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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1907
Page
9
The Mitchell Capital BPRIDaRY dated September 13, 1907 from The Mitchell Printing Co. lists the paper’s editor W. Dowsrey and price options for subscriptions including one year in advance, six months, and three months, indicating pricing and circulation details for a county paper.
The Mitchell school system faces severe overcrowding with only 104 seats in the west side high school assembly room, forcing students into an attic space and shared church rooms. Citizens previously showed strong support for a new high school, and a winter bond election could enable construction by 1908.
W. W. Jermane the Washington correspondent of the Minneapolis Journal argues the Roosevelt Republican League is wasting its energies in this state. He notes the Taft movement shows the president intends not to run and wants Taft to carry on Roosevelt policies, a view echoed by Garfield Wilson and Strauss in western government affairs.
BE. C. Torrey, a political writer for the Minneapolis Journal, reviews South Dakota factional balance noting stalwarts are better organized and less friction possible due to fewer candidate fields. He cites three governor hopefuls and similar number for congressional nominations on the insurgent side, with reform party ambitions still uncertain.
The exposition in Pierre aims to advertise the western region from the Missouri River to the Black Hills. The effort seeks long term population growth and economic development, with visitors from Mitchell able to visit the reservation via the corn palace bridge. Chamberlain and Mitchell are expected to contribute significantly to future development through these ventures.
Minnehaha county commissioners refuse a 200 payment for Prof Holden Iowa expert corn lecture noting no authority to spend. The Argus Leader recalls a prior 1000 expenditure for a rainmaker that produced no rain while Holden’s method promises two ears of corn where one grew before.
Chicago dispatches report a statewide political surge in Illinois starting with gubernatorial candidate rounding and culminating at the Springfield state fair. The plan includes Uncle Joe Cannon addressing the party platform as a keynote for a presidential campaign and a broad push for a third term despite President Roosevelt’s firm opposition.
The text describes a political stance urging the president to yield to popular clamor or face a failed effort. It notes the president supporting Secretary Taft to push railroad reforms and trust regulations, believing this program best serves the country.
Henry Gassaway, once the Democratic vice presidential candidate with Judge Parker, says from West Virginia he does not wish to be nominated again. At 82, his declaration eases Democrats nationwide as they search for a younger candidate.
Senator Borah of Idaho, indicted on land frauds, will be tried September 23. Claims allege efforts to hinder his trial through ties to Pettibone’s murder case, with the mining federation and a sympathetic district attorney implicated. Washington has been asked to investigate the full matter.
Mitchell hosts a nine day event September 23 to 28 highlighting corn grown in the state. The display and advertising have drawn visitors and new residents, with the corn palace drawing strong interest from Iowa and Illinois farmers seeking to invest in South Dakota land for better crops and lower costs.
The Portland paper notes opposition to Secretary Taft within the Republican ranks and quotes Roosevelt’s firm stance against a third term. It argues Roosevelt supporters want the delegation to back him, while reformers push for pro Roosevelt harmony and labor concerns influence. Hearst may have capital interests in play.
In a Labor Day speech William Randolph Hearst urged harmony between capital and labor. The piece notes prior Hearst editorials criticized capital, raising questions about reliability and consistency with current stance as the convention approaches.
The Marshalltown Reflector offers to sell its plant for 10000 if Cummins wins the Iowa primary and for only one dollar if Allison secures the nomination. The paper claims the bid reflects strong faith in Cummins carrying the state next June and invites contracts with any buyer. It calls the proposition unique and says the invoice value is 10000.
Local readers report a wave of bank robberies tied to northward harvest crews. Suspects have been seen near small towns where grain wealth lures thieves, with amounts like $2,000 seized at Brooktor and Strindenourg, as looters move through the region in recent weeks.
A Watertown man argued with his wife last week and collapsed, believed to be from heart failure. The heated exchange may have led to his death, with speculation that he had the last word.
A farmer warns Jack Krost to stay off the corn field for ten more days for safety. The note hints at upcoming work or activity once the restriction ends.
The piece argues William Jennings Bryan cannot show practical leadership as Secretary Taft and questions his ability to govern. It warns that Bryan, while vocal across the country, criticizes others and would not apply his theories in practice, suggesting leadership matters at the helm.
A Pierre Daily Dakotan report cites a Rapid City Journal claim that six cities will lead the state Aberdeen Brookings Rapid City Sioux Falls Pierre with Huron and Watertown possibly joining. Mitchell laments the omission but vows continued progress and growth.
The article notes rising wholesale and population figures, expanding business, and railroad improvements signaling bright prospects for the city. It contrasts outside capital efforts with a railroad official's narrow view that biases toward six large towns.
County officials announce no representation at State Fair and Corn Palace due to lack of volunteers. Chairman Todd says the Warners decline county duties to focus on the national corn show in Chicago.
Panama reports show dirt moving at high speed threatening canal work and possible $8,000,000 deficit to keep the project active. The acting secretary of war notes legal gaps while workers push to complete the canal amid healthy conditions and strong force.
A playful jeremiad on failed want ads urging readers to craft clearer requests in the classifieds. It riffs on ads that vanish or go unread, noting how a missing item signals a wider market gap and urging sharper listings.
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