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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1909
Page
7
Charles M. Day, editor of the Sioux Falls Argus-Leader, is elected president of the South Dakota Press Association. The Sioux Falls paper is praised as the state’s best daily, and Day’s leadership is welcomed as a fitting honor and expected to lead a successful year.
A large Omaha mob attacked Greek quarter property after a policeman was shot and killed. Incendiary speeches by two leaders allegedly incited the outbreak as authorities struggled to halt the destruction.
The state legislature debates a stringent bill to stop cigarette sales to minors amid strong opposition and expected passage. The piece also notes President Roosevelt welcoming the returning battleship fleet to Norfolk after a yearlong global voyage, praising the navy’s conduct and its impact on foreign opinion.
A Feb 9 session mix of clashes and sharp debate marked the challenge bill and a separate bank defamation penalty bill. Norbeck led the Senate push while House members disputed amendments on funding defense and the judiciary's role, ending with passage to third reading.
A report outlines opposition to a measure, a clarification of a $43 disputed brand fee, and legislative moves including adding two supreme court judges. The senate passed multiple bills on fire insurance policy, nursery agents, road bends, bridging streams, and succession of benevolent organizations. House bills on fraternal orders, school use of halls, bridge tax, and private ways rules followed. Mr. Larson postponed a tax commission bill, citing educational motives and revenue discussion potential.
In Fall River a cotton mill engineer rushes to danger, shuts off a valve, and saves thousands for his employer, risking his life. The tale likens him to Jack Binns, while a vigilant motorman averts tragedy by swiftly reversing power.
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a stomach remedy that prevents indigestion and related symptoms. It promises complete digestion of foods, no fermentation, no gas, and relief from belching, nausea, headaches, and fullness. A 50 cent case is marketed with quick improvement by the next day.
Ethan notices report Mrs Brown visited Parkston, Bred Fosterman arrived for a brief stay with relatives Fleming Preeman and Kurtenbach returned from Watertown after grain dealers convention Gus Roney rented Wocknitz farm two miles west moving soon I O O F lodge hosts Feb 22 program and supper Rev Carhart spoke at M E church and Lincoln address Edith Trow hosted dinner at which L A Cathout Merritt McCrary and Edna McCrary attended Ina Dodd to host Darling school pie social Feb 27 Charles Dabler moving to Will Kruse farm Lena Young returned from Spencer Nick Reinarz moved to Phil Germschied farm E P Sand of near Mitchell visited Sunday
Widespread success of dry farming in Lincoln county Colorado is outlined by W S Pershing. Crops include durum and spring wheat oats barley sugar beets and corn with high yields under deep plowing and moisture conservation. A federal aid push favors a regional experiment station.
Sale at four miles south and 1 1/2 miles west of Mitchell in Prosper township begins March 9 at 10 a m. Items include 7 horses 46 cattle 15 hogs 5 calves and 40 lots of farm machinery such as Deering binder corn binder seeder disc pulverizers hay gear wagons and harness with free lunch. Terms: cash up to 16 and under. over that time until Nov 1 1909 on notes at 100 percent interest with approved security. Auctioneers Judge and Kirkendall. clerk M I Patton. Owner J E B French.
The Forest Service in Washington reports an experimental wood preserving plant built at Englewood in the Black Hills National Forest. With a 9000 feet 24 hour capacity, the plant operated with Homestake Mining and will be turned over to that company to run commercially. An expert will supervise temporarily to finalize process details and train staff. The program aims to identify cheap durable preservatives and encourage conservative timber use on national forests. Other regional firms are considering similar plants.
In Pierre on February 20 the House debated and then passed a bill allowing payment of expenses for election commissioners named by Governor Vessey to organize Perkins and Harding counties. Newell outlined the legal basis and the bills were audited and approved by the governor and attorney general. The measure cleared the chamber with 77 votes after a vigorous exchange led by Bartine and Norbeck.
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