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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1910
Page
7
A doctor asks a patient about digestion and sluggish liver and notes that many ailments stem from constipation. The text endorses Ayer's Pills and suggests consulting a physician before use, with company contact given for Ayer Co.
Local residents depart for Bryant South Dakota Spokane Washington and Eureka Springs Arkansas for the winter. Congregational church missionary society held a large supper at Mrs George A Sitsbys home and started basement work on a new parsonage costing about 4000 dollars.
Boston importers report large shipments of Holiday Handkerchiefs and related linen items offered at special sale prices. Box lots include half dozen ladies handkerchiefs and linen trimmed pieces. various price points for Irish linen and plain linens. hosiery bargains and winter wear. Entrance sales run Monday November 21 and Saturday November 26 with selected ladies shoes discounted to clear.
Rural schools supervisor Browne launches a second annual corn contest with 70 boys aged 13 to 18 split into two classes. Participants plant at least one acre or quarter acre, receive seed in Class A, and compete for cash prizes announced with deadlines for exhibits and essays at Mitchell's Corn and Grain Show in January 1911.
A group of twelve ladies formed a bridge club at the home of Mrs. E. W. Leehan on Tuesday afternoon. Mrs. Leehan was elected president with J. M. Wood as secretary and treasurer. Meetings will be weekly with prizes of a Sterling silver fork for the daily winner and a rotating hostess schedule.
The Styx bridge club began its season with Mrs Teehan winning the head prize. Members enjoyed light refreshments as they started the season noting that all will be treated equally in points and rewards.
Company F presented a army post themed entertainment to a large appreciative audience at city hall. The program featured drill, manual of arms, bayonet exercises, shelter tent pitching, story and song, and a lively Irish squad routine. Music by college musicians plus Red Line Piano Co. loaned piano complemented the event.
The Entre Nous bridge whist club met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. W E Turner’s home on Sixth Avenue East. Several members were absent due to illness or travel. The afternoon's play was pleasant and enjoyable with the hostess contributing to the event, and Mrs J G McCartney received the silver fork for the highest score as part of the club’s annual prize system.
A cordial shower honoring Miss Viola Law was hosted Wednesday by the Misses Porteous and Miss Lola Shipton at Porteous Home. Eighteen guests attended as pink and white chrysanthemums decorated the room. Parcels were delivered to the bride elect, accompanied by musical numbers by Miss Pearl Perry and Miss Mildred Tournier, followed by refreshments and warm well wishes.
The Kensington ladies club met at Mrs. EB A Chaney's home for light sewing and to choose a distinct name. After voting on suggestions, the group settled on Napanee, a name evocative of the Indian race, and enjoyed a social plate lunch.
Mrs. T. S. Martin was guest of honor during a week of social events in the city. The final affair Monday afternoon was a five o'clock luncheon hosted by Mrs. W. A. Heimberger for Mrs. Martin and Mrs. G. H. Edwards of Sioux City. Community ladies, including Mrs. Louis Beckwith Jr. and Mrs. H. H. Edwards, assisted with dainty autumn decor and a well praised luncheon.
Mrs Louis Briedenbach hosted twenty ladies at Second Avenue East for an afternoon tea honoring her sister Mrs Saunders visiting from Leonie Nebraska. Guests included Mrs W O Redfield and two daughters of White Lake North Dakota. Tea and refreshments accompanied a pleasant gathering with old friends.
The Republican reports a wide turnout as two city firms held Bargain Day. Businesses staffed up and extended hours as shoppers from Alexandria Mt. Vernon Parkston Fulton Farmer Leto and nearby rural areas filled stores. Buyers praised the event as a timely chance to save, with many plans for another sale.
Madison high school visitors edged the local team in a late Friday game. Ten minute quarters and a late kicking touchday marked the matchup as the third quarter saw Madison cross the line.
South Aberdeen reports that Brown County Commissioners acknowledge county judges are entitled to fees in addition to the annual salary. The record cites J. H. Hauser for 1901–1905 and C. J. He for 1905–1909, with claims totaling about 33 and 119 dollars respectively. Judge A. L. McNa took office in January 1969.
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