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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
4
Agnes C. Laut writes of vast wheatfields across the American West and Canada described as a sea of living gold. The scene blends sunlit horizons with billowing amber waves, meadow larks, and a scent like attar of roses, capturing the dizzying impact of endless grain on the viewer.
A method to remove carbolic acid odor recommends dissolving one half pound of permanganate of potash in four gallons of water and flushing it through pipes. The solution stains bowls or basins purple and can be wiped away with a weak oxalic acid solution, which must be rinsed off immediately after use.
Suburban resident laments stray dogs on her street delaying a letter carrier who jokes the dogs hinder his movements as he retrieves stovepipe sections worn inside his trousers. The Chicago Tribune caption style captures a small street scene.
A Sunday mass meeting at City Hall discussed county option and related moral issues. Speakers from Mitchell and Mt. Vernon toured rural precincts, arguing for county option with volunteers noting strong rural support and expected passage by a comfortable county majority.
The Board of Education met Friday appointing George E. Foster as tru ant officer to enforce compulsory education. Bids for decorating the new school were awarded to A L Greaves for 1667 dollars, undercutting rivals by about 200. Hess Ray Co bond approved. Moore Danner to present bond next week for early construction work starting late next week. The board moved to stop withholding 10 percent of teachers’ wages, while noting teachers have earned salaries.
Mitchell led early behind strong play but Parker, aided by a favorable call from referee King, rallied to win 4 for Parker. A Parker drop kick from the 85 yard line produced their points while Mitchell secured a safety on a punt roll behind Parker’s line.
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