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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
6
An advertisement for Kodol Digestive Aid claims the liquid formula starts digestion instantly and relieves stomach discomfort. It emphasizes thorough digestion, strength maintenance, and safe usage with claims of harmlessness and convenience. The copy cites E. C. DeWitt & Co. laboratories in Chicago.
The county commission held a long session approving two drainage ditches the McCornack and Loomis and setting September 2 for hearings on Kibbee and Downs petitions. A committee will assess benefits and damages using the unit system, with work starting next week.
Roland O. Baker of Aberdeen and Miss Perle Richards were married Thursday at 4 PM in the Bidwell home corner Sanborn Street and Second Avenue West. The quiet ceremony used a 108 year old Methodist ring service read by Dr. Samuel Weir.
A clipping from the Capital 1881 outlines Mitchells first Fourth of July plans with presiding officers and committees. The Presba band drew large crowds at Will’s hall to organize the event, while prices and living costs show high values for butter eggs and coal in Mitchell at the time.
The Hoelscher family thanks neighbors and friends for their kindness during illness and for the floral offerings. Mrs. John Hoelscher and relatives express appreciation for support and sympathy.
An August 24 Minnesota paper notes a carload of winter wheat from South Dakota tested 61 percent pounds to the bush el. It urges farmers to procure superior native seed grains, sow early by September 1, and avoid mustards and weeds. Early varieties yield more and resist hail, with Lincoln oats among top performers. It praises W G Russ for sheep farming and regional farming improvements near Berryville.
A Berryville based excerpt from the North Arkansas Ster mentions W C Russ and highlights his already established fine farm, underscoring local agricultural success and recognition within the community.
Secretary Ness travels to Washington to finalize a contract with Lieutenant Santelman to bring the United States Marine Band directly to Mitchell for the Corn Palace season. The contract raises the payment by 2000 dollars, reflecting high expectations for a premier Northwest attraction during Sept 27 to Oct 2.
A passenger on a freight train from Parkston nearly suffocated by extreme heat. On a Wednesday not the hottest of the season, the car lacked ventilation and cooled water was used to revive a man who collapsed briefly before recovering.
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