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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1906
Page
9
The Mitchell Capital BTS issue from February 2 1906 lists Gov Downey as a prop and notes printing by ME Altshell Printing Co Editor. Subscription rates are shown for one copy and short term orders with partial pricing displayed.
The Official County Paper says Mitchell will host two major conventions next week, drawing large crowds. A unique schedule runs for about thirty days starting mid January with a convention in session each week through mid February.
John Temple Graves, editor of the Atlanta News, cannot use his columns to advocate for his United States Senate candidacy. The Georgia Supreme Court ruled he may not publish favorable criticisms of himself nor declare support for any gubernatorial candidate. The order was issued by the court.
Washington reporters describe a shift in press tone toward President Roosevelt with some papers adopting a more independent stance. The change follows a period of cautious, friendly coverage and signals a broader move to critical analysis of the administration from various outlets.
Attendees from Mitchell last week expressed confidence that the gathering would yield results. They reported extensive study on proposed changes and a plan to act as a basis for future commerce, noting broad support and a push for merchant influence.
The passage argues that strong newspaper criticism and congressional inquiries will help keep Panama Canal construction free from graft, noting that similar public watchdogs in France helped limit the De Lesseps scandal and suggesting such oversight has a wholesome effect.
The Brooklyn Eagle reports Western business leaders will meet in Salt Lake City to persuade Americans to travel domestically. It notes Europe spent 1904 dollars on American goods and asks what the West must offer to attract tourists, including ruins, cathedrals, hotels, laws, kings, streets, and culture.
E B Stevens of Parler completes rebuilding the Presbyterian church pipe organ after weeks of effort. The swell and great divisions boast multiple speaking stops and nineteen stops total with pedal and bass pipes. Prof Anderson will play for the recital, and Mitchell citizens are urged to provide generous patronage despite Stevens regretting past misstatements about the organ’s condition.
A special meeting of Davison County Commissioners will be held January 10, 1908, to open bids for four bridges in Lisbon Badger Blendon and Prosper townships. Bidders must attach a certified check equal to 15 percent of the bid, and the board reserves the right to reject all bids.
December births total 842 with 451 marriages and 347 deaths. Six month totals include 4 565 births 1 722 deaths 1 869 marriages and 217 divorces. Naturalizations reach 800 with most newcomers from northern Europe and Canada. The clerk notes comprehensive record keeping and indexing for long term family tracing.
Editorial notes Mitchell’s growing prospects as the Milwaukee extension to the Black Hills advances. H Preston urged business leaders that completion will boost Mitchell and the Hills socially and commercially, bringing regional firms into closer contact with Sioux City Omaha and Denver. Mitchell could become a major jobbing center with year round traffic and cross regional trade.
H. E. Hawkins attended the Mitchell meeting of the state retail hardware men last week and was honored by being named president when organized. Hawkins reports an enthusiastic gathering with aims to unite retailers for social and business purposes and share ideas to improve transactions.
The Stock Show and the state convention of the breeders' association will be held in Mitchell beginning Monday the 29th. Aurora county expects few exhibits but anticipates many visitors interested in the stock show.
The text traces coinage from Egyptian and Homeric eras to Lydians and Pheidon of Argos with Aegina’s turtle-marked silver coins cited as the oldest. It notes coins’ role in dating reigns and events across Greek and Roman histories, and includes a Hindoo proverb on shared fortune.
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