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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1906
Page
9
The piece argues China’s growing national consciousness risks anti foreign outrages but could be tempered by free press. It praises the South China Daily Journal editor for urging publicity and literacy as powerful, humane tools to curb deception and fanatical sentiment, predicting newspapers surpass gunboats in shaping China’s future.
Editors and publishers from Brookings Huron Vermillion Sioux Falls and other towns gathered in Mitchell for a South Dakota Press Association meeting. Local reporters enjoyed socializing with peers and valued the交流 for strengthening state journalism and future collaborations.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Senator Aldrich amid committee disputes with Democrat Senator Tillman and mentions of a Republican stance. The text hints at tensions over a bill and a senate vote, reflecting intra party contention and leadership challenges.
The text describes Aldrich’s months long opposition to the railroad bill and his attempts to sway Senators Dollivar and Clapp. It predicts opposition in the Senate with potential political fallout, implying Roosevelt’s challenge to Aldrich and the anticipated exposure of political maneuvering.
The Sioux Falls Press criticizes Senator Kittredge for not stating his position on the railroad rate bill ahead of its senate presentation. It notes Wisconsin's Senator LaFollette has not yet decided either, saying both delay analysis until proper form. The paper frames this as a partisan bid to defeat Kittredge.
A Vermillion report alleged Senator Kittredge served as Milwaukee road attorney in South Dakota. He said he was appointed to the senate and, days later, resigned his Milwaukee ties and attorneyship. He accused opponents of using rotten politics to gain material.
The American Society of Equity plans a March 1 strike, unique in its scope for farmers nationwide. With about 200 000 members, the group urges not selling agricultural products below equitable prices set by officials and aims for a $1 per bushel wheat price. Kansas and Minnesota are being canvassed to join, promising an unprecedented agricultural labor action.
The article asks which candidates the Democratic press will back after state conventions in June. It notes many papers favor Republican insurgents and questions whether, if WUoe I Crawford is nominated, the Democratic press will support his election as it did his nomination. It suggests Democrats should widen the split to gain success.
Sunday sermons claim Sioux City is in a bad moral state and announce a drive to clean up dives and rumholes to restore respectability in the near future. The movement aims to reform the city with greater air of propriety and upright behavior.
James Brazzell of Mitchell South Dakota and Grace Hallisey daughter of Daniel Hallisey were married at St Adrian's church by Rev Father Schell on February 21 1906. Ed Perry was best man Mae Donahue bridesmaid. Reception followed at the bride's home with a red theme. The couple left for Mitchell to make their home accompanied by a large crowd and Adrian Citizens Band.
Army officers in San Francisco talk of U S duties in China but such rhetoric is questioned as self serving and harmful to American interests. The piece argues interference in China would not serve the United States and warns against personal advancement at the public’s expense.
The Brooklyn Eagle notes the gap between American and European views on bullfights prizefights and football. It argues the urge to judge other nations tastes reflects egotism and a missionary impulse, incapable of alignment.
S. G. Scoville Republican office advertises a yearly De Laval cream separator and a 200 egg incubator and brooder for sale.
Notice advises parties desiring land west of the Missouri River to correspond with W. M. Lewis of Stearns County South Dakota for choice relinquishments and location details.
T. J. Pearson will hold an auction sale on Tuesday March 6 at his farm four miles east and two miles north of Mt. Vernon. Items include 22 cattle and calves, 8 heavy work horses, 26 hogs, farm machinery, 1500 feet of lumber, granery 8x16x9, 500 bushels corn, 500 bushels oats, 20 tons hay and 20 bushels potatoes.
Col J S Serverson Son will conduct a sale at the northwest quarter of section 18 103 60 one mile north and two west of Mitchell on Tuesday March 6 at 10 oclock. Items include 4 horses 30 cattle 15 yearling steers 6 two year old steers 6 cows 3 fresh in spring hogs and chickens wagon pulverizer cultivator riding cultivator mower decorated harrow harness and surrey 400 bushels seed oats 400 bushels corn 10 tons hay and household goods Free lunch at noon Terms cash under 10 dollars over 10 days until Nov 1 1906 on bankable security at 10 percent interest 2 percent discount for cash over 10. Col J S Serverson Son auctioneers R Kibhbee clerk Mary Clearwater owner.
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