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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1906
Page
7
The Ohio legislature backs popular election and moves to seek a constitutional convention with two thirds of states. Des Moines hosts a proposed inter state convention next summer. States seek unified leadership to press the measure amid senatorial obstruction.
A Chicago crowd of 10 000 inside and 25 000 outside gathered at the First Regiment armory to protest police orders closing liquor bars at dance halls. Attendees from Turners Bohemian Polish French Hungarian Danish and Italian communities demanded restoration of the bars and denounced city action as a social rights violation. The event highlighted Chicago civic tensions and previewed debates over liquor privileges at social functions. In Missouri the Rogers case implicates Standard Oil Waters-Pierce and Adams remains under scrutiny as the attorney general presses full admissions before the supreme court.
The Pierre Dakotan and Pierre Capital Journal spar over loyalty to Congressman Burke. Each paper questions the other’s fealty to the candidate, a dispute seen as amusing given Burke’s Pierre residence and status as South Dakota’s representative in Washington.
The passage notes rumors about loyalties to a congressman and hints at potential complications when the state convention meets. It suggests The Dakotan and Journal should clarify the campaign atmosphere quickly.
The article notes Dr Wiley's claim that a large portion of whiskey is prune juice. It discusses the disappointment of a buyer paying 15 cents for a Canadian tonic while a quart costs little, and suggests individuals could make their own liquor at home by soaking prunes, warning of widespread savings on drink expenses.
Charles Buell drew ire from the insurgent press after pulling out of the congress race in Hills country. The Niapid City mayor vented indignation, alleging Buell was pressed to run to soothe local pride rather than reflect the actual Senate race dynamics with Martin as candidate.
Senator Elkins of Virginia and Governor Crimmins of Town spar over testimony given before the senate investigating committee on rail road rate questions last summer. Each accuses the other of bias and uncivil actions, with a likely continuation of the dispute as both seek the last word.
Will Coleman plans to move his operation this week shipping a carload of farm machinery horses and cattle to Mitchell. He will farm his own quarter section four miles west of Mitchell and his friends wish him success on his new venture.
Notice invites parties interested in land west of the Missouri River to correspond with W. M. Lewis at Stearns Post Office, Stanley, South Dakota. Encourages choice relinquishments and locating.
A Dublin clergyman Dr Dobbin is praised for childlike generosity toward the poor. He once gave a beggar a guinea and asked for change in return, never seeing the beggar again. His wife later finds him hiding a roasted leg of mutton, taken to feed a poor woman at the door.
A collection of Disraeli epigrams reveals wit on frankness and masking intent. It notes heart as nervous sensation fading in society, anxious minds, and critiques women's social ascent and marriage as social currency.
A brief caption features Noah asking whose chauffeurs are the two grizzly bears who just boarded the ark, ending with a quip from a judge.
In Ethan March items report Joe Weiland substituting for his brother in Parkston and Aug ust Weiland taking a Yankton section. School resumes March 26 as wind and weather disrupt mail. Local clergy events, moves, parties, and visitors are listed along with a fireless stove accident, travel to Mitchell, and creek flooding hindering travel.
McLain, J C from Geddes. WH McLain met his brother in Mitchell Tuesday evening. Mrs J G Paylor and daughter visited on short calls Thursday. G Krause in very poor health with dropsy. Sap him a few days ago. Mr and Mrs Kessur of Sioux Falls visiting D Barrows.
A historical look at venesection notes its rise as a common cure and its decline after medical advances. Today it remains a last resort in select emergencies, used by some physicians for certain conditions despite modern alternatives. New York Dress.
Loomis notes show the school ending forty weeks term with a two month break and a new term starting after vacation. Local residents Mrs L Merriman Jamie West Warnie West Harvey Doyle visit family and shoot ducks, while railroad officials discuss scales stock yards and a new track.
A column argues against excessive health paranoia and germ fear. It compares modern overcaution to ancient kings who distrusted all foods. The piece contends that life loses meaning when health anxiety overrides confidence and joy.
A traveler questions a sparsely settled cape region sign Tolpin and a passerby explains it marks Long Pond one mile The scene then shifts to a witty exchange about wasted powder and a flippant remark on women kissing, reflecting earlier stray tale fragments and humorous musings.
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