Mitchell County Official Paper Seeks Year Ahead Copies
Local publication seeks advance order for one year and six months six months of copies priced at $1.00. Official county paper advertises next year’s issue plan and distribution details.
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
11
Local publication seeks advance order for one year and six months six months of copies priced at $1.00. Official county paper advertises next year’s issue plan and distribution details.
The National slate lists candidates and offices including United States Senator Cobl Crawfo and Representatives Charles H. Burke and Eben W. Martin. State Senate member Georgh A. Johnston and House members Drake and Helger son are named along with county and local posts in Mitchell Deadwood and surrounding towns.
William R. Hearst defends an independence party rooted in Democratic ideals while criticizing the Democratic Party for shifting principles and inconsistent messaging. He notes Bryan's fluctuating rhetoric and mocks imitators who fail to advance with his ideas. He questions how the party can progress with split platforms and conflicting statements across regions.
The Argus Leader launches a large subscriber contest promising a house and lot under construction as the first prize with several other prizes. The campaign aims to rapidly grow subscriptions across the state and is described as the most extensive contest yet in South Dakota.
The article notes widespread optimism for corn to mature ahead of frost, citing ten years of minimal frost damage in the region. It suggests historical patterns favor a successful season this year, with past light frosts occurring after corn had matured.
Oliver Dalrymple, famed wheat king of the Dakotas, died. Once the leading producer in the northwest, his name and wheat vastness were inseparable as thousands of acres were sown each year by his operations.
The text lauds Dalrymple as the greatest wheat man with vast resources including binders hundreds of horses and a large farm. It claims his name is known across the United States for leading the wheat industry and earning that title.
Kimball officials refuse autos at the Brule county fair to avoid frightening horses. Clare Tinan notes drivers could still bring cars downtown and even spit over fences. He predicts officials may relent and allow automobiles in a decade.
The Minneapolis Journal has been sold to a syndicate headed by H V Jones for 1 200 000 dollars. Jones becomes editor and business manager. Lucian Swift and J M McLain, who built the paper’s South Dakota reputation, will retire from the Journal.
The Watertown Public Opinion notes that if Robert Vessey is elected governor he would live in Pierre and recalls Governor Crawford would have done the same if a suitable house existed. It discusses using the current building as a potential governor’s home, noting its barnlike appearance and limited remodeling prospects, and argues a governor’s residence should compare with the capitol.
In Toledo during the Grand Army encampment Judge Taft and Senator Foraker spoke cordially in public, dispelling rumors of discord. Foraker affirmed Taft as his candidate and leader, ending Democratic hopes of intra party strife with no steam roller involved.
The Sioux Falls Business Government League pushes a petition drive led by George Douthit to call a special election on adopting the Galveston plan. They claim over 15 percent of signatures are in and aim for 1000 names. The plan creates a five member council of department heads with individual responsibility for each department.
The article discusses electing five leaders to the city council from the top vote earners, with candidates open to all and salaries for council work. It notes Mayor Hitchcock praising the Galveston plan, favoring centralized leadership, while critiques of a three member committee hinder quick action. A possible vote on adopting the Galveston plan is mentioned.
Nebraska primary turmoil centers on governor race with Omaha Mayor Jim Dahlman challenging William Shellenberger. The Omaha World Herald opposed Dahlman and backed Shellenberger, signaling rifts with Bryan sympathies. Returns show Shellenberger securing the nomination, Dahlman facing likely loss.
The Sioux Falls petition to the South Dakota Supreme Court urged a ruling in favor of disbarred attorney Reo W Egan. Court officials call it an unheard of request by citizens to influence a state high court. Evidence so far points against Egan with some claiming political persecution.
Dr. Brower of Chicago praised the Yankton asylum and its head Dr. Mead before the State Medical Society saying it is a thoroughly up to date institution with first class facilities. He noted Mead is highly qualified to design asylums and warned political changes should not depose him. Mitchell physicians attending the meeting lauded Mead and the buildings, noting inmates helped with concrete work.
Pp J Daly of 1247 W Congress St Chicago shares a tonic claim for Electric Bitters. He cites his feeble mother gaining flesh relief from insomnia and steady strength, noting the medicine remedies stomach liver and kidney complaints and is sold at Diehl Brown's for 50 cents under guarantee.
A real estate dealer recounts how thirty men came from the east to view and buy land, only to be weeded out after misuse of the trip for hunting and misrepresentation. The dealer intends tighter screening of landseekers to avoid wasteful excursions and inflated costs.
In a vignette from Last, a drummer visiting the Eagle House in Mayfield asks about bed stuffing. The landlord boasts of the best straw in the county, prompting the drummer to remark that the straw might have broken the camel's back, as noted by Puck.
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