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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1906
Page
9
The article argues the postal service faces a deficit due to mispriced second class mail, benefits of higher rates on other classes, and calls for prepaid handling. It urges Congress to address costs, support president travel funding, and curb abuses like free rail passes while endorsing a bill with reasonable restrictions.
Fragmentary remarks indicate discussion of government responsibility for travel costs and oversight of railroad relief. The text suggests a stance that the government should bear travel expenses and criticizes past practices, noting a claimed awakening to the case and a cautious approach without indicating a concrete move.
Campaign debate accuses capitol commission of misusing about 3500 dollars from building funds for clerk hire and stenographer fees. Treasurer vouchers show under 500 dollars spent on clerk work, with remaining funds allocated to plans and completed construction. The dispute centers on alleged financial misrepresentation.
The Chinese merchants handed over their contribution to the mayor and were asked if it was for San Francisco relief. The spokesman said no for all, for American image too. The text notes the portrayal of a race as unable to become an American man.
Sioux Falls readers are urged by Des Moines expert Colonel E F Woods to wrap a cake of ice in five to six layers of newspaper on all sides except the bottom before placing it in the ice box. The method, described as a low cost way to keep ice longer, reduces cold loss and can nearly double the ice life.
Weather Prophet Hicks issues May forecasts noting a storm period centered on May 9 with from May 7 to 12 storms, followed by a west to east sweep, possible tornado risk, cooling trends, and multiple subsequent storm periods through May 28 with risk days May 21 to 23.
The Boston Transcript argues Roosevelt's recommendations carry weight with state lawmakers who implement his ideas in spirit. It notes his stance on federal inheritance tax and railroad rate regulation shapes state actions, while Congress hesitates. The piece highlights the president's strong, near People-centered influence beyond Washington.
A terse description notes a vest with an underarm shield and taped trimming, described as very desirable.
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