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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1909
Page
7
The piece traces a long Democratic interest in annexing Cuba, noting past figures and moments from Jefferson to Ostend and the 1856 convention. It cites Congressman Helm and Samuel Platt era debates, concluding that present hopes for annexation are unlikely to advance.
Mitchell begins spring with robust construction as housing and commercial projects surge citywide. The business district sees the Odd Fellows hall, federal building, high school, Elks building, and Milwaukee passenger station progress. The Lytle Manufacturing Co and Mitchell Cement Tile Co plan new plants, boosting a $50 000 sewer project and overall city development toward an upward year.
Mitch ell disputes yielding figures claiming 7000 population from 1800 registrations while Mitchell says over 8000, with votes to support. Wheat at 1.25 a bushel in spring worries farmers who sell in fall and hope for early fall price gains.
An Evan son minister voices praise for the press saying it rarely opposes religion and often guides honesty in politics, home life and urban welfare. He argues modern newspapers advance moral progress by keeping with the times and guiding citizens toward betterment alongside clergymen and volunteers.
The piece argues Mitchell will become a wholesale hub within a year, pointing to growing wholesale and distributing firms. It notes Lytle Manufacturing Co and Mitchell Tile Co will expand local output, serving western farms and Black Hills towns, with merchants urged to explore wholesale opportunities.
Joseph M Henzick and family moved into the Willison residence on Sixth Avenue east. William Rogan pleaded guilty to disturbing the peace and was fined $10 with payment due by Friday. Mike Lawrence of Seattle arrived to visit old friends and had lived in Perry township. he formerly served on the county board of commissioners. Rev A Craig Bowdish officiated the marriage of John K Adams and Mary I Michaelson at the Congregational parsonage. they will live on a farm 12 miles northeast of Parkston. Milwaukee company opened crossings on Third and Fourth Avenues west toward Lytle Manufacturing site. track laid and foundation work underway for plant. Chief Cunningham and Slater arrested Amanda Nelson and Grace Shearer for indiscipline. their parents filed charges and the girls were sent to the return school at Plankinton. they are about 14 years old.
Last Friday Arbor Day students showed school spirit with campus work. Volunteers prepared the athletic field for track use. Principal George W. Line of Artesian visited Mitchell on business. Dr. Farnsworth spoke on health at chapel. A box for Harry H. Weak ’08 in India was arranged. Kappa and Phi delta held a joint meeting with music. Edith Noble and Laura White attended the YWCA convention in St Paul. Tennis play increased with new court conditioning. Ora Garner presides, Clarence Coxe manages. George Minty visited Mitchell. Alderman Clarion D. Hardy spoke at the Odd Fellows corner-stone ceremony. The University baseball team lost 6–5 to Alexandria. The Thalian society plans a burlesque, The Mouse Trap, next Saturday. Roy Perry and family visited, Burl Pooley closed Loomis school term, and J. P. Gilfillan moved to his brother’s Loomis farm. Several Loomis residents attended James River outing. a surprise party for Ben Watkins and Earl Smith occurred. Mrs Nels Goodbla aided with daughter Mrs Carl Goodbla’s care.
April 28 report lists residents visiting from Mitchell Tulare and Ethan with several local social events. It notes school closing with a picnic, property for sale by R M Gammill and planned move to Washington. Several residents travel to Mitchell for business and visits including Mr Craig planning an extended California trip.
The Boston Transcript recalls Pliney paying five dollars per pound for pepper year round, noting no protest by him regarding the tariff and recalling the "good old times" without further dispute.
In Lead South Dakota on April 28 a resignation was announced for Bishop Starsha, seven years head of the Lead diocese, due to ill health. The pope accepted the resignation and Starsha will return to Austria for a rest next month.
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