N P Bromley Defends Capital Removal Position in Letter
Redfield May 10 1904 N P Bromley representative from Spink county writes to the Redfield Press defending the move to submit capital relocation. He argues accessibility over central geography and cites state boundary, railroad access, and population trends as reasons to keep the capital away from Pierre. He notes support from Huron Redfield and Mitchell and asserts he will remain on the platform.
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N. P. Bromley
Spink County
House of Representatives
Redfield Press
Bromley
Pierre
Commonwealth
Missouri River
Jim River
Yankton
Aberdeen
South Dakota
Jim River Valley
Huron
Redfield
Mitchell
Pulation
Itchell
Kansas
Nebraska
Illinois
Iowa
Legislators Stand Put Against Pierre in Capital Vote
A letter from Hon. R. H. McCaughey, Melkore South Dakota, May 10, 1904, explains why he supported Senate Joint Resolution No. 1 to submit the capital location to a public vote. He cites Spink county’s desire for a James River valley seat and statewide demand for a clear vote on capital removal. Pierre’s status as capital fuels ongoing discontent over accessibility and travel time to the seat of government.
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Pierre
Basford
Redfield Press
Spink County
R. H. McCaughey
Melkore
S. D
O. S. Basford
Redfield
Senate
James River Valley
South Dakota
Mitchell orator win at inter-collegiate contest
A Capital telegram from Huron reports James L. Crowther of Dakota University Mitchell won first place in the inter-collegiate oratorical contest held last evening. Miss Treadway of Yankton was second with Brookings, Redfield and Huron following. Mitchell also posted strong showings in afternoon athletics, with Brown winning the half mile bicycle and mile races, Wetzel placing third in both, and Devers taking the half mile run while Mitchell won the discus throw.
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Huron
James L. Crowther
Mitchell
Dakota University
Miss Treadway
Yankton
Brookings
Redfield
Omaha
Brown
Wetzel
Devers
Voters to decide capital question on amendment day
R H McCaughey urges after years of agitation that voters express judgment on the capital amendment. He cites state unity in seeking final submission and predicts strong county support for resubmitting the capital issue.
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R. H. McCaughey
Babies on Fire and Skin Cure Promised by Cuticura
An advertisement extols Cuticura remedies for infant eczema, claiming instant relief via baths and ointment with a follow up by Resolvent. A nurse recalls her niece’s two year old recovering from severe facial sores after using Cuticura, and a March 7, 1903 note from Mrs. Root confirms a permanent cure. Sold worldwide. addresses in New York and Paris.
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Ion
Charterhouse Sq
Paris
Rue de Ces
Ber
Columbus Ave
Potter D. & Chemical Corp
Volet Proprietors
High School Afternoon Program Listed
This afternoon at 2 o'clock the high school will present a program in the school building. Performances include music by The Daffodils and Goodnight Be loved, readings such as Little Fritz and Changing Colors, piano solos Traumerer and La Polona, a double male quartet, and the paper by Albert Porter and others. Students Frances Waterman Stella Hemminger Hal Turneaure Elizabeth Dunlevy and many performers are featured.
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King Hal
Caroline Hendrickson
Little Fritz
Howard Rew
Traumerer
Schumann
Una Smith
Frances Waterman
Elizabeth Dunlevy
Goodnight
Pinsuii
Albert Porter
Lawrence Smith
Howard Brodstrup
Ella Martinson
Stella Hemminger
Theodore Havermeyer
Hal Turneaure
Alice Halfhill
Tilda Reirson
Carrie Slade
Grace Bliss
Melissa Walrath
Grace Vickers
Mamie Puff
Josie Blenkiron
Lilian Bras
Clee Barrows
Viola Law
Margorie Kincel
Advertised Letters From Mitchell Post Office
List of uncalled letters dated May 18 1904 includes J A Ashley T Barrett G H Clark J B Clarke H D Cook Grace Harrison Z M Halcomb Eldo L Hendricks L R Lawrence C Math Mrs Merranda J Reed Carl Sand Katie Schayer. Remind patrons to say advertised when calling. unclaimed items after two weeks go to dead letter office.
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Mitchell
Hyomei Offered On Trial By Scallin Bros
Scallin Bros invites readers with catarrh or catarrhal colds to try Hyomei with an approval outfit. They offer a full month’s treatment on trial and guarantee a refund if not helped. The full Hyomei outfit costs one dollar and includes an inhaler for delivering the balsam.
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Scallin Bros
Pain Balm Heals Rheumatism Says Son in Pa Town
W H Howard of Husband Pennsylvania says his mother suffered rheumatism for years but after using Chamberlains Pain Balm a few times she could walk again and remains pain free with occasional applications. For sale by all druggists.
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W. H. Howard
Husband
Pasturage near Mitchell offered with water and shade
Bidwell Land & Loan Company of Mitchell South Dakota advertises pasture 2 miles west of Mitchell with good shade artesian water and salt for cattle. Cattle will be received this season. Apply to John R Canham in charge living just east of the pasture.
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Mitchell
John R. Canham
Bidwell Land & Loan Company
Mitchel
South Dakota
Heifer Reported Spotted Yearling in Badger Township
A yearling heifer was spotted in the northeast area of 22a in Badger township. Report filed by A. J. Lyons.
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Badger Township
A. J. Lyons
Mitchell to Host Knights of Pythias Lodge Session
Mitchell prepares to host the land lodge session of the Knights of Pythias starting June 1 for two days with delegates arriving May 31. A smoker, grand lodge sessions, and a banquet on June 2 are planned, led by grand chancellor J. Carl Southwick of Watertown.
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Watertown
Iodges
Mitchell
Popular Excursion to St Paul and Minneapolis via Omaha Road
Omaha Road offers a popular excursion to St Paul and Minneapolis on May 21 for $4 round trip. Train departs Mitchell 8 25 a m and arrives St Paul 7 20 p m with return options to match Sunday May 22 and Monday May 23 services. Two baseball games slated Sunday at 3 30 p m between St Paul Columbus and Minneapolis Louisville. City attractions include Fort Snelling Minnehaha Falls State University Capitol and parks.
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Omaha Road
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Mitchell
Columbus
Louisville
Twin Cities
Fort Snelling
Minnehaha 22 Falls
State University
New Marble State Capitol
Como and Indian Mound Parks
C. B. Wilt
Avent
Notice of probate for Louisa Widmann estate in Mitchell SD
State of South Dakota Davison County gives greeting to Fred Widmann and heirs of Louisa Widmann deceased. Court sets June 16 1904 at 10 a m in Mitchell for proving will and for Fred Widmann to seek Letters Testamentary. contest allowed by interested parties. W Abbey County Judge. Attest Davison County SD S Cattrell.
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Davison
Louisa Widmann
South Dakota
Fred Widmann
Bertha Widmann
Harry Widmann
Walter Widmann
Lily Widmann
Mitchell
Notice of Hearing for Letters of Administration
Notice is given that Rachel Agnes Tralle filed a petition for letters of administration with will annexed of A. W. Davis's estate in Davison County South Dakota. A hearing is set for June 11, 1904 at 9:00 a.m. in the County Court, Mitchell, Davison County, South Dakota, for any interested party to attend.
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State of
South Dakota
Davison
A. W. Davis
Rachel Agnes Tralle
Court House
Mitchell
Notice to Creditors Estate of E A Safford
Notice is given by J K H Stambaugh administrator of E A Safford deceased to creditors and others with claims to present them with vouchers within four months after first publication to Preston and Hannett attorneys in Davison County South Dakota. Dated May 6 1904.
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E. A. Safford
Mitchell
Preston & Hannett
Davison
South Dakota
Louisiana Purchase Exposition Ticket Rates 1904
The C St. Pv M O announces round trip fares for the Louisiana Purchase Exposition in St. Louis from April 30 to December 1, 1904. Sixty day excursion tickets cost 24.40 with final limit six ty days from sale. ten day excursion tickets cost 22.00 with final limit ten days from sale. Extensions require payment of fare difference plus 25 cent extension fee. GC B Wilt, Avent.
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C, St. Pv
GC. B. Wilt, Avent
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Mapchell
Mitchell Orator
Mitchell the
Cup
Fes
Hyomei
Knights OF
Pythias
Minnesota
Oraine
Orrine
Orrine Co., Inc
Washington, D.C
JH Ferris
Cor Main
St. Mitchell
Oss
W. Abbey
Davison County
S. Cattrell
Mitchell, S. D
A. D
Attest S. Cattrell
J. KH. Stambaugh
B. A. Safford
Louisiana Purchase Exposition
St. Louis
Ferguson
Hedes
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