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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1904
Page
11
The piece argues that capital removal is a legislative decision not a Mitchell initiative. It states Redfield and Huron helped push the issue, naming Mitchell to face Pierre, and alleges lawmakers favor the move with 109 members backing it. The public is urged to endorse the legislature's direction at the election.
Pierre supporters rally to keep the state capital, urging residents to oppose relocation. Orator Jack Lockhart pleads for sympathy as the public asserts current capital funds were invested by residents and warns departure of people would harm the area more than moving the capital.
In Pierre arguments flare as supporters accuse Mitchell of misrepresenting the reservation and grazing regions. The dispute centers on agricultural potential versus grazing value of western South Dakota with Lockhart and others challenging mischaracterizations and the notion of a booming agricultural economy there.
The Milbank Review highlights John Longstaff editor of the Humnite as contradictory on capital removal. It notes his past advocacy for Pierre and his disappointment over Milbank not being chosen by the legislative caucus for the removal commission.
County Superintendent C W Coursey reports many schools in session with new principals at Ethan and Mt Vernon, plus several teachers hired. July marriage changes, library funding, and staff resignations noted. old teacher manuscripts destroyed at a county office. picnic and Labor Day events follow as Loomis expands with a new ninth grade and improved facilities.
A fragment notes that Mitchell won the contest and hints he might have kept silent or withdrawn to the remote lands until the harsh War concluded. The wording suggests regret or judgment about the choice to participate.
September month prompts hunting and camping with Cole's Carbolisalve as a cure for cuts burns and bruises. It claims protection against lockjaw and blood poisoning and urges purchase at druggists in 25 and 40 cent sizes.
Large crowds from Iowa Wisconsin and Illinois arrive in Mitchell South Dakota aboard Milwaukee trains to tour rich corn fields and wheat stacks. Land agents from Germania and Kelley companies lead parties of about 60 home seekers with coaches and livery rigs touring the countryside amid favorable early frost-free conditions.
Cole's Carboli soap is a purely vegetable healing soap for tender skins. If you try it once you will continue using it as a necessary luxury. Befure and not Cole's. Sold by all druggists.
The business announces it will remain in its present location after a rent reduction and will immediately increase its stock of goods for the fall trade.
A playful item presents a riddle about identity asking if the subject is a she doctor or a pugilist or a preacher. The Chicago Journal tags the humor as a light aside within its pages.
The article notes a cocoanut palm with fronds reaching nearly thirty feet in length, highlighting its impressive size and growth.
September social news lists residents visiting relatives in Sioux City Minneapolis Chicago Grand Forks and Ethan. Travel to Mitchell Kimball and Omaha noted with visits to relatives and purchases for fair trade. Also a promotion for Cole's Cough Cure for croup and colds with price 25 and 4 cents.
Justice McKinley admonished several boys after a street confrontation in which two lads hurled insults at a passerby couple and were publicly reprimanded. A crowd followed the arrest as the judge warned that future misbehavior would face full legal consequences.
Davison county farmers in the city Saturday of this week are invited to a 2 pm meeting at the courthouse to discuss the proposition and arrange observance of Davison county day out the corn palace. The notice requests spreading information to ensure a large attendance.
Pooley of Badger township reported a calf lost recently to hunters targeting prairie chickens. He found the animal beaten with a stone after the hunters failed to finish it with improvised tools. Wooley could not identify whether city or country hunters were involved.
We express sisterly thanks to friends and neighbors who offered sympathy and aid during the prolonged sickness of Mrs J. B. Green and for services performed after the death of the wife daughter and sister. J. E. Green and Watuily. Mrs Julia A. Cook Amanda A. Stareh.
Alation sale lists 12 head horses and colts 25 cattle 24 Poland China hogs and machinery to be sold at public auction in Mitchell west of Milwaukee pump house Saturday Sept 17 at 10 o clock cash under $10. Free lunch at noon. Time extended to Oct 1 1905. L P Potter proprietor
A kangaroo and buffalo escaped enclosures in a large northern England zoological park and fought openly. The kangaroo dodged then repeatedly struck with kicks as the buffalo gored and charged. After about an hour the buffalo retreated, leaving the kangaroo triumphant amid raucous calls from onlookers.
The New York Telegram notes a biologist’s quip that great musicians share traits with reptiles. He claims only reptiles are sensitive to music and birds are feathered reptiles that sing. He adds snakes and lizards once emerge from hides to listen, wingless reptiles apportion fondness for song.
Dialogue captures a street scene where a friend remarks on a self portrait while the subject insists he painted alone and that no one else is present. The exchange highlights ambiguity about authorship and presence.
A saying notes that one who conceals joys is greater than one who hides griefs, reflecting on inner restraint and emotional balance.
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