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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1904
Page
11
Davison County reports strong growth in teachers’ salaries and enrollment, with higher attendance and steady teacher meetings. The county cites expanded libraries and reading programs, annual school picnics, and notable gains in high school and institute attendance, plus improvements at Mitchell and Dakota University.
Dr Bower requests excuse for Mamie Saul from full course. Attendees recent for Miss Maguire's wedding. Prof CG Holmes lectured 2 30 pm on feelins of the child. Industrial work class led by Miss Brown open to all teachers. Lardner gave an English literature talk. A resolutions committee named with several representatives from Mitchell city schools Davison county teachers John Trotter Mt Vernon S C Cathout Etton and F E Combellick. Miss Belle Spink represents the State Journal of Education. Miss Bertha Slade oversees South Dakota Educator interests. Amanda Tritle excused for Kimball business. Enrollment list includes many names such as Mary Yobin Helen Jobin William Tobin Edward Yobin and others.
The enrollment nears 140 as Prof C E Holmes delivers a series of talks on The History and Value of a Word Plant and Bird Life in South Dakota American Literature Mathematics and The Power of Observation The event marks his final day with teachers appreciative of his influence Dr Thomas Nicholson is due to arrive tomorrow and address the institute on The Power and Influence of the Teacher.
The Redfield Press condemns the move to move the South Dakota capital to Pierre as illegitimate and bought with paid votes. It claims the purchase corrupted the state’s body politic and cheated creditors, arguing 90 percent of voters oppose the 120 mile westward capital shift.
Unclear OCR text discusses rain and flooding around London and the Thames valley. It notes water undermining surfaces and the city’s foundations, with references to subsidence and erosion. The fragment mentions southern buelaind and rocky flints remaining as foundations after waters recede.
An advertisement promises improved appetite and digestion with Hostetters Stomach Bitters. It claims stomach strengthening and blood purification, curing poor appetite dyspepsia indigestion flatulence bloating heartburn headaches and nausea, available at all druggists.
Miss M Fyfe of Orillia Ontario reports taking six bottles of Favorite Prescription and two bottles of Pleasant Pellets for congestion of uterus ovaries and weakness. She credits the medicine with restoring her health after over three years and thanks the doctor for his advice and attention.
Mrs C C Fitch drove to Mitchell on Friday. Ella Mabbott of Topper spent Sunday in town. Mr and Mrs Geo Teesdale visit Wiscon sin. Martha Ixnutson returned to Sioux City Monday. Edwin Fitch trip to Armour Thursday. Mrs Ienry Howe returned from St Joseph Hospital Sioux City Monday evening. Mrs Philip Petre left Thursday for southern Minnesota to spend summer with sons. Mrs J M Newell left for Nebraska. Mrs Will Bean Mrs Fred Vilas and Miss Lizzie Samuels visited sister Mrs PT W Taubman in Plankinton Saturday. Browne family left Thursday for Reardon Washington for summer. Mrs J J Woppock hosts sister Mrs Wamacker Spencer. Mrs Anton Skoch of Emery visiting town. Oscar Nicholson returned from Chicago Monday evening. Miss Paya Swanson will spend summer in Dakota. Mrs Manholland of Riceville visiting daughter Mrs A Raker.
Riverside updates cover H J Millard’s driving horse photo taken earlier this week. A Jorzeson returns from Chicago sick. Riverside and Iowa youths attend a social at Rev. McDonald’s in Mitchell after Epworth League business. Miss Lillie McDonald elected Riverside League delegate to Canton assembly. Cassem travels to Chicago with fat cattle. Carl DeMott and C M Knight make local visits. Davison county picnic draws crowds to Tobin's park. Ladies Aid to meet with Mrs FF Ames. Mrs H Lambert and daughter visit Mitchell.
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