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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1906
Page
9
Publication dated Friday October 12 1906 edited by G W Downey. Brief item notes printing office matters and local notices from the Mitchell newspaper.
One copy one year in advance one copy six months one copy three months official county paper Republican state ticket United States Senator Robert J Gamble Yankton Governor Coe J Crawford Huron Congressmen Philo Hall Brookings W H Parker Deadwood Lieutenant Governor H C Sho ber Highmore Secretary of State D D Wipf Olivet Auditor John Herning Campbell County Treasurer C H Cassill Canmn Superintendent Hans A Astrud Sioux Falls Attorney General S W Clark Redfield Commissioners of School and Public Lands O Dokken Duel County Railroad Commissioners George Rice Flandreau
A slate lists candidates for county offices including Senator Thomas Fullerton of Mitchell and Representative C F Drake of Ethan. Other names include Treasurer Geo H Miner of Mitchell, Register of Deeds C F E Brady of Beulah, Sheriff H Cook of Mt. Vernon, Clerk of Courts S Cattrell, Auditor H Bb Anderson of Tobin township, States Attorney JT Spangler of Mitchell, County Judge W Abbey, Superintendent E J Quigley, Coroner Dr R F Dundas, Surveyor J L Nelson, and district commissioners J R Allison of Mitchell, T B Haynes of Mt. Vernon, E D Watkins of Badger, and Wa Nash of Mitchell.
The piece notes a broad labor and production shortage as prosperity grows. Immigrants and births boost population while railways, mills, and manufacturers struggle to fill orders for cars rails locomotives and other equipment. Imports rise to over 1.1 billion in 1906 as exports grow, nations trade expands. Rockefeller rails at government intervention in Standard Oil.
A historical piece argues that Rockefeller and his company dominate oil markets, hindering competition and provoking government investigations. It claims government willingness to manage industry risks and public support for the administration against perceived monopolistic influence.
Chairman Wentry of the Democratic State Central Committee says ex Senator Pettigrew will return to New York to aid Congress man Hearst the Democratic gubernatorial nominee. He notes the need for Pettigrew’s assistance during the campaign in that state.
The article notes that Cuban difficulties undermine confidence in extending self government to the Philippines. It recalls assurances that brown men in the islands could govern themselves, but recent Cuban actions reportedly shift sentiment against broader self rule for Filipinos.
Chicago fans roar as the National League pennant holder faces the American League champion White Sox in a highly anticipated post season series. The Nationals, boasting a superior record, are favored but expect a close, exciting matchup between the two city clubs.
An Iowa farmer on a Milwaukee train doubts South Dakota’s crop success, arguing that nine straight years of stable crops prove the state’s crop reliability and investment potential, challenging skepticism from neighboring states about South Dakota’s crop record.
The article notes William Jennings Bryan reframes his government ownership argument. It cites his belief that President Roosevelt has not endorsed railroad ownership by the government. The speech in Harrisburg, Pa., reportedly argues that government ownership would be evil and that strong regulatory control over common carriers suffices.
The Davison county Republican slate features new, trusted business figures known for honesty and integrity. Party leaders say no improvement is possible and voters will give hearty support at the upcoming election.
Republican party officials have performed their duties in Weirs, signaling strong governance and a solid foundation for the town’s future. The record suggests reliable leadership and ongoing party support.
Vermillion residents pack the town in a welcome for Dr Gault the new president of the state university. Faculty students and citizens deliver greetings while Dr Gault pledges full dedication and optimism for the institution. He urges immediate creation of a Six Hundred club to boost student attendance to six hundred.
On Tuesday November 6, 1906 an election will be held to elect state county and district officers including representatives in congress governor lieutenant governor secretary of state state auditor treasurer attorney general superintendent of instruction and several commissioners. Polling places are listed across Davison County with hours from eight in the morning to five in the afternoon. The date is October 2, 1906.
A healthy stomach supports extraction of reinforcing and life sustaining qualities. When the stomach is weak conditions reverse and you become weak and run down.
J Pierpont Morgan paid 85000 for a letter written by Major Andre to Benedict Arnold. The piece has earned intrinsic value only after the subjects were dead, serving as a curiosity for collectors and spies.
An ad claims ERS makes stomachs healthy and cures indigestion poor appetite dyspepsia headaches constipation and fe matellis. Promoted as a universal remedy, it urges readers to buy from all druggists.
The Pittsburg Dispatch notes that rail records claimed to reveal discrimination were burned. Officials say the action aimed to test a smokeless fuel, not conceal wrongdoing, and describe the accusations as base speculation.
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