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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1911
Page
4
A busy Letcher column records political debate on reciprocity and party alignment in Congress, plus community news. It notes Mr. Burke and Mr. Martin opposing a reciprocity pact, local theater outings, family moves, social events, and a marriage in the Catholic church. It also mentions Pierre disputes over a national progressive league branch.
In Pierre South Dakota a legislative clash over a criminal practice bill led to a lengthy floor quarrel as Whiting’s motion sought relief from a committee deadlock. The Senate advanced a related funding bill for the Soldiers' Home and apportionment changes redraw districts statewide with numerous county and district shifts.
A large crowd attended Mr. Cropsey’s sale in Lisbon with sales totaling about 4400 dollars. Local residents Frank Butterfield and family traveled from Gaza Iowa while guests Mr. and Mrs. Gaines visited for the event. Other notes include social calls, weddings expected, and villagers active in Mitchell and Loomis areas.
Letcher South Dakota reports Blanche and Kitty Ryan returning to Mitchell Monday after a visit at home. Their friend Della Stenninger of Mitchell spent Sunday with them. Walter Kirkpatrick of Gackle is visiting relatives this week. Patricia Shanley of Woon?
In Ethan South Dakota on February 18 a parcel shower honored Miss Minnie Lowrie ahead of her marriage to Charles Strand. About fifty ladies delivered gifts at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Will Gammill and enjoyed music, conversation, and a lunch while offering best wishes for future happiness.
In Washington the naval appropriation bill clears the House with a provision to prohibit government purchase of armament from the steel trust for battleship construction. The Toledo area notice includes Frank J. Cheney declaring as senior partner of F J Cheney & Co. and a claim offering one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The document is sworn December 8, 1888, by A W Gleason, Notary Public. Hall's Catarrh Cure is described as working on the blood and mucous surfaces with testimonials available.
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