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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1912
Page
2
The notice lists subscription options for the Mitchell Capital periodical: one year for 1.00, six months for .75, and three months for .40, with payments strictly in advance, under the editor and manager Ronald.
Vermont voters show a split result with Taft losing ground and both Democrats and Progressives gaining. The piece notes Wilson and Beveridge demand commentary, with Metzger and other progressives counted, while fears of a three cornered race linger.
The text argues that America may claim sovereign control over its canal and resist outside pressure to toll or govern the route. It notes arbitration as optional, suggesting the U.S. could accept or reject such a proposal while defending its rights on the canal.
The piece notes judges serving until 1917 and questions why the issue was raised so long after the act. It observes no contest has occurred to challenge the measure’s legality, while acknowledging a layman may deem the suit justified though legal minds might disagree.
The nationwide campaign shows a drift toward two major parties as conservatives shift toward Wilson and reformers rally around Roosevelt and the progressive banner. Southern and urban blocs influence the split, with Taft waning and Roosevelt predicting a conservative decline.
Coach Poling of Mitchell high school outlines key changes for the season. Field length trimmed to 100 yards to expand forward pass territory. A 10 yard goal zone is added for passes across the goal line. Downs to gain 10 yards increased by one. On side kick eliminated. Touchdown value raised to six points. 20 yard pass interference zone eliminated.
Philadelphia’s North American reports a blast on Senator Warren of Wyoming and Senator Penrose of Pennsylvania tied to alleged corruption. It cites Collier’s charges of land scams, railroad fraud, and perjury, asserting senators propelled Union Pacific interests into federal courts and the Supreme Court through appointments.
The rules committe outlines changes: touch back spot on 20 yard line, kick off from 40 yard line, field judge eliminated, head linesman to time and rule on offsides, sidelines limited to one per team, bounding ball cannot score, periods shortened to one minute between breaks. They expect four downs to boost offense and emphasize ball play over individual players.
Colorado reports cold rain in Denver and several inches of snow in parts. The weather bureau notes a temperature drop statewide and fur and coat wearers dominate in many cities.
The poem paints autumn scenes across hills fields and prairies. It weaves maple leaves turning gold, geese in flight, shanty boats on fall waters, corn ripening, and cider presses lifting aromas as autumn arrives with the Hunter’s Moon and plenty.
I. M. Barnes promoter of the $10,000 hippodrome arrives in town with his wife and checks into the Widmann hotel for Corn Palace week. Attraction Manager Marsh, a regular staff member, accompanies him and will stay until after the Corn Palace closes to ensure smooth operations.
I M Barnes assures the local Hippodrome show is unique to this city with portions having played separately in Des Moines and Minneapolis but never combined before in the West. He promises something new for every spectator.
A 500 pound felt and cork mat arrived to be laid on the stage for the horses. The entire stage has been specially braced to secure it for the heaviest acts. Bare back riding of the new hippiedome will be a key feature.
Special arrangements are made to build pens and cages for animals in the hippodrome. The pens will sit north of the stage outside the building. An entrance will be cut on the north side of the stage and a cage passage will connect the pens to the stage.
N H Jensen of the Corn Palace committee oversees carnival week street concessions. He says requests for space exceed previous years and a more attractive lineup has been chosen. Most street space is booked with only a few small locations left. If Hast First avenue paving finishes, additional space could be made available.
About forty men and boyswork on decorating the Corn Palace with rapid progress reported. John Michels, head of employment, says all high school boys who apply for Saturdays work will be hired. The corn is in good shape and will color deeper as it ages.
A Kansas traveler praised the Corn Palace after a visit and sought literature to prove its wonders. The Corn Palace committee sent supplements of The Republican to bolster his claims as traveling boosters spread the word about the big South Dakota event.
Railroads entering Mitchell are actively advertising the upcoming carnival. Lines east west north and south are posting notices and offering special reduced rates. The St. Paul Milwaukee and Omaha lines have publicized plans as far east as Sioux Falls and will extend promotion once Sioux Falls day is set.
Officials guard the Corn Palace area with a hose cart and reel connected to a hydrant at the corner. The setup ensures immediate readiness should a fire start near the building during decoration and preparation.
The text notes smoking is allowed in or around the building and that a night watchman patrols the premises at night. The details imply a security routine accompanying a permissive smoking policy for the site.
Dr. C A Leslie deputy state veterinary surgeon reports a fatal horse disease sweeping northern Kansas and southern Nebraska. He recommends quarantining the South Dakota border to stop horses from entering the state. He identifies the disease as trypanozoma affecting the intestinal and nervous systems with up to 1500 horses dying in four days and predicts severe regional calamity.
Day county authorities search for Miller a 25 year old farm hand who hired a livery rig from Bert Minor and vanished after driving a pair of gray horses. A $25 reward is offered. Suspected to have headed toward Peever Roberts county home to thieves hideouts. Sheriff Milton of Marshall county, assaulted on a train by Boyd Tooley, arraigned and held on $1000 bond.
Aberdeen South Dakota reports that ten days of hot weather lifted the corn crop, now promising one of the best yields since farmers learned corn could be grown there. Earlier cool damp spells had threatened growth, but September warmth improved outlook alongside strong small grain prospects from threshing reports.
The Lead district forms a permanent Roosevelt club to back Col. Roosevelt for president while supporting the current Republican state and county nominees. Officers elected include President George D. McClellan, vice presidents Tackaberry Alsip Morin Mitchell and Schappy, Secretary C. B. Coolidge, and Treasurer H. Ottman. Headquarters will open in Lead immediately as campaign efforts begin.
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