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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1906
Page
9
The Mitchell paper notes Miss Roosevelt's wedding trousseau anticipated this spring. It mentions Uncle Sam aiding in next summer's sustenance and observes Nick's pace toward the future, with remarks on the bride’s sixteen gowns and nine hats for matrimony.
In a Tuesday executive session Senator Kittredge led the confirmation of eight South Dakota postmasters nominated on the first of the month with the recommendation of Congressman Burke and Martin.
Congressman Martin获 favorable report on a bill to establish a mining experiment station in every state. It calls for a fully equipped facility for a geologist and chemist to assay minerals and clays deposited by state citizens.
Chicago public schools will trial separation of students by gender. A boys division and a girls division will be formed, with a third mixed group to compare outcomes and assess the segregation plan’s effectiveness.
Editor Moyes increases Bridgewater Tribune printing from two to four pages of home news as the town grows. The expansion reflects a rising local interest and a more engaged readership.
The Illinois Central, once seen as beyond merger, is reported to be taken by Harriman interests. The system, with routes to the Gulf and across the country, was widely distributed among thousands of holders. President Stuyvesant Fish had claimed it could not be consolidated, but Harriman reportedly found a path to obtain control.
In the past decade South Dakota transformed corn farming from a gamble to a leading industry. Government reports show the state averaging 318 10 bushels per acre and a 1905 corn crop of 51 414 783 bushels, placing it ahead of Minnesota Michigan and Wisconsin and surpassing many southern and New England states.
Ethan and Mitchell districts report visitors and travels, sales and auctions upcoming, church events and dances, prize wins at poultry shows, and plans for a public sale. Residents join U.W. meetings, attend lectures, and prepare school entertainments as local activities continue despite illness and mild epidemic.
The inspector notes most schools perform well with dedicated teachers, especially beginners excelling. Attendance is high due to mild winter and health. Several teacher changes occur, but overall classrooms are in good order with improved facilities, while school property rules demand strict pupil accountability.
The passage denounces state admin officials as corrupt and claims the administration has no record of improper gain. It contrasts South Dakota machine politics with Ohio, naming State Treasurer Taylor and Coe I Crawford as examples of defrauders. It urges voters to scrutinize those opposing the present line of thought.
Throat illness affects residents including Miss Dora Schieck Mrs Ira Gutts and her sons John and Arthur with several others reporting symptoms in the community.
Dan Lillie bought ten Shorthorn cows and a calf for 1120 dollars at the stock show. A baby girl was born Feb 1 to Mr and Mrs Arthur Shaw. Fred Morgan rents A M Lockhart farm for next year. Several Loomis residents visit Mitchell and Aberdeen figures and events noted.
The Chicago Chronicle notes that miners may strike this year with public sympathy due to likely widespread disruption. Operators have stocked coal nationwide as a mild winter left reserves higher than usual, signaling a clash that may cause heavy losses on both sides and end without a satisfactory resolution.
Success Magazine argues music lifts melancholia, dispels despondency, and energizes the mind. It claims harmony clears cobwebs, inspires writers, and connects listeners with a sense of the divine, driving out evil thoughts and elevating daily life.
New York Tribune notes a Dawson wood famine week with temperatures 70 degrees below zero. Unoccupied cabins were torn down for fuel. The prior cold record was 68 below on January 15, 1901, while this winter reached 73 below. The extreme north cold versus mid latitude mildness perplexes experts.
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