Unjust rumor about Mitchell Exposition rebutted
The Mitchell Capital defends the Davison county Corn Belt Exposition as a wholly local effort with about twenty thousand dollars invested. It notes all funds and work come from local farmers professionals and women, backed by the Corn Belt Real Estate association, and highlights extensive county exhibits and space limits. The piece urges recognition of Mitchell and Davison county residents’ credit against detractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchali
Izeas
Davison County
Corn Belt and the Enstate
Corn Belt Real Estate Association
Mitchell
Independent Day Addresses Calamity Howler at Rink Rally
A large audience gathered at the rink for an Independent Day event headlined by Judge Cole of Des Moines Iowa. The address descended into attacks on Republicans and Democrats as a corrupt coalition while denouncing railroads and corporations. Cole mocked tariff debates and cited alleged collusion, ending with a fiery defense of Weaver and populist notions of white supremacy applauded by the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. F. Goodykoontz
Cole
Des Moines
Iowa
Republican Party
Washburn and
Pillsbury
Minnespolis
Paris
Republicdns
Senate
Treasury
U.S. Treasury
Missouri
Virginia
Wall Street
Weaver
Shriners Parade Dazzles Mitchell in 1910 Visit
El Riad Temple nobles arrived from Sioux Falls to Mitchell enjoying a grand parade through the city. The 130 Shriners in Arabic garb, bands, and ornate carriages filled Exposition building and Main Street, prompting Mayor Welch to grant freedom of the city and present a gilt key as crowds cheered the spectacle and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Riad Temple
Order of Nobles of the
Mystic Shrine
Shriners
Oasis
Sioux Falls
Oasis of Mitchell
Masonic Brethren
Knights Templar
Third Street
Cement City
Mystic Shriners
Mitchell
South Dakota
Kintigh
Cement City Band
Winsor
Barnes
W. H. Stoddard
Rabban
D. S. Glidden
Iowa State Band
Alexandria Band
Exposition Building
Knight Hitchcock
Hawkeye
Heraclius
East
Allah
God
Columbia
South
Queen City
Jim
Welch
Potentate Winsor
Il Riad
Mr. Winsor
Main Street
Duff Street
Fifth
Main
Third
Masonic Temple
Mitchell House
Mitchell Exposition Notes Mixed with Traveling Man Praise
Reporter observes peculiar quest for freebies at the Exposition building where gate tickets are torn up by John Stone and directed to the box office. Traveling men praise Mitchell Exposition and Gen Silsby while a farmer jokes about hiring them. a business man notes crowds and bustling activity during a weeklong event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stone
John
Mitchell
Gen. Silsby
Wedding Ceremony Sparks Joy at Exposition Building
The wedding of Frank Sanders to Julian Pringle was solemnized just before the second concert. At 3 45 the bridal party entered the Exposition building, Rev C B Clark officiated, and about 2000 guests witnessed the ceremony. The bride, a Davison county schoolteacher, and the progressive farmer groom received warm wishes as they departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sanders
Julian Pringle
Exposition Building
C. B. Clark
Revy Clark
Sanders
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Mitchell Capital
Fudge Cole
R. D. Welch
Hitchcock
Mayor Welch
Mr. Hitchcock
Meny
Ling CL
Eakness
Canden
Sanden
Trin
DR. Sanden
Sanden Electric CO
Cor
Third St
Second Ave
Minneapolis, Minn
Mitchell Dry Goods
God’s Store
Walker
Plusk
Noni
Crna
John O. Walrath
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