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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1904
Page
8
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A summer dress goods sale invites shoppers to buy now for months of wear, with many items marked down to half price. Broken sizes are sold regardless of cost, and the store emphasizes big reductions and a wide selection.
Canton Leader editors press pointed questions about how Pierre secured the state capital and the bond fraud alleged. The piece argues for moving the capital to Mitchell to save taxes, reduce travel costs, and spur development while condemning money politics.
Mr T C Burns of Mitchell disputes the article about Capital Day plans for the Sioux Falls carnival. He says Mitchell will come in force with local South Dakota bands and will not hire the Sioux City Fourth regiment band. He asserts Mitchell will attract the largest Mitchell attendance yet and patronize home musicians.
Five Drew quarters in the Rosebud land lottery at Chamberlain with Mitchell men among the winners. Names include William J. Sannett Ray H Bowerman Charles W Campbell Cicero A Meaflitt and Chas Havlatko. Officials plan to finish drawings for 106000 tickets and continue until all tickets are drawn with provisional numbers for unfiled quarters.
The Rural Route No 1 out of Mitchell began with M P Bates delivering mail 28 miles daily except Sundays, reaching Mitchell by 6 PM. The Republican newspaper expands country circulation and cites new subscribers while promoting Populist revival and a statewide paper led by Pease with Watson and Libbels as standard bearers.
In Davison County a revival of the populist movement was announced with George Dougherty as chairman and Ed Blackman secretary. John M. Pease stated a state convention at Yankton during the state fair is planned to nominate a full ticket, signaling renewed organizing in South Dakota under national guidance led by James H. Terriss.
Pierre supporters argue Mitchell's visit program shows Pierre less accessible than Mitchell. Grant county visitors to Pierre rode a river boat trip and spent two days away, blueing their view and boosting Mitchell.
Lincoln county has appropriated 3100 to be used in collecting and furnishing an exhibit at the Mitchell corn palace in September. The practice of collecting the required amount from local business men should be replaced by county funding to cover the exhibit cost.
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