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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1909
Page
13
The Mitchell Capital celebrates thirty years serving Mitchell and South Dakota. The piece notes its long history, evolving from a weekly to a combined Daily and weekly edition, and reflects on the town's early settlement and growth.
The Republican platform's pledge to guarantee to American capital a reasonable profit provoked confusion and opposition. Critics question how such profits would be measured and who would decide, arguing it undermines Dow nward tariff revision and favors protected interests. Minnesota Republicans resist leaders who shape opinion for the party.
Two attempted break ins occurred Monday night in the city. At Virgil Boyles home a burglar looked in the kitchen window about 9 pm and returned about 1 30 am and left after being discovered. Mrs Pringle and Miss Hanson also faced an intruder at 3 am as he stepped into a bedroom but fled when challenged. Local residents urged increased patrols to deter repeat break ins.
The new and old progressive Republicans and the Republican Primary League plan a city meeting during corn palace week to seek a definite conclusion for future history. Tensions rise over civil service resolutions and a clash with Speaker Cannon’s allies, with events expected to unfold next week.
Chief Grose of Sioux Falls initiated a statewide peace officer relief fund for Officer C. A. Hawley of Huron shot and killed by a hobo. Police and sheriff's office personnel contribute, with others welcome to help. The Hawley family faces destitution, and the fund aims to support families of officers who sacrifice their lives in duty.
Mrs W H Trow and Mrs Albert Smith attended the D of H meeting in Mitchell where Deputy Superior Chief of Honor Sister Schroeder of St Paul explained rate changes. Mrs W A Bracha was operated on for appendicitis at St Joseph's Hospital Mitchell on Sept 16 and was recovering well. The Ladies Aid met at Mrs Neil Weepie's with a delicious supper and the next meeting was planned for Oct 18 at Mrs A Drake's home.
Community events include a Tobey's hall social to raise pastor salaries with a 25 cent admission and a 6 pm church supper at Mr. Rosenquist building. Births in Yankton and Sioux City announced, plus local travel notes and millinery opening plans in Ethan and area towns.
Gordie Anderson under care this summer and operated on in Sioux City by Dr. Will Ball. Rev G D Yoakham preached at Congregational church. Loomis residents attend Huron and Sioux City fairs. Will Clark builds 40 by 50 foot barn. Several residents relocate west of the river for homesteads. Corn near frost line. William Comstock Jr attends Dakota Wesleyan University. Koolish orchestra from Mitchell provided Loomis hall dance music. Mrs. W D Allen ill but improved. Ben Wicks Sr visits Mitchell children. Paul Anderson injured with four broken bones in the hand and treated in Mitchell.
Market report lists No. 2 wheat at 81 cents and No. 3 at 78 cents with No. 4 and rejected grades quoted. Velvet chaff 76 cents, durum 67 cents, flax $1.18, oats 26 cents, corn 53 cents, barley 39 cents, rye 61 cents.
Advice on keeping hands still during talk. Do not touch face or rings, avoid fidgeting, and keep gestures minimal and purposeful. Sit with hands on lap or arms, moving only when necessary to maintain calm, controlled communication.
George HB Foster traveled to Sioux Falls on business while Alva Halling headed to Lusk Wyoming to scout lands. Au courant social notes, education board bids, and corn palace prep fill pages as Mitchell plans decorate Main Street and prepares a banner welcome. Two local youths win Annapolis principal appointments through political support.
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