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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1906
Page
9
A damaged OCR fragment shows a publication page likely listing subscription rates and masthead details for Mitchell Printing Co with editor W Downey and pricing notes. The text is partially garbled with mis-spellings and incomplete lines.
Citizens of Mitchell extend a cordial welcome to South Dakota retailers assembling in Mitchell for the convention. The discussions will tackle catalogue houses and parcel post, aiming to curb practices harming local retail merchants and promote remedies to keep business local and thriving.
Jacob Riis, a close friend of President Roosevelt, declares that the duty demands the president continue the fight. Riis says the president did not seek a third term but believes in the people and will fight for them.
Western colleges adopt rule changes affecting football with more emphasis on academics. Only undergraduates may play as graduate students are barred, coaches become faculty members, and training starts at college opening day. Education and trustees shape coaching duties, aiming for a simpler game with less brutality.
Yankton officials led by the state attorney and sheriff vow to close saloons and gambling houses to enforce minors laws. A Feb 1 lid will drop on operations deemed illegal, with warnings issued to proprietors to halt nighttime and Sunday activity as inspectors monitor compliance.
In a reform context, officials plan to move forward with support from the stronger elements of Yankton, signaling aligned priorities and backing for the change. The statement frames the reform as a joint effort between leadership and the city’s more capable groups.
Senator Reed Smoot delivered a five minute address arguing for a bill to extend homestead entry time within the Utah Indian reservation from February 15 to May 15. The chamber heard with interest as the bill passed unanimously after his remarks.
Baltimore American warns of hostility to government and oath obligations among midshipmen at Annapolis. The piece calls for drastic discipline if a dangerous insubordinate spirit exists and urges Congress not to interfere with needed measures to restrain defiance in national service.
A jury in Judge Tuthill's court awarded $17,500 to the five Hedlund children from three saloonkeepers who sold John Hedlund liquor that left him a drunk and jobless, costing him about $1,500 yearly. The decision underscores damages against liquor sellers for customers' excess consumption.
The South Dakota Live Stock Association plans its third annual meeting in Mitchell from January 30 to February 2. The event features the dedication of a new stock pavilion costing 5000 dollars funded by the state legislature, with Governor Elrod attending.
Dedication events held Tuesday afternoon with Gov S H Elrod delivering the address and J M Elion serving as association president. A ten minute address by M LT Lightner of Roscoe and remarks by Hon W N complete the program.
The passage lists a slate of talks and activities in South Dakota including saloon laws and warnings to avoid selling to habitual drunks. It covers cattle sheep and horse breeding sessions led by various speakers from Mitchell Huron Artesian and Chamberlain with times from 7:30 to 9:30 followed by a general meeting and a moral tribute about living fully.
A story about four Rich and Stingy relatives, where one nephew pretends to love his uncle while the other speaks his mind. After the uncle dies the hypocritical nephew inherits the fortune, while the honest nephew gains only genuine regard. Moral: people prefer flattery over truth, and real money goes to those who say what they think.
In Chicago the mother of Clara-Fred calls our engagement the moment she sees it. She hails him as the flower of the family while Mayde agrees with the sentiment. Uncle John retorts he is a blooming idiot in lighthearted family chatter.
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