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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1904
Page
7
The Yankton city council shirks meetings over a new lighting system, leaving residents in the dark except for few private lights. Citizens wonder which state offers better winter weather while South Dakota leads in a separate weather debate.
Mayor Ames of Minneapolis escaped conviction after five juries found no guilt and other cases were dismissed. Col Fred Ames, former chief of police, served time for the same offense and has now been pardoned, a Christmas gift to him and his family.
State educators will travel to the Black Hills for the State Educational Association meeting convening next Tuesday. Despite winter, many prepare to cross to the Hills as railroads offer low rates during vacation time.
The Journal marks Sioux City's half century with a 36 page issue reviewing the city’s growth. Longtime residents share memories, hopes, and futures as the Armour packing plant nears partial completion, signaling economic expansion and business activity.
Robert Clark Sr. is on the sick list. A shooting match is planned at V. K. Harris's store next Saturday with 40 turkeys for winners. Various locals report on hunts, visits, a bachelor party, improving fluency of Ruth Crippen, a petition for a depot agent, and community events in Loomis Mitchell and surrounding areas.
J M Devers of Mitchell South Dakota wins DePauw local oratorical contest by a margin of one percent in Meharry Hall to earn state contest representation. J P Neal of Alexandria Indiana places second with Devers already a repeat DePauw speaker and Phi Delta Theta member.
The Dakota Wesleyan University athletic board reports they are completely out of debt after paying the remaining 500 from a 1100 debt incurred five years ago due to costly games and equipment. Football and other sports have covered expenses these past three years, and the board now aims to avoid unprofitable ventures. Coach Markle expects a stronger team in 1905 as most of the 1904 squad returns with gained experience.
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