This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1907
Page
7
The San Francisco Chronicle reports Nebraska railroads have not lost income since adopting a 2 cent per mile fare. Officials note no rush to add trains, and discuss how density, population, and excursions affect profitability, with caution that net income may shrink despite increased traffic.
An ex Senator Pettigrew publicly denies plans to seek another U S Senate term. In an interview with the Argus Leader he states he is content in current work and has no ambition for another term, while promising to stay active in public affairs.
The piece critiques modern life for sprinting through days with endless tasks and worries. It argues progress brings more to do, often unnecessary, causing fatigue and shortened lifespans. It emphasizes slowing, avoiding hurry and constant stress to maintain health and growth.
Ethan and Henry Schiech visit Mitchell as smallpox quarantine lifts at Brown and Phelps homes. I Sheeder visits daughter Mrs W Jones, Mrs E Gook travels to Yankton, Ladies Aid to meet April 24 at Mrs C Drake’s home. Vera Shane leaves McBreyer district, Mrs Geo Eastman visits Mitchell, Miss Emma Tobey goes to Westfield Iowa, W W Jones’s mother visiting, Jonas Nelson on business to Parkston, Lollie Nolt plants shade trees, teacher meeting held in Tobey’s hall with County Superintendent Quigley.
Ethan April 24 update from Mitchell covers a birth to Geo Adams on April 19 and visitations by Edwin Black and Eloise. S C Oathout sets up a new printing press on Main Street while planning to live in the back rooms. A minor fire at Crampton’s store is controlled with no damage. Various residents visit relatives and work on local buildings and farms.
Loomis notes report Mrs. C P Taylor and Mrs J Rettallick visiting Mitchell while W H Comstock's family visits Letcher. A baby girl born to Elden Lindsey on April 13. Geo Bock Jr injured by a horse and wire fence. Schuler-McCurdy Telephone Co set to come to Loomis with five polls on the ground. ON Pool expands his livery barn. Mrs C C Young returns from St Joseph's hospital. A serialized vignette follows about Ethelwynne and Percy as she weighs his feelings amid social pressures and upcoming engagements.
Relatives in Letcher Sunday appear ta. W. HH. Foss attends court with Mitchell. PJ Smith ill. wife improving. Mr. Cudmore’s house burned Sunday while at dinner. fire started from the chimney. most belongings saved. Wood Higgins lays out a flowing well for Geo Balding. The W. C. I. U. plans a gold and silver medal contest at Loomis church Saturday evening.
Prosper residents report O T Olson drove two cattle-laden loads to Chicago and returned midweek. Howard Wilson came back from Chicago. Frank Scheich and August Carlson hosted visitors Sunday. Wm Riggert sold cattle to A Hanson. Relerson family visited Rudd home. Getford访问 Howard Wilson's. Grover Simpson joined Harper Remmington Sunday. Phillips and Christenson of Mitchell visited Kr. S Rudd's. A surprise party at Howard Wilsons drew a good crowd and was enjoyed by all.
Clarence Wallis was at home between trains Wednesday evening. Edith Corcoran from Mitchell visited sister Albee last Friday. Carl Kjelmyr visited brother Sanders early this week. Geo Wallis and two children from Mitchell visited Riverside Sunday and attended church. A small groceries stock opened by N L Wallis alongside hardware. William Montieth and Mr Grace of Farwell came on business. Mrs Burt Adams arrived from Missouri to join her husband and plans South Dakota home. Amy Satterlee arranged a two month term of school in District No 4, with classes starting next Monday. Mrs Kjelmyr attended her sister in law’s funeral in Bridgewater Monday and returned Wednesday.
In a social gathering, Miss Ethelwynne Allyn and Mr. Percy Chippendale’s engagement is quietly announced by Mrs. Jack Mather, drawing surprised glances and whispered admiration. The couple faces questions as guests toast the union with lingering intrigue.
An eastern man asks Broncho Bob if he ever tried the stock market. Bob replies he has not but suggests stock deals, like fare deals, require knowing the dealer to avoid risk. Washington Star quotation reflects streetwise humor on investment caution.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer reports a debate on inherited weaknesses with a provocative exchange about Mary Bingler. It cites her mother’s onion can factory work and grandmother’s emotional acting as purported causes.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.