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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1909
Page
8
Irma Ment Arday tired of British trade strain as discussions stall between nations. Officials report no breakthrough in talks, while local observers urge patience and continued diplomacy amid mounting public concern.
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The Southeastern South Dakota Lumbermen’s Association began a two session meeting in Mikshall with President Wood presiding. Papers on collections and getting pay for goods were discussed by Mel L. Staley and O T Litchfield. Secretaries, directors and home patronage topics dominated the afternoon and evening talks ending with adjournment for a banquet and notes on next year’s possible Sioux Falls location.
The convention in the Elks rooms adopted a report praising Mitchell Elks for space and locals, urged cooperation with the Hardware Dealers Association to pass protective laws, and backed Home Patronage Clubs to unite towns. J. S. Daniels read resolutions. BE. J. Mannix discussed retail and mail order competition citing Sioux Falls data and plans to keep business local, noting four Madison boosters recently visited Sioux City.
Bert Quinn returned home on Seventh Avenue to find his wife and two visitors inside. After entering by force he smashed furniture and caused extensive damage. He later bought a revolver and was arrested by Sheriff Platner. The interior was described as severely damaged and chaotic.
The Southeastern South Dakota Lumbermens Association banquet at the Widmann hotel drew 135 guests. Toastmaster John McCampbell directed a lively program featuring Fred Flatau, Ira McConnell, and Charles Cassidy. Music by Koolish orchestra and verses performed kept spirits high as attendees praised hospitality and camaraderie.
The city hall hosted a week of illustrated lectures ending in a Sunday night temperance meeting. Pastors aided the devotional portion as Prof Swartz spoke on the Fall of Babylon linking drink to national troubles and wars. The audience filled both floors and applauded the strong anti-saloon sentiment before songs and pictures closed the event.
The high school publishes its first magazine The Crocus issued Monday from the Republican Office. It spans 36 pages with articles on literature athletics art local and general news and includes a strong ad section. Editor L Lovinger leads with editors Turney Vas sar Warren and department editors Hofstetter Gerry Pow Pond Kellev Rowley and others. Subscriptions are 75 cents per year or 15 cents per issue.
A simple salad combines one head of cabbage one stalk of celery and four apples finely chopped. Dress with cream mayonnaise and serve on lettuce with a celery piece and two radishes on top.
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