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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1909
Page
9
The Mitchell Printing Co presents a Thursday edition dated March 4 1909 with a one dollar price tag. Editorial details and page layout appear on the masthead as the local paper reports community news and notices.
The Kansas City Times argues Taft aims to place lawyers as vital assets for political and judicial reform while warning that private interests and precedent may undermine such efforts. It contrasts lawyers with tradesmen in lawmaking and notes practical challenges in aligning theory with action. The piece also discusses rail issues and potential railroad retaliation if passenger-rate cases fail.
The article argues the state senate should pass a bill to stop publishing insurance company statements in newspapers. It claims past statements were ineffective at informing the public, delayed, and burdensome, and praises the move to have the insurance commissioner handle examinations instead.
The state legislature passes anti railroad laws seen as burdensome and snowstorms worsen conditions for railroads, making life difficult for management and crews amid severe elements and political pressure.
Governor Vessey appoints Joe Bottum of Faulkton as judge of the newly created tenth district. The editor recalls Bottum arriving in the country 26 years ago and notes his early Ashton law and real estate work and his proven energy. He is expected to excel and reflect credit on the administration.
Mrs. Maggie M. Ross, editor of the Soo Critic in Sioux Falls, continues publishing the history of George W. Egan while a bitter clash grows between them. The column hints at personal details and press battles with Egan urged to sue for defamation.
Governor Buchtel of Colorado faces criticism from Miss Bower and Mrs. Breeden over suffrage attitudes while South Dakota women push for passage. South Dakota testimony shows strong use of the ballot by better women, contrasting Colorado’s view. The issue heads to the senate for a possible constitutional amendment vote at the next general election.
The South Dakota House paused deliberations to rebuke the Argus Leader for caustic remarks about Rep. C. J. Morris of Minnehaha County. The move, seen as heavy handed, questions the house’s role in criticizing newspapers and compares it to censuring other papers for attacks on figures like A. B. Kittredge.
The Sioux Falls Argus Leader urges Governor Vessey to veto unnecessary appropriations to curb rising state debt. It notes past overspending under Crawford and Elrod has left taxpayers burdened, calling for bold, courageous action to protect overburdened citizens.
A Kansas City Times note recalls an Iowa legislative cheering of W. J. Bryan during a speech unveiling a General James B. Weaver portrait. The item suggests the South is not the only region where public cheers influence political perception ahead of Taft.
A newspaper notice touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh, claiming it treats the disease constitutionally. The ad promises a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and urges sending for testimonials from Toledo, Ohio. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
A Brookings hardware merchant tells retailers to embrace bold advertising to fight mail order competition. He details a full page ad campaign that boosted sales, built customer lists, and expanded his business beyond ranges to stoves and heaters, arguing sustained ads raise local profiles and profits.
A mother from Henrietta, Pa., claims seven bottles of Electric Bitters cured her five year battle with eczema and skin eruptions in her young son. Doctors had said blood poisoning affected his lungs and nothing could save him. The advertisement urges Electric Bitters for eruptions eczema salt rheum sores blood disorders and rheumatism at 50 cents.
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