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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1909
Page
9
The Mitchell Capital dated Thursday January 28, 1909, is titled the official county paper. It lists price as one dollar and includes promotional phrase 40 off. Editor credited as W. Downey.
The Omaha Bee cites standpatters in Congress who use the federal deficit to oppose tariff cuts. It notes deficits may rise to about 100 million by June 30 but argues the government has funds to cover and may regain surplus in a year or two. It stresses surpluses over ten years and calls for honest tariff revision.
The Sioux Falls Argus-Leader reports an authorized interview with R. O. Richards. He claims little difference between progressive and stalwart Republicans in the state and warns that unequal office distribution could push the state toward a Democratic outcome in two years. The paper notes potential political flurry and implies Richards favors an equitable division of offices.
President Roosevelt orders a 90 mile ride in 17 hours with four horses to prove endurance for a 90 mile trek in three days. Desk colonels question feasibility for untrained riders and fear pressure before Taft assumes office.
The debate over locating the inebriate asylum in South Dakota splits towns. Highmore claims early discovery and a ready bill from the lieutenant governor, while Dell Rapids and Alexandria also seek the facility. With divided forces the outcome remains uncertain and many question the need for an asylum.
Pure Food Commissioner Wheaton backs a bill requiring explicit formula on drug labels. Druggists push a law aligned with the national pure food act, fearing manufacturers will retreat from the state if formulas must be disclosed. The dispute centers on transparency versus supplier retention.
A stateCAP lawmakers discuss juvenile court reform placing juvenile duties under county courts. Educators push for broader educational law revisions with a five member unpaid commission to study schools and report a bill at the next session.
The Kimball Graphic cites the state treasurer's 1907–1908 reports showing net indebtedness growing from $183,936 to $383,184, an increase of $200,020, amid higher levies and land tax loads. It notes revenue warrants and cash amounts and criticizes Crawford era fiscal policy as harming taxpayers.
John Longstaff claims the two cent passenger fare rate originated not from Governor Crawford or Vesey or Senator Kittredge but from five or six North Western railroad workers residing in Huron. He argues these men propelled Crawford for governor and U S senator and that their influence pushed the rate into politics. He urges North Western officials to look to Huron shops for the blame, not passengers.
Rev. Mr. Conant spoke four times on Sunday at the Baptist church. Morning theme was Into Gethsemane with Christ detailing the agony and divine purpose, with angels strengthening him. Afternoon youth safety message urged loyalty to the church. evening address analyzed sin and Christ’s redemptive work. Many attendees sought Christian commitment.
Slush and melted snow barely affect rural school attendance with many pupils showing colds. Certificates of attendance are awarded to Julia Ford Leon Ford Doris Waid Jessie Black Elsie Kroggmann and others. Davison County Institute dates set for July 26 to August 6, deemed the best available within summer schedule.
A notice cites Section 141 of the revised code making willful molestation of a public school a misdemeanor. It notes A. T. Anderson became school board chairman after appointment and qualification on January 16, with a teachers meeting at Mitchell on February 6, 1909.
Mitchell resident Paul Stowell testifies Doan's Kidney Pills cured his long fight with backache and kidney trouble after military service. He bought from Diehl & Brown's Drug Store and reports regained strength. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo markets the remedy nationwide. Remember the name Doan's.
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