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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1911
Page
4
Advertises available breeding birds at $1.00 and $1.50 each with claims of superior quality and limited quantity. States they are among the best in the region west of Illinois.
A quarter section near Ottumwa in central Stanley county sold for 3200 dollars, showing prices west of the Missouri River remain steady despite a hoped for summer slump. The market suggests investment buyers may face prevailing prices rather than discounts.
Social events greet new students with many gatherings at Graham Hall and other campus venues. Talks by Drs. Kerfoot Seaton and a conference appearance by Weir are noted along with a new Chapel choir and Debating Triangle plans among Wesleyan Morningside and Dakota Wesleyan. A Rosebud country land lease story and an invitation to the teachers league address in Fairfax on Oct 21 are also mentioned.
In Springfield today the Illinois Central railroad secured a federal court temporary blanket injunction restraining striking employees from interfering with road operations. Strikers are barred from congregating on company property or molesting strike-breakers or destroying property.
A scientific analysis shows one pound of plums provides more energy than a pound of dried figs or prunes, with raspberries and strawberries at the lower end. Watermelons and cranberries yield about three times as much energy as the berries, and plums exceed currants by more than twofold. The plum season is near its peak as stated.
Residents vent frustration at delays in land settlements over the past two years as promises of allocations and clearances remain unmet. Officials cite administrative bottlenecks and budgeting gaps while affected families discuss potential legal remedies and future proffers.
A World dispatch from New York reports President Taft supports William Loeb as chairman of the Republican National Committee. He opposes Charles D. Hilles due to staffing concerns. Taft’s close political circle says the 1912 campaign will be fierce and Loeb has the needed qualifications and neutrality.
A large group of home seekers from Iowa and Nebraska arrives by early trains and expects attendance to match or exceed yesterday. A party of twenty five led by Burt Halliday traveled from Hancock Iowa and notes that many Iowans are increasingly seeking new opportunities.
In a windy college football opener at the College Athletic Field, Dakota Wesleyan defeated Huron 5 to 0 after a hard fought game. Potter scored the only touchdown on a 60 yard run set up by strong Wesleyan defense and key plays by Storer and Sherwood.
A household remedy advertised for cuts bruises pains and sore nerves by Dr Cox. Barbed Wire Liniment 25 cent size touted as superior with money back guarantee. Sold by all druggists and available in drugstores.
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