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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1904
Page
7
The Akros Monticello region notes a statewide push to move the capital from Pierre toward Mitchell. Union county representatives back Mitchell, while Senator Freiberg stays neutral. The piece cites population patterns showing east wards favoring Mitchell and argues removal would benefit a larger share of residents.
The South Dakota center of population has moved slightly north since 1880 and westward changes were minimal. From 1890 to 1900 it shifted one mile west and five miles north, now about 100 miles east of Pierre, with the median point near Carthage. The Black Hills counties keep the center away from densely populated areas.
The Mitchell camp accuses Pierre of trying to hurt the state by attacking the grazing economy. Mitchell argues its corn palace has boosted South Dakota and Pierre’s twenty year claim of being the grazing capital remains strong as settlers on grazing lands face uncertain agricultural profits.
South Dakota delegation and President Roosevelt clash over Rosebud Indian reservation lands. Roosevelt presses for a higher price than the bill, risking veto. Senators Kittredge and Gamble move to pass the measure, while settlers wait and openings require 90 days after passage.
Kansas Senator Burton is convicted of corruptly using his official position to protect a bucket shop after twenty years as a professional candidate for the Senate. The case marks the first conviction under the 1864 law, highlighting the need for honesty in public dealings.
A northern South Dakota Democrat en route to Sioux Falls for the state convention declares Democrats have not had a candidate like Hearst in years and voices strong support for Hearst though uncertain about his lasting impact at the national convention.
A patient claims epithelioma on one side of the face including the eye was cured in a week using Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent after doctors and hospitals failed. The testimonial notes relief began with cleansing and ointment, with Resolvent taken orally. Depots and product details are given for Cuticura Remedies.
The text notes a candidate gaining momentum and challenging the opposing Democratic faction. It suggests he will likely secure support in Iowa and win a share of the delegates, signaling a strong bid for the nomination.
Sioux City voters chose a Democratic administration for the next two years with W. C. Sears winning the mayoral race by a 1100 to 1240 margin eclipsing Caldwell’s previous lead. The city council also went Democratic, with seven council members joining the party, though the cause for the political shift remains unclear from Sioux City reports.
The text extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as ideal for children. It claims the medicine relieves and cures coughs and colds, prevents and cures croup, and guards against whooping cough with no danger. It notes it is sold by all druggists.
A fragment recalls a pale young man shouting cash at a ribbon counter. Ten years earlier as boys they discussed his aim to be a mighty hunter catching mountain lions with a lasso, highlighting a sharp change in fate.
An old advertisement claims corn pain ends after applying sanitary foot base plasters. It says cure by absorption through sanitary oils and vapors, sold at druggists for 25 cents or by mail. Free sample offered with address Allen S Olmsted LeRoy NY.
The notice promotes Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as well suited for children. It claims the syrup soothes and aids throat and lung ailments, calling it the remedy of all remedies for these conditions.
Administratrix Clare A Davison of the N L Davison estate gives creditors six months from first publication to file claims with vouchers. Notices and documents should be presented at Mitchell National Bank in Mitchell Davison County South Dakota. Dated March 28 1904. Preston Hanett attorneys for administratrix.
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