First National Bank Opens Magnificent New Home
The First National Bank unveils a three story granite and sandstone building in Mitchell costing nearly 50,000 dollars. President O L Branson leads the move from the old site as hundreds visit the new quarters praised for elegant interiors and modern security.
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Missouri
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Davison County Household Goods Tax Assessment Questioned
County auditors urge higher valuation of household goods across townships after auditors note exemptions leave no tax on home items. They say most falls on Mitchell and Mt. Vernon, and insist farmers pay fair personal tax on goods to support county needs.
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Anderson
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Jury pool named for upcoming circuit court term
County officials drew the names of prospective jurors for the circuit court term beginning April 23 in this city. The list includes numerous Mitchell residents and shows the range of jurors from H. E. Nelson to Joe Kotrba with many others in between.
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Mitchell
April Fool Launch Sparked Sabbath Outcry At Coast Town
Preachers in a Sabbath observance town were angered by printed cards inviting prominent citizens to a ship launch next Sunday afternoon. The notice claimed the event was highest on that day. Sunday arrived and churches denounced the launch as widely advertised, until someone recalled it was April first.
Turning Point Meeting Sets Goal for a Greater Mitchell
About one hundred Mitchell leaders gathered at the Mitchell Club to discuss rapid city growth. They urged hiring an industrial commissioner, boosting rail freight terms, and attracting brick yards and factories to raise Mitchell’s population to fifteen thousand by 1912.
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Mitchell
Mitchell Club
G. A. Silsby
H. C. Preston
Wm. B. Turner
Thomas Nicholson
Robert Burns
J. N. Crow
E. F. Reamer
W. H. George
T. C. Burns
S. G. Boyce
C. W. Downey
Commercial Committee
Commercial Club
W. E. Turner
B. M. Johnston
Thomas Orchestra plans advance meeting in Mitchell
About 25 to 30 organizers met at the Club rooms to form a management committee for the Thomas orchestra affair. They will hire a promoter to reach towns within 75 miles, advertise, and bring in outside patrons. Concert venue plans include the Corn Palace with seat prices from 1.50 to 60 cents and season tickets details to be set. The group highlights 55 trained musicians and renowned soloists Bruno Steindel Leopold Kramer and four top vocalists. The promised performers were praised for Easter and Cincinnati concerts, and organizers urge Mitchell to fill the Corn Palace.
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Frank H. Winsor
Emery W. Hobson
S. H. Scallin
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C. W. Downey
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Cincinnati
South Dakota
Iowa
The President's Land Policy in Public Lands
President Roosevelts land policy pledges public control to curb looting of public resources. It condemns private exploitation of forests and coal areas and argues for preserving national assets while ensuring steady, shared economic opportunity for future generations. The plan links land stewardship to social progress and national welfare.
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