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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1916
Page
7
Mitchell and surrounding citizens receive agency notices and society news. Dr C V Gilliland attends a Methodist conference. Scallin Bros. hold jewelry auctions with daily prizes. a city council meeting considers ordinances and assessments. Local births, marriages and naturalizations appear with business and court updates.
W H Fritz announces sale of his entire jewelry stock to devote himself to the optical side of his business. The sale will include all jewelry, store fixtures, and furnishings valued at 3419.67, with auctioneer engagement and dates forthcoming in the Republican. Mitchell South Dakota store location is 404 North Main Street, dated November 20, 1915.
Prof. H. J. Thayer announces a new school of physical culture and wrestling starting December 1, 1916, at 500 South Montana Street Mitchell South Dakota. The three month program covers physical culture and wrestling to improve endurance vitality and overall health.
Pierre South Dakota state treasurer issues call for about 75000 in general fund warrants dated November 28 to register No. 164.
Public auction to highest bidder for cash on Saturday December 2 1916 at 2 o clock in the afternoon. Sale includes stock and fixtures formerly owned by F. E. Neish. Auction to be conducted by a trustee or designated agent at the former business location.
Doctor Thoms notes that bluebirds woodpeckers starlings goldfinches and other birds fare better in urban areas than in forests where natural enemies hide. He explains that predators lurk in the woods and less often near human settlements.
An advertisement touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney weakness with testimonials from Mrs. Holmes of Mitchell and others. It cites a 50 cent price and notes availability at dealers, urging readers to ask for the Doan's brand. A California electoral note follows about Democratic progress aiding Wilson.
A proposed good roads bill to be presented at the next legislative session would require wagons to use wider tires. New York and Illinois have enacted similar measures with compliance deadlines. The session also may address gaps in the guaranty act over drafts drawn on failed banks, notably the Oncoma failure, to ensure such drafts receive proper coverage.
The South Dakota branch of the National Congress of Mothers and Parent-Teachers held a board of managers meeting at W. S. Hill residence. Mrs. S. H. Scallin presided as officers were named and Miss Lilly Patterson chaired the state resolution committee. A Loomis circle was formed and tea followed with visitors Mrs. Nell P. Liden and Mrs. Alice Harbaugh of Kansas City Missouri.
Sioux Falls authorities in Lake City and surrounding areas have begun a crackdown on boot leggers. John Doe warrants have been issued and handed to officers, with arrests to follow as quickly as detected.
James Walton, leader of the bandits who raided Burroughs Adding Machines pay car of 32000 dollars last summer, pleaded guilty in circuit court today and was sentenced to Jackson.
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