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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1907
Page
9
New account claims white men in soldier uniforms, blackened faces, impersonated colored troops in the Brownsville incident. The case has been debated before with little new information emerging.
W. J. Bryan shows anxiety over the endorsement of government ownership of railroads after returning from a foreign trip. He remains unpopular with many Democrats as the presidential campaign nears and press reminders linger about his earlier stance. The idea may have started as a temporary hobby but now hampers his nationwide appeal and travels.
The editorial brothers urge early moves on a slate for next year’s primaries. They accuse insurgent factions of turf battles and warn that Elliott, Gamble, Crawford, Hall, Parker, Cook, Basford and others will shape the party’s machinery with little regard for the rank and file. South Dakota politicians stay active, pushing for fielding candidates ahead of time.
Ohio Republican leaders met Tuesday and voted 15 to 6 to support Secretary Taft in the presidential race, marking the first clear public stance from the state. Senator Foraker opposed endorsement, showing his influence but the committee's action reveals Ohio's leaning in the contest.
The senator suggests a possible presidential candidacy and deems the committee action premature. Yoraker faces limited public favor on national questions and would delay a primary fight, delaying a shift in party sentiment.
Two country elevators in Codington county at South Shore and Henry report strong yearly profits. Managers claim a thirty percent return on business, with normal market pricing plus fuel handling. The figures suggest growing farmer interest in entering the grain trade nationwide.
The Daily Republican marks twenty four years as a South Dakota daily with strong advertising patronage and growing circulation. The paper praises Mitchell’s progress, cites the Milwaukee Road’s western extension as a key growth feature, and anticipates regular train service boosting the city’s development.
A naturalist recalls dogfish as flavorful fare among northern Kent marsh fishermen noting their abundance at times and historic use, with vivid anecdotes of large beasts biting boats and coats. He cites Seadog lore from 1642 about whitefish scarcity and a beast devouring lines, as recorded by Pall Mall Gazette.
A French physician prescribes using copious cologne at the onset of a cold or grip. Inhale fumes from a funneled handkerchief every two to three minutes, with intervals of ten to fifteen minutes between sniffs. If symptoms persist after twelve hours the remedy is deemed ineffective.
Ethan residents report two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs L Setterstrom drank water containing poison fly paper antidote given at local drug store and child soon recovered It is advised to keep poison fly paper away from small children Other notes include local dances, visits from Mitchell residents and upcoming school start with preparations and community projects at Farmers Elevator Co and Main street cement walks.
Mrs M J Oathout and Mrs S C Oathout went to Mitchell, while S C Oathout returned midweek. Local attendees at the teachers' institute include Margaret Crampton Roy Oathout Henry Evans and W O Crampton. Don Schurz's barn north of town is finished and the Ladies Aid plans cake and ice cream at Tobey's store.
Riverside report highlights W. L. Wallis leading Epworth League Sunday program. Visits include John Tromsland with Miss Margaret McGiven and Eri T. Millard from Mitchell. Local business activity shows Jasper Ames crews, Murphy Bros. deliveries, and J T Koupp busy with Jumter lumber for new Riverside buildings. A new bridge across Rock creek nears traffic readiness.
Town residents report activity midweek with plans to erect a new coal shed. W. S. Gardner assisted on his farm Wednesday with shelling and delivering last year’s corn. Mr. Woodruff relocated his household goods from Mitchel on Thursday and expects to have stock delivered and ready for business soon.
Aug 1 Loomis reports G A Johnston implement business and Mewherther hardware sold to Barber Clark of Michell and Nelson. Edward Morris place bought by the Mewherther brothers. Farmers discuss building a new elevator with over 100 shares sold and more sought. Loomis west nine beat Letcher second nine 12 to 1. A dance at Geo Tsaldims home. Miss Bristlett of Iowa visiting Voi Darimer.
A rural adage urges thrifty farming and readiness for sudden illness. The piece recommends Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best known medicine for dysentery diarrhoea and cholera morbus and notes it should be kept at hand with immediate treatment urged. Sold by all druggists.
Mitchell reports brisk edge sales with several blocks changing hands this week. Wm Bray sells block 5 Sunny Side to Wagner and Annis for 2500, doubling his prior year’s cost. E D Hanson buys Morning View block 4 for 2080. T W Reynolds and son buy block 18 for 1600, planning a home and small fruit garden. Since new additions, most blocks sold and homes rise, fostering a growing settlement.
The notice advises prompt care for a child's looseness of bowels during hot weather. It recommends Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy followed by castor oil to cleanse the system. Rev M O Stockland of Little Falls Minnesota endorses the remedy as valuable for summer disorders in children.
County commissioners of Davison County South Dakota will meet in special session at 10 a m Monday August 12 1907 to open bridge bids and attend to any other business that may come before the board Dated July 10 1907 H B Anderson County Auditor.
An English author describes Australian tribal life noting tribal wars are about territory and blood feuds. He argues deaths are attributed to hostile magic, fights aim for first blood, no conquests or slaves, and no hereditary chiefs though some tribes show a hereditary local magistracy.
A feature explores coyotes known as kiote with patient, observant behavior and sly habits. It recounts how a hunter may assess an unarmed foe, warns of theft and mischief at camps, and ends with a brief eccentric tale of a magic bird and a £1 windfall.
Timothy Healy’s first Commons appearance is recalled as a sharp debut. Healy, slight in build and sardonic in face, stood with hands in pockets and warned Hartington’s Cavendish faction he would knock them into a cocked hat and wipe Cavendishes’ blood from his nose.
A brief item notes a singular dream connected to a well context. The fragment hints at a reflective or symbolic moment tied to a well known in the piece. Further detail is unavailable in the readable text.
The tale follows Col. Harry McCalmont who, after a modest start, discovers he is residuary legatee in his uncle's will. He learns he will receive £4,000 yearly for five years and eventually inherit about £7,000,000. The piece also surveys beliefs that rainbows can change sex across various cultures.
The Duchess of Newcastle questions the feasibility of a lunar voyage in a remark to Dr John Wilkins after his work Castles In the Air. The doctor replies that she has built many castles in the air and could be aboard one nightly.
An English clergyman newly settled in Perthshire asks a farmer’s boy whether his aunt is on the father’s or mother’s side. The boy answers with a thick dialect quip explaining the confusion, noting it happens when feather feathers them halves.
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