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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1904
Page
7
Commentary questions Pettigrew’s next move after the St. Louis Republican convention and the 1904 event. The piece notes his presence in St. Louis, a gold standard push by a Democratic candidate, and speculates on his possible strategic repositioning in national politics.
The Watertown Public Opinion argues Mitch ell voted one hundred thousand dollars in bonds for a capital battle, claiming funds will extend water mains and sewers. It asserts Mitchell has no stake in the returns and compares to Aberdeen, noting bonds aim to serve growing populations and secure a legitimate voter majority.
A Hughes county land sale advertisement lists county land prices such as three quarters at $666.66 and quarters at $525 and $983.33. The piece argues the Pierre capital location does not govern state land values, noting Island and local sales show land value driven by production rather than capital status.
The Pierre newspaper defends Mitchell against attacks labeling the northwest as fit only for coyotes and cowboys. It argues Mitchell highlights grazing country pride and that Pierre twisted population figures to push a center of population toward the capital in a long running battle.
Promoted by Shampoos of the Comune and light dressings of CUTICURA claim to halt hair loss remove crusts scales and dandruff destroy hair parasites soothe irritated itching surfaces stimulate follicles loosen scalp skin nourish roots and promote hair growth on a healthy scalp sold worldwide with various Cuticura products and depots listed in London Paris Buxton and New York.
The speaker argues that population will move from the reservation toward the area surrounding Mitchell with five families moving into the adjacent country for every family leaving the reservation. The trend is seen as unchangeable by Pierre and others.
A Watertown reader reports Tom Gazel a peddler from the McKoc brothers circle was accused in Mitchell of peddling. He lost eighty dollars, was arrested, then released with five dollars given to leave. The Watertown Public Opinion is accused of fabricating the incident to smear the paper’s political stance.
Wednesday work began on the city hall roof and the heating plant. Carpenters toiled amid a busy scene as Robert Burns, agent for Corey Roolinaw Co, oversaw the contract.
BR 8 Thorney completes best material. Yankton Heating & Plinthing Co. crews install steam lines. City hall and library connected to plant to cut heating costs. Contractor Bradstrap expects practical completion in early September.
Advert says Cole's Blad bilder relieves rheumatism and organ troubles. Claims it purifies blood and restores vigor, stressing vegetable formula and guarantees satisfaction for 1.00 at all druggists.
Mrs J F Hatch and daughter returned from a two week visit at Sheldon Iowa. Nora Peterson of Bellard visits Mrs Roy Butterfield Mrs Phillips and daughter. Smy visited Tuesday with Mrs Noantree returning from Chamberlain where they registered. Mr and Mrs Jas Newell back from St Louis after ten days. Mrs John Streeter from Armour stayed with her sister Mrs B S Fitch. Mrs A B Crossman returns to Wessington Springs. Biggs family from Des Moines and Winterset visit sister Mrs Chas Boyden.
Years of suffering relieved in a night. Itching plies yield at once to the curative properties of Dean's Ointment. Never fails. At any drug store. 40 cents.
Prosper sees nearly every resident attend a Mitchell circus. Residents listed visiting Yankton to register for a claim include Mr Sohrt son Henry Leo Hofstetter Fred Carlson and sister Alma. Teachers for Prosper schools announced with Miss Agnes Schaub to Tyler Miss Maud Hofstetter to Railroad Miss Edith Orswell Darling Miss Blanche Orswell Hendrickson and Miss Mattie Wittstruck Watson. Vincent Wright of New York hired by Mr Pouch.
Miss Maude Hofstetter left Tuesday for an extended visit with relatives in eastern Town. Wiker Carlson and Will Stepher visited Joe Renu on Sunday. Mrs N Hunt entertained visitors from Parkston. Albert Hofstetter and sister Net ie visited with feuds near Ethan. A Prosper youth who attended the Mitchell circus lost a saddle. Prof J W Wilson of Brookings visited Mr and Mrs J M Brian. Mr Rives, a piano tuner from Mitchell, visited the vicinity last week. Wm Riggvert harvested harley last.
A new remedy for stomach troubles biliousness and constipation sold by all druggists at 25 cents.
Allen's Foot-Ease relieves painful smarting feet and growing nails and eases tight shoes. It cures sweating, calluses and hot tired feet, with a trial package free. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents. Do not accept substitutes. Address Allen 2 Olmstead LeHoy, Nor.
An advertisement argues kidneys cry for help and promote Dean's Kidney Pills as the solution. It cites a Sioux Falls testimonial from Mrs. H. R. Main of 223 East Twelfth Street praising relief from back pain after using a box, noting price at 40 cents and Foster Milburn Co as U.S. agents in Buffalo New York.
South Dakota Davison County Court sets August term hearing on Carl Rudolphs petition to grant Letters of Administration for the estate of Robert Rudolph. Judge Abbey presides at Mitchell County Courthouse with T J Spangler named as proposed administrator. Interested parties may appear July 31 at 11:00 a.m. to show cause.
In Davison County Court at Mitchell a hearing is set for August 6 1904 at 10:00 am to consider granting Letters of Administration for the estate of Alice A Rudolph formerly Stewart. Carl Stewart Rudolph petitions for T J Spangler Mitchell SD to be administrator with W Anfy as County Judge and S CAITRELL as Clerk seal.
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