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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1906
Page
9
The Mitchell Printing Co. publishes as the official county paper under C W Downey. Price listed at $1.00.
A Minneapolis Journal column argues Standard Oil dominates leather, steel, copper, railroads, banking, and more, funded by profits directed to diverse ventures. It links the company to fraud in origin, warns of its currency influence, and calls for strong legal action against its expanding power. The piece contrasts football disputess with a request for fair play and a “square deal” in gamesmanship.
A Thanksgiving day game between Sioux Falls and Mitchell high schools ended with Sioux Falls winning amid protest over officiating. Coach Breckenridge cites critical calls and crowd interference costing Mitchell, alleging officials allowed Sioux Falls to sway the outcome.
Vermillion State University swept to a 14 to 4 victory over Dakota University on Thanksgiving Day to claim the South Dakota gridiron championship. A large crowd from Vermillion and nearby towns watched as Mitchell fought hard on defense, while Vermillion’s late second half drives produced the decisive touch down after a standout place kick by Hardy. The win cements Vermillion alongside Brookings and Mitchell as top state teams.
Mitchell township and city council discussed opening a section line road east of town in Sections 22 and 23. A cost estimate is unclear. a rail line ravine may require a viaduct or fill. A joint committee will study feasibility and costs.
Finance committee allowed bills for medical services from Drs Ball Warne and Bobb totaling 8300 and Diehl and Brown medicines 841.90 plus a professional nurse 887. Groceries and meat bills from W H Bacon and Chris Footitt were not approved. Council will cover medical attendance but not groceries or meats. ladies granted use of the city bal auditorium to sew for Joseph's hospital. Adjourned after minor matters.
A London central body notes a London colony distribution of 82 235 for the unemployed with 74 7 in costs. Battersea reports four plumbers and three carpenters as night inspectors. Hackney lists tradesmen jailed or assigned for various tasks. A solitary Portsmouth butcher is among several workers including teachers and a medical dispenser. The Yonkers Statesman includes a quip about tanning wood with birch.
A terse business aphorism from the Dallas News warns against overcomplicating debt as high interest burdens loom. The remark highlights concern over costly lending practices impacting readers.
A caller urges using Bitters at the first bilious symptom to aid the liver and overcome the ailment quickly. The message emphasizes taking the medicine immediately for best effect.
An old advertisement touts Hostetter's Sioma with a 53 years record, claiming liver stimulation and cure for weak appetite, belching, indigestion, and related female illnesses. The copy uses archaic terms and misspellings typical of period ads.
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