Stockmen Enthusiastic Over New Pavilion in Mitchell Sale Debut
A Mitchell stockmen gathering in a new pavilion drew large crowds and high spirits. Shorthorns sold for 4,610 dollars, Herefords 2,255, Aberdeen Angus 820, and Red Polled 225, totaling 7,910 dollars in cattle sales plus sheep and swine. South Dakota farmers dominated purchases led by Davison county buyers, including Orva the Shorthorn bull bought for 180 dollars.
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Mitchell
Falmer Stenwall
Sale Pavilion
South Dakota
Davison County
Ik C. T Hoffman
Prosper Township
Orva
Dao Lillie
Perry Township
Cassem
A. B. Tyler
Clyde Kimble R. Bilis
Frank Williams
A. Bb. Test c
Thos. Rogers
Hereford Cattle Breeders Organize Association
At a meeting in the Widmann lobby the Hereford cattle breeders formed an association for their benefit. P. W. Peterson of Vermillion was elected president and Albert Hill of Alexandria secretary and treasurer.
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Widmann
P. W. Peterson
Vermillion
Albert Hill
Alexandria
Stock association meeting closes with new member drive
The stock association finished its cattle sale and held an evening Mitchell Club meeting to wrap up matters. Secretary Wilson and others recruited about 250 names, half new, as Col. F M Wood praised future land prospects and stock standards. Erion appointed F Raymond superintendent of the stock pavilion.
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Stock Association
Mitchell Club
Wilson
Krion
F. M. Wood
Erion
F. Raymond
Paid Accident Claim Quickly for Arm Injury
Letter from Fred Mosher of White Lake S D dated Feb 3 1906 acknowledges receipt of 21 73 under certificate 1175 from the Order of Home Guardians Mitchell S D. He praises the prompt adjustment of the claim and recommends the society for safe reliable life insurance.
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Order of Home Guardians
Fred Mosher
White Lake
Mosher
S. D
Mitchell
S/ D
Kred Mosher
Editors to hold South Dakota Press Association winter meeting in Mitchell
Mitchell invites South Dakota Press Association editors to its winter meeting on Reb 22 23 24 inviting members and their wives to attend. The event focuses on business with papers read and little pleasure and aims to show appreciation for past press favors while encouraging pre event copying and participation.
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Mitchell
South Dakota Press Association
Washington
Mitchell Reb
Editors’ Meeting Program Promises surprises in Mitchell
The South Dakota Press Association announces a winter meeting in Mitchell on February 22 23 with a packed two day program. Secretary John I Copan urges members to reply to plan headcount as entertainment is planned. The agenda includes talks on newspaper premiums subscription handling and printing trade topics with a local committee providing evenings.
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John I. Copan
South Dakota Press Association
Coan
Mitchell
Better Fire Protection Promoted for Mitchell City
City council discussed buying a chemical fire engine to boost protection. Businessmen back the move saying the engine reduces water damage and saves stock. A petition circulates urging purchase. a good unit costs about 500 dollars.
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Mitchel
State Making Shirts Yankton Gazette
The South Dakota board of charities and corrections started a shirt factory at the Sioux Falls penitentiary costing about $8,000. It employs 120 of 220 inmates, ships shirts to Montana California and the East, and nets about $440 monthly for the state. The venture improves health and behavior versus previous confinement.
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Yankton
South Dakota
Board of Charities and Corrections
Sioux Falls
Montana
California
State Penitentiary
Phoard
W. M. Powers
Oil Superseding Coal In Portland Locomotives
The Harri man system will install oil burning apparatus on all locomotives out of Portland. The shift is expected to save 25 percent and reduce handling time and costs. California oil discoveries have reshaped Pacific coast transportation, erasing northern coal proximity advantages.
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Portland Oregonian
Harriman
Portland
California
Pacific Coast
Local Social News and Theatre Highlights
Born to Mr and Mrs C K Anderson a daughter A J Kings arrived home after a month away. Mrs Otto hosted a party honoring Miss Beard for voice study with Prof Otto. Mrs Taylor and niece Florence of Alexandria visited and planned to attend a concert by Miss Sammis. Chase Lister Co presented The Little Princess with some cuts. Miss Miller led Jasmine Carew, Bennett as the Countess, Macklem as Devron, Bott as Sir John, Robbins as Ross Balter, and young Bacil won hearts with frequent applause.
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C. KE. Anderson
A. J. Kings
Points
Arkansas
R. F. Ottto
First Avenue West
Miss Beard
Otto
Vyhe Chase-Lister Co
Miss Bennett
Countess of
Little Bacil
Public Sale of Farm Equipment and Livestock Near Letcher
Public auction to liquidate farm assets in Perry township northwest quarter section 7 four miles south and two miles east of Letcher or eight miles north and three miles west of Mitchell. Sale Friday Reb 16 at 9 am features horses cows milch stock sheep gear wagons buggies and miscellaneous items. Terms cash under $10 balance with bankable security to Oct 1 1906 at 10 percent interest with 2 percent cash discount over $10. Col Severson & Son auctioneers. H R Kibbee clerk. Dan Lilie proprietor.
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Perry Township
Letcher
Mitchell
Col. J
Severson & Son
Auectioneers
H. R. Kibbee
Dan Lilie
Public Auction At Ivy Farm Perry Township
XL will sell at public auction on ivy farm in Perry township section 14 near Mittchell. The sale starts Thursday Feb 22 at 10 o'clock a m. Items include 44 head of cattle with 12 milk cows and 8 yearling cattle plus horses 5 to 10 years old, 10 sows farrowed, farming implements like Jones lever binder and corn planter, 160 rods of wire, wagons, hay tools and more.
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Ivy Farm
Perry Township
Mittchell
Loomis
Jones
Corp
Paraded in Borrowed Plumes
Plankinton friends report T. P. Navin confined at his Mitch ell home with a badly granulated eyelid. The ailment is painful but not serious. Navin treats the trouble as a joke, especially when his wife is nearby after an 11 30 incident last week.
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Plankinton Herald
Plankinton
T. P. Navin
Mitchell
Mr. Navin
Tom
Mrs. Navin
Auction Notice for Machinery At 10 Percent Interest
Public sale offering separator work harness and other machinery with free lunch at noon. Security offered until November 1, 1906 at 10 percent interest and 2 percent discount for cash. Col J S Serverson and Son act as auctioneers.
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Col. J. S. Serverson
Workingmen Getting Wise
Minneapolis Journal notes few railroad delegations visiting Washington to oppose rate regulation. The piece argues wage worries are unlikely to follow such bills, pointing to strong railroad growth, expanding mileage, and high demand for equipment as signs of continued profitability.
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Minneapolis Journal
Washington
Senate Kills Promotion Plan in Consulates Reform
Philadelphia Record reports the senate approves the consulates reform but removes the promotion from lower ranks and regularization provisions to avoid expanding patronage. The bill retains classifications salaries and transfer power for presidents.
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Philadelphia
Senate
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