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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1895
Page
7
The board debates the pace of teacher salaries amid a splendid program planned for discussion by the Wool Growers Association. The event dates are set for June 11, 12, and 18, with focus on agriculture and education funding.
Fifteen graduates receive blue ribbon diplomas as the Board of Education approves salary reductions for teachers to cut costs. Superintendent, high school principal, and ward principal salaries are reduced. all other departments capped at 45 per month. Meeting also outlines Wool Growers Association program for Mitchell event June 11 to 13 with talks on sheep breeding, feeding, and farm topics. The note ends with a surefire disclaimer for the California Syrup of Figs product.
George Schlosser of Aberdeen announces a two week trip for teachers to the Black Hills starting June 19 by special train from Sioux City. Educators of the Hills will escort, with tickets available from points east of the Missouri River. The all inclusive rate from the most remote station will not exceed 45 dollars, with through tickets June 18. Travel via Northwestern Line with accommodations arranged. Also notices about a separated spouse, seeds for sale, and local business ads appear in the clipping.
A wedding ceremony was held at Holy Family Church with about 200 friends in attendance. The event reflected a traditional celebration as relatives shared in the vows and reception.
The Catholic Church Ladies hosted an entertainment benefiting the treasury as I M Goodykoontz of the Free Silver Club spoke on free coinage. He argued silver and gold were monetary bases and condemned plans to retire silver certificates, urging remonetization and public minting to restore prosperity.
Henry Swindler and Jennie Manning wed at Holy Family Church in a Tuesday ceremony officiated by Father Maher with about 200 guests. The couple will set up housekeeping on West First Street and received many gifts as well wishers attended a post ceremony reception. The article also notes a church concert and social events with successful fundraising for the parish.
The death of three year old Fred Smith was reported at Parker then Mitchell. After illness starting in February and several expert opinions calling it incurable tubercular meningitis, the family sought care in Chicago before returning to Parker. Funeral details mention Mrs. Smith, Mr. Sid Smith, and local acquaintances, with the child described as bright and intelligent. Hood's Sarsaparilla and other remedies are advertised in the same notice.
An old remedy claims over fifty years of trust for teething relief and diarrhoea in Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup. The ad extols its safety, advises buyers to insist on the product, and lists prices and worldwide availability. Also promotional notes for May’s Cream Balm curing catarrh and travel deals, plus a cane seat repair service by Geo Schmidt at Mitchell Mercantile Co.
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