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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1914
Page
3
Photo shows a United States Navy aviator dropping a high explosive bomb into Pensacola harbor. Didier Masson and other pilots in Mazatlan, Mexico, dropped bombs in city streets, killing and wounding residents and causing consternation among inhabitants and the federal garrison.
Aberdeen Elks and families board a special Northwestern train for the state convention at Rapid City and a Black Hills tour departing June 2. A 22‑piece Elks band will perform at stops, with luxury equipment including drawing room cars and a dining car. The Burlington and Northwestern routes arrange through cars to Hot Springs due to track limits.
Pierre South Dakota Theodore Bailey of Sioux Falls a Democratic candidate for Congress in the first district files an expense account of ninety cents for his campaign. The cost covered postage and a small paid telegram announcing his nomination.
Mike Wise of Bison was hunting coyotes when a high power rifle exploded tearing off three fingers of his left hand and damaging the skull exposing brain. He was rushed to Lemmon for treatment and is reported in critical condition.
Mrs. Harry M. Hammond, wife of the Daily Herald manager, died suddenly in Yankton hospital after an operation. She was 41. The family is known in Presho and Mitchell where the husband worked before moving to Yankton three months ago. She leaves one son. Funeral planned at the old home in Randolph, Nebraska.
An advertisement touts Dr Kings New Life Pills for regular bowel movements and detoxifying the body. It claims the formula keeps the stomach liver and kidneys in healthy condition and rid the body of poisons.
Advertisement claims Dr King’s New Life Pills improve complexion by flushing the liver and kidneys. Testimonial from GC Hatfield of Chicago States the pills gave more relief than any medicine tried. Available at druggists.
Paul Stowell of Mitchell South Dakota says Doan's Kidney Pills cured his back ache and weakness caused by kidney trouble from army hardships. He praises the remedy after four boxes and recommends it at Diehl Brown's Drug Store with price 50c at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY props.
Indigestion and loss of appetite are addressed by Electric Bitters described as a spring tonic for liver kidney and stomach troubles. It claims to cleanse the system and improve well being with Mr. T. D. Peeble’s stomach troubles cited. Available at druggists in 50 cents and 1.00. Bucklen's Arnica Salve also suggested for eczema.
In a decisive game at Hit chcock park yesterday the seniors defeated the sophomores 9 to 6 after a challenge from the upper classmen. Nordbye W Smith and Scallin hit triples, and a Williams to W Smith double play highlighted the contest. Sophs battery Deant Spry. seniors Norton Nordbye. This afternoon the seniors meet the juniors to decide the school championship. Thomas Fullerton and B W Lee Han left for Excelsior Springs Missouri for a two week stay.
Casper Schenk of Des Moines argues three quarters of Iowa the population are progressives and contrasts old party reform through new parties. He cites wealth concentration and wage hardship as causes for creating a new Progressive movement with a comprehensive program.
Vermillion South Dakota university track and field team defeated Yankton College 65 to 52 on Dacotah field. Quigley of South Dakota led with 15 points while Olsen posted a 2042 half and Collins Freer added high jump feats. Meade won the relay drafting a wide lead as Yankton’s Neill struggled with the hammer.
Mt Vernon notes report Mrs W A Fallgatter improving after illness. J B Hoppock travels to New Jersey for two months. New son born to Mr and Mrs W H Wagner. M B E Ladies Aid set for May 20 at Mrs Harwick’s home. Loraine Owens operated for appendicitis. recovery progressing. Sunshine Rebekah lodge held meeting with ice cream and wafers served. Edna Link visiting from New Mexico. Myrie King attends Watertown state Rebekah meeting. Yankton vs Wesleyan baseball recap with seven and six hits. next University field game promised. Congregationalists to Chamberlain for game with Columbus College. Saturday game with state university uncertain as Coach Kardy can’t secure Coyotes visit.
In State vs John T White the conviction for operating a gambling house was affirmed though the defense argued the room served a lodge of the Owls. Other cases: Gallien vs Norbeck and Nicholson Co verdict for defendant reversed. Heying vs Boone reversed. Kennel vs Atlas Plevator Co affirmed in part. Culhane Adjustment Co. vs Farrand reversed. Whiting and Shenkberg opinions noted. several reversals listed for Sioux Falls Savings Bank and Maggie Maley cases.
Dakota Wesleyan opened the season with a 5 to 2 loss at Yankton as the Congregationalists took the game on the baseball field. Capt. Smith and Kirkpatrick pitched for the Methodists while Yankton’s offense delivered the decisive runs.
In this display of fabrics cotton crepes, voiles and ratines captivate buyers. 36 inch printed crepes priced at 25 cents and 40 inch printed voiles at 30 cents lead a wide, colorful selection of white goods and wool dress fabrics for summer.
Satin faced silks dominate the season with Crepe de Chine Crepe Meteors and Chenéys satin faced foulards in a large assortment. The new spring silks include Shower Proof Foulards styled in Paris approved Cubist and Futurist concepts plus Chinese and Bulgarian color contrasts.
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