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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1914
Page
2
A fragmented OCR text references Mitchell Capits Eat and mentions second cleve matter east of Mara. Readable bits are limited. the record notes possible place names and unclear actions without verifiable events. No clear dates, organizations, or outcomes emerge from the fragment.
The long OCR passage critiques the state tax commission and its effect on Homestake mine assessments. It notes a rise from about $3,000,000 to $16,000,000 in valuation after the commission's involvement, with protests from mine owners and calls for an impartial system. It also touches on broader wartime strategy and church leadership, but the key focus remains tax assessment shifts and partisan concerns.
State legal authorities rule that the statewide governor ballot rule governs all counties and that the vacant party state ticket slot may be filled by the state committee. Also noted: eighth grade graduates may study outside township with tuition capped at two dollars monthly. incidental charges cannot be included.
State and federal officials will meet in Brookings to coordinate the hog cholera investigation in Davison County. Dr S M Smith leads the local effort with Dr C C Lipp and Dr G D Brown of the State college, plus the divestock sanitary board. A Mitchell delegation and three Washington officials will follow, then a countywide farmers meeting at the city hall auditorium to outline the campaign and organize swine breeders into township groups.
South Dakota hunters move toward opening day Thursday as a ban on game bird hunting is lifted. Mitchell reports abundant prairie chickens in stubble and meadows with nearby cornfields. many locals plan camping trips for the first morning. Federal rulings set September 5 as the open date per state law, guiding wardens and authorities on season observance.
Officials announce season openings across states with some starting in September and others delaying until January. Hunters are cautioned against illegal hunting before the official start dates, including a warning not to shoot before September 14.
The 1914 football camp opened at Tobin's park with an enlistment of twelve players for Dakota Wesleyan. Coach Herbert Hardy led the effort as moleskins blankets and bedding were sent to the river. Newcomers include Virgil Heine Elmer Johnson Mark Hull and Peter Brethorst with several others expected to arrive from the south later today.
C O Bauer arrested in Marion Junction South Dakota on Saturday afternoon charged with deserting his wife. He broke jail during the night and has not been recaptured. Bauer lived in Mitchell since last spring selling gum and slot machines. He left with his four year old son from a former marriage and his present wife has a child. It is unclear where the boy is, believed hidden after the escape.
Farmers of Davison county are called to a September 15 meeting at Mitchell city hall auditorium at 2 30 pm to hear plans for government hog cholera investigations and to organize swine breeders by township divisions. Speakers include Dr S M Smith Dr C C Lipp and Frank Cook with officials from the State college and livestock board.
South Dakota's State Food and Drug Department issued strict guidance for outdoor food stands. Prosecutions will occur for violations. rules cover stand location, screening, food protection, cooking equipment covers, ice storage, drink containers, labeling imitation drinks, cleanliness, and waste removal.
President Wilson designates Sunday October 4 as a day of prayer for peace in Europe. He urges all citizens to attend services and seek divine guidance to heal nations amid war, requesting forgiveness for sins and wise, steadfast obedience. The proclamation is dated September 8, 1914, Washington, with Secretary William Jennings Bryan signing as Secretary of State.
Miss Marguerite Anderson daughter of John F. Anderson sailed for America today aboard the Cretic after delays in London seeking passage home. She left England with Miss Helene Basset Miss Andrea Stevens and Miss Catherine Caley who were later reported safe from London during hostilities. The Cretic of the White Star line is slower and is expected to reach Montreal in about eight days.
Bishop Nephtali Luccock presided as district superintendents of the Methodist Episcopal church in South Dakota met at Mitchell First church for a conference on denominational affairs. The meeting continued this afternoon with cabinet discussions ahead of the annual conference in Wessington.
A city tax levy of 18 mills is likely to be required to cover next year's city government expenditures, up from 17.9 mills last year. The rate could rise due to a 20 percent drop in assessed valuation and additional costs from a new 750000 gallon reservoir at the waterworks. Past year expenditures reportedly ran $3000 to $5000 under the prior budget.
The nine year old son of Carl Ryland died at the family home in Parkston after being brought to Mitchell with diphtheria. He could not receive hospital care and was returned to Parkston by automobile during the night.
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