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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1903
Page
9
The Yankton Gazette argues the city should not dwell on losing the state fair and should continue the fair for two more years. When the fair ends, Huron may consider a plan to make it pay, prompting Yankton residents to pursue a different venture.
A man who has withdrawn from the senator race, Mr. Addicks, appears to keep his public strength in the legislature as it struggles to elect a senator. Though withdrawal was expected to remove his name from voting lists, he continues to show renewed appeal, slowly increasing support day by day.
The Troquois club of Chicago planned a March 16 Jackson Day celebration with Grover Cleveland as a listed leader while William Jennings Bryan refused to attend a banquet where Cleveland would lead. Bryan declined upon realizing two Democratic leaders would be present, objecting to Cleveland’s prominence.
The legislature is unlikely to fund the St. Louis exposition this session. A special order for Feb 24 was too close to adjournment, leaving opponents worried it won’t be debated. With many appropriation bills, members fear overspending and may rely on private funds for representation.
Redfield Journal-Observer and Ifuron factions clash over the plan to move the capital from Pierre to Mitchell. The piece argues Redfield and Huron backed the compact to move the capital, while now wavering on where it should land, claiming strategic advantage in Mitchell, Redfield, and Turon. The editorial urges steadfast support for capital removal and predicts continued campaigning through election time.
The Kansas legislature, once quick to embrace reform movements like Greenbackism populism and free silver, balked at a woman suffrage bill. Senators voted it down despite neighboring Idaho and Colorado enacting similar measures, prompting commentary that Kansas now seeks a sober, traditional role.
Stock breeders begin arriving for a meeting at the city court house to start about 4 PM after east and south trains arrive. Delegates from those regions delayed the start. N E Carnine from Aberdeen and Prof James A Wilson from Brookings arrived, as did George E McEathron and W R Reynolds. Prof Wilson to speak on Live Stock Interests of the State. Erion and Raymond handled preliminary arrangements.
About 40 stockmen met at the courthouse and adopted a constitution and by laws to form the South Dakota Improved Stock Breeders Association. Officers elected for the first year include President J M Elion Mitchell and vice presidents Geo E McEthron Huron P J Peterson Vermilion J M Dunmire Scotland J C Hall Ordway T T White Mitchell. Secretary Treasurer Prof J W Wilson Brookings. Next session set for third week in January 1904 in Mitchell.
Geneva grants permission to Spanish literary and political figures to erect a monument for Michael Servetus, the theologian burned as a unitarian heretic by order of Geneva magistrates urged by Calvin. Unveiling planned for October marking the 350th anniversary of the incident.
An old advertisement extols Cuticura Soap and Ointment as the solution for falling hair, dandruff, crusts, and scalp irritation. It claims to stop hair loss, nourish roots, and promote growth on a healthy scalp, while also marketing Cuticura for general skin care and baby care, with global sale assertions.
The Canton Leader reports meeting a gentleman at the depot who will be the next governor of South Dakota. He was a Civil War soldier, member of the last territorial legislature, not a lawyer, but a splendid judge of law, and a superb executive. He is described as handsome and genial, with strong support from Republican leaders and the people, though his name is not yet revealed.
J. A. Reed announces the new grocery and bakery located for public service. The interior has been improved with paint, paper and fixtures and a new line of groceries added. A skilled baker is employed to provide prompt, high quality baked goods and orders may be placed by phone at 105.
James warns would be husbands that marrying a model wife is risky unless one can read her mind and know for certain she drinks Rocky Mountain Tea priced at 35 cents. S H Scallin delivers the note as a signed item.
A simple yet appealing screen is described with a plain dark wood frame and dull finish. The filling uses India print curtains stretched flat with minimal fullness, cut to fit the spaces rather than follow the pattern, creating a quaint, inexpensive aesthetic.
Warning mothers of fatigue and illness from childbirth and infant care, the ad promotes Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure. It claims the medicine strengthens weak women and eases maternity burdens, asserting extensive historical treatment by Dr. Pierce and a private, free consultation by mail from Buffalo, New York.
Public auction to lease all unleased common school lands in Cavlson county on March 18 1903 from 10 to 4 at the front door of the courthouse Pierre South Dakota January 10 1908 C J Bach commissioner of School and Public Lands
State of South Dakota Davison County notices the time for proving the will of Charles H Elliott and hearing Harry H Baird's petition for letters testamentary. Date set for February 14 1903 at 1 pm in Mitchell court room. Named heirs Jane D Elliott Charles E Elliott and Mary E Purmott may appear to contest. Witness Judge W Abbey sealing the notice January 17 1903.
By order of the county court of Davison County South Dakota the guardian of Walter Tobin Ethel Tobin and Philip Tobin minors sells their real estate in Mitchell at private sale after March 2 1903. The undivided three- tenths of the northwest quarter section six township 103 north range 60 west. Terms cash. Dated February 7 1903. Philip E Tobin guardian.
Estate of Sarah M Brookins deceased issues notice to creditors and claimants to present their claims with vouchers within four months after first publication to the administratrix at her residence in Davison County South Dakota dated February 7 1903
Court grants guardian authority to sell minor Lenora Collins estate. On or after March 2 1903 sale via private sale at F H Winsor law office. Property is undivided 1 9 of SW quarter of section 11 township 102 north range 61 west. Cash terms. Guardian A B Haghr dated February 7 1903.
Five millionaires died in the United Kingdom in the past financial year. Earl Fitzwilliam left the largest fortune, amounting to £2,949,000. The report records wealth of prominent nobles and the scale of inherited estates across the peerage.
Multiple farm sales listed with sale dates February 18 1903 February 20 1903 February 24 1903 and February 25 1903. Auctioneers J S Severson son Wm M Smith clerk and proprietors listed. Property includes horses cattle hogs farm equipment furniture and household goods. Terms cash under ten dollars and bankable security with interest on larger sums. Lunch provided.
Notice from Mitchell South Dakota states Davison county has ten thousand dollars to loan at five percent from the permanent school fund. Further details are to be obtained at the Office of the County Auditor dated December 8, 1902.
The article contemplates Chamberlain’s offer to consider representation of the colonies in the imperial parliament and notes how such a proposal would have restructured colonial history if offered to the original American states. It reflects on potential changes to governance and statehood stemming from imperial reform ideas.
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