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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1903
Page
9
A writer from Mitchell critiques postal delays between Milwaukee and the capital and laments slow mail service. He tours Pierre observing stockyards, cattle drives, and local life, noting landscapes, fairs, fuel costs, and plans of settlers with homesteads and family stock shipments.
The Yankton Herald criticizes state politics and accuses Mitchell of bearing the blame for militia funding and removal debates. The piece claims cold political maneuvering influenced appropriations while defending the militia as a vital South Dakota force and contests Democratic scapegoating.
The Aberdeen News editor McLeod supported moving state government to Pierre and favors Pierre as permanent seat but he may not back a vote tied to large appropriations. Editor Longstate of the Appropriations Committee also defends Pierre while denying capi tal removal prompted other legislation. The Herald is challenged to abandon claims seen as false and unfair.
The Woonsocket Herald and Garretson News weigh the capital referendum issue. They dispute reports of a Mitchell meeting to back Frank Morris for governor and argue the capital should stay centered on Sioux Falls for accessibility and development.
Governor Vansant of Minnesota encounters opposition as he tries to keep the railroad merger from influencing his political future. The Minneapolis Tribune suggests the merger was never political but he made it so and secured a second election. the matter should be settled by the courts as a legal issue.
An old advert urges readers to treat even a slight cough to avoid progression to consumption or pneumonia. It promotes Cole's Cough Cure available in 25 and 50 cent bottles at all druggists.
Mrs Dinsmore reflects that a man is fearfully and wonderfully made while Mr Dinsmore jokes that a woman is fearfully and wonderfully made up. The exchange captures light domestic humor in a reflective moment.
A lively promotion touts Cole's Cough Cure as a remedy that cures both cough and its cause. The ad claims strong sales and urges readers to try the product despite unclear details.
Mrs J W Rosenberry in Church Tidings urges mothers to curb street life of children. She cites curfew laws and WCTU work, linking mothering to preventing street roaming and crime, invoking biblical examples to stress maternal duty and divine guidance.
The Milwaukee road appoints two new mail clerks between Aberdeen and Sioux City replacing resignations and transfers. W G Vandenburg moves from Dubuque to Chamberlain and O J Souye shifts from Worthington to Mitchell. Thos O Shepherd transfers to Sioux City while Luther A Fink resigns and relocates to California.
A collage of society notes reports on Baroness Burdett-Coutts at ninety, Henry Dreher becoming president of the Piano Dealers Association, royal expenses at Dalkeith palace, Sav age Landor in the Celebes seas, Loubet buying Chateau Mazene, Storer couple in Vienna, Charlemagne Tower’s Berlin residence, ex governor Johnson’s appearance, John Griffiths drafting Harrison life, and the Marquis of Anglesey adopting a Swedish orphan girl at Anglesey Castle.
Darwin 2 13 goes to Cleveland matinees. Gage of Buffalo regaining health. Memphis shoe appears real. Metallic 2 11 touted. Pacer Ribbonwood sets Australian record 2 10. John Couley at Lexington track with twelve horses. Bird 2 22 dies, daughter of Beautiful Bell. Lord Derby in great condition. duke Stone trains over Worcester track. Meadville record 2 19 by John Clearg pacer. Direct Hall prominent at Ville farm. G Billines drove Lou Dillon 2 mile in 2 12. Geers sends The Jeweler to Village farm to be saved for 1904. Trumphreville goes to Ca to train J M Johnson’s horse.
A collection of curious items from Russia including alcohol consumption per capita a drifting island rescue by steamer aluminium horseshoes tests showing superior aluminium, a cotton self ignition ruling, and a decree mandating soldiers carry patriotic handkerchiefs with battle and peace images.
A column humorously questions reliability of gossip and everyday beliefs. It muses on patience in Job, telephones, and the idea of a breakfast food named Strenuous while observations about a sick student, women with rocks, and a woman operating a lawn mower are noted in Atchison Globe style.
Mr. Frank Foley, engineer of the Grand Forks water works in North Dakota, recounts severe backache and kidney issues he suffered before trying Doan's Kidney Pills. After using the remedy as directed, he reports complete relief from the worst attack and urges others to remember the name Doan's. Sold by dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, NY, sole agents in the United States.
The article criticizes Indian carpenters for poor measurement, misplaced tool use, and time neglect. It argues workers should learn to craft labor saving tools, use grinders properly, and mount equipment, detailing how a jack plane requires precise wood choice, blade angle, wedge, handle, and finish. The text notes Indians rarely make planes well, buy parts cheaply, and produce inconsistent outputs.
An English newspaper recalls a county court judge who was astonished when a defendant could not "turn up" at a location, mistakenly thinking the dancer was an acrobat. The piece parallels a story of a judge asking about the 510 Exchange cattle market.
A garbled wedding quip from the Luistdmye Press notes guests praising a bride described as both beauty and brains. The exchange highlights a unusual pairing and the reaction of attendees to the ceremony.
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