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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1907
Page
7
Mitchell Capital Judge Parker states he is not anxious to hold public office. He aligns with a belief held by many people across the United States.
The Minnesota state fair continues to attract large crowds despite bad weather on the second day. Officials note that even with a few thousand fewer attendees, daily totals approach 100000, sufficient to cover expenses and still leave a healthy surplus in the treasury.
In his Sacramento talk opening the irrigation congress Vice President Fairbanks offered little support for Roosevelt. He suggested it was his own ambition to hold the presidential chair, a stance that critics say wastes energy. The public line remains Roosevelt or Taft.
Walter Wellman, famed north pole detective for the Chicago Record-Herald, plans to sail his great balloon after over a year of preparation. He believes discovering the pole will relieve public concern and aid future explorers in their search.
W S Bowen sold his interests in the Sioux Falls Press to W C Cook of Plankinton, chairman of the Republican state central committee. The paper faces a partisan shift with hints of a Bryan led Democratic daily and questions over future editorial leadership.
The Milwaukee company offers a premier special train for Mitchell’s Corn Palace, a smart business move to capitalize on strong public appeal. Ten years of Palace visits prove Mitchell draws crowds, and Sousa's band plus other attractions promise larger crowds and higher revenue this year.
The article notes the Palace will be filled to capacity each afternoon and evening as Mitchell aims to deliver a strong show. It expresses belief that she will achieve great things this year and that 1907 will mark a grander success for the Corn Palace.
Rapid City hosts a grand week as two railways come to town and link with the eastern region. The festivities promise royal hospitality for visitors and emphasize mutual benefits for both sides of the state through improved transportation and cordial relations.
Mayor Jim Dahlman of Omaha endorses Governor Johnson of Minnesota as a Bryan ticket mate. He believes Bryan will secure the Democratic nomination and expects Henry Watterson to back Bryan while signaling Hearst will not influence the race.
The piece criticizes Governor Crawford for using the civil service rule to favor friends and dismiss rivals. It asserts the rule helps him maneuver by delaying promotions and replacing officials with insurgents, but warns this path will complicate his next campaign.
The Rosenbaum Grain company will establish in Sioux City with a large elevator, enhancing the city as a grain hub. Sioux City already leads in stocks and now stands to influence northwest grain pricing and food products for farmers in surrounding regions, including South Dakota.
In Fridays Crescent club event Ray Smith loses to Ora Wells 10 8 2 6 0 while Wells advances. Downey beats Van Alstine 6 3 6 1 to reach finals, with Wells defeating Downey 6 3 in the deciding set on Tuesday to set a Wells Branson final.
Joe Weiland of Scotland visits relatives as Geo Sand and carpenter Owill travel to Geo Fuller's farm nine miles west to build a large barn for Anton Bauer. A grand harvest festival with baseball races songs and a bowery dance is advertised for Friday at Mr. Wurm's grove five miles away. Ice cream social for M E Sunday school on Snyder lawn. Edith Trow visits Edith Dodd. Mrs. Cook and Mrs. Tobey improving after illness. Ladies' Aid meets Sept 18 at Mrs. Graves' home. Farmers harvest continues. Earl Clement remains at drug store through Sept and Oct then returns to school. Mr. and Mrs. Silas Drake and son plan to move to Gallatin Mo on Monday.
Riverside reports show Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Knapp on a Mitchell business trip. Frank Whitman of International Harvester in town. Mrs. Della Patterson visited her mother. Phil Fox of Bard seen on Riverside streets. Theil of Alexandria transacted business. School began with thirteen scholars and a boarding teacher at Mr. DeMott's. Mrs. Hoyt Cox of Vivian, South Dakota, was a guest of S. Kjelmyr.
Mrs Cox and family traveled by train to Mitchell while Miss Lillian Wallis assists Mrs Naser for two weeks. The Gardner visit occurred over Sunday with the Wallis family. Blanche Schofield, home on vacation, heads to Los Angeles for school work after a San Francisco stop. John Crosbie debuted a new threshing outfit and works for Henry Sambo and nearby farmers. The fourth quarterly church conference met with Presiding Elder Dobson. Rev I P Potter preached a helpful sermon but has since left the ministry. Hoyer will preach at 11 Sunday.
Willie Burke of Lioux City visits Uncle Will Clark as locals hay and fish at Long Lake. Dr Dundas of Mitchell checks corn for the corn palace while tenants rent Shoesbrand farm for next season. Many Loomisites help with haying and plan new buildings as J Gilfillan to build near Loomis.
Letter from F W Devoe & Co to H D Butterfield of Mitchell SD extols customer satisfaction as the strongest ad. A buyer purchases 30 gallons, keeps 10, and later realizes 20 gallons suffice. The note stresses that quick, surprising, lasting satisfaction drives referrals, with M H Coshe distributing the product.
The article lists common myths about snakes and remedies, stating that snake gall, oil, skins, and bites have no medicinal value. It notes beliefs that snake products cure rheumatism, deafness, baldness, or blood disorders, and that a second bite can negate the first.
W. W. Devers leaves for Seattle to locate. Edward Leehan’s baby buried in Catholic cemetery. Gena Welch, visiting from Chicago, a skilled tennis player. J. P. Mullen returns to Milwaukee road braking job. Ernest Goldhammer buys shop north of post office from John Canham. Newark Illinois visitors to Beulah township remark on South Dakota corn quality. Rev. James Crowthers and Anti-Saloon League work noted. Harvey Rew and family guests of George Rew. plans for retirement in Worthington area. Major Pickler illness prompts Frad to travel Faulkton. dry goods business to close. Free Methodist camp meeting ends. Wessington Springs to host annual conference. Mrs. Heather to visit Chicago. Herman to Davenport for six weeks incl wedding. Blanche Scobee reports husband I. H. Scobee’s death. Kate Davis visit to Yankton and return to Egan. River camping closing festivities with bonfire and dance. Jay Markham and wife tour Prairie du Chien. Iowa corn behind in eastern regions, ahead in western.
Sioux City prepares for the Interstate Fair September 7 to 14. Newcomers are urged to attend and veterans are urged to witness dramatic progress in the surrounding territory as cattle horses sheep and hogs are expected to exceed past displays at this bustling event.
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