The Mitchell Printing Co and Downey Advert
An item from the Mitchell Capital notes the Mitchell Printing Co. with C W Downey listed as proprietor. The notice references a price of $1.00 for a product or service tied to the firm.
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
9
An item from the Mitchell Capital notes the Mitchell Printing Co. with C W Downey listed as proprietor. The notice references a price of $1.00 for a product or service tied to the firm.
The article notes Judge Alton B Parker's push for a Cleveland memorial at the Denver convention, triggering Bryan supporters' worry and accusations from Frank Pettigrew. Pettigrew calls Parker’s action contemptible and accuses Cleveland of graft, while potential Pettigrew influence in Bryan's camp is hinted at amid post fourth of July casualty counts.
The piece notes Senator Foraker plans to back Taft in the presidential race, citing a cordial but cautious letter. It contrasts this with a Navy Journal view that naval officers rarely become president, due to the rift between military and civilian politics and sailors’ limited public engagement.
The piece contrasts calm ocean contemplation with political maneuvering as Bryan faces Denver convention pressure. It notes naval leaders prefer duties over party candidacy and cites a Chicago Tribune cartoon showing Bryan on his porch with a telephone directing the Denver convention.
Col. James F. Guffy of Pennsylvania and Col. William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska debated Bryan's support for the Denver convention on Lincoln's front porch. Guffy attacked Bryan's record and Bryan urged harmony with the convention outcome amid Pennsylvanian backing for Guffy's committee candidacy.
A complete list shows progressives fielding 27 of 145 state senate seats and 91 of 149 house nominees with many 1907 leaders not returning. Insurgents and stalwarts split the slate across districts, naming bands of candidates for Senate and House and signaling possible future fusions. The piece notes a forthcoming Democratic nominee list and discusses party strategy ahead of conventions.
A family expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindnesses shown during the illness and death of Mrs. Charles Woodman. They especially thank members of the Eastern Star for funeral service participation. Charles H. Woodman and sons Frank Woodman and W. J. Hanzlik and Wm. A. Hanzlik join in gratitude.
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