This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 20 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1907
Page
7
Local items report school entertainments by the Hatuyghman orchestra in Tobey's hall on Friday February 1, sickroom recoveries, Ladies Aid upcoming meetings and fund prep, poultry and livestock trades, and numerous family visits and travels surrounding Ethan, Mitchell, and surrounding towns.
The Ethan column reports Father Brones moving into Lollie Nolt’s new house on Feb 12, Leo Blisner moving into Conway building rooms, and a basket social by Miss May Crampton’s school netting 300 dollars. It mentions John Craig’s health improves in Mitchell and a town water level near the creek three miles north. It notes an Ethan School entertainment and a flag drill among local children.
Prosper notes warm spell with temperatures above zero and hints winter may be ending. Chas Hendrickson returns from Chicago and Iowa trips. John P. Krone reports strong sale turnout. Local sick list includes J. P. Carlson and Mrs. F. C. Hoffman. Farmers attend Syers Bros. sale. John and Mrs. Hendrickson visit Knute Strand. Rhinehart shells corn at Fred Anderson’s but will pause until colder weather. East Prosper youths host a surprise gathering at Krone’s with a good time reported.
Riverside reports on a Valentine's Day school valentine box exchange and social visits. Citizens like Clarence Wallis, James Creighton with a farm sale next Monday, Edna Wallis assisting sick Mrs Albee, and Mrs A H Lambert visiting old friends are listed alongside local cameos of EF Millard and Loyd Wallis. Loomis mentions Will Clark and wife in Letcher. Sick list includes K H McLain and Smith Crippen and wife. Local social rounds continue with visits from Mrs Carl Rolston and Dr B A Bobb being called, plus invitations from Mrs W A Shurteff to meet her mother.
A young man was found injured at sea then airlifted to St Joseph's hospital in Mitchell after a crash near Wesselsheim. Earlier, Lillian Green, 4, and Mrs James Dohue of Parkes visited relatives, with others gathering at the Watt residence on Wednesday.
A public auction will sell 160 acres of farm land along with 68 head of cattle 34 head of horses 120 rods of wire and various farming implements including a Champion binder gang plow and portable corn crib. Household goods will also be auctioned. Sale Friday at 10 a.m. with terms cash under 10 and credit up to one year with security at 10 percent interest. Auctioneer T White. Clerk M F Patton. Props Eaton Bros.
Public sale at the old White farm one mile north and three miles east of Mitchell on Monday February 18 at 10 o clock. Four head of horses, 58 head of cattle including Red Polled Angus stock and calves, 8 milch cows, 2 Shorthorn bulls, 20 boys, 1200 bushels of corn, 100 tons of hay, Sharples cream separator, farm implements and more. Lunch served at noon. Terms: cash under $10, payments on larger sums through Dec 1 1907 with 8 percent bankable notes, 2 percent discount for cash. Col J S Serverson auctioneer R P Loomis Jeris J H Creighton Proprietor.
Auction set for Wednesday February 20 beginning at 10 am at the John Smith farm three miles southeast of Mitchell. Items include four horses 37 cattle 40 hogs farm machinery wire and tools household goods and poultry with noon lunch. Terms: cash under $10. over $10 credit to Nov 1 1907 with 10 percent interest. Auctioneer T T White. Clerk M F Patton. Proprietor C I Holshire.
The undersigned will sell at public auction on the Blenkiron farm south half of section 14 Perry township 6 miles north and 2 east of Mitchell on Saturday Reb 16 beginning at 10 o clock. Fifteen head of horses including two ponies 12 head of cattle 9 head of hogs 3 wagons McCormick binder 2 gang plows 3 cultivators corn planter several breaking plows 4 sets of work harness 400 bushels of corn and car corn Some household goods Free lunch at noon cash basis over 10 bankable paper bearing 10 per cent interest with 2 per cent discount for cash auctioneer Col J S Serverson clerk R P Loomis Props Hill Atterbury
Notice is hereby given that the cattle raisers of Davison County South Dakota will meet at the county auditor s office Tuesday February 26 1907 at 1 o clock p m for the purpose of selecting one cattle inspector for the county for the ensuing year Dated this 12th day of February 1907 QO Stearns County Auditor
A brief urging readers to place want advertisements in The Republican with the promise of good returns. The note emphasizes the value of advertising and invites trial use for effective results.
The Percheron is described as sturdy with a broad body and strong quarters. The text notes its suitability for farm work and road use, praising its speed and reliability for plowing and farming tasks.
Professor Shaw of the Minnesota station and Orange Jardd Wariner editor argues speltz is equal to barley for dairy use. He notes Danish practice uses barley with milk, often with oats, and that equal parts oats and speltz benefit milk yield. He adds that most combinations work, with near equal parts giving better results.
The bulletin from Purdue Station explains how to work butter to expel moisture and distribute salt for a compact texture. It warns that overworking causes greasiness and instructs to rest the butter between workings if possible, stopping when the butter breaks and holds together in pin points. More butter is damaged by overworking than by underworking.
The article advises keeping brood sows in dry sleeping quarters with no drafts to prevent pneumonia. Separate heavy sows as they grow, avoid crowding to prevent abortion, and treat lice with kerosene emulsion by spraying hogs and pens. Emphasizes vigilant daily attention to all small details of hog raising.
Farm Journal notes a well fed hen yields better eggs than a scrawny one. A rusted iron water tool acts as a tonic this season. Pure bred stock cost more but are cheaper long term than mixed chickens. Keep poultry houses dry with clean floors and ensure ample fresh air without drafts.
The article argues that a herd’s high milk and butter record results from individual cows and the manager’s skill, not breed alone. It cautions buyers to recognize that breed is only one of many factors influencing dairy success and that management ability is crucial.
Protect the pigs from cold drafts as exposure is a major cause of spring losses. Cold drafts quickly weaken pigs and invite illnesses that develop from bad colds into more serious diseases, so shielding them is the key remedy.
The Detroit dairy farm feeds cows four ounces of salt dairy mix with their feed three times daily. The owner reports improved intake and performance with this amount versus smaller allowances, dividing salt across the three meals.
Farmers find unthrashed oats cut in the soft dough stage with a stalk cutter better than meadow hay for cattle feed, especially milk cows. Good farmers typically raise more oats per acre than hay, reflecting feed efficiency and output differences.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.