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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1914
Page
2
The text shows a garbled mix of phrases about Democrats and tariffs, trade, and revenue ideas. It reads as a fragmented OCR of a political discussion with scattered names and nonsensical segments, offering little clear narrative or specific facts.
A fragment notes that Hidradety and Gomes have engaged an attorney to defend Biles in an unspecified matter. The text is sparse and lacks dates, places, or case details.
A vintage advertisement touts Hall's Family Pills as a cure for constipation. It claims a $100 reward for any cure that fails and cites testimonials as proof of effectiveness. The ad lists F. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, as the makers and urges readers to buy from druggists for 75 cents.
A large cattle roundup in western South Dakota nears its final stage. Cowboys assemble on the Lower Brule reservation as leases expire this fall, forcing removal of white-owned cattle from Indian lands within weeks. the operation may last about ten days with thousands of head gathered.
A damaged ad-style notice touts Dr King’s New Discovery as treating colds and coughs with claims of soothing relief. It references illness, a 250 cent bottle and a testimonial from Lewis Cham of Manchester Ohio asserting general effectiveness.
The Mitchell commercial association President F J Heslok reviews past year achievements and upcoming projects. Highlighted are catalog circulation in periodicals, new theater plans, improved accommodations, and a replica Corn Palace feature to attract visitors, with county officials endorsing these developments.
Tax levies for Davison county school districts for 1914 taxes completed. Mitchell city set at 19.4 mills, Mt. Vernon independent district 20.8 mills, Mitchell city behind by 1.5 mills, Rome No.23 13.5 mills. Rural districts list readings with totals per district and city tax raises: Mitchell $66,047 Mt. Vernon $6,006 Ethan $1,470.
An old sow on Mrs. W. Anderson’s farm near Westport was buried under a ruined barn in a July storm. Workers freed the emaciated animal, weighing 75 pounds at rescue from 300, and her doctors expect a full recovery on a milk-based diet.
A peach warrant is issued for Fred Bennett the former treasurer of Fairbanks township Sully county. Bennett fled after a state circuit court special term, Bond forfeited. Bondsmen Erick Bennett and Alfred Berton may be called to surrender the amount.
Mitchell residents expressed concern over a proposed viaduct over San D Sioa tracks to connect the south side with the business district. The meeting featured spokesman Ole Thompson and a committee inquiry into the project, with a city engineer to report on sanitary sewers and street access as a cost estimate was discussed.
The Berliner Tageblatt editorial from September 14 describes Germany’s war posture toward England France and Russia. It notes German gains in the east and argues that victory requires crushing Russia even at the cost of twenty years of war. It questions French support for Russia and warns England and France to back Russia or risk a hollow peace.
The article notes that palace crowds were handled with reduced cost and less annoyance than at any prior point in his administration, signaling improved crowd control and efficiency.
Dakota Wesleyan plans Blue and White Day featuring a six foot leather covered pushball from Drake University. Freshmen and sophomores will contest as football preparations accompany related tug of war, water game, and cane battles on campus with no extra football admission charge.
A caregiver left a cistern trapdoor open to fetch more water while a child, unseen, crawled to the opening and fell in. Another person jumped into the cistern to rescue the child, hanging by one arm with the other clinging to the edge. The rescue left the child exhausted and needing physician care.
Gottlieb Scheurenbrand and party returned to Hoboken after a summer in Germany with Mrs Scheurenbrand. They say English enemies caused the war, not Germany, noting German troops in Belgium and telegraph messages between Wilhelm and the czar.
A prominent Garden City woman leaped into a cage and clung to a lead for about two hours before rescue. The incident involved famous local figure Aa James Blashi, a noted Garden City resident.
A fragment recalls refugees returning with the author and government sending others on a special train. The group signed a statement asserting that many wartime incidents from England were entirely false, reflecting mixed wartime sentiment and distrust.
Dakota Wesleyan football drills tighten as coaches push conditioning and depth. Key playmakers Woodward Knox and Berry shine in scrimmage while Virgil Heine emerges as a standout QB find. Aberdeen and Northern Normal next up. local squad primed for battle.
Immense crowds visited Mitchell last week for the corn palace event described as record breaking. Traffic details note over 600 automobiles in the vicinity and an estimated 2000 attendees expected during peak days, reflecting a festive atmosphere with vendors and merrymakers before the event concludes.
The text indicates a county plan to impose annual fees and taxes, with deadlines approaching. It mentions a first day for payments and the risk of penalties for nonpayment, including a possible declaration of liens.
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