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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1910
Page
4
A 1910 Mitchell Printing notice advertises services with pricing details. The fragment mentions a dollar amount and page numbers, indicating an offer or catalog from August 2, 1910. The readable text centers on the business listing and cost indicators.
The piece weighs William Jennings Bryan's stance on county option and its impact on Nebraska Democrats. It notes his enduring influence, a cooled reception to his campaign plea, and questions how deeply the county option idea will endure if he runs it as a party plank. It mentions the Grand Island convention and the upcoming proceedings.
The Davenport Democrat blasts Iowa farmers for leaving the state to settle in South Dakota citing cheaper land and strong crops there. It argues Iowa should halt the exodus and keep farmers to build up the state, noting South Dakota’s favorable proof of agricultural performance and opportunities despite a dry season. The piece contrasts this with tariff debates and the Payne Aldrich law, praising modest tariff gains and anticipating tariff commission findings to balance producer and consumer interests.
The region’s progress over the past decade is tied to better locations and robust farming. Iowa Illinois and Indiana contributed to development as diversified farming and stock raising boosted income and land values, while South Dakota maintains strong output despite earlier treasury concerns.
The author praises Joseph Cannon and the Reed Rules for enabling a clear Republican majority to enact legislation. He recalls Cannon enforcing the rules against insurgents allied with Democrats, denouncing reformers as self serving. Cannon’s loyalty to Republican principles is celebrated as history judges him a true statesman.
Fragmentary lines from a 1910 Mitchell South Dakota item recall George A. Silsby and a July 25 event, noting the race and its erasure from history.
Miss Edna Fitch assists at the Fair Store. Mrs E Owens and daughters Mabel Nellie return from visits at Sioux Falls and Mitchell. J B Dougherty recovering post surgery at St Joseph's hospital. Dr Stewart visited Sioux Falls and back. Local youths surprised Susie Pollard at her home. Mr and Mrs C L Bridge settle in the Betts house in east town.
Mrs Warren Green and her son from Hawarden Iowa visited the Gilfillan home and returned Sunday with Miss Eva Gilfillan. Miss Maud Soper of Yankton visits the Comstock sisters. Ora Wells of Mitchell now leads Loomis state bank while Mr Beaumont is in New York. B B Pooley and family from California are noted in Loomis society.
Miss Maud Soper will give recitals at Loomis church on Saturday evening July 30. Mr Pooley and family have returned to South Dakota after three years away. Miss Lena Stippich of Stitzer Wisconsin visits sister Mrs B Landing. Sarah Bernice Comstock Letta Clark Maud Soper stay with T B Millard in Mitchell.
James J. Jeffries, former heavyweight champion, declares he will never again enter the ring to fight Jack Johnson or pursue the title, ending talk of a second bout.
The State of South Dakota sends greeting to defendants Charlotte Hoefert and Charles Hoefert. You are summoned to answer the complaint within thirty days after service, excluding the service day, and to file your answer with plaintiff’s attorney T. J. Spangler in Mitchell. The complaint was filed June 25, 1910 in Davison County Court House.
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