertson headline a deep squad aiming for conference and state meets. The basketball hurlers also race into Vermillion and Yankton games this week ahead of spring events.
Metropolis theater opens with Miss Rose Stahl in A Perfect Lady and a vaudeville bill led by Georgia Trio Campbell Brady and Mutual and Pathe film reels. Manager A J Dix pledges top acts, continuous showtimes, and a strong orchestra, with no mediocre bookings.
The state board of regents educations secretary asks if any institution may charge tuition not adopted for all. The law department says no. A separate note says counties cannot run a phone company business to collect delinquent taxes. Banks may advertise state guaranty once operating under the law, not before.
South Dakota will show grain at the San Francisco exposition after Immigration Commissioner McCaffree approved the plan. Funds could not be raised by the exposition commission, but Massachusetts’ decision to cede wall space opened room for a display built from the fall exhibit car plus Mitchell corn palace decorations. Grains will enter the agricultural contest and the display will remain for the remainder of the fair.
Unclear promotional notice urges early treatment for coughs and colds. It touts Dr King's New Discovery as the remedy that clears congestion, improves breathing, and restores energy, urging immediate purchase and use.
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