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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1914
Page
2
The fragment appears to be an old newspaper imprint mentioning the Mitchell Capital MPTOUALL Publishing Company proprietor editor and manager Ronald with rate and price details. The legible portion indicates an advertising subscription rate of 1.00 and 0.75 in pounds.
Gov. Byrne and Attorney General Johnson seek an opinion from the state supreme court on whether a 1907 law affecting rail, express, and utility companies is valid under the South Dakota constitution. A circuit court of appeals ruling favors the law, while federal judges and state authorities debate which court should rule on state law validity, risking a jurisdictional battle between state and federal courts.
The Aberdeen papers tout a census bulletin claiming 13 594 residents and the largest gain among Dakota cities but the text notes the figure is an estimate based on 1910 growth rates and not a real count. It contrasts Aberdeen with Mitchell whose 1910 rise would imply 7 775 today but warns the census bureau knows nothing for sure.
A critics group argues railroad rate hikes cynically serve insiders who loot funds from stockholders. The New Haven case is cited as an example where management profits while stock values fall, prompting calls to replace corrupt leadership before any rate increases are approved.
Farmers across South Dakota see lower interest rates as a path to improve farming lands and raise farm values, with a majority believing the policy will advance agricultural results.
Frederick Hemminger died at his Elliott township home in Sanborn county on May 11 after long sugar diabetes and a stomach tumor. Born September 22, 1859 in Somerset County Pennsylvania, he lived in Manilla Iowa and Mitchell South Dakota, leaving a wife Julia and twelve children, plus three sisters and five brothers. Funeral at East Trinity church near his home conducted by Rev. Mr. Mannes, burial in nearby cemetery. The article notes his Christian faith, comfort to family, and a final testament that death has no sting.
Wesleyan swept a Brookings, SD State College baseball doubleheader in Brookings, scoring 14 to 4 in Fridays game and 6 to 2 on Saturday. Captain Walter Smith allowed seven hits in Fridays win, Cass hit a second inning homer, and Wesleyan tallied 15 hits. Kirkpatrick pitched a strong Saturday win allowing only three Brookings hits as D. W. U. gained both games.
Governor Byrne learns the act provides South Dakota a $10 000 annual grant for states maintaining an agricultural college under in state aid to extension work. Funds, rules and matching provisions limit use to extension activities, field demonstrations and home economics instruction, with oversight by the secretary of agriculture and the state college.
City Treasurer H R Kibbee paid warrants totaling 25655 18 in April as shown in the monthly accounts to be presented by City Auditor N H Jensen. Outstanding warrants stand at 10484 04 with cash on hand of 5694 63. Expenditures across departments from Sept 1 1913 to Apr 1 1914 total 46800 21 across general police fire health municipal court jail engineering waterworks streets sewers street lighting city hall scales park board advertising cemetery interest on bonds.
Vermillion and Mitchell high school athletes shine at the interscholastic state contests led by Harry van Benthuysen’s record Mile in 4 41 2 5. Mitchell places include first in declamatory events and third in track. Brookings and Sioux Falls claim top team scores.
South Dakota newspapers clash with state printers over contracts awarded to out of state firms. Local papers in Aberdeen Sioux Falls Pierre and Mitchell question the impact on their towns and demand work be done by home printers who pay local taxes.
Mrs. Virgil Boyles, Mrs. T. J. Mor, and Mrs. Ed. M. Chaney hosted three posh affairs at 504 West Fourth during a festive week. Forty eight plates were set for each tea with lavender and white decor and auction bridge entertainment for guests.
Mr and Mrs Alic Lawrence hosted the Beulah Farmers club on May 8 with nearly 100 members and friends attending. Prof Geo B Allen from Mitchell spoke on the Mexican question while Dr C S Bobb discussed sanitation in country schools.
Peter J. Solberg and Miss Thora Kvila of Lane were married at the Norwegian Lutheran church parsonage. Rev. A. N. Brudvig officiated. They plan a honeymoon in Minneapolis then a tour to Bergen and Christiania in Norway before returning in August. Solberg owns a large Lane farm.
Hugh Hinton married Elizabeth Stemmermen Wednesday night at 8:30 in First Methodist Episcopal church. Pastor Dr. J. B. Hoagland officiated. Witness W J L Moyer signed. Groom from Mitchell bride from Haynes N D will reside briefly here then return to the bride’s farm in Erkins County.
The First Methodist church Woman's Aid society divisions hosted a joint supper for husbands at 7 o'clock in the church parlors and gymnasium. About 75 guests enjoyed a splendid repast followed by a program directed by Mrs. O W Coursey with vocal solos recitations and games for lively amusement.
Sixty neighbors and friends celebrated Mr. and Mrs S P Arsene’s fortieth wedding anniversary at their Prosper township home. Fred C Hoffman presented an easy chair to both spouses. Four of the five grown children attended. Ben Algene, the fifth, is an engineer elsewhere.
Miss Anna Whittle, soon to wed Fred Kratz of Murdo, was honored at a Walrath Sletten shower. Mrs J O Walrath hosted a 22 guest gathering with a six o clock four course dinner. Pink cherry and apple blossom decor accompanied gifts and verses for the bride.
Mrs Whyte hosts the Crocus club gathering with guests Mrs Snow of Sioux Falls and Mrs Woodruff. The ladies spent the afternoon on fancy work and enjoyed a three course luncheon at five. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs Bert G&A lbreath.
Mrs Jennie Wiltse's division gathered Thursday at Mrs A E B Carhart's house with Mesdames EK Ford and B V Wilder as hostesses. A devotional led by Mrs W A Branch preceded a musical program including a piano trio, vocal and violin solos, and a five piece orchestra, followed by luncheon. Rev Raymond Carhart, back from Mexico City mission work, attended as guest of honor.
Minneapolis district regional reserve bank becomes a reality as five National banks in the district sign the incorporation certificate. R H Drecell cashier of First National of Lead, S S Titus president, and J R Carley cashier of First National Bank of Grand Works attend the signing. no chairman elected.
A local promotion touts Dr King s New Discovery as a remedy for a three year cough. Jennie Flemming of Dover Ohio reports dramatic relief and the ad offers 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles with relief guaranteed. Bucklen s Arnica Salve also advertised for pimples.
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