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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1904
Page
11
Advertising rates and subscription terms listed for the Mitchell Capital Printing Co. including rates for business cards local notices and legal ads. Obituaries resolutions and wedding presents priced per line with free notices for marriages and deaths.
A ballot slate lists presidential electors Henry C. Morris H H Gulstine and John Q Anderson plus G R Evans from Butte. Congressmen Ch H Burke Eben W Martin. Supreme Judges Dighton Carson Dick Haney H G Fuller. Governor Samuel H Elrod. Lt Governor J B McDougall. Secretary of State D D Wipf. State Treasurer C B Collins. State Auditor J F Halliday. Superintendent Geo W Nash. Commissioner S of the School and Public Lands C J Bach.
Frank B. Smith of Mitchell runs on the Republican ticket for Judge of the Fourth Judicial Circuit.
Canton Leader accuses Pierre promoters of a corrupt boodle campaign to secure the state capital in 1890. The piece claims widespread bribery, debt repudiation by Pierre, and argues the capital should be moved from Pierre to better serve the people. It denounces Mitchell supporters and urges removal of the seat from Pierre.
The piece argues Mitchell is the central hub for the state with favorable population and rail access, defeating Redfield and Huron as capital candidates and asserting Pierre is unsuitable. It claims an unbiased legislature favored Mitchell by an overwhelming vote, and promises the city will pursue the capital through honorable means.
An advertisement extols modern surgical feats such as organ removal, bone and vein work, and antiseptic dressings. It praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rapid healing of injuries and urges readers to keep a bottle at home to save time money and suffering. Sold by all druggists.
The Japanese sword is wielded with both hands and emphasizes cutting. Fencers use two swords at once with the long blade in the right hand and a shorter blade in the left. The stance places the right foot forward with the sword held in front, hilt at waist level and point near the opponent’s eye level.
The article notes bamboo as a centuries old practical crop in Japan and China. It highlights its role for building, ropes, mats and utensils, comparing dependence to that of the American farmer on white pine. It also mentions its importance to tropical India and the Malay archipelago for similar uses.
The piece outlines the Japanese ideal of female beauty, emphasizing a long narrow nose, slender limbs, small hips, and a face deemed desirable. It notes most Japanese women are not five feet tall, so overall figure length is relative and valued.
A philosophical exchange wonders why hardships arrive in groups. One man suggests people fear travel alone after a rough reception, while the other admits difficulty in explaining the pattern. The quip hints at social reactions to misfortune and the idea that adversity travels in tandem.
A quoted exchange from the New York Times illustrates a loud mouthed customer and a salesman who calls a man a silent partner. The remark questions his role and behavior within the firm.
The Fortnightly Review recounts early Bergen theatre life in 1849 with Ibsen and Bjornson. A second old woman actress kept her job despite a missing front tooth after dentists repaired it at management expense. The piece notes the tooth remained a theatre prop after her departure due to poverty. Another item features a quip about a brute husband and a teething baby end in a humorous exchange.
The German Evangelical church on East First Street was dedicated after fundraising of $209.30. Bishop W. E. Heil preached three sermons and praised the congregation's efforts. Attendees included several regional figures and a large turnout of about 200 people. The couple Mr. Ransdell and Miss Lewis will wed soon and relocate to Mitchell, S. D. for their new home and roles with local businesses.
Mr E E Ransdell and Miss Estella Boyd were married at the bride’s home 409 East Fourteenth Davenport officiated by Rev J B Donaldson D D. The couple plan a short honeymoon then return to Mitchell SD where they will reside in Keel flat apartments.
Knights of Pythias members who stayed in Mitchell were treated to a social dancing party in the Mitchel Club rooms on Thursday night. Nichols mandolin club provided music as a large crowd enjoyed the evening before the Black Hills delegation departed Friday morning. Mayor McDonald praised the trip and noted the Hills group learned more about Mitchell and its people.
Notice is given of a stockholders meeting of the Montana Standard Mining Company on Saturday July 2 1904 at 38 o'clock p m at the office No 106 west Granite Street Butte Montana for electing seven trustees and voting on making the stock assessable plus any other business by order of President W L Lindsay Secretary
South Dakota greets heirs Fred Widmann Sr Jr Bertha Widmann Harry Widmann Walter Widmann Lily Widmann of Louisa Widmann deceased. Court has set June 15 1904 at 10 a.m. in Mitchell for proving the will and for hearing Fred Widmann’s petition for Letters Testamentary. Court by W Abbey Judge. S Cattrell Clerk.
In Davison County South Dakota In County Court a hearing is set for June 11 1904 at 9 oclock am at the County Court office Mitchell SD on the petition by Rachel Agnes Tralle heir at law and next of kin seeking letters of administration of the estate of A W Davis deceased dated May 18 1904 Attest Cattrell Clerk Seal
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