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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
11
The Mitchell Capital of Friday April 3, 1908 lists publication details and pricing. It identifies The Mitchell Printing Co with C. W. Downey as editor and references annual, semiannual, and quarterly subscription rates.
The South Dakota Republican State Committee calls a delegate convention in Huron on April 7 1908 at noon to elect eight delegates and eight alternates to the Republican national convention in Chicago June 16 1908. The meeting will draft a national platform and allocate county representation based on votes for Gov. Coe I. Crawford in 1906.
In the Hills country Parker loses insurgent backing as Lieutenant Governor Stoker helps pick a state secretary hopeful, with BR. E. Grimshaw set to succeed Parker’s bid. The primary debate centers on boss control versus independent candidacy, highlighting Parker’s challenge to insurgent influence.
Washington reports say Senator Kittredge acted in close touch with the Taft campaign after White House invites, with visits to Secretary Taft and President Roosevelt scrutinizing his stance. Observers note his wide New England ties and past Northwest mission for Roosevelt, while his enemies push discredit in South Dakota. Kittredge plans to return to South Dakota this week to continue a vigorous campaign through June.
A reprinted American Magazine analysis warns timber supplies may run out in 23 to 33 years under current use and growth rates. It highlights vast wood needs across railways, pulp, distilleries, poles, and manufacturing, urging nationwide forest conservation and broader paper substitutes.
The passage condemns colonels roaming for a landing place for candidacy and notes an illustration of the insurgent wing's dominant hand. It accuses Crawford and Elliott with their old time cunning of effect, while charging others with attempting to dominate candidate selection.
A humorous dialogue questions why a daughter didn't study music abroad. Mrs Dibbs explains she preferred staying home to display her clothes, illustrating the balance between curiosity and the urge to spread it.
The Mitchell speech and ensuing report dispute Governor Crawford’s claim that the state board of equalization had no role in property assessments. The week in Pierre showed the board, with county auditors, setting average valuations for land livestock and bank stock, challenging the governor’s assertion and accusing him of deceiving the public.
A wife recounts how her husband misplaced a pocket book containing 3500 in bills and lost his job after a year abroad. The book reappears hidden inside his old umbrella, discovered by a charwoman, enabling his return to England and resume of duties at Safety Insurance.
A collection of clipped dialogues and quips from historic papers includes a coin analogy about obverse and reverse sides causing losses, a playful exchange on boldness of eggs, and a remark about a failed man blaming conscience for not making a fortune.
An 1777 London advertisement by a European tour reader promises exorcism to owners of deserted English and Welsh mansions and castles. He claims to banish visiting spirits and render properties tenantable, with responses via Rev. John Jones at 30 St Martin's Lane and quick interview if needed.
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