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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1912
Page
2
Advertisement lists subscription rates and terms for the Mitchell Capital Mitchhle Publishing Company. One year two dollars and six cents, six months seventy five cents, three months forty cents, all strictly in advance. Proprietor W. R. Ronald, editor and manager.
The piece discusses Attorney General Johnson's four year legislature plan with prec day appropriations control and a two year term recall. It analyzes South Dakota electors status and Roosevelt and Taft strategies. It contrasts Wilsons vague trust plan with Republican defend of tariff and trust regulation.
A Mitchell audience hears a Wallace Bryan critique framed as a voyage at sea. The speaker contrasts Bryan’s positions with ships like Imperialism and Free Trade, arguing voters deserve a clear plan and safety aboard the correct vessel for four years.
The October crop report from the Crop Reporting Board shows preliminary yields for spring wheat oats and barley with totals around 2.9 billion bushels for various grains and larger figures for passably steely crops, based on reports from correspondents and bureau agents. The text also discusses political opinions about trusts and President Roosevelt, criticizing Wilson and reflecting on the assassination context.
A list details itineraries of Republican speakers Fay Mills in Pierre and Sioux Falls October 14 15 Kon J KB Whiting in Davison county October 15 16 17 George F McNutt The Dinner Pail Man visiting Woonsocket Watertown Tyndall Wagner Lake Andes Geddes September 14–19 Senator Crawford Rapid City Sturgis Belle Fourche Lead Custer Conde Ipswich Bowdle Onida Hyde County Stanley County October 14–19 Dean Sterling Ip swich Bowdle October 15 W S Clark Onida Hyde County Stanley County and 198th October 16–19 198th.
Colonel Roosevelt spoke at Oshkosh Wisconsin arguing tariff policy was not ripe for change during his presidency due to prior earthquakes in the tariff and no public demand for reform. He urged supporters to back the Progressive party to secure protection for American industries against Republicans and Democrats.
Jolson outlines sixty one recommendations to overhaul state management. Proposals include four year legislative terms, holdover appropriation committees, early session estimates, two year appropriations, a state board of control, consolidated boards, auditing of bills, and centralized funds. Also calls for streamlined information forms, road fund transfers, and a county assessor with legal standing amid upcoming tax and inheritance law changes. An election notice lists polling places and offices to be filled on November Sunday.
An advertisement extols Dr Doran and his laboratory as the largest in the Northwest offering operations for a wide range of ailments including appendicitis cancer tumors and chronic diseases. It lists patient testimonials from South Dakota and Minnesota and invites married women with their husbands and minors with their fathers to attend at his Minneapolis Minnesota laboratories with a financial reference Dakota National Bank Aberdeen.
Recommendations urge a different probate code than South Dakota’s and place surety companies under the state insurance department. They also suggest changing taxation rules for county and township mutual fire insurance firms. The report outlines amendments proposed by Hones With Wimerous.
Dean Perisho of the State University spoke to Mitchell High students, arguing four years of high school pay off monetarily and in broader life usefulness. He cited Labor Commission reports showing higher returns from extended schooling and praised local progress, inviting his return to Mitchell.
In Riverside area Roy Wiward Wendall aged one year and four months died Monday at 2 AM after a lung illness. Brief services at home Tuesday 2 PM then at Congregational church on arrival of procession. Janes Johnson, butcher, died Sunday evening at 8 PM on Seventh Street. Funeral held Monday 2:30 PM at residence. William H W Violins died Sunday evening at 7:50 PM at his son’s home 416 East Second Avenue. Funeral planned 2:30 Tuesday morning at the home with internment at Mr. Vernon. Deaths described as sudden and unexpected.
John Dewire was arrested in Milwaukee Yards after chasing the switch engine with a handgun. Officers seized him, he was bound over to the circuit court, and Judge Drake set a $560 fine. Dewire blamed intoxication for his actions.
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