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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1915
Page
12
Market reports from Chicago show a quiet hog market with a quarter decline expected. Cattle and sheep hold steadier prices with a range around 49 58, while grain and corn values fluctuate in Milwaukee and regional markets. Local crime coverage includes Mexican bandit activity and a large pursuit along the Rio Grande with significant military involvement.
Cattle receipts 2,600. market steady. Hog receipts 4,000. prices 40 to 50 cents lower with top at $8.25 and most trades $7.75 to $7.80. Sheep receipts 7,000. market steady. Hog price trends through the week show dips and rebounds from Monday to Saturday, with weekend levels around $8.50 to $8.65. Minneapolis cash close shows wheat values across multiple grades, with No 1 hard around 1.04 to 1.08, No 1 northern near 1.00, and durum varieties around 0.93 to 0.96, plus nearby November/May futures quotes.
Jersey City N J polls show an emphatic no to the women's suffrage constitutional amendment with early returns indicating a 50 000 to 80 000 vote margin against enfranchisement. Despite President Wilson’s support and vigorous campaigning, big cities and rural areas alike cast large anti suffrage majorities.
Ben Derr of University of Pennsylvania shone against the United States Naval Academy in a 17 to 7 defeat. The Philadelphia Press credits Derr as a standout, noting his bruising plunges and timely runs, with Howard Berry directing Penn’s offense and a late tying pass.
A fragmentary account recalls Mrs Galt and Miss Bones in the president’s circle at Washington society events. It notes Mrs Gale in the presidential box last May, their theatre outings, and Margaret Wilson's presence with Gen. Claghorn. The text includes blurred remarks on orchids and House affairs.
Reports say President Wilson wooed Mrs Norman Galt through daily drives seen by few. He often rode with Miss Helen Woodrow Bones, stepping only short distances from the White House before continuing quiet suburban motor trips around Washington with Mrs Galt and his future bride unrecognized by other motorists.
The United States Court for the District of South Dakota Southern Division announces that Joseph Harvey Olson of Mt. Vernon Davison County was adjudicated bankrupt on September 27 1915. A creditors meeting will be held November 1 1915 at 10 a.m. at Rooms 206-211 Paulton Building Sioux Falls SD to prove claims examine the bankrupt elect a trustee and conduct other lawful business. Dated Sioux Falls SD September 28 1945. George J Danforth Referee in Bankruptcy.
Statement claims Mrs. Join Ehlers suffered abuse on the farm and was forced to perform menial work by Bihan. The husband, Ehlers, killed himself after locking his children out, then disfigured by a shotgun blast. His family, including six children, is left to cope.
London reports Katherine Norton, a debutante turned bomb expert, led lectures to women about GermanZeppelin danger. She trained women in bomb packing and post爆mb wounds response, aiming to reduce damage from air raids and to encourage civilian defense.
Dupree area farmer N. D. Jennerson and Homesteader family report a single Minneapolis potato split into nine pieces produced a bushel and peck of potatoes in fall. Other local crops show strong results with durum wheat around 46 bushels per acre and winter rye near 8s bushels.
Discussions swirl over Governor Byrne not seeking reelection while party lines tighten. Christopherson emerges as a leading Republican for Congress in the First District with Ditton as an incumbent rival. Democrats mobilize with several governors contenders and a heated plan for the state delegation to the national convention featuring Ed Johnson and Gandy among others.
Sickness among women is addressed through the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Company. A confidential correspondence department in Lynn Massachusetts offers expert advice from women to women on private illnesses. Free 80 page Text Book available by mail to any woman seeking information.
Mrs. Henry B. Anderson wife of a former South Dakota auditor died at 4 a m at 610 West Second Avenue after an illness dating from Friday A paralytic stroke is listed as the primary cause The death toll in the family within seven months includes two sons and a daughter surviving relatives and friends mourn a devoted mother with remaining children and kin In Mitchell services set for tomorrow afternoon at the family home with an Episcopal church service to follow led by Dr S Hoagland and music by Murray and Vesta Murray
Cabiria drew Mitchell's largest matinee and one of the biggest evening crowds, marking a high point in motion pictures locally. The film, praised as a monumental tale of Rome with pagan war and love, led manager A J Dix to plan more similar attractions, bringing top-tier cinema to the area at new price levels.
Virgil Hine reports Dakota Wesleyan’s band of iron warriors overpower Normal 24 to 0 on a muddy Sperfish field. Ross Smith and Mark Payne star, with Rex breaking up passes and scoring a 20 yard TD as Payne adds the extra. A drops kick by Payne narrowly ruled no good.
In a rough contest the Wesleyan squad, led by Payne and Weslegan, scored multiple times including a 25 yard rush and two point after kicks. A late call back on eight men on the line cost Shep a score, but Wesleyan still claimed the upper hand as Dillon’s line work strengthened. The Normals struggled to gain first downs against a retooled defense while substitute players filled most positions.
Dr SM Smith, inspector of the Bureau of Animal Industry, spoke at Beulah Farmers Club about hog cholera foot and mouth disease and necrobacillus. He described transmission symptoms and control measures including sanitation quarantine vaccination and slaughter when needed. The program included candy making essays and a luncheon before adjournment to meet in two weeks.
Burglars entered C. A. Wagener home at Parker in broad daylight while the family was away and stole a watch and jewelry. They were seen, pursued, and both men were captured and jailed in Turner county awaiting state circuit court. They gave names as Art Nelson and James Ames of Chicago and said they had recently arrived in South Dakota.
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