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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1909
Page
14
Minneapolis and surrounding states report bank deposits reaching 310,205,000 as of 1909, up from 78,183,000 ten years earlier. North Dakota, South Dakota, Minnesota show substantial bank-number increases and higher deposits driven by population growth and rising farm prosperity.
Jno H. Creighton announces Mitchell inventory featuring a large, up-to-date assortment of carriages and buggies. The showcase highlights breadth and modern designs to attract buyers seeking quality transportation options.
A large First Methodist audience heard Dr. England's Mother's Day sermon praising mothers' sacrifices and Christian womanhood. The service featured Woman's Relief Corps, floral decorations, 480 in Sunday school, with carnations for mothers and several new members joining the church.
As the capitol nears completion, public sentiment favors carefully chosen murals by nationally recognized artists rather than contractors. Viewing decorations as a business investment, the goal is high artistic dignity, gradual spending, and future legislative support to ensure pieces worthy of the state.
Local ad notes Jno. H. Showroom features a cultivator praised for simple use, durability, and quality work as the top market option for farmers in the area.
Major James McLaughlin, noted Indian pacifier, visited Deadwood to discuss a congressional bill opening a land strip in the Pine Ridge and Rosebud areas. The plan would open farms and grazing lands along the Missouri and rivers north to the White River, with opposition from Indians still awaiting allotments. The piece notes rich land, coal deposits, rail access, and the upcoming thirteenth census starting April 15, 1910, with merit-based civil service exams for new Washington staff.
The forthcoming census law promises 10 month work with a base fee of 1500 dollars plus per capita or per family pay. Supervisors will be President-appointed with Senate confirmation and enumerators named by supervisors, pressed by congressional districts outside major cities.
Gen Frederick Kent Grant, commander of the U S Army's Great Lakes department, surprised peace congress delegates at a Chicago Association of Commerce banquet. He argued a strong navy and army deter war, urging preparedness and patriotism while noting peace requires action. Delegates adopted resolutions backing arbitration and faster formal treaties.
Mt. Vernon news reports a change in postmasters with H. O. Bramwell now the postmaster and Betts retiring. Mary Dougherty will stay on as assistant for a few months to train the new team before Ralph Bromwell becomes assistant. Olin Bromwell, a young man, is praised for taking the job and community congratulations flow.
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