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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1912
Page
4
Want ads list a modern seven room house for rent at 900 First Avenue East and a household line for sale at 420 North Edmunds. Also offered are antique liver racks for sale and a half interest in a business for sale at 724 Third Street, Huron, with full information available.
A Jersey City seizure of 442 cans of frozen egg product prompts a legal clash over the meaning of decomposed under the Pure Food and Drug Act of 1906. Government chemists testified that bacteria determine decomposition, while the Keith Company argues the term should follow common law, risking broad seizer powers and potential impact on other foods. The dispute centers on whether decomposed means rotten or unwholesome.
Mrs. F. Augustus Heinze defends her marriage saying rumors of estrangement won t disturb them. She asserts he loves family and will not seek Reno divorce, noting he may wander but will return home. Reports linked to Lillian Hobart French and a 1910 marriage are mentioned.
James Hamilton formerly of Langford North Dakota sold his 160 acre homestead in Dewey County for 45 an acre to an Iowa buyer, a record price for the region, after improving the property with buildings valued around 35000.
Burton WW Gibson remains in custody without bail on a grand jury charge of murdering client Mrs. Rose Szsa. Judge Royce stated he was convinced a crime was committed and that the defendant is guilty, declining to entertain defense counsel's motions or formal pleas.
Mitchell S D directs a public auction in Mitchell South Dakota on Saturday October 5 1912 starting at 1 pm. 30 head of good mules age 4 to 4 years old well matched with good bone. Mules will go to highest bidder. Terms include time until October 1 191% on approved security at 1 percent interest. J S Matlick judge Brothers vertioneers M F Patton clerk owner.
Berlin reports a meat famine with the chancellor meeting Interior and Treasury officials to discuss price hikes. Authorities may ease import rules to bring in frozen meat, notably from Argentina, amid declines in slaughtered livestock versus August last year.
In Indianapolis Indiana II Rittenhouse argues the war against preventable disease hinges on dollars versus the death rate, noting communities prefer lower taxes to higher death tolls while addressing the national conservation congress.
Huron high school and Huron College release demanding 1912 football schedules with many strong opponents. New players join College squad including captain Martin Meigs Sherwood Buckley and Andrews. high school plans games with most state schools vying for the state championship.
In Salem Essex county salesmen refuse service as jurors for the Etto Giovannitti Caruso case. The defense argues this could lead to prisoner discharge, while District Attorney Atwill says if the venire is exhausted without 7 more jurors a new venire will be requested.
In the interest of the State vote Yes for the proposed Party Primary Law in November. It cleans up the spoils system, makes principles the issue, imposes penalties for buying votes, gives a popular vote on party endorsements of postmasters, limits campaign money, and supports recall and representative party government. It will appear first on the ballot.
Siou x Falls candidates for county and legislative offices on the Republican ticket pledged to support the entire state and county slate at the coming election. The group met Hans Ustrud in his county chair office and approved a campaign plan using newspapers posters and direct contact. A. R. Fellows introduced the motion, adopted unanimously, and most candidates signed or committed to sign the agreement.
In New York a $500 diamond vanishes into a Broad Street excavation after Mrs Ed ward BH Walker’s car nearly tips in. Police and crowds scramble as volunteers probe the dirt with promises of a $100 reward for the finder.
In the Church of Sts. Joan and Paul a Gothic fourteenth century sarcophagus with a mummified body was found near the high altar. The remains are identified as Andrea Morosini a famed Venetian warrior and doge family member. The tomb will be shown after restoration is finished.
Wickersham issues written opinion to Postmaster General Hitchcock upholding that the law requires semi annual sworn statements of circulation ownership and stock, across daily and weekly papers and other publications. Subscriptions counted whether individual or bulk, per law, with penalties for mail denial if not complied. The opinion does not address constitutionality of the measure.
South Dakota Davison County court 1912 orders show cause why George J Stahl may sell estate real estate including Lots 13 and 14 Block 37 Cooley and Guerney Addition Mitchell. Hearing set Oct 26 1912 at 10 am Mitchell court house. four week newspaper notice and personal service to heirs.
A notice-like line warns that a rapid track log and appetite loss signal trouble if not addressed. It claims appetite decline reflects reduced vitality and strength and urges taking Electric Bitters promptly to overcome the issue.
Pierre Laurent a farmer in Paris underwent a stomach transplant from a two year old ape after hospital care. Dr Roulies performed the operation at Agen hospital and Laurent reportedly drank alcohol without issue as his new digestive organ adapted and he recovered after twenty six days in hospital.
Charles Evans, a homesteader in Stanley County, awoke to find a thief with wagon and horses had stolen his entire corn crop overnight. No crew or suspects are identified.
South Dakota farmer activity shifts toward cattle as Peter Lamp of Mapel ton Jr buys 800 head from the Edmunds & Londergen ranch in Edmunds county at 6 dollars per 100 pounds for a total of 17883 dollars, reflecting livestock as a growing farm income source.
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