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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1904
Page
9
A short fragment dated Friday May 20 1904 references terms for capital advances and copy arrangements including six months three months and pre copy terms. The readable items indicate a financial or contractual note from HK Mitchell Capital or a related entity.
The Republican ticket includes Presidential Electors Henry C. Morris H E Gulstine John Q Anderson G R Evans from Roberts Lake Lyman Butte Hughes Lawrence Day Faulk Dighton Carson Dick Haney H G Fuller Clark Samuel H H Elrod Marshall J E McDougall Hutchinson D D Wipf Brown O B Collins Kingsbury J F Halliday Lincoln Geo W Nash Turner C J Bach along with Congressmen Chas H Burke Eben W Martin and Supreme Judges listed by county
The ticket nominates Frank B. Smith of Mitchell as the Republican candidate for judge of the Fourth Judicial Circuit.
William R. Hearst faces a setback as dispatches report weak support in Indiana. His effort to win delegates from the state convention in Indianapolis failed to secure a strong impression.
The Episcopal Bishop of Minnesota denounces divorce as a worse institution than Mormonism and calls for a national campaign against it. He urges women nationwide to join the fight with the same vigor directed at Mormonism.
The Pierre Journal and Brookings Register clash over Sunday trains and excursions. The Northwestern line promotes a Twin Cities trip Saturday night with Sunday options in Minneapolis or St Paul, while Milwaukee runs Sunday trips. Critics say both travel disrespects the Sabbath.
The editorial argues for moving the capital to a more accessible town to boost attendance and growth. Pierre supporters say few residents go to the capital anyway, while proponents claim a central location would increase trips and spur Mitchell’s development, with Huron and Redfield named as rivals in the placement discussion.
The article discusses a 14 year shift in opinion on moving the state capital. Lawmakers offer a vote to the people, noting changed conditions and influences since the previous decision and weighing railway routes and regional interests affecting Mitchell versus Pierre. The piece compares railroad promises and regional infrastructure as key factors.
Ethnologists note kissing from primitive tribes to Tudor England where lip to lip salutation was common. Erasmus comments that English social life was full of kisses from greeting to departure.
George Westinghouse wrote Commodore Vanderbilt detailing his automatic brake. Vanderbilt returned the letter with the remark I have no time to waste on fools. Later, after Pennsylvania railroad adopted the brake, Vanderbilt invited Westinghouse to visit.
An anecdote features a prisoner on the scaffold asking the governor for the day of the week, who replies Monday. The prisoner responds Monday, scolding the start of the week. Another tale has a hangman promising questions, and the victim asks if the scaffold is safe, highlighting dark humor.
The text extols Zante as a famed Ionian island beside Corfu, famed for its evergreen eastern forest and fertile plains. It notes the dwarf currant vine as the island’s chief industry, with extensive olive production also present.
London jeweller Streeter helped expose Pinto, a man who claimed to have found the philosopher’s stone. Pinto concealed gold dust up his sleeve and used a contrivance to pour powder into a crucible, melting a sovereign and producing three or four times its weight in metal.
M. D. Edgerton of Spearfish argues Mitchell is the political and economic center for the capital. He cites population, growth, a ready stone building, strong transportation links, and closer rail service than Pierre, urging Mitchell as the state capital over Pierre.
Advertisers claim Mouns Ointment cures eczema and other skin ailments without harming delicate skin. Available at any drop store for 50 cents.
A steady slow rain from 7:30 Sunday to noon Monday brought .97 inches, soaking ground and aiding corn planting and wheat growth. Farmers report strong wheat vigor while rainfall reaches as far north as Brown County and Kimball area, with South Dakota having a favorable crop outlook compared to other states.
An advertisement asserts Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup cures coughs colds bronchitis and asthma. It promises never failing relief and promotes prevention of consumption.
A minister visits a home and asks a boy if his father is a Christian. The boy replies that he believes his father is, but he thinks he is not actively working at it these days.
An advertised household remedy named Dr. Thomas Eclectric Oil claims to take burn out, heal wounds, and cure pain, presenting itself as a universal healer for everyday injuries and discomfort.
In a playful exchange, Johnnie asks for a quarter while citing a grammar rule. Papa confirms the rule that two negatives make an affirmative. The joke hinges on the boy’s request and the dad’s terse answer about the rule.
An old advertisement touts Cole's Carbolisalve as a quick pain stop and healing remedy for burns and scalds. It claims instant relief and warns only Cole's is genuine. Available in 25 and 40e at all druggists.
J G Markham city auditor invites sealed bids by May 21 7 p m for 40000 water bonds at up to 5 percent interest payable semiannually. Bonds in 500 and 1000 denominations mature in 20 years with 10 year option. Also invited for 60000 sewer bonds under same terms. Bonds payable at city treasurer office. Council may reject all bids.
Sealed bids addressed to J G Markham city auditor will be received in Mitchell South Dakota until June 6 1904 at 7 pm for furnishing the city 300 tons of coal for steam use through May 1 1905. Bids on C F C Mitchell Hocking lump Youghingheny Jump and Illinois third vein coal. Delivery in carload lots to water works. City reserves right to reject bids. May 10 1904.
Milwaukee company offers return rail fares to the Louisiana Purchase Exposition from Mitchell. Five day return at 21.95 dollars, sixty day return at 24.35 dollars, and an until Dec 15 return at 29.26 dollars. For details contact agent M. F. Patton.
Delicate feverish children get relief from Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for children. They cleanse the stomach and act on the liver to make a sickly child strong and healthy. A certain cure for swarms. Sold by all druggists 25e Sample free address Allen S. Olmstead LeRoy N Y
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