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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1906
Page
2
The article discusses a church service series titled Purposes of the Church, focusing on personal transformation through faith. Dr. Mead delivers an address urging nobility of the soul, appeals to manhood, and highlights opportunities in the West and Dakota while condemning cynicism in men’s gatherings.
Dr Mead exhorted Sunday in a Presbyterian service on crucifying the old self to Christ. He urged faith in Jesus as the source of transformation, citing Paul and Calvary, and urged believers to trust Christ’s indwelling power to renew character and purpose.
The Milwaukee road prepares to extend its line west of Chamberlain. Daily activity includes ships of equipment and supplies, with two special trains dispatched west last Monday, one train carrying a carload of mules for the project.
Contractors receive grading outfits and ties and iron shipped to Presho for the new line. Large stock moved across the Missouri to prevent delays if the pontoon bridge or its approaches wash out in spring. Two engines will stay west of the river for power if the crossing is damaged, ensuring uninterrupted work. Report from Vresho notes huge materials on hand ready to move as 50 miles of line near completion.
Representative Martin wins President Roosevelt’s endorsement for a bill to require interstate food and fuel corporations to obtain a license from the Secretary of Commerce and Labor. The measure aims to curb monopolies by revoking licenses for violations and mandates a committee hearing within two weeks.
Scallin Bros offer Mi o na as a guaranteed cure for stomach troubles including heartburn indigestion loss of appetite and sleeplessness. The tablet blend includes bismuth subgallate cerium oxalate sodium bicarbonate and nux vomica. a large box costs 60 cents with money back guarantee if not cured.
The Gazette notes the Missouri river did not freeze over at Yankton. It states ten days elapsed since break up last year and mentions the Nebraska shore remained distant from the South Dakota side during winter. Birds are nesting and caterpillars moving as temperatures feel springlike.
Many teachers urge parent help to reduce tardiness after district rule. The tardy list will name pupils, Harold Davis enters seventh grade this week. Organ tests are arranged by the board for city schools. Ill pupils miss classes. Prof Guas of Plankinton visited Friday. Chips School literary societies gave programs Friday afternoon. High seniors rehearse the class play but doors stay closed to spectators.
The state sees a spring rise in settlers as rail lines report heavy emigrant traffic through Mitchell and across lines like Omaha and North-Western. Eastern buyers snap up South Dakota lands at higher prices, urged by crop success and strong value. A newspaper ad push is planned to attract more immigration.
Editor H. M. Keene of the Arg lingun Sun viewed the social events from the gallery and declined to dance. The Sun report described a Friday evening dance and buffet supper at the new city hall with visiting members and local editors attending. Editor Labollette appeared dignified with iron gray hair while Editor Cogan of the South Dakota Elk mingled on the floor amid carnation displays.
The piece notes an evening of dancing in Mitchell with Charley Day R W Dowdell John Lonngstad Clite Tinan Tommy Ryan Charley Allen Danforth and Deacon Reeves among others. It praises the host community and the lively gathering, mentioning playful jests about editors and dancing disputes.
Dr J C Mead leads revival at the Presbyterian church drawing large crowds. He spoke at the University chapel and Sunday services include a men’s meeting at 3 pm and a 10:30 am sermon with a women’s meeting at 3 pm in the Congregational church. The Groton Independent notes many attendees without regular church ties and praises his clear, forceful delivery. Mead began in South Dakota Oct 26 under the Evangelical Committee led by Dr Chapman and has drawn thousands with hundreds converted.
Hyomei is breathed through the inhaler to reach nose and throat, killing germs and healing mucous membranes for a complete cure. The complete outfit costs $1 with extra bottle 50 cents, sold by Scallin Bros.
The Milwaukee Sentinel notes that in 1905 the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railway spent over 2 million dollars at its West Milwaukee shops for additions new machinery and expanded facilities. Major items included locomotives freight cars and repairs with thousands of rolling stock updated or rebuilt and wages totaling about 2 million for 3 500 to 4 000 workers.
Dr Pierce of Buffalo promotes Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription with full ingredient disclosure. He claims alcohol free formulas using vegetable roots and glycerine, backed by medical authorities like Ellingwood and Bartholow, and urges readers to request his informational booklet and medical adviser.
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