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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1908
Page
13
The Mitchell Printing Co publishes a list of subscription rates dated January 4 1908. Editor C W Downey presents new copy and pricing for one year in advance, one copy, six months, and three months.
The Redfield Press faces criticism for quoting Hingsrud on insurgent aims to end the primary. Leaders push for admitting faults in the insurgent cause while stalwarts embrace a full primary test amid Crawford administration concerns. Dowdell's remarks at Watertown clarified advertising contract issues with Senator Perkins and the anti pass bill.
The Huron Democrat criticizes the governor for statewide trips at public expense to drum up support for the US Senate. It argues the governor should fund travel himself unless he concentrates on state business. The paper also notes perceived railroad ties in state policy and campaigns.
The Sioux City Journal prints a three column sketch by Joan E. Monk praising Senator Kittredge while noting revised Panama Canal cost estimates rising by about 100 million dollars. The text contrasts his sea level canal stance with the Senate committee’s lock canal approval and discusses public attacks alleging delay.
The Huron Huronite notes Senator Kittredge chairs a sub-committee handling K. E. Wagner’s confirmation as U.S. district attorney. It argues Wagner is not a true insurgent for opposing the primary bill in 1905 and now seeks insurgent support to win a fat office, a situation seen as odd amid party leaders’ push for office.
The article details a meeting where W. H. Smith and H. Shober sought A. C. Johnson’s support for Crawford. Johnson pressed for Crawford’s authority, and Shober and Smith claimed they spoke for Crawford. They implied Johnson’s backing depended on his support, asserting the proof could be shown by two attendees. Railroads in South Dakota appear unsympathetic to Crawford due to his views on railroad legislation and the state board of assessment.
An old advertisement offers a one hundred dollar reward for any case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It quotes testimonials from Toledo druggists Walding Kinnan Marvin and others and promotes the product as a blood and mucous system remedy priced at 75 cents per bottle.
The Volin Times disputes an Argus-Leader claim that Sully county land tax rose from 15.12 in 1906 to 951.84 in 1907, a 350 percent increase. The Pierre Daly Dakotan confirms the figures, and the owner asserts the taxes match receipts and treasurer statements. The call is for Volin Times to publish the facts or have the editor contact Sully county treasurer for 1906 and 1907 tax amounts.
A surgeon who attended Cardinal Du Boiss, France’s prime minister, refused rough treatment. He told the cardinal that each afflicted person in his care is a prime minister in his eyes, illustrating dignity in service.
A mermaid drifts through a sunken vessel and muses about using a hand mirror as depicted by comic papers. The narrator notes vanity is not limited to dry land, a reflection from the Chicago Tribune.
A London Opinion remark claims a millionaire's wife, young and beautiful, amuses herself by stealing. It notes that even among the wealthy, women tend to push men from their jobs.
In a daring photography feat, Lennon and Mark descended cliffs to reach an osprey nest. They faced prickly pear, failed signals, and a perilous five foot nest with two incubating eggs. A falcon hissed nearby as the party hauled back up after four descents. The diary notes call the rope work the worst yet.
Yale announces fifty six students now entitled to wear the Yale Y for football baseball crew and track. Ted and accen Jones have letters in football and baseball, while A C Gilbert earned a track letter and the annual gymnastic letter.
Atlanta Georg ia pitcher Ford, a young standout helped by Billy Smith, attracts major league notice as Clark Griffith watches his progress after his success in the Southern league. Ford is viewed as a big leaguer in development with Smith guiding his rise.
Florence Roberts stars in Zira on the road with strong showings. Herbert Kelecey Effie Shannon g and others shine in Bridge. Frederick Paulding writes The Great Question with Jessie Bonstelle to appear. Madge Lessing leads in The Prince of Pilsen staged in Paris. William A Brady will produce The Intruder by Thompson Buchanan. Grace Van Steddiford Camille D ar ville and Helen Bertram perform in vaudeville. Harry B Smith to write the libretto for a new musical starring Sam Bernard after contract expansion with Frohman. Lilian Albertson stars in Paid In Full with Ralph Delmore and Hattie Russell in the cast.
New York City's law department will cost taxpayers 2149 dollars a day in 1908. Estimates show about 12,300 men educated for the bar work outside strict legal practice in the city. An elder observer notes public money rarely achieves dested aims, while a Herald quote condemns vandalism and notes the sign Post No Bills reflects civic decay.
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