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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1915
Page
2
The fragment lists the Mitchell Capital with proprietor Ronald and editor manager Hines Bubschietion rates and subscription terms. It notes the office in Mitchell South Dakota and references the 1879 act, with a monthly rate and a policy of strict advance payment.
The Delmont Record and Sioux Falls Argus Leader criticize the Mitchell Publishing Company losses on state printing and urge fair bidding. They accuse the Dakota bureau of public printing of favoritism, lack of specifications, and rising costs. The piece highlights alleged bid mistakes, paper supplier favoritism, and questions the bureau’s market practices and ethics.
Sioux Falls D D United States Senator Thomas Sterling advocates reasonable defense preparedness but warns against extreme measures proposed by the Washington administration. He supports adequate equipment, calls coast defense urgent, and notes possible Senate deliberations may trim proposals. He travels from Vermillion to Brookings to speak to students.
Boston Transcript notes evidence grows that nature rightly blocked a Panama Isthmus canal suggesting why a sea route would have faced insurmountable barriers. The piece cites expert opinions and historical debate on feasibility and environmental limits.
Four complimentary events honored Miss Jeannette Smith ahead of her Thursday wedding to Charles W. Shannon. Hostesses include Grace Beckwith, L H Beckwith Jr., Mrs. Howard S. Brodstrup, Mrs. George G. Kimball, and Miss Marguerite Anderson with Mrs. John V. Dobson. Pink decorations, jams and jellies, and an auction bridge highlighted the festivities. The couple will host a dinner at the Sidmann hotel Tuesday evening.
Mr Albert Alt and Miss Josephine G Watkins were married in the auditorium of the first Methodist church on Wednesday at 2 pm. The ring ceremony was performed by Dr J B Hoagland. The couple were accompanied by Miss Louise Alt and Mr Jake Alt, greeted by family, and left for Montana and later will live on a farm near Letcher South Dakota. Mrs Alt, a Dakota Wesleyan graduate, has taught locally. Mr Alt is a well known farmer with many friends in Mitchell.
Mrs J C Wood Mrs W 8S Mc Grath Mrs R A Kelley Mrs Charles Jones and Mrs Lauritz Miller hosted Sorosis club members and husbands Tuesday at Mrs McGrath's home. A four course dinner for twenty followed by floral place cards, Victrola music, and a novel yacht race provided entertainment.
The Be Jolly club entertained at Mrs. F. J. Sherwood home Friday evening with hostesses Mrs. Bertha Ferguson Mrs. IF. J. Sher wood Mrs Fred Wilson and Mrs H. R. Beyer. It was a hard time party with Halloween decorations and a hard time lunch. About thirty five guests attended.
Mrs C S Bobbs Sunday School class of the Methodist Episcopal church met at her home Tuesday evening for a six o clock dinner. The officers gave short talks and several new songs were learned. Forty five guests closed the pleasant evening by singing When We Meet Again.
The Inter Se club met Tuesday evening with Miss Myrtle Pope of 521 South Duff street. Mrs JL Caes was elected president, Miss Ella Hendrickson vice president, and Miss Blanche Sampson secretary and treasurer. The evening featured fancy work, music, and a two course lunch.
On Monday afternoon the M EB Women’s Aid Society division honored Mrs Fr Norton as chairwoman with a money purse. Decorations reflected Halloween season as games contests and refreshments followed.
The first monthly gathering of officers and teachers after vacation convened Wednesday evening at 6 with Mrs F J Norton’s division of the Ladies Aid serving refreshments. Plans for the Sunday school year were discussed and a reorganizing committee elected including Mrs L R Erskine Prof L A Stout Miss Lilly Patterson Mrs C KH Hager and H J Coxe Miss Anna Haynes urged cooperation and punctuality as enthusiasm grows for a successful year. A social note mentions the marriage of Mrs Mary McDonald to Mr William W Hazen at the bride’s parents home on West Fourth Avenue with the ring service performed by Dr J S Hoagland.
Mrs J A Smith received a surprise at 504 Edmunds Street as Methodist Ladies Aid members hosted a two course luncheon. Officers B A Bobb A B Darling A T Downey J S Hoagland W H Bacon attended as special guests. Various club meetings and magazine reviews were reported across Marion Iowa.
Copenhagen Denmark reports the Danish government will mine coal in Greenland more intensively due to a Danish coal shortage. Officials plan to cut government forests and boost peat production to relieve fuel scarcity. Greenland deposits are extensive though heating quality lags behind English coal. Authorities also eye expanding Greenland copper mines for potential profitability.
Omaha reports posthumous papers on Bishop Biller of South Dakota read at the Episcopal Synod session in the Northwest. The widow’s letter urges electing a bishop and an assistant for the vast district. The Dakota mission covers ten parishes and 155 stations, many unreachable by rail, and Biller’s relentless labors included seven Sioux sermons and 100 miles by auto in a single trip.
A chatty early 20th century medicinal ad promises relief from constipation. It touts quick action, non eroding effects, and a healthier bowels routine. The copy urges immediate nightly treatment for a happier morning and lists a price of 25 cents per bottle.
British troops in a dawn assault near Loos, aided by eight inch howitzers and air support, press the Germans back and seize five hundred yards of trench. Aviators report concentrated operations winning air superiority while medics and planners organize a vast wartime logistics network.
Lawrence Green, Sioux Falls right halfback, escaped fatal injury in Friday's clash with Dakota Wesleyan. He suffered a brain concussion and temporary paralysis of his lower limbs after being knocked out of Waltz’s path. His neck muscles were strained and the seventh cervical vertebra briefly dislocated, which would have caused a broken neck if not restored.
Announcement urging readers to subscribe for 1916 issues of the Youth's Companion. New subscribers paying 2.00 receive remaining 1915 issues free. Promotes 52 issues in 1916, mentions notable contributors, forecasts, and Home Calendar, with Boston as the office.
In Davison County South Dakota the County Court hears a petition by L L Tomeland claiming entitlement to a deed for Lot 4 Block 7 Riverside under a contract with William Koch deceased. The hearing is set for December 2 1915 at 2 PM in Mitchell Court House.
Connors and Wheeler, long time prospectors from the Tinton district, plan to sue the government for damages after a band of elks from the national forest destroyed crops and property on their land. The elk have roamed the hills since being relocated from Montana years ago, with multiple reports of damage. Connors even hung a red blanket to deter the herd, but it provoked a bull elk that led the group in further destruction.
T. R. explains the moose he shot faced a swift humane end as it threatened him, describing the animal as calm before it died to prevent harm.
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