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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1896
Page
8
A letter to Forest and Stream reports half of hunted ducks were drakes, four males to one female, prompting other hunters to seek reasons. Observers note similar skew and a man recalls seeing one female duck chased by four or five males. No explanation has been offered yet.
In Ethan the school began Monday with Mrs Gleason teaching. A heavy rain last night freezes threshing, and crops face hardship. Local figures include Thos Fullerton and Mr Krug reporting wheat yields and farmers planning moves to Manitoba and Beulah.
The community reports Miss Ada Wright opening a Harbert district school and Miss Jones teaching No 2 school. I N Shoemaker takes 300 sheep on shares while Will Rowley and Chas Brown plan university study. Hon H E Mayhew spoke at Bayley school house to an attentive crowd. R F Pettigrew, known as the silver man, was seen in Plano earlier this week.
A letter from Joseph E. Underhill of Dolland South Dakota touts White Wine of Tar Syrup as curing consumption after doctors failed. Other items include a post office letter list for Mitchell, adverts for DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve, a discussion on whether foxes enjoy being hunted, notes on the Treasury Secret Service museum, and humorous quotes from The Period and Detroit Tribune.
A large Monday gathering heard Dr. Carlos Martyn of Chicago deliver a masterful address at the court house. The event featured the Jevenile band and republican glee club, with Capt. F. D. Powers introducing the speaker and a telegram noting Maine's 50,000 Republican lead cheering the audience.
A fragment from an 19th century note shows DeWitt's Little Early Risers coffee brand urged a man to wake. L. O. Gale is cited as the source, illustrating early marketing phrasing and product promotion in a rural setting.
D G West of Beulah township filed a petition with Auditor Champlin making him an independent populist candidate for the state house. West secured 22 populist signatures in township and nearby areas and plans to canvass every county township while inviting Mr Colvin to meet him. West expects strong support from populist friends amid campaigning.
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