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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1902
Page
5
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Deadwood Pioneer Times argues for direct communication between eastern and western South Dakota to decide a new state capital. It condemns Pierre as unsuitable and urges moving the capital based on merit, noting railroad links and Hills county interest in a connection via Milwaukee Road.
The state press backs Yankton as the proper host town for the winter meeting while some prefer Sioux City. A compromise may split the session between Sioux City and Yankton with a one day stay in the former.
The proclamation opens with poetry, arare notes in a time of prosperity in South Dakota. The governor varies the usual Thanksgiving formula, reflecting on election results across every county and the current mood of the state.
The piece notes strong support for Joe Cannon of Illinois as next House speaker with editors nationwide favoring him. It also covers Kansas Governor-elect Bailey’s looming duties and personal plans, two murder trials with acquittals in Yankton and Watertown, rail wage and rate shifts, Mitchell’s Educational Association meeting plans, and local civic efforts to welcome teachers.
Mitchell garners favorable state coverage as a capital candidate. Proximity via Milwaukee and Omaha lines promises easy access for residents to visit and return home quickly, a point the city plans to stress as relocation support grows.
Ralph S. Meyers of Wheeling West Virginia praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy noting severe cough and chest pains eased after the second dose and fully cured after three bottles. He thanks the medicine and mentions purchase by L O Gale druggist.
Irwin Stephens attended a relative's illness. DQW Coursey led the commercial department in Shurtleff’s absence. Horace Coursey visited. Prof. Graham spoke at the YMCA on Christian Obedience and Abraham. A Thanksgiving football game with Omaha Medics is planned. D A hopes for a 107 0 win. Building work starts on Century Memorial Hall. student life includes debates on literary societies, recitation comfort, and faculty steps to improve campus facilities. Engagements and travel statements reflect a busy campus week.
Local seller L. O. Gale advertises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for sale as a remedy. The notice highlights availability through the merchant and targets readers seeking digestive relief.
An 1850 Id cannon on Point Bonita near San Francisco Bay endures as wood nearby remains perfectly preserved. The article asserts wood outlasts iron in durability in this strange illustration. It also notes a lightning flash lasts under one millionth of a second and that eye perception requires about a tenth of a second for full light effect.
Miss Maggie J. Walt of Calumet Michigan is described as the only Finnish newspaper woman and publisher in America. She arrived from Finland in 1881, settled in Hancock, and after the voyage she had seven dollars left, briefly taking work as a domestic servant to support herself.
A telegraph messenger allegedly received tips from leading merchants at Taiyuanfu during a festival. The provincial governor acted to suppress the nuisance after the messenger was executed at the gates. The corpse reportedly belonged to the messenger in life.
A child of J N Powell in Forkland Virginia was pierced by an inverted ten penny nail in the foot. Cham berlains Pain Balm relieved pain in five minutes and the girl wore her shoe again in three days with no discomfort. Powell, a local merchant, endorses the antiseptic remedy sold by L O Gale. The article also notes differences between Koran Arabic and colloquial East Arabic in language usage.
Notice to members states the annual meeting will be held at the association office in Mitchell South Dakota on December 2 1902 at 2 o clock pm. J O Walrath secretary urges attendance.
Steel symbolizes authority in war and civilization in peace. The text argues that a nation rich in steel or coal and iron will lead the civilized world, highlighting material wealth as a determinant of global standing.
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