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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1912
Page
10
In Chicago Union Stock Yards hogs show receipts 27 600 with 628 left from yesterday and 19 000 today. official receipts 12 164 and shipments 1 280. Prices range from 7.00 to 7.85 for various hog categories. cattle and sheep receipts around 17 000 and 20 000 with mixed price moves. beef, calves, and sheep values listed across several classes.
Sioux City livestock markets report cattle receipts at 900 with top beeves at 9.00 while hog receipts reach 11 000 with top at 7.60 and bulk around 7.35 to 7.50. sheep receipts steady.
Wheat No 1 northern 1.00, No 2 northern 8.00, No 3% northern 0.95, velvet chaff 0.60. Corn 0.70, oats 0.45 per bushel.
The report lists bids for wheat and corn with grades and prices, including No 1 hard wheat at 1.16 to 1.18 and May July September futures at 1.14 1/8, 1.14 3/8, and 1.05 respectively, alongside rates for durum oats rye flax and barley with delivery notes and arrival terms.
New York City reports the first aerial mail trial led by aviator Paul Peck. He will fly about 10 000 letters from Governors Island to Washington, aiming to beat the five hour train time and possibly land at the post office on Pennsylvania Avenue.
A fragment notes the construction of a vehicle designed to carry heavy loads and serve as a commercial transport method. The text emphasizes its purpose for transporting substantial weight and supporting commerce.
A brief notice reports the race for national delegates with instructions backing Gov. Simon Baldwin, detailing political alignment and candidate support. The item notes factional positions and potential influence on primary outcomes.
A historical note discusses Matthew and James on truth telling and the dangers of swearing, urging Christians to let speech be yea or nay. It contrasts Christ’s teaching with religious critics and warns ministers and laypeople alike about the impact of careless speech and sarcasm. Miss Stannah Jensen sails to Moosejaw Saskatchewan for the summer.
Gillis Mills Tennessee resident Judge L. Cherry suffered a persistent leg sore baffling doctors. He declares it a cancer but credits Busklen's Arnica Salve with a complete cure. Salve advertised for burns boils ulcers cuts bruises and piles at Diehl and Brown.
Local notes report Episcopal plans to move a church facing Third Avenue for a new brick building this summer with services in City Hall during work. Baptist repairs include a new tower and brick veneer. A mail clerk with smallpox rests at home in Salem after furling the Omaha night route. Dakota Wesleyan beats Brookings 45 to 2 in baseball. Civil and religious notices, births, deaths, and town events fill the page including a former banker’s North Dakota interview and upcoming marriages in town.
Ilugh Tallman of San Antonio extols Dr. King's New Life Pills as boosting life and energy for both him and his wife. He claims the pills aid stomach, liver and kidney troubles and recommends them at a price of 25 cents at Diehl & Low n.
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