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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1907
Page
2
The Oregonian recalls a boyhood tyrant who robbed peers and dodged punishment, ending with the group’s justice against him. The Omaha Bee targets Nebraska legislators who backed railroad restrictions, noting deficits in pledged votes and radical laws that pressured railroad service.
The article notes James Bryce praised Americans and their institutions and suggests England and the United States should share a strong friendship. Bryce recently traveled to Ottawa to confer with Canadian authorities on easing longstanding U S Canada differences with him as intercedent to help settle the troubles.
The revival at Averdeen sees 218 rise and declare they are saved across Saturday and Sunday evenings with 54 more responding later, amidst talk of a world growing better and men returning to faith in daily life.
The report outlines a long travel schedule for Mr. Taft spanning Pan ama Colon Cuba Porto Rico Canada Alaska the Philippines Guam and Tutuila with brief domestic pauses as the presidential year approaches. It frames the journey as a diligent public service and adventurous travel series beginning next Saturday and continuing through the year.
The text alleges a broad fraud in state contracting. It claims an arch contractor subbed parts to others, inflated costs during transition, and that graft in the capitol could exceed five million dollars.
The Philadelphia Record notes a mule shifting from army locomotive duty to a casus belli role as Central America debates ownership and identity. Officials dispute whether the mule belongs to Irene Salgado, a Nicaraguan refugee, or another Salgado, an Honduran citizen, amid regional tensions.
Governor Coe I Crawford proclaims April 26 1907 Arbor Day for South Dakota urging tree planting in schools parks and homes. He describes trees as beautifying and drought resisting and notes programs by teachers and pupils with poetry and music to celebrate the day. Secretary D D Wimpe affixes the Great Seal at the Capitol in Pierre.
The piece details congressional pay in early years, noting $7,500 yearly salary since March 4, plus $125 annual stationery and newspaper allowance. Mileage at 10 cents per mile and $1,100 clerk hire in the House, with Senate clerks named on payroll. Some members use spouses or children as clerks, pushing total to over $89,000 yearly plus mileage. A term averages nine months, totaling about $18,000.
A brief urging readers to try advertising wants in The Republican, claiming financial payoff and benefits from placing want notices with the newspaper. The note emphasizes the habit of placing ads to reach local readers and stimulate responses.
A fragmented notice outlines a multi day program for a conference on charitable relief and correction. It lists sessions at Congregational Church and College Chapel with speakers such as Hon. T. E Price Alexander Johnson W. E. Tipton and Herman Wolfer. The event includes tours of the State Insane Hospital and a supper and closing adjournment.
The elocution and oratory department will hold a recital this evening in the college chapel with no admission. Participation includes students of Prof. Hardy and Miss Reynolds under new management. YWCA officers elected for year: Ethel Shepherd president, Ora Kelley vice president, Grace Burney secretary, Elsie Parrot treasurer. YM C A officers include Ernest Washburn president, Lawrence Todnem vice president, Walter Grill recording secretary, Westaby corresponding secretary, Paul Wetzel treasurer. Commercial law class heard two talks by Judge Hitchcock on chattel mortgages and Lauritz Miller on bailments. Miss Mayme J. Bryden of the class of 1907 has joined the Onaka bank in South Dakota.
Aberdeen News reports a South Dakota law barring wearing plumage or any part of song birds for adornment. Penalties apply whether birds were killed within or outside the state, targeting decorative hats and feather use.
Fragmentary text mentions several unclear names and terms. The legibility is too poor to identify a coherent event, place, or date. No identifiable persons, organizations, or actions can be established from the readable fragments.
The article stresses joint effort between parents and teachers to support children. It warns that indifference harms welfare and calls for unremitting cooperation to align efforts and achieve high results for the child through clearly defined roles.
Following a mass meeting on the town's inadequate school facilities, officials consider issuing bonds up to 100000 dollars. Secretary Wallace reports interest from Chicago Toledo St Paul and Minneapolis firms eager to bid. A second mass meeting may be held before any vote to ensure wider taxpayer turnout.
The Farmers' Tribune previews its annual seed and nursery issue to be published February 14. It highlights art showing good versus poor seed results, with editorials by authorities including Prof. W. M. Hays. Subscriptions offer a bargain combining the two papers.
Notice from Butte Montana dated February 25 1907 calls stockholders to meet April 1 1907 at 8 p m at No 35 Lewisohn Block Butte Montana to elect seven trustees consider consolidation with another company and address any other business. R W Charlton is president.
Peter Corntessel notes that money saved for a rainy day is vulnerable like an umbrella, fearing someone may steal it when a shower begins, illustrating distrust of casual cash reserves.
The program featured orations and piano pieces by children with Beulah Jackson and Mary Seaman among the speakers. Judges awarded diamond medals to Willie Kelley and Florence Bradstrop received the gold medal, while Lauritz Miller praised the contestants. A silver and gold contest is slated for April 28 with more entries invited.
City committee met Monday night to set the April 16 election. With no city officers to elect except school treasurer Wm M Smith will appear on the school ticket. Aldermen Wells and Wallace say they will not seek re election. Public franchise and license votes expected to shape the race.
Bobby asks about tacking after his sister explains it as turning halfway round and then sailing on the bias. The sister answers with a cautious hint that the term comes with experience and, as Bobby grows older, his understanding will deepen.
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