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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1908
Page
5
The piece urges Davison county voters and state Republicans to maintain strong majorities. It warns Democrats seek to split the ticket to weaken the party and stresses that a divided vote would dishonor party loyalty and erase recent gains.
The patient agrees to pay 60 marks for medicines and promises to settle the remaining visits charges of 100 marks in full. The exchange implies a settlement plan with the doctor, noting the high cost of visits and medicines.
Riverside reports include J F Wallis visiting Mitchell and multiple family visits, along with hog shipment by Andrew Jorgenson and a grand-daughter introduction to Huron. Loomis notes detail a reception for Ward Balding, town board voting, visitors including Gussie Bower, and a birth at Dondelinger house. Ethan items mention Mrs Donk in Sioux Falls care, Mrs Vickers recovering, Edith Trow at Mitchell lectures, and a Halloween party invitation at Char lie Cox in Arkston.
Miss Piva Klotz spent three weeks visiting Olivet Menno and Freeman and returned Thursday evening. Mrs Albert Klotz visited relatives in Nebraska then returned Friday night. Eugene Hawn from North Dakota, who cared for his thick brother, returned home Saturday. Mrs Koch and daughter Florence of Mitchell were guests of Mrs Fred Tobey Friday. Mrs Leeds and children of Wessington Springs were guests of Mrs John Baughman. Minor gambling laws cited and a public invitation to a party on Saturday concludes the item.
Miss Julia Hanson returns to Rock Rapids from her parents home. A Republican campaign speaker is billed for Tobey's hall in Wthan on Tuesday evening October 27 with a mass meeting Wednesday to discuss the local option law. Sollie Nolr travels to Mitchell and back with his wife. Miss Innie Larson of Wayne Nebraska to visit Wthan October 28 to discuss organizing a music class. M B Donovan advertises residence for sale in Hthan. Miss Elva Klotz will teach in Hutchinson county. Mr and Mrs Lou McKeel return from Michigan after nearly a month away. M A Bracha and Frank Cole build a new house for Miss Jennie Gunn. Jack Hawn on the road to recovery from illness. Ray and Florence Fleming leave for Sioux Falls for a cousin's wedding.
University visitors Kerfoot Sea ton Gilliland and Ira Schuler visited Sioux Falls while Mabel Dickey and Edna Halliday stayed in Iroquois over Sunday. Mitchell-Huron game drew spectators Tuesday. Phalians held initiation for seventeen new members with yellow chrysanthemums. University band under Professor Fullinwider advances and prepares for Vermillion game. Lottie Steininger and Nettie Steininger visited Parker. County ticket candidates socialized with voters on campus. Mens inter-society debate plans to defend bank deposits. Kappas support, Dandalians oppose. Professors Hardy Stout and Ernest Washburn to speak on local option. Prentis Watkins hosted a birthday gathering Tuesday.
A questionable prescription notes Plaid extract dandelion, compound karyon, syrup sarsaparine with half ounce, one ounce, three ounces respectively. Mix and take a teaspoon after meals and at night to aid kidney function and eliminate uric acid, claimed to relieve backache and urinary troubles without stomach harm.
Mitchell reports the death of Reverend John H. Babcock aged 84 after several years of poor health. Funeral plans shift between Sioux Falls and Mitchell with services at St Mary’s church and Graceland cemetery, Knights Templar burial rites included.
The text outlines Section 148 of the school law mandating children eight to fourteen attend school. Offenders face a fine of 10 to 20 dollars and possible detention until paid. Truancy officers, county judges, and school clerks must enforce, petition, and swear census copies as evidence.
Ex officio truant officer E J Quigley in Mitchell South Dakota urges teachers and school boards to compare pupil rosters with census reports and report all unregistered children with parent or guardian details. He warns accuracy in registration and links education to republic safety. October 28 1908.
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