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Mitchell Capital

Location

Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 08, 1908

Page

2

Unanimous Debate Victory For Dakota Wesleyan Team

Dakota Wesleyan University students Sid ney Graham Guy Cook and James Dobson won a unanimous decision in a Mitchell contest over Carleton College. Judges were Prof. O C Libby Prof Frederick A Stuff and President W W Smith. The crowd roared as the Wesleyan team carried from the city hall auditorium after a spirited exchange on interstate railroads charters.

Sidney Graham Guy Cook James Dobson Dakota Wesleyan University Carleton College City Hall Frederick A. Stuff Lincoln, Neb W. W. Smith Coe College Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Contested Vote Placed In First Ward Liquor Election

Lawsuit filed by L M Johnston and J Schulinvzen to overturn Mitchell city license vote alleges 21 underage and non residents votes by Dakota Wesleyan students. City council canvass declared 666 for license and 687 for prohibition, with assertions of fraud across wards. Formal action, representation by Spinsler and Preston & Swannett, aims to set aside returns and declare the true result.

Qistion World Lb. M Johnston 7. PD Navinand J. Sculinvzen Jaies Alionmey Preston & Sannett Atttorney Spangler Restun & Swannett Branson City of Mitchell Dakota Wesleyan University City of Mitchell Smith

Electric Remedies Promised for Altitude Ills

A health note claims fevers rise on high elevations while malaria worsens at lower levels and touts Electric Witters as the best remedy. It is sold at Dick & Brown's drug store with a 50 cent price and guarantee, advertised as a universal antidote for fatigue, nervousness, insomnia, and debility.

Dick & Brown’s

Hall's Catarrh Cure and Family Pills Ad

Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. internal remedies target blood and mucous surfaces. Hall's Catarrh Cure, prescribed by leading physicians, purifies blood and acts on mucous membranes. Not a quack medicine. testimonials available. F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio. Sold by druggists 75 cents. Take Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall

Days of Dizziness Spur Mitchell Kidney Pills Cure Claim

Mitchell readers are urged to use Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney ailments. A testimonial from Mrs. John H. Wright of Mitchell describes decades of back pain dizziness and urinary problems improving after taking the pills bought from Diehl & Brown's Drug Store. The ad notes 50 cent price and Voster Milburn Co as sole U.S. agents.

Dean Mitchell John HH. Wright Gog i Kirst St Mitchell, St D Sidney Diehl & Brown Voster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States Doan’s

NAMED COUNTY TICKET IN PROHIBITION CONVENTION

The county prohibition convention finished with a full ticket except for senator and second representative. Nominees include John K. Johnson for Representative, J. S. Wilson for Probate Judge, B. Wittstruck for Treasurer, Oliver Pine for Sheriff, Thomas Smart for Register of Deeds, John Helties for Clerk of Courts, Daniel Fideroff for Auditor, Rev. A. K. Thurston for Superintendent of Schools, and Alfred Klutz for County Commissioner. Rev. F. J. Norton chaired the meeting with V. A. Damon as secretary. The group endorsed the state and national prohibition platforms and county option.

N. W. Seaman QO. I. Drake Rev. F. J. Norton V. AC. Damon John Ek. Johnson Mr. Vernon J. S. Wilson Mitchell B. Wittstruck Mitch

It Reached the Spot Says Omega Store Owner

Mr. E. Humphrey of Omega Ohio a large general store owner and gas of Adams County Telephone Co. and Home Telephone Co. Pike County Ohio says Dr Kings New Discovery saved his life reaching the cough spot when other remedies failed. The ad notes the product heals sore weak spots in throats lungs and chest sold at Diehl and Browns drug store 50c and 1.00 with a trial bottle free.

E. Humphrey Omega, O Adams County Telephone Co The Home Telephone Co Pike County Dr. King Diehl & Brown’s

Frank L Mayes Ex Editor Excels in Pensacola

Frank L Mayes formerly of this city now edits the Daily Journal in Pensacola Florida, where under his management the paper has grown into an influential southern daily. A Camden Alabama publication praises his success and notes the Pensacola Journal measures up to top southern standards.

Frank L. Mayes The Gazette Pensacola Florida Daily Journal South Mitchell Camden Alabama Pensacola Journal

Editor and businessman candidate for governor debated

The text praises a newspaper editor known for independence and business sense, noting Florida press leaders did not back Pill as a governor candidate. It suggests he could have become a strong chief executive and hints a late run remains possible.

Himslf Hhese Florida Press

Doctor King’s New Life Pills Sold With Gold Worth Promise

Cedar View Mississippi merchant B G Stewart declares buyers receive the weight of their purchase in gold value when using Dr. King’s New Life Pills for constipation malaria or biliousness. Sold under guarantee at Diehl Brown’s drug store priced 25 cents.

B. G. Stewart Cedar View Miss Dr. King Diehl & Brown’s

Hardy Faces Contest Over Mitchell City Council Seat

State of South Dakota sues to void C. J. Hardy’s short term alderman election in Mitchell. Relator KH Grinnell alleges Dakota Wesleyan University student votes were illegal. Grinnell and Wardy opposed Hardy. Wardy linked to the university faculty. Proceedings filed in circuit court. Preston and Wannett represent Grinnell. Rumor of a second contest on a license measure.

C. J. Hardy Hardy South Dakota KH. T. Grinnell City of Mitchell Grinnell Wardy Dakota Wesleyan University Preston & Wannett Dakota Wesleyan

Heiress and Butler Court Proposal Cited by Ledger

A Philadelphia Ledger note quotes an heiress asking a hypothetical marriage if she were poor. The accepted suitor replies that fairness would require her to support herself, illustrating social expectations about marriage and finances.

Buiter Philadelphia Ledger

May Music Festival second annual promises to surpass last year

Mitchells May Music Festival prepares to exceed the previous year with the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra and the Choral Club led by E W Lobson. The orchestra, praised as the best west of Chicago, will perform three concerts with the club on two nights. The program includes Gods Own Time is the Best and The Holy City by Bach supported by four soloists. Festival dates are May 26 and 27 backed by about sixty businessmen aiming to establish an annual event alongside the fall corn palace activities.

Mitchell Minneapolis? Symphony Orchestra E. W. Lobson Minneapolis Chicago Emil Oberhoffer Orcestra Holy City

Ramer Seeks Republican State Superintendent Nomination

Union County Courier notes M M Ramer, newly named principal of Mitchell high school, is a Republican candidate for state superintendent of public instruction. He previously completed George W Nash’s term and earned praise for his record. A platform pledge outlines a straightforward service plan if chosen.

Union County Courier M. M. Ramer Mitchell High School Ramer George W W. Nash Aberdeen Normal and ‘Training School

A Californian's Luck With Arnica Salve

Charles F. Budahn of Tracy California credits Bucklen arnica salve for curing years of itching piles after using two 25 cent boxes. The product is sold under guarantee at Diehl Brown's drug store.

Bucklen Charles F. Budahn Tracy California Diehl & Brown

Shot Stories From Abridged Nation News Snippets

A collection of brief items notes Blond people rarely get cancer Canada’s population up 23 percent in ten years Pittsfield jail allows 10 cents daily for prisoner food Berryville family in Crees Nation earns 20 000 monthly from oil ties Salina women’s club receives Lincoln floor gavel Elm tree in Portsmouth yields two bullets 150 years old US Senate has one third millionaires House has 1 in 27 worth a million or more.

Canada Pittsfield Mass Berryville Oklahoma Salina Ill Lincoln Springfield Portsmouth N. H United States Senate House of Representatives Senate House

The Last Move by a Methodist Minister's Son

Bobby, son of a Methodist minister, has moved four times in eight years and condemns itinerant clergy life. An elderly minister questioned him about heaven and Bobby sighed that heaven is “the last place we’re going to move to.”

Bobby

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Samuel Weir J. L. Seaton Carleton Raymond Plumb Albert T. Lutson Ned §. Dickinson Graham Cook Dobson Wesleyan Omaha O. C. Libby Grand Forks F. J. Cheney & Co., Props Toledo, Ohio Hart Schaff Ner & Marx Hart Schaffner & Marx Hart Schaffner & Marx Clothes the Corner Clothier Mitchell, South Dakota Will E. T. Grinnell Department of Public Instruction Mr. Ramer
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