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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1915
Page
4
South Dakota reports record yields and higher value for 1915 crops led by wheat and oats. Government figures show wheat 62,500,000 bushels and oats 68,100,000 bushels in the state, with corn near last year’s output and potatoes down on price. Values for leading crops rose or fell accordingly, with the state totals exceeding 1914 in several categories.
Pierre South Dakota reports the state railway commission ordered the Omaha railway company to build a new Hartford station adequate to meet local needs and to construct a new brick platform at least fourteen feet wide.
Volin South Dakota voters in Yankton county prepare for a county wide special election on Tuesday November 9 to decide on issuing county bonds to fund bridge construction and repairs across the area.
A proposal to raise 800000 dollars to build a bridge over the Missouri river at Yankton is to be put to voters. Backers predict boosted trade for residents if approved. farmers fear little impact and may oppose the bonds. Advocates plan a campaign to secure victory in the special election.
Sioux Falls South Dakota The principal Friday event was the election of ministerial delegates to the General Conference at Saratoga Springs next May Dr Nicholson general secretary of education was elected on the first ballot Dr John S Hoagland pastor Mitchell was elected on the third and Rev James S Harkness district superintendent Aberdeen on the fourth ballot Rev O B H Boyce Watertown district superintendent and Dr W G Seaman president of Dakota Wesleyan Mitchell and Dr G T Nelson executive secretary of South Dakota Methodist Hospital were elected as reserves W T McConnell of Wisconsin Springs William Carpenter of Andover and Dr Daniels of Madison were elected lay delegates to the general conference and B B Collins Og Vermillion J M Johnston and Dr F H Minty of Rapid City chosen as reserves Bishop Quayle spoke urging abstinence from tobacco and advising ministers to preach the gospel avoid debt and secure life insurance and land for security in illness or death The Breadth of Methodism was discussed The bishop emphasized that preachers must be Christians first and Methodists second He urged ministers to care for children and be active in outreach with all classes of people.
N L Nelson former Mobridge Farmers State Bank president now in Fargo N D was found guilty of making false entries to deceive the bank examiner. Lauritz Miller state banking counsel assisted Walworth County State's Attorney A A Brown in the Selby case. Wingfield state bank examiner initiated the action. Miller’s duties include aiding prosecutions of banking law violations.
Arthur Wabel sells tungsten property four miles east of Hill City per Chicago Steel and Iron for 125000 dollars. The cash portion totals 80000 dollars, with the Chicago subsidiary of U S Steel taking ownership. The deal triggers immediate activity among local tungsten owners in the Black Hills region.
A killing frost last night dropped below thirty degrees across the Pierre area, harming vegetation. Much corn had already been harvested, with some late fields potentially affected. A record number of corn binders were brought into the region this fall.
Walter Terrebel, 18, severely injured after jumping from a threshing machine and landing on a pitchfork. Juror W. H. Fritz returns from Pierre. Dr George P. Dix visits Mitchell from Aberdeen. Ole V. Hjelm and Ella Dahl wed at the Norwegian Lutheran church. couple to farm near Storla. A. I. Ransom operated on at St Joseph’s hospital. John D. Braucht and Esther Richards marry at the Baptist parsonage. reside near Mitchell. Mitchell clergy delegates named for a South Dakota general conference. Drs Seaman and Nelson named alternates. Samuel Marble ordained. The clan pledges abstinence from tobacco. Mitchell to host notable New York and Boston musical recitals featuring Malvin Parry and Thuel Burnham, aiming to enrich local cultural life.
The Mitchell Daily Republican reported that G Woelfel's jewelry store held a 50 cent package sale advertised exclusively in the paper. A crowd of 75 to 100 gathered before 10 am, and within 50 minutes 2,000 packages were sold. The event demonstrated the paper's strong advertising impact.
The October term of municipal court convenes at 10 oclock tomorrow under Judge W. M. Herbert with three criminal and nineteen civil actions on the docket. The jury is summoned and will hear nine cases first, including bootlegging charges against John H. Higgins and illegal prescriptions against Dr. R. F. Dundas. Civil actions with jury demand include Porter v Johnson, Briedenbach v Stafford, West v Cassem, Hicks v Peterson, Buckles v Shaw, Meyers v Pine, Peterson v Western Auto, and DeLaval Separator v Conrad. Remaining docket items list Heck v Lunsdhen, Stark v Gieger, Continental Illustrating v Central Auto, Nichols v Dewey, Meyer & Recht v Dakota Coffee, Meyers v Pine, Barnard-Giles-Moses v Fredericks, Plume v Solberg, Sachem v Hourset, Rathbun Grocery v Wright, Mitchell Auto & Supply v Rowkey.
Dakota Wesleyan School of Music announces its third annual recital series with the opening program by the Zoellner String Quartette on Monday evening October 25. The ensemble is well remembered by audiences for its refined performances and contributions to the season.
Coach Bilis P. Winters resigns from Mitchell High School and will stay in Gettysburg after his father’s death. Prof. C. S. Hall will head athletic affairs. Walters’ successor in the commercial department is not yet chosen. Open football dates October 29 and November 12, with possible Redfield game. schedule includes Aberdeen, Redfield, Huron, Sioux Falls, and Yankton games.
Dakota Wesleyan of Mitchell crushed Northern Normal 20 to 0 on Johnson field. The downstate eleven produced the better line and effective interference to secure ten points in the second quarter, followed by a pair of drop kicks and a final field to complete the shutout. The Normal squad failed to mount real resistance in its second game of the season after a 49 to 0 loss to Pipestone.
Vermillion South Dakota State Food and Drug Department condemned and seized 209 barrels of rotting apples at Bradley and Bryant. The apples filled nearly two freight cars and were declared unfit for consumption. Local authorities ordered disposal and quarantine actions to prevent spread.
A large shipment of apples from Preston Minnesota to Bryant and Clark was found unfit for consumption. Inspector Lovvard ordered destruction after the state attorney filed papers for condemnation. This follows prior actions against wormy raisins and spoiled meat cases, including a Salem butcher fined $15.80.
Wesleyan football features four capable quarterbacks: Mark Payne the strongest overall, Virgil Hine returning despite weight limits, Ployd Wilder, and John Berry. Coach Dillon notes each brings speed, strength, and kicking ability as team heads to a scrimmage and a game versus Spearfish Normal School.
Aberdeen high school football players faced harsh disciplinary action after a loss to Redfield. Sixteen of seventeen stayed for a dance, defying orders to return by 6 pm. All remaining games were canceled and players were dismissed from school for a week.
Reports from the front say a serious Russian counter attack along a twelve mile line from Garbounovka to Lautizesschey forced German withdrawal. The move is seen as a threat to German dispositions near Dvinsk and Nova Alexandriev. Also notes Sioux City visitors Mrs. Charles Harstad and Miss Carrie Hillman, sisters of Mrs. Ness, visiting L. Lt. Ness and relative Arthur Halseth at Bijou Hills.
A feature on improving facial complexion through diet and cleansing routines, criticizing powder overuse and laziness. Includes a steam facial method, cold cream, and ice rub, plus a Q&A section offering foot cooling with washing soda and a home hair lotion of sweet almond oil rosemary oil and perfume to reduce split ends and dryness.
C O Bailey filed in the circuit court for an injunction to stop the state banking department from enforcing its order requiring country state banks to deposit fifty percent of exchange items in reserve funds in designated cities. Bailey represents four Sioux Falls national banks, while more than 100 banks statewide show interest. The Mitchell protest and Pierre committee report urge resisting enforcement as harmful and unnecessary, authorizing further action to obtain relief from the order.
Dorothy Clarke notes Helen’s striking win and stylish gear as she defeats the writer easily. Helen wears a light loose knit burnt orange sport sweater with a slant front, aigash knot, small turned cuffs, and a rolling collar. The outfit pairs with a homespun skirt and velvet Tam o’ Shanter, finishing a memorable scene.
A poemish exchange contrasts sunny scenes with a shove of rough humor. Children sing of grass and birds while a brash retort about a bumped nose erupts in dialect banter. The scene shifts to a humorous misaddressed nose injury and a punchy street talk exchange.
Mrs Horse laments declining prestige while Mr Horse dismisses the idea, asking how an equestrian statue could be portrayed on an automobile in a humorous exchange about public image.
The item mentions a Tipperary hat display and a young cellist Beatrice Sarrison, a twenty year old performer at a metropolitan venue. Details are fragmented but indicate a cultural event with implied contemporary notes.
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