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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1908
Page
7
The Mitchell Capitol reports Judge Taft will tour the west visiting Nebraska and then proceed to the eastern states. Organizers expect the trip to generate thousands of votes and aid the Republican presidential campaign.
A Kansas man, Charles W. Anderson, once imprisoned then released, was recalled to prison after evading authorities and leading a quiet business life. He gained sympathy nationwide before his relapse into gambling and poker activities, triggering renewed attention and public concern.
The article portrays William Jennings Bryan denying a million dollar fortune while admitting about 150 000 in cash. It notes his rise from obscurity, his “crown of thorns and cross of gold” message, and his 1896 onward campaign activity, suggesting continued pursuit over possession and a slim chance of victory.
Mitchell hosts a string of presidential speeches with William J. Bryan for the Democrats Eugene Chapin for the Prohibitionists Judge Taft for the Republicans and Bryce already known to locals. The corn palace decorator Roche designs banners while Gillis and Stultz assist. counties plan agricultural exhibits with prizes and free street attractions. Milwaukee Road runs fifteen trains, Thavin’s band provides entertainment, and Mitchell expects a record crowd.
The speakers include noted gentlemen who will deliver the addresses. The occasion is described as likely the greatest in the city’s history, promising a landmark gathering and pivotal moment for residents.
The Aberdeen American shifts to the editorial control of A A Pickler, son of J A Pickler of Faulkton. The paper pledges sound republican principles and endorsement of national and state platforms, while noting a discrepancy over the bank deposits plank. The national convention discussion on guaranteed deposits was observed but not adopted.
In a San Francisco Bulletin excerpt a child asks about which god ruled kitchens and is told that the great god Pan was thought to preside over kitchens, though the speaker does not recall precisely.
A concise note stating a policy of keeping items unless their value falls below the price of placing a want ad, suggesting cost awareness in item handling and disposal decisions.
G. P. Grosz sells his blacksmith shop and home to Joe Weepie and contemplates opening an automobile repair shop with unsure location. Whitney of Huron plans cement cross walks in town and brings crew. Numerous local moves and events follow.
Ethan Sept 17 notes Peter Lovegren died after a long stomach cancer illness leaving a wife and two children. He was 59 years old. Funeral held Wednesday at 11 a m at the M E Church with Rev F E Stahl officiating. The notice lists condolences from the community and mentions other local happenings.
Judge William H. Taft will visit Mitchell during corn palace week on Tuesday September 28 or 29. Officials confirmed the Tuesday appearance after earlier efforts to delay the event, with Hitchcock’s afternoon message solidifying the Mitchell date.
Attendance at the county fair on Wednesday fills the grandstand and grounds as promoters sense success and plan for a big ball game between Sioux City and Omaha the next day. Jockey Dorotha Kincel, about 15, wins a fiery riding display before a foul reshuffles second place and the crowd savors a memorable third heat.
John Tromsland attended the Huron fair last week. F J Bantz returned home after visiting relatives. Geo Conrad and family moved from Bristolville Ohio to take a new farm from C D DeMotte. Weatherby visited then returned home. Mrs Weatherby and daughter stay with parents save for Corn Palace. Wallis installs windmill and cistern. Patterson guests at Wallis. J F Wallis and F E Bantz guests of W C Sholes Bethel.
Additonal locals include Miss Closson joining Western National bank as stenographer and bookkeeper. W E Turner and daughter Elizabeth return from Rockford and Chicago. T J Spangler travels to Alexandria to represent defendant in rape case preliminary. Elmer L Smith and Miss Christina Hirem wed at Ruthven parsonage. O D Stearns and S Cattrell back from Ohio trip with Grand Army encampment stop in Toledo. Alfred Nichols and Lulu Grace Campbell wed at Presbyterian parsonage. couple depart for Hayes. John Auckland returns for visit after leading University Lecture Course and Redpath Chautauqua work. plans coast trip soon.
Notice states the partnership Overholt and Wilkins is dissolved with Jesse Wilkins to continue the business and collect debts. It, signed in Mitchell South Dakota on September 17 1908 by J W Overholt and Jesse Wilkins, confirms the dissolution and obligation handling.
The London Standard discusses how meeting eyebrows are linked to deceit in some views while poets like Tennyson celebrate married brows. It notes Turkish admiration and use of makeup to join brows, Greek and Roman preferences, and various proverbs and beliefs across cultures including China Greece Denmark and Germany labeling met brows as signs of luck vampirism or werewolf lore.
Waukpange led a tight half mile to the wire with a nose separating the winner and the runner up. Nichols' Swas tika swept both heats while Drift ing Goose finished second and Roy placed third in the short driving race.
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