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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1907
Page
9
The Mitchell Capital is a county paper edited by the Mitchell Printing Co. The page shows subscription rates for one year in advance and shorter terms. The text is garbled with repeated lines and partial OCR but indicates price notes and ownership.
Philander C Knox of Pennsylvania withdraws from the field and gains momentum after a Washington banquet where the full Pennsylvania delegation gathered. They claim President Roosevelt's endorsement and six speeches by the delegation boost Knox's candidacy into a sure thing.
Huron dispatch notes Hon. EF L Abel receives praise for a plan to shield bank depositors. Abel proposes government supervision to prevent bank failures and a tiny tax on all banks to fund a safety reserve. Bryan now promotes the idea nationally, though credit belongs to Abel.
The article assesses State Superintendent of Public Instruction Ustrud’s announced bid for a second term. It argues his campaign focus targets Senator Kittredge, warning educational policies may lag amid his political battles and urging him to attend to official duties.
The Sioux Falls Press accuses Governor Crawford of stoking mudslinging after his U S Senate bid. It cites his Ohio remarks praising Taft and Roosevelt tensions, and his sharp attacks on James Lawson and others. The piece predicts insurgent editors may adjust stance and notes ongoing calls for proof of charges.
The passage notes alleged mudslinging by the state press, claims criticism rests on facts, and cites affidavits from two or three young men connected to Mr Grawford in land deals as part of the dispute.
Chicago secures the national republican convention with the date set for June 16 1908. Kansas City pressed its claim but Chicago’s central location favored broader political impact and potential Missouri support.
The Mitchell corn show returns with higher expectations after a strong first year. Lectures on corn production drew profits for local farmers who plan to apply scientific methods to increase yields. Experienced growers will share lessons from their first crop and seed corn selection will be available to start next season’s foundation. Davison County farmers are urged to attend from start to finish.
Davison county farmers are urged to take part in the corn lectures and the corn show in Mitchell. The notice emphasizes a splendid opportunity and warns that missing the lectures will bring regret for the county’s agricultural community.
J HH Carroll of DrSmet announces candidacy for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor before next year’s primaries. The move unsettles the current lieutenant governor and reflects Carroll’s insurgent alignment. He has served several terms in the state legislature.
The article notes unusually favorable winter weather with little work stopped and few residents leaving the state. The fall season has continued strongly and is expected to stay steady through Christmas, as conditions imply nature compensates for late spring shortages.
A recipe passage describes German Lebkuchen mix with honey sugar, nuts, and spices, plus a method for rolling, baking and icing. It also details English Yule Dollies dough, shaping into dolls, baking, frosting, and packing with wax paper, tissue, and a holly sprig as a Christmas custom for children.
The Travel Magazine recounts a contemplative tour of Holy Land sites from leper colonies to Mount Zion and Bethlehem. It notes moslem guards at the Nativity Shrine, sectarian control of holy spots, and the fragile peace during East er and Christmas as rival powers contend for sacred spaces.
A playful nudge suggests using a want ad to discover market value for land, hinting at private sale potential. It implies property owners may obtain higher offers from others than their own evaluation.
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