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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1903
Page
4
Readable fragments reference siege and railroad mentions with unclear names. The garbled lines imply a historical event involving a siege or military action and railway elements, but key identities and dates are not recoverable.
The legislature votes to submit the permanent capital location to voters, choosing Mitchell over Pierre. Mitchell supporters argue shorter travel and county benefit, while Pierre interests object. Newspapers in the county already back Mitchell, claiming it serves state and local interests.
LINES UP WITH MITCHELL Langford bugle. The Bugle endorses Mitchell for capital to benefit the state’s center, noting Pierre is poorly located with limited rail access and hotel capacity. It cites Mitchell’s central train service and growing infrastructure as favorable, and promises future discussion on the issue. The piece also praises President Roosevelt’s messages on the canal project and other national matters.
The Garretson item recalls the long-standing Pierre capital location debate from over a decade ago. It notes arguments that moving the capital would spur development in that region and questions the outcome of that claim.
Discussion urges choosing the capital location by merit and convenience for future needs. Dowie in Zion appears solvent per friendly creditors report and bids to end receivership with full supervision restored. Chicago press is expected to react as Dowie stabilizes finances for creditors.
An expert estimates the price to overhaul Yankton’s electric light plant and water system to best condition, including sourcing water from the Missouri River. The high cost is acknowledged, but officials stress light and water are essential for growth and proper public service, with citizens expected to support timely action.
Uncle Joe Cannon's stance shows House members may demand more dignity and resist Senate will. He refused to let the Senate adjourn without a vote on the Cuban bill, a move that prevented a planned recess and pushed Congress from a special session into the regular session with minimal delay.
A national organization of women’s clubs formed in Washington aims to remove Reed Smoot from the Senate. An attorney is engaged and speakers will tour the country delivering talks on the issue. Protests filed in Washington show broad national interest in Smoot’s removal and Utah’s desire for his removal from the Senate.
Bishop Fowler argues for liberalizing Methodist discipline on dancing, calling the old ban a blunder. He favors repealing the clause and substituting a general one that leaves judgment and discretion to individuals, strengthening personal character.
A Fargo North Dakota school board member complains that pupils today misspell words. He notes a shift back to old style spelling in parts of the county, adopted by teachers for amusement or instruction and considers it a reasonable idea.
An advertisement extols Cole's Carboli soap as a purely vegetable formula that leaves a faint floral scent. It claims the soap acquires a distinctive charm and advises readers to buy Cole's at all druggists for lasting use.
An old health advert claims Burdock Blood Gitters clear heads sharpen minds and build a strong vigorous body to endure life’s battles with renewed energy.
Heavy Cheviots 54 inches wide reduced from 1.40 to 0.95 per yard in seasonable colors. Black and Colored Zibelines 54 inches wide now 1.20, regular 1.75. Elegant Wool Canvas Cloth 52 inches wide sale 0.85, regular 1.25. Store packed with best quality dry goods sold at low prices.
Ty will sell at public auction on wy farm the Alonzo Annis place in Lisbon township Davison county 12 miles southwest of Mitchell. Sale Thursday Dec 17 at ten o'clock a m with livestock harness crops and household goods listed. cash terms under 10 dollars and credit terms over 10 with approved security until Nov 1 1904 at 10 percent interest 3 percent discount for cash. Auctioneers serveson & Son.
A humorous social vignette contrasts men as salt of the earth with women as sugar, listing categories like old maids brown sugar and pretty girls pulverized sugar. A quoted exchange from Anniston notes a late arrival at an opera and a father remarking they stayed to show they did not care about value.
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