Porter to become United States district attorney
The Mitchell Capital reports that W. OG. Porter will take the post of United States district attorney following an appointment by Judge Carland. Porter has long served as assistant district attorney and is expected to fill the duties capably. Elliott is unlikely to be reappointed, with uncertainty about the successor next December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. OD. Bilhace
W. OG. Porter
Carland
Federal Court
Porter
Eliiott
Thaw Trial in New York Costs Escalate for All Sides
The Thaw trial in New York is costing both sides a vast sum, with estimates of at least 31 250 000 before conclusion. The Thaw family faces over a half million dollars for counsel plus expert alienists, while the state bears expenses for the judge and prosecutors. Evelyn Thaw’s vivid testimony portraying Stanford White reduces chances of conviction. Jerome’s bill of expenses would seem to grow regardless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thaw
New York
Evelyn Thaw
Stanford White
Harry Thaw
Jerome
Death of John Alexander Dowie Ends Zion City Era
The prophet Dowie rose by his own efforts to vast power and wealth drawing thousands. His religious plan failed to win broad belief and his leadership was toppled by followers. Zion City faced an uncertain future as his death simplifies matters for its remaining adherents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Alexander Dowie
Zion
Dowie
Zion City
Farmers Tribune previews seed and nursery number design
A Sioux City Farmers Tribune front page design in yellow and black promotes the annual seed and nursery issue due February 14. The issue features editorials on soil preparation seed selection and plant breeding by authorities including Prof W M Hays with farm gear contrasts and a subscription bargain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Tribune
Sioux City
Iowa
Agricultural and Livestock Weekly
Farmers’ Tribune
W. M. Hays
America
Our Clubbing Offer for Capital with Selected Publications
For the next 90 days we offer The Capital with either The Weekly Inter Ocean or The Semi Weekly Sioux City Journal at the stated prices. Sample copies will be sent on application. The Farmers Tribune, Sioux City, is also included in the offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-Ocean
Sioux City Journal
Farmers’ Tribune
Sioux
Lease of Common School Lands Davison County Auction
Notice that all unleased common school lands in Davison county will be offered for lease at public auction on March 19, 1907 between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the front door of the court house Pierre, S. Dak. O. C. Dokken Commissioner of School and Public Lands dated January 14, 1967.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison County
Said County
Pierre
Young Men’s Christian Association gathers at Huron
The thirteenth annual South Dakota Y M C A convention met in Huron with about ninety delegates from Vermillion Yankton Mitchell Brookings Redfield and Aberdeen Normal. Dr A Carrier opened events and Dr Thomas Nicholson urged college men to pursue God like principles and serve society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Mens’ Christian Associations of
South Dakota
Huron
Vermillion, Yankton
Mitchell
Brookings
Redfield
Aberdeen Normal
A. Carrier
M. Kemp
Thomas Nicholson
Dakota Wesleyan University
Association
W. M. Parsons
Northwest
J. P. Anderson
Presbyterian Church
Parson
van Benthuy
Ita
Oreab
Caliene Dioingual
Jarriel
Parons
Christ
Parsons
Dakota Wesleyn
Milwaukee
Wolsey
Omaha Road
Vermillion
Aberdeen
Yankton
Controversy Over Marilao River Glory Draws In Frost and Funston
The Chicago Record Herald republished war department notes on the Marilao River fight in the Spanish American War. O W Coursey of Mitchell, now Chicago, argues the South Dakota First Infantry under Colonel Frost bore the main action, with Funston's Twentieth Kansas in secondary roles. He details troop positions, river topography, and entrenchments to clarify who earned the honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Record-Herald
Frost
South Dakota
Funston
Kansas Regiment
Marilao River
Spain
Recard-Herald
War Department
O. W. Coursey
Mitchell
Chicago
Coursey
South Dakota Regiment
Phillippine Islands
Twentieth
South Dakota Infantry
Hale
MacArthur
Otis
Marilao
Aguinaldo
Howard
Aberdeen
S. D
White Sky Calf Legend of the Kiowa People
The Kiowa recount a sacred white sky calf legend about fertile plains and pure white buffaloes with black tails. An old medicine man vowed to build a tepee from sacred skins, and a great white light descended to earth guiding the herd north, after which white buffaloes vanished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American
Ne-ka-ta-mah
Washing and ironing hints from a 19th century pamphlet
Practical home tips describe soaking, squeezing, and pressing fabric to avoid fiber damage. Instructions include tepid rinsing, color restoration, and steeping in warm milk. A flammable gasoline wash jelly is warned against but explained as part of an unsafe cleaning compound.
Health Advice From Old Editorials
Health and Beauty tips advise soothing chilblains with raw onion rubbed on the skin and using a simple disinfectant around drains. It also suggests gargling with a few drops of spirits of myrrh in water for throat relief and warns against reading while stooped to avoid circulation issues. Ears should not be neglected in facial and neck massage to maintain color and freshness.
Michigan man invents bread cutter for even slices
A Michigan inventor presents a bread cutter that uses a bread board, parallel wire guideways, and a spring arm with a roller to set slice thickness. As the knife enters the loaf the roller depresses the arm to measure the slice, and rises after each cut to prepare the next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Home remedies for chilblains and salicyate balm
If feet itch it likely signals chilblains. Rub feet night and morning with equal parts camphor and rosemary. Apply during the day a powder of talcum and salicyate of bismuth. The treatment is useless if chilblains are fully developed.
Cleaning Matting Cleaning Tips for Grease Spots
A practical guide explains using Indian meal to absorb dirt and benzine with French chalk to remove grease from matting. Cover the stain with chalk, apply benzine, let evaporate, then brush away chalk to lift the spot.
The Useful Broom Cover Improves Cleaning
A housekeeper discovers a cotton Gammel or flannelette broom cover saves time effort and strength. It fits the broom and has tape patches to secure it for use. The cover can be applied to walls picture moldings and baseboards.
Velvet Restoration Guide From Early Home Tips
When velvet is crushed by pressure hold the fabric over a bag of hot water with the lining against the water. The pile will lift and regain its original beauty as steam relaxes the fibers.
Care of the Piano Preservation Tip
A short advice notes placing a small bag of unstacked lime inside the piano to prevent rust on the springs.
Weather signs and a delayed stock sale notice
The document cites weather lore about morning and evening skies reflecting upcoming conditions. It also reports an extension of the delinquent stock sale date to March 20 1907 with sale at 9 o clock at 100m 35 Lewishon Block Butte Montana to cover assessments and sale costs under R W Charlton's direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewishon Block
Butte
Montana
Lou Pang
Callwell
Lou
Corbin
Creo
Cobban
Annie Toeveet
Davey
Minnie Lavey
Tmnie
Davey Sea
Anna Lerfurt
Anna Lirfurt
Anna Ierfurt
G. Champney
G Champney
Louise " Glisen
Chas
Kla
Herschkowitz
Lizzie Heckler
Irs
Hollenbeck Pale
Fred Hlensolt
da. M Harwood
Charles Heckler
Heckler
Charles Charles Heckler
Paul Ktohout
Paul Kohout
Simon Kiser
Isy
Simon Siser
Simon Kise
Simon Nise
Anna L. Kayle
I BE. Keller
Cc. H. Kaiser
James M. Layman
Lizzie Long
H. Cc Lohns
L. Lindwich
M Meiintyre
M McIntyre Tee
M MeIntyre Weet
R. L McCurd
S. McNorton Wees
S. McNorton
Geork L Millet
Georgia L Er
Georgia L
Rene
Georgia L. Miller
Georgia L Miller Peeteee
Georgia M
Georgia Miller
Rosa Milisch
J. H. Piercy
John Pierce
J Peabody
Eva V. Priest
Emma L. Rueger
Ruth Rogers
Bertha Shotta Si
Adolph Sulton
Walter Salisbury
Walter
Ov Stell Salisbury
Adolph
FE Schmidt
I A. Schrader
E Tuerk
Wase Thresher
Jo E Ward Eenee
E J. Woods Whee
Idf Je Woods
Ao Weimer
Zimmerman
John Zimmerman
Rabe
Rabe Tates
Chars
Estate of Leonhard Loevinger Creditor Notice
Notice to creditors and others with claims against the estate of Leonhard Loevinger deceased. Claims must be shown with vouchers within six months after first publication to Gustavus Loevinger executor or agent in Mitchell Davison County. Dated February 27 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonhard Lovinger
Mitchell
Davison
Gustavus Loevinger
Joseph Lovinger
Ag Angeline 12
Wellman
Angeline 12
J. H. Ferris
Angeline Fe, Wellman
Preston & Hannett
Executrix Notices Claim Deadline for Estate of Thomas Austin
The executrix El sie Austin announces to creditors and claimants to present claims against the estate of Thomas Austin Deceased at her Davison County residence. Dated February 23 1907.
Notice of Hearing Petition for Letters of Administration
State and county court notice in Mitchell Davison South Dakota 1907. Harry L. Bras filed for Letters of Administration of Hattie E. Bras deceased. Hearing set for Saturday March 16 1907 at 9 a.m. at Mitchell City Court to show cause why petition should not be granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
South Dakota
Davison
Hattie RE. Bras
Hattie I. Bras
Mitchell
S. D
A. D
Bbey
Also Mentioned on This Page
O. C. Dokken
YMCA
Ing
Huron - Mitchell
Heauie
Dijls
Colls
C. W. Coursey
Frost-Funston
Uri
Yuita Mani
Peturly
Acromliighy
Tie
Ujye
R. W. Charlton
Jay H. Craton
Fourth Avenue East
Munn & Co
Scientific American
Broadway
Washington
D. G
Thomas Austin
Elsie Austin
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