Universitys New Era at Dakota Wesleyan Endowment Reaches 100000
The Mitchell paper reports Dakota Wesleyan University now has a 100000 endowment after a successful fund drive at Vermilion and broad support from Mitchell Methodists and non residents. Growth promises more buildings and future gifts as enrollment and influence expand in Mitchell and South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dakota Wesleyan University
Mitchell
Vermilion
South Dakota
Dakota Wesleyan
Milwaukee Track
University
Nash
Nicholson
Western capital rooted in soil defeats Wall Street turmoil
The article asserts that the northwest remains insulated from Wall Street volatility as regional business relies on local capital. It argues western capital is stable and not susceptible to nightly runs seen in New York, stressing the resilience of western economies amid national turmoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wall Street
Northwest
New York
How the Farmer Sees It on Tax Changes and Assessments
A Grant County Milbank farmer comments on the state legislature and board of equalization, arguing railroads were taxed less than farm lands in 1907. He notes railroad assessments rose by 6,702,560 while farm land assessments increased by 26,573,822 to fund state needs, and he criticizes banking interests in the Crawford board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Board of Equalization
Grant County Review
Milbank
Alex Johnson
Harry Hunter
Mitchell Seeks Lead in Black Hills Trade Boom
The piece details a regional bid for the Black Hills trade as Omaha Lincoln Minneapolis Sioux City and Sioux Falls push for market share via the Milwaukee and North Western line. It argues Mitchell can become South Dakota’s strongest wholesale center by attracting firms expanding west toward Chamberlain and beyond within a 70 mile radius, noting only four full wholesalers exist now and more will come.
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West
North West
Black Hills
Milwaukee
Omaha
Lincoln
Minneapolis
Sioux City
Sioux Falls
Iowa
Minnesota
South Dakota
Dakota
Hills Country
Mitchell
Hills
Chamberlain
Eastern firms expand distributing houses in the area
Dozen or more distributing houses for eastern firms operate there, and with these doing a very satisfactory and constantly increasing business there is no reason for other firms to remain outside.
Sioux Falls Senator Kittreige to Open Lecture Course
Senator Kittreige is invited to open the Sioux Falls lecture course next Monday evening October 28. The honor reflects the senator’s popularity and his status among the nation’s great lecturers, chosen to speak in his home town.
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Kittreige
Sioux Falls
D. of H. Basket Social Nets About 87
The D. of H. Lodge cleared about 87 at their basket social Friday night. A band performed several numbers and showed notable progress since their start. The event drew a large local crowd and added to community spirits.
Local notes and social updates from Ethan and surrounding towns
Henry Stopfer and Frank Cole hunted without luck over the weekend. The Ladies Aid Society meets Oct. 30 at Drs. Cole's home. Two Mitchell youths arrested on a train for breaking schoolhouse windows. Various visitors and departures noted, including Belle Stonburger and Edna Bordwell. Barker trial postponed to Thursday. Community figures travel to Missouri and Iowa. preparations for a home project underway. A death in Michigan prompts condolences. Rev. Hathaway conducts funeral for William Shannon at the M E church.
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Ethan
Henry Stopfer
Frank Cole
Ladies Aid Society
Drs. Cole
Mitchell
Parkston
Platner
John Clement
Emery
Bridgewater
Plotner
Hitchcock
Barker
Belle Stonburger
Beloit
Wis
Edna Bordwell
Westfield
Iowa
W. BK. Tobey
W. S. Snyder
Altert Weiland
Lesterville
Welland
Alisson
George
C. F. Drake
Missouri
Grace Tobin
Peter Hansen
L. Setterstrom
E. E. Graves
Michigan
Rev. Hathaway
Win, Shannon
M. E
Local Obituary and Rural Notices Highlight Community Ties
The remains were laid at rest in the cemetery beside his wife. Mr. and Mrs. Pinnell and Alexandria visitors stayed at Mrs. J. L. Gallagher’s home on Tuesday. A D of H initiation occurred Tuesday night. The land practice meets twice weekly with casual evening rehearsals. The farmers' elevator company held another meeting last Saturday. Grandpa Dabler traveled to Mitchell to visit his son Thomas and family.
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D. of H. Lodge
Damon
Mitchell
George Fuller
Tobey's
Shannon
Miller
Iowa
Henry Fosterman
Murdo
Ladies Aid Society
Carrie Cole
McKeel
Mr. Rourke
Carlson
Andrew Holen
W. W. Jones
P. Sand
George Sand
Blackman's
Anton Bauer
McPhail
Tobey’s Hall
D. of H
Local Notes From Loomis And Nearby
Loomis notes report A H Betts building a new corn crib F S Sarber starting a new house foreman J WB Clark from Letcher W W Miner and Charles Tompkins return from Rapid City with favorable impressions births include a girl to Mr and Mrs Will Balding and a boy to Mr and Mrs W Sherman farm activity features Tom Wagner sale good prices and various property moves local travel includes a quoted exchange from the San Francisco Chronicle about timing and inquiry on patience and knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Foss
Letcher
Tom Wagner
J. H. Craton
Charlie Butts
Arthur Case
J. W. Gilfillan
Geo. Wallis
Geo. Strandell
Missouri River
James Woodcock
Allie Lillie
Mike Lawrence
Will Pool
G. B. Huntley
W. W. Butts
Frank Darmer
A. Sherman
M. E. Schelenger
Frank Kidd
Clear Lake
Iowa
H. Castean
Milwaukee
Wis
J. P. Shaw
Devoe Paint Guarantees Questioned in Letter
A letter to H C Preston of Mitchell questions Devoe & Co guarantees on paint. It asks if the clause authorizing dealer remedies implies damages and notes a separate guarantee paying a chemist bill and $1000 if adulteration is found. The maker and distributor are named as K W Devoe & Co and M H Gosche respectively.
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K W
Clock Joke at Station Reveals Prank by Ticket Clerk
A passenger confronts a ticket clerk who reveals a plan to misdirect travelers by altering clocks. The clerk explains the company’s orders to keep clocks unreliable, amusing the superintendent who enjoys the chaos as trains depart. The passenger laments missing his train.
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Scott
Blowing Well Near Ray Mondville Texas County Missouri
A blowing well on a hill near Ray Mondville Missouri drilled in 1899 reached 187 feet with soft water rising seven feet. In dry winters the well dries. a cave found at 100 feet. North winds push air through the pipe causing the cap to blow off, illustrating caverns and underground drainage in the region and nearby Ashley Creek valley famed for caves.
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Raymondville
Texas County
Ashley Creek
Schoolcraft
Chicasno News
Safe Deposit Secrets Revealed by Old Boxes
A veteran detective imagines safe deposit boxes in New York speaking to expose hidden wealth frauds and long forgotten letters with priceless memories. He recalls a spinster who kept precious letters and photos, and a man who left 100000 in gilt edged securities stored away in a box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Upper East Side
Dowana Town
Rudest Hostess Remark Allegedly Sent by Lady Shelley
A candid reminiscence from Mrs. Whitaker in Sicily and England 1848-70 recalls a sharp note from Lady Shelley to Miss Temple-Bodewin, warning that her rooms could admit only those who are useful or ornamental, and stating she must refrain from future visits as the recipient was not useful or ornamental.
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Whitaker
Sicily
England
Shelley
Foxy Squirrel Rescued by Cats’ Owner in New York State
A man in New York state owning several cats found two of his felines crouched in the grass as a striped squirrel stood between them. The squirrel dodged the cats, jumped onto the man’s trousers, and then scampered to his shoulder. He backed toward a tree, but the squirrel leaped back into the branches and vanished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York State
Senator Kittredge to Speak at Mitchell Benefit
High school seniors organize Arts and Crafts Society to fund manual training. A Thursday October 31 event at Mitchell city hall will feature choruses and Senator A B Kittredge delivering a Panama address for 25 cents admission. Proceeds fund tools and apparatus. audience pays all alike. Details to follow.
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Arts and Crafts Society
Sen
A. B. Kittridge
Panama
People of
Mitchell
Society
Death of Mrs Spink In Mitchell Funeral Held
Mrs Jane Spink died Friday evening at St Josephs hospital aged 79 after three years of poor health. She leaves four sons R M S B Charles and William and a daughter Mrs hk A Bobb. Funeral held Monday at S B Spink residence conducted by Dr Samuel Weir. Remains laid to rest in Graceland cemetery. Mrs Spink lived in Mitchell area for about twenty years and was widely regarded.
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Jane Spink
St. Joseph’s’hospital
R. M
S. B
Charles
William
Hk. A. Bobb
S. B. Spink
Washington State
Samuel Weir
Brakeman Sues Rock Island Over Injury at Sioux Rails
Herbert E. Murphy a Rock Island brakeman injured while switching cars at Sioux Rails sues in federal court for 15000 and is awarded 88000 damages. He alleges the accident stemmed from cars lacking proper safety appliances while working with several other switchmen in the yards.
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Rock Island
Sioux Rails
Herbert E. Murphy
Not Worth It If It Costs More Than A Want Ad
The note implies a judgment that keeping material is sensible only when its value exceeds the price of a want ad. It suggests a trade off between preserving items and spending on advertising, reflecting a thrift or decision rule.
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San Francisco Chronicle
H. C. Preston
Senator Kittredge
Panama Canal
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