Mitchell Capital Frid ay 1908 Republican Ticket
Mitchell's 1908 ticket lists Taft for President and James for Vice President with a full slate of state and local offices. Named candidates include Johnston of Mitchell for Senate and Wesley of Westvale for Governor, along with officials for Secretary of State, Attorney General, Treasurer, Auditor, and more.
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William H. Taft
Ohio
James
New York
United Stat Sa Cabanronen
EO. H. Miner
Mitchell
B. Anderson
Matt Herbert
Erif—— Luther Plotner
Cattre
Rady
Winslow Abbey
Mt. Vernon
Joner
C. A. Bower
Iveyor
J I.nelson
Second
A J. Annis
Rome Township
National Corn Exposition planned for Omaha in 1908
The National Corn Association plans a December 10 19 1908 exposition in Omaha Nebraska mirroring the October 1907 Chicago event. South Dakota Governor Crawford urges state farmers to join the effort and exhibit top corn and other grain varieties, with a one dollar annual membership and a state commission coordinating South Dakota's display.
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Chica- Py
National Corn Association
Waa
Omaha
Nebraska
Bes
South
Dakota
Wisconsin
Minnesota
South Dakota
Mone
Crawford
Coe I. Crawford
Ww. A. Wheeler
Mitchell
C. Willis
Brookings
A. EB. Chamberlain
John Reedy
Beresford
Elk Point
P. H. O'Neil
Faulkton
Harry Sanborn
South Dakota corn growers urged to join National Exposition group
The notice invites members to classify and manage agricultural exhibits at the exposition. It promises privileges including Gold Plated Membership Pin and a membership card with a single admission coupon. South Dakota fees should go to J. Wilkes Jones in Omaha or to South Dakota Commission members. Join now to boost corn and grain interests and exhibit top products at the National Corn Exposition next December.
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National Corn Association
South Dakota
J. Wilkes Jones
Bee Building
Omaha
Nebraska
South Dakota Commission
Elijah and the Ravens
North Carolina preacher Dr. Francis L. Hawkes famed for reading and pulpit power refuses Buffalo offer after noting his $15,000 salary and large family. He quizzes the Bible about the Lord providing for Hawkes, joking that no raven supplied for him.
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North Carolina
Francis L. Hawkes
Grace Episcopal
Dr. Hawkes
Hawkes
Aboriginal skin ribbing practice described in Australia
A London Standard report describes a widespread Aboriginal custom where young children receive long chest and limb cuts. As the wounds heal mud is inserted and the skin pulls tight forming ridges from armpit to armpit. The process is said to cause exquisite pain but is regarded as satisfactory by the communities involved.
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Australia
London Standard
The Brave Butterfly and Solomon’s Mercy
An odd tale from Chicago News features a boastful butterfly at King Solomon’s temple and a wife’s curiosity about the king’s response. Solomon’s sanction keeps the boaster safe, then he warns him not to repeat the feat.
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Solomon
Chicago News
Ethan Community News Roundup From July to August
Ethan notes detail deaths, migrations, and local visits. Mrs. Ellen Donovan dies aged 93 after emigrating from Ireland in 1838 and living on a South Dakota homestead. nine children born, three survive. Town updates include moves, bank building growth, illness, a large medicine show, and numerous visits from Mitchell Parkston and Kendall residents.
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Ethan
Rorenquist
Nelson
Mitchell
Ellen Donovan
County Cook
Ireland
America
Daniel Donovan
New York City
Galena
South Dakota
Daniel
Micheal
William
Kendall
Montana
Elk Point
Micheal Donovan
Granddaugher
Gertrude
Lena Young
Parkston
Joseph Schiech
Art Pierce
Mr. Tremaine
Ed. Fleming
Kirby
Arthur Miller
Daniel O’ Rourke
R. L. Tremaing
L. A. Cathout
Alexandria
Agnes
Regina Schiech
A. G. Bauer
Theodore Geisen
Nebraska
Elmer Barker
Security Bank
Main Street
Schiech
Tremaine
F. M. Hammer
Riverside Briefs: Local deliveries and travels noted
S B Naser delivered the first wheat of the new crop to Hubbard Palmer Co on Thursday afternoon. Mrs Margaret Williamson was out to her farm Wednesday. G L Ellsworth unloading lumber for Davis Daniels Co. C D DeMott left Tuesday for Ohio for a week or ten days. Miss Lillian Wallis went to Tulare last Thursday to visit Laura and Ruby Smart. W L Wallis plastered a hose for Jasper Kenton last week. Rev and Mrs J A McDonald stayed at the campground the first of the week. McDonald painted the boarding hall. Fern Landuight lost a horse last week, heat thought to be cause. Farmers repairing elevator and draining pit to handle grain. Ben Raymond formerly of Marathon Iowa now of Belvid Wis attended church Sunday evening.
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Riverside
S. B. Naser
Hubbard & Palmer Co
Margaret Williamson
G. L. Ellsworth
Davis & Daniels Co
C. D. DeMott
Ohio
Lillian Wallis
Tulare
Laura
Ruby Smart
W. L. Wallis
Jasper Kenton
J. A. McDonald
Marathon
Iowa
Belvit
Wis
Local notes on housing and farming in region
Temporary housing at Little Sibert house while J L Donahue house is prepared by October 1. Farmers threshing. George Eastman and Tom Donahue painting several schoolhouses. Tobey and Cutts praise Canada and consider moving after selling assets near Scotland. Mrs Navin and children visit Mitchell relatives. Zeler, back from Canada, shows ripe grain stalks. Catholic society plans gala day August 15 with sports for all.
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I. W. Cutts
W. B. Tobey
Flenry
Zeler
Canada
Ed. Donk
George Weilan
Parkston
Earl Eastman of
Mitchell
Ina Dodd
Margaret Crampton
Lora Ortman
Lena Miller
Rhoda Miller
Henry Nearhood
Ethan
Institute
August Moeschen
Anton Oster
John Weiland
Eliza Crampton
R. F. Martin
Stuart
Bauer
William Schake
Iowa
Frank Shannon
Sibert
J. L. Donahue
George Eastman
Tom Donahue
Messrs
Tobey
Cutts
Mr. Cutts
Scotland
Tom Navin
Henry Zeler
Catholic Society
Loomis Socials and Visits Highlight Community Week
Aug 6 reports show Dr. B A Bobb and family with C G Rathbun from Mitchell visiting Loomis in autos. WCTU met at Hal Taylor’s home. Smith Odell called on grandparents S M Crippen. Harry Hofman from Cottonwood visits Loomis. I D Tyler packed emigrant goods for Vivian. Stocking social at Congregational parsonage to raise funds for the parsonage. bring stockings and contribute generously.
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Loomis
B. A. Bobb
C. G. Rathbun
Mitchell
Hal Taylor
Smith Odell
Presho
S. M. Crippen
Harry Hofman
Cottonwood
I. D. Tyler
Vivian
Coal Bid Notice for Davison County Sealed Bids
Notice details sealed bids accepted at the county auditor's office until September 1 1908 to supply coal for Davison county and the county pool for winter 1908 1909. Commissioners reserve right to reject any or all bids. Dated Mitchell South Dakota August 4 1908 H B Anderson County Auditor.
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County Auditor
Davison County
Dark secret drives agent to seek revenge on insurer
An insurance agent tries to persuade a wary man to insure his house. After an hour of fiery warnings the man questions the policy’s timing. The agent reveals a hidden motive, confessing he has betrayed the company for revenge and will destroy it.
The Secret Cartoon Panel Exchange
A lighthearted dialogue from Blobbs features a woman seeking a secret and a playful twist as she discovers the answer herself in a Philadelphia Record comic style.
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Blobbs
Philadelphia Record
Sober thoughts accompany the lonely in verse
A quotation attributed to Sir Philip Sidney on noble thoughts and companionship. The line contemplates how minds elevated by virtue are never truly solitary, even when apart from others.
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Sir Philip Sidney
Hints for Farmers on Breed and Variety Distinctions
The article explains that breed and variety are distinct in poultry terms. Breed covers whole classes like Plymouth Rocks and Wyandottes, while variety splits into divisions within a breed, such as Barred, White, and Buff Plymouth Rock varieties within the Plymouth Rock breed.
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Plymouth Rocks
Plymouth Rock
Dairy Management Emphasizes High Yield and Timing
The article argues for selecting cows with strong dairy temperaments to maximize milk production. It stresses keeping cows at peak production from freshening to dry off and using special management to boost butter yield. It recommends breeding for high milk yield when butter fat is most valuable and giving a two month rest when fat is lowest.
Beekeeping Tips Emphasize Care and Humidity Control
Notes on beekeeping stress the keeper's skill and place of hives in orchards. It advises keeping hives full of bees to deter millers and notes bees have short busy seasons with honeycombs needing dry storage to prevent moisture damage.
Waste in Poultry Raising
The article discusses farm waste from poultry including broody hens occupying nests, fighting, and breaking eggs. It notes that yearly delays in removing hens cause losses and suggests better management to prevent sitting hens dying on nests from lice.
Poultry Tips From Agricultural Notes
Poultry notes advise daily egg gathering and frequent marketing to offer strictly fresh eggs. Twelve eggs equal one bushel of wheat in nourishment. Medium turkeys sell best in markets. Keep drinking vessels clean to maintain poultry health. Good separator milk aids chicken growth.
Hopper Feeding a Success at Pennsylvania Experiment Station
A station trial shows dry ground grain fed via hoppers boosts pullet weight gain egg output egg weight hatch power and hen health and profit versus traditional wet grain mixing. Wet grain diets lower cost per dozen eggs slightly.
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Pennsylvania Experiment Station
Handling the Bull
The late Henry B. Alford of the dairy division advised raising bulls with early handling from calf hood but without fondling. He urged kind firm and unvarying treatment and constant subjection so the bull never knows his strength.
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Henry B. Alford
Department of Agriculture
Growth on Skimmilk Across Livestock Trials
The Kansas experiment station reports four steers raised on skimmilk weighed an average 724 pounds at twelve months. Nine heifers fed skimmilk averaged 564 pounds at the same age. Iowa tests show eight skimmilk calves averaging 548 pounds at eight months. Seven steers on eight months reached 535 pounds. At the Omaha exposition the top Shorthorn steer exhibited was raised on skimmilk.
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Kansas Experiment Station
Iowa Experiment Station
Omaha Exposition
Success in Farming says diversify for safety
The Farmers Advocate urges farmers to run small diversified farms with crops and livestock. It argues that farming remains risky but a diversified, balanced operation offers the best chance of success and happiness.
Summer Axle Grease Mixture for Summer Use
A recipe notes a blend of one part castor oil to three parts tallow as an effective axle grease for summer conditions. The guidance emphasizes thorough blending to ensure proper lubrication and durability in warm weather.
Wifey economizes but scheme backfires on finances
In a humorous tale, a wife proposes to cut costs by doing all housework to fund a new coat. Her plan triggers mounting bills as she acts as chef for a week, revealing the true cost of frugal living and ending with the husband claiming recovery and a new coat.
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Wall Street
Mary
Agnes
Renwick & Ca
Jim
The Ruling Passion Auction Scene
An ailing colonel is described as very sick by his attending physician to the auctioneer’s anxious wife. The pulse is 104 and rising as bidders coax a final bid of 105. The scene captures a long-running life measured by a stubborn heartbeat and a tense sale.
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Colouel
Two Cranks On England Golf National Game
The dialogue notes England’s long love of golf and contrasts Wright Field’s claim the sport is the national game with Bunkerson Hazards noting golf’s British roots. The exchange reflects American interest and skepticism about golf’s prominence.
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Wright Field
England
Bunkerson
Philadelphia Press
A Great Financier
Hyker praises Jiggsmith as an able financier after noting his marriage to a penniless orphan and quick square deal securing her a position yielding him $100 a month according to Chicago.
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Hyker
Pyker
Chicago News
Rooster mockery sparks a barnyard showdown
Judge jokes about a young rooster rivaling all and mocks Ashley for being like his mother an incubator. The quip contrasts the crowing vigor of one bird with another's supposed hot air and maternal trait.
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Weigle
Ashley
You Need a Little Misery for Variety
Quote from the Atlanta Constitution reflects a dialogue about happiness and growth, suggesting misery as a source of variety in life. The line contrasts contentment with the need for change or challenge. The excerpt frames philosophical view on fulfillment.
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Atlanta Constitution
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