Official County Paper Friday July 7 1905
The July 7 1905 issue of the official county paper reports local governance notices and public records. It lists announcements from county offices and timely legal notices impacting residents and taxpayers.
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1905
Page
9
The July 7 1905 issue of the official county paper reports local governance notices and public records. It lists announcements from county offices and timely legal notices impacting residents and taxpayers.
A reader argues businesswomen need Sundays for rest and personal tasks beyond church, noting the weekly grind and fatigue limit church attendance. The piece cites ministers criticizing working women and concludes rest is essential for the businesswoman to attend worship more regularly.
President Roosevelt visits Harvard, his alma mater, after 25 years to speak at commencement. He urges better pay for educators and argues for recognizing exceptional scholars while stressing the value of supporting the average educator for national progress.
The battered lines show war persisting while talks continue, with growing discontent among troops and signs of rebellion within Russia. The article notes escalating strain on leadership as soldiers report fatigue and morale dips amid the conflict.
Reports say most officers were tossed overboard and the ship opened fire on Odessa after a Russian seaman complained about soup. He was shot by the mess officer, triggering broader sailor violence as the admiralty contends with a troubling crisis.
The Chinese exclusion law has been strictly enforced, with officials treating all Chinese the same. Boycotts by China over deportations push exports down from 32.49 million in 1902 to 23.27 million in 1904. President Roosevelt directs government officials to show courtesy to teachers merchants students and travelers while enforcing admission limits.
The article reports John D. Rockefeller giving Yale University a one million dollar donation while President Hadley could not quickly access the funds. It notes the money may be seen as tainted and aims to divert attention from Ida Tarbell’s criticisms in McClure's Magazine, but Yale is said to be glad for the gift.
The New York Tribune reports New York has the highest birthrate in the nation with about 2,000 births a week and an estimated rate of thirty two per thousand, signaling imperial growth for the city.
The Sugar Trust raised sugar prices by 10 cents per hundred yesterday amid strong demand for canning supplies. The move is seen as pressure against an independent Pacific coast competitor expanding its market reach. Critics caution that price declines are not proof of generosity by large market controllers.
The piece urges starting each workday fresh and vigorous to ensure success. It argues that half measures or fatigue from poor sleep dulls creativity and energy, and leads to weak results. A bold, energetic mindset is essential for lasting achievement.
A promotional note extols Cole's Carbolisalve as a fast healing remedy for cuts and burns. It emphasizes rapid relief, no scarring, and wide household use with availability at drugstores.
The text extols phagocytes as blood cell policemen that guard against poisons, aiding immunity. It credits Metschnikoff and Dr. Pierce, linking clean blood to health and recommending Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets as remedies.
The Barnum & Bailey Greatest Show on Earth brings a massive military band led by Professor Carl Clair. The ensemble, nearly one hundred musicians, has earned high praise from European press and will perform a promenade concert before the arena show. The event arrives Thursday July 13 with a full up to date program of classical and popular works.
Walter A John born June 22 1880 in northern Iowa died June 25 1905 aged 25 Jennie M Martin born Aug 14 1882 in Decatur county Iowa died June 25 1905 aged 23 and their infant son also perished in a South Dakota cyclone They lived four and a half miles south of Plankinton Walter died after aiding his family in the storm Jennifer and their baby perished earlier The family was buried at Palestine Cemetery Decatur County Iowa Funeral services were conducted by Rev Mason at the M E church and burial followed at a nearby cemetery with the family laid to rest side by side
Mitchell township assessor J I Smith reports 96 voters and a total property valuation of 173 422 dollars. Personal property includes 253 horses valued at 4830 dollars 727 cattle worth 12094 dollars 200 sheep 403 horses 77 wagons seven pianos and three organs. Land and structures total 151 322 dollars with land valued at 138 133 dollars and structures at 12 189 dollars.
A Mitchell party of twelve travels by Milwaukee road sleeper to Denver for the national convention of the Epworth League. The group includes Dr. and Mrs. B A Bobb Rev A E Carhart and daughters Misses Charlotte Florence Mona Doane. Miss Nellie Olsoy joins en route in Nebraska as the Mitchell delegate.
A reflective note cites Geethe's quote on thinking, asserting that all worthy ideas exist already and urges reevaluation rather than invention. The line emphasizes reinterpreting prior concepts instead of forging new ones.
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