The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1913-12-11

winch cattle, hogs mt sheep are
shipped In carloads, reloaded anf
shipped in solid trains under a az.
hour manifest to Seattle and Tacoma
1t requires from one to two solid
trains, of 80 or 40 ears each week,
to transport the large number OF
fattened stock that are coming in to
the concentrator daily. A movement
is now on foot to establish a thor
loughly modern packing plant in con-
nectlon with the concentrator for the
purpose of shipping the finished pro-
ducts n making up the by-products
at nome. This is greatly needed and
the plan is entirely feasible. with
the splendid railway facilities, it be-
ing The center of five diverging lines.
Here. too, is located the state live
stock pavilion, a splendidly equipped
building, amply large for show pur-
poses. The last week in January of
each year Is farmers week. at
which time breeders from all sections
OF The state exhibit their stock for
sale or exchange, free from all fees
or other charges from the state
Fhls farmers week" is doing much
o promote a healthy interest in live
took, and the breeding of pure-bred
animals.
Mitchell has three national banks,
wo trust companies and one state
pank, with aggregate deposits OF
nearly $1,000, 900. This means a
'er capita for Mitchell exceeding
so in bank deposits. The city is
lso a wholesale ENTER of no small
troportions, there being eight whole
ale houses. represented by over 500
ravellng men, who make their home
n the city, and who, besides selling
heir wares, are every II a "booster'
or Mitchell and her varied interests.
a building and loan association Is
rowing of immense assistance to the
INVESTOR of small means, and many
iomes are being builded through
MS agency. Ten hotels take care of
ransient visitors in II splendid way.
Ihe Navin. Widman and Mitchell are
centrally located and are the com
nercial hostelries. Nearly all the
inherent denominations are domiciled
n splendid editices. The Methodist
'hurch is one of the most beautiful
louses of worship to be seen in any
iiy. Ii Catholic church has quite
etently built a magnificent school
uilding adjoining the church.
In the matter of schools, no city in
ne west can claim advantages over
Iitchell. Here is the seat of the
Dakota Wesleyan, the states largest
'ollege, having an average attendance
II over 600 pupils. Graded schools
IRE located conveniently for patrons
n all parts of the city. The new
Ugh school of pressed brick con-
'ructlon is u~nexcelled in modern ad-
antages. Manual training, domest-
science, physical training and ag-
couture are given special emphasis.
he agricultural department is con-
'ucted during the spring and sum-
ner months. with the purpose Of
interesting the boys of the seventh
nd eighth grades in farm work. To
make n w-rk as practical as posi-
lie, all vacant city lots are under
ne direction of the high school ag-
cultural instructor and these serve
IS farms for the boys. The lots are
own to vegetables and cared for
,ccording to the most scientific prin.
lples of farming. All net proceeds
rom crops grown are donated to the
oy or boys growing the crops. The
nore central vacant lots are planted
. flowers and shrubbery, with an
dea OF making the city more beau
iful. 1t is a splendid scheme. the
esults of which will be far-reach-
ne.
Why Corn is King.
The Corn Palace is the city's
ride. 1t has been reproduced for Ia
'eaIs and bids fair to remain a per-
lament fixture. The building is $50
Get long. 100 feet wide, with a bal
ony on three sides, and an extended
age SIS feet deep, large enough to
ccommodate any scenery carried by
he average show troupe. The build
az cost $4,000, and each year the
usiness men are called upon to sub
cribe $4,000 to defray the
decorating and preparing the pal
ce for show week. Two thousand bu-
hels OF corn, besides many bushels
oats, flax and pampas grass heads
re used in decorations. Nearby farm
RS grow a variety of strawberry,
alico, dark and blood red colored
orn to increase the brilliancy of the
ecorations, and it is amazing t. see
he varied designs worked out tru
o life and color. Indian scenes, land
capes, birds, horses, cattle, veget-
bles, society emblems, etc.
The interior is likewise tastefully
decorated, and numerous booths dis.
'layed the wealth of the farms from
early every section of the state.
nth a seating capacity of 5000, the
aiding makes an ideal place for az
ernoOn and evening band concerts,
heaters and other forms of amuse-
nent for the many visitors. The only
'rofit from the enterprise is such as
ONES through advertising and an en-
ended trade during the week. 1t
peaks volumes for the public spirit
t the business men who each year
ncourage the project with their ILL.,
raj financial support.
Mitchell has a commercial club
composed OF 500 booster-business
men, who believe in doing things.
Quite recently the city council set
side $4,000 for the clubs use in ad-
,ertising the city. 7. j. Morgans was
lected secretary, and through his
.ble leadership deals have already
Deen made hat will greatly enlarge
he city's business activities.
The city is fortunate in having a
borough, practical business man for
is mayor. Progressive in all things
md with an indomitable will. Mayor
Hitchcock has done as much or posi-
bly, more, perhaps, for the city's adj