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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1905
Page
9
The Kansas City Star notes public sentiment favors the Esch-Townsend rate bill as the House passes it 326 to 17. It warns the Senate may anger voters by weakening or blocking the measure, challenging railroads’ perceived wealth and urging a broader populist approach.
The Kansas legislature moves to appropriate 410000 for a new penitentiary where convicts would refine oil. The Kansas Oil Producers Association urges President Roosevelt to curb Standard Oil’s alleged land monopoly on Osage oil lands, arguing it harms competition and local producers.
President Roosevelt initiates an investigation into the Standard Oil Company as Kansas actions unsettle the oil market. Commissioner Garfield is directed to begin a broad inquiry into the company, with Representative Campbell's resolution expanding to cover the monopoly. The public awaits findings that could dissolve the trust and shake Rockefeller's circle.
Hollister promotes Rocky Mountain Tea or tablets for a clear complexion this month. The ad claims bright eyes and red lips as results, offered by Seallin Bros. at 35 cents.
The Temple Quartet won over a snowbound audience with refined harmony and precise enunciation after a delayed arrival from Mitchell. Miss Catherine Cole read humorously and the group earned two encores despite cold affecting lead tenor Mr. Tripp. The next act, Redpath Recital Company, is set for March 1, and Hollister's Rock Mountain Tea promotes wellbeing in the issue.
Prof Grifin of Dakota Wesleyan and Prof Clark from town visited. The high school held an old fashioned spelling drill with all grades equalized. Ruth Wilson won top honors, Lilian Bras was runner up. Libby Holland left for Elston. return unlikely. Weekly tardy reports show no tardies in various grades.
The Franklin sewing machine agency is reported short in funds as supervisor Lauelian and others audit the books. W. Rockwell is named general agent in Mitchell after Franklin’s absence and possible arrest remains unissued while Mrs. Franklin and children relocate to Akron Iowa as authorities investigate the shortage.
State board of regents accepted Prof. Garrett Croppers resignation as president and named Dr. James Chalmers to lead the state university. Prof. Robert L. Slagle and Prof. Charles J. Fulton reassigned to head the agricultural college and school of mines respectively, all effective January 1, 1906.
Judge Whiting of the Huron judicial circuit ends in chambers divorce hearings following Judge Smith in the fourth circuit. Going forward divorce cases will be heard only during regular term times, effectively halting year round processing.
When you have a cold the first action should be to relieve the lungs. Chamberlains Cough Remedy liquifies tough mucus and promotes expectoration to clear air cells. A complete cure soon follows and it counters pneumonia risk. For sale by all druggists.
Sale includes 9 horses, 21 cows, 22 two year olds, 10 calves and 17 yearlings. Farm machinery listed with plows, mowers, rakes, separators, wagons, harness, tools, and household items. Auction Monday February 27 at 10 am with cash or credit options and a noon lunch.
A reader’s testimonial extols Hyomei as a cure for chronic catarrh and colds. The letter claims the inhaler, drops, and bottle create lasting relief with five daily uses. Mitchell customers reportedly report cures and a money back guarantee if no benefit is seen.
A youth in an English history exam asks what crime Lord Bacon faced. The master replies that the youth imagines Bacon was charged with writing Shakespeare's plays.
Notice that on March 17 1905 all unleased common school lands in Davison county will be offered at public auction from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the courthouse front door. If unsold, March 18 1905 they will be offered again from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the same location. Dated Pierre January 9 1905 by Commissioner THA.
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