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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1908
Page
11
The year 1908 brought 35.19 inches of rainfall in the city, the highest since records began, with May and November producing the largest totals. A decade rainfall history shows 1896 to 1908 values, and notes the need to convert state lands into productive homesteads to boost county revenue and attract settlers.
Washington reports that Iowa and the Dakotas lead U S farm prosperity. North Dakota tops farm worker income at 750.62 dollars, Iowa follows with 611.11, and South Dakota at 605.69. Nebraska workers earn 554.78. Acres worked per man: North Dakota 134, South Dakota 136, Nebraska 98, Iowa 80. Buildings value per farm: Iowa 818.87, South Dakota 412.03, North Dakota 426, Nebraska 586.01. Machinery values: Iowa 196.55, South Dakota 203.14, North Dakota 238.84, Nebraska 164.14. Dakota states lead in horses and poultry counts. North Dakota holds six horses per farm, Iowa four, Nebraska five. Milch cows average four in North Dakota and five in Nebraska. Cattle and poultry values per farm vary. South Dakota 20, North Dakota 17, Nebraska 21.80. Farm tenancy shares show Illinois leading midwest at 39.3 percent, Iowa 21.8, Nebraska 34.0, South Dakota 30.5, North Dakota 3.6.
E G Quigley, county superintendent, concludes fifty years of teaching and administration in Wyoming County New York and Davison County South Dakota. He notes improvements in school facilities, tree planting, and attendance, but cites issues with closets, compulsory laws, and teacher housing. He praises his successor and reflects on a career shaped by dedication to education.
Fall River County holds the largest share of state lands forinstitutions with substantial public land allocations. The article notes debate over land distribution and the claim that certain lands cannot be used for immediate settlement or development.
Readers are urged to mix a home preparation using Fluid Extract Dandelion Compound Karyon Compound Syrup Sarsaparilla and water and take after meals and at night. The notice claims the formula strengthens kidneys filters poisons and offers relief and possible cure. Local druggists can supply ingredients or mix the prescription.
The Mitchell Methodist church bids farewell to Pastor Wilkinson after five years of service. He departs for San Francisco to take on broader work, preaching a farewell sermon as 884 members remain affiliated with the church. A new pastor will be welcomed to continue the work. The departure follows the completion of a $55,000 church building and a reception for the bridal party at the pastor’s home.
Arch ie Hillyard of Spencer Iowa arranged purchase of three acres in Mitchell for a cement tile factory adjoining the Mitchell Power Co. site. He plans $12 000 to $15 000 in buildings, expects 25 to 35 workers, and aims to start early next spring, signaling a prosperous 1909 for the city.
Dr H S Wilkinson presided as Miss Johannah May Dragseth wed William S McGrath in a surprise ceremony at the Methodist church. The couple entered with Miss Mae McGrath and Robert Jackson as attendants, the service featuring a ring rite and a white silk gown.
Sioux Falls observers note three cornered races for senate secretary and house chief clerk with candidates from Belle Fourche Parker Watertown and Lead plus veteran contenders in both chambers. Newly popular figures include J W Cone and M J Chaney as speakership remains unchallenged amid banker freight rate debates.
A small blaze in the first floor of a building once housing Jacob Bujer’s cigar and confectionery disrupted Main Street with smoke from the second floor. Fire officials said gas leak and a lighted cigar started the fire. little damage was done and $100 would cover losses.
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