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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1911
Page
2
The notice from Mitchell Capital Mitchell Publishing Company lists subscription prices: one year one dollar six months seventy five cents and three months forty cents. It names W R Ronald as editor and manager.
A Kansas village faces outrage over a decoy tar-and-cloth attack on a young woman sparked by gossip. The piece condemns gossips, urges accountability for the men, and questions the social justice system and public shaming. It also summarizes legal maneuvers in a beef-trust case, including writs, appeals, and judge actions, and questions delays and motives.
Judge Kohlsaat of Chicago dismisses a writ of habeas corpus sought by meat packers amid Sherman antitrust enforcement. The prolonged prosecutions date back to 1905 with indictments, immunity rulings, and multiple investigations leading to continued legal battles over monopoly claims in the meat packing industry.
The Presbyterian church held morning services centered on the Resurrection with Pastor Snyder delivering a sermon on Jesus’ death burial and resurrection and appearing to disciples. In the evening a Memory Song Service drew a large crowd followed by a talk from a Sunday School Union representative and a sermon on Fighting Gideon.
W L Mock of Mock Arkansas claims decades of drug experience prove Dr King’s New Discovery saves many lives. He recommends it for weak lungs and bronchial ailments and offers a free trial bottle or 50 cent and one dollar sizes. Diehl Brown guarantees it.
Aberdeen reports radicals clash over Dean Sterling’s La Follette backing as Judge McNulty weighs a senatorial bid. Local leaders like Fred R. Ginthner of Morristown and Sheriff C B Coyne of Stanley County say McNulty is the logical progressive choice. Across the state, Sisseton and Pierre observers flag Sterling’s late entry as likely not to sway the real progressive vote. McNulty’s decision awaited.
A Burke South Dakota reader recalls that despite newspaper fear, Mellette and Bennett counties will still offer ample homestead land. The state may reserve forty one indemnity sections for schools, but law limits to two sections per township, leaving about 430 unalloted sections for settlers, about 1700 quarter section farms.
Letcher joins other progressive towns by forming a Commercial Club. The constitution was adopted and broadened to include nearby farmers. Directors elected were L. M. Doyle, G. W. Crawford, R. H. Wodd, and W. C. Buchanan. officers to be chosen from them. Twenty charter members, with expected rapid growth.
Superintendent H H Stoner outlines dates for farmers institutes across South Dakota with locations including Pukwana Plankinton Mt Vernon Woonsocket Wessington Springs Wolsey Miller Highmore Onida Gettysburg Faulkton Redfield Hitchcock Crandon Conde Mellette Northville Chamberlain Cresbard Carlisle Ipswich Selby Iroquois Carthage and others.
South Dakota politics buzzes as Thos Sterling aligns with La Follette and speculation grows whether Judge McNulty of Aberdeen shifts from court to Senate. Constitutional clause 30 blocks judges from other offices, sparking debate on eligibility for Congress amid multiple statewide campaigns. Theo Geidt retires from secretary of state race after chilly reception.
Mitchell high school footballers were overwhelmed by Sioux Falls 29 to 0 at South Side Park on a windy Saturday. Despite early nerves and fumbles, the locals fought hard as the larger Sioux Falls squad used experience to pull away with quick early touchdowns.
The report describes a hard fought game with notable plays from Rowley Smith and Reed plus solid defense by Mitchell and Thesia Falle. The lineup list follows the summary, highlighting a tense finish and key moments in the second half.
Tokyo asks major powers to let the Mikado act for Japan in China to forestall U S intervention. Japan warns of troops in Korea ready to act and expects swift action to block American footholds in Pekin. U S legation orders Americans to leave interior China for treaty ports amid anti foreign tensions. In London a winter Y M C A meeting in the Maynard theatre reports on new activities and ministry under Rev W Mair and Dr J S Hoagland.
A local incident notes a girl being tarred following rumors spread by women in the community. The event points to social backlash and vigilante action amid gossip and public shaming in Sault area.
Lincoln Center Kansas sheriffs and a wealthy merchant face trial for assault and battery over the tar and feathering of Miss Mary Chamberlain. Twelve jurors seated. four men have pleaded guilty. others await trial. The victim plans to sue for damages after cases conclude.
Judge Elliott discharges Western Machine & Motor Co from bankruptcy and orders reorganization with new capital and hires. Plan to unite two manufacturers, use extra garage space, and create jobs, boosting city prosperity. W T McConnell will return to lead operations, with F W Shawver expected to resume manufacturing lightning rods.
A large crowd attended Sunday evening at the Congregational church to hear a male quartet and Rev. Mair discuss The City Its Evils. He cited poverty, vice, and government, noting city living raises food costs and urban ills while praising Mitchell as a model town in South Dakota. Next Sunday he will speak on The City Its Blessings.
An old advertisement claims neglect of constipation leads to severe indigestion jaundice and liver trouble. It promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills as the safe remedy for biliousness headaches dyspepsia chills and debility, priced 25 cents at Diehl & Brown.
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