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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1909
Page
9
The Mitchell Capital celebrates its thirtieth birthday and marks volume thirty. The Capital grew from a weekly to the weekly edition of The Daily Republican, reflecting Mitchell and South Dakota progress and the region's development through years of farming and moisture.
The St Paul Dispatch reviews President Taft’s tariff speech delivered in Minnesota noting divisions in the congressional delegation over revision. It argues Taft chose to influence the bill’s outcome, supports some concessions, and criticizes the phrase guaranteeing a reasonable profit as dangerous and misleading. The piece cites Minnesota Republican dissent and recalls a former congressman from the state who challenged local opinion.
Two break in attempts occurred Monday night in the city. Virgil Boyles residence was probed by a burglar who fled after being frightened away. A second intruder entered the Breidenbach home but left without taking anything. Mrs. Pringle confronted a man at 3 am and the intruder fled toward the front door. Local patrols advised to deter further activity.
The new and old progressive Republicans and the Republican Primary League plan to assemble during Corn Palace week to seek a definite conclusion for future history. Tensions rise over a civil service resolution, with the office holders union opposing it, while Dick Richards stirs debate as progressives clash with Speaker Cannon. Next week will reveal the outcome.
Chief Grose of Sioux Falls started a statewide fund for the family of Officer C. A. Hawley of Huron, shot and killed by a hobo. Chief Cunningham began contributions with $1 each, inviting others to help. The Hawley family faces destitution, and the effort argues for city and county support to aid families of fallen officers.
In Wuhan Ethan on Sept 20, Mrs W H Trow and Mrs Albert Smith attended a B of H meeting in Mitchell where Deputy Superior Chief of Honor Sister Schroeder of St Paul explained the rate changes. Also noted are local hospital updates and Ladies Aid plans and next meeting at Mrs A Drake’s on Oct 13.
The Epworth League hosts a social in Tobey's hall on Friday evening Sept 25 with a literary and musical program and lunch for 25 cents at the door to raise funds for the pastor's salary. Everyone is invited to attend for a good cause. Born at Yankton Sept 15 a 10 pound daughter to Mr and Mrs George Weiland. the couple formerly resided in Ethan. Mr and Mrs W S Snyder welcome a daughter at Sioux City. they were also former Ethan residents. The M E church ladies plan a six o'clock supper in Mr Rosenqewist's building east of the store, price 25 cents per plate, proceeds to go to the pastor's salary. All church members and friends are urged to contribute.
Gordie Anderson remains under medical care after a summer illness and a recent Sioux City operation. Rev G D Yoakham preached at the Congregational church and may stay if all goes well. Loomis residents attend Huron and Sioux City fairs. Will Clark builds a 40 by 50 barn. Several locals move west to homesteads and others live west of the river. Corn crop nearly frost safe. William Comstock Jr. travels to Dakota Wesleyan University. Albert Jebsen buys cattle. Koolish Orchestra from Mitchell played at Loomis hall dance. Mrs. W D Allen improves after a doctor visit. Ben Wicks visits Mitchell township family. Paul Anderson breaks four bones in a hand from a fall and is treated in Mitchell.
Mitchell market reports wheat prices with No 2 at 81 cents and No 3 at 78 cents. No 4 sells at 77 cents rejected 67 cents velvet chaff 76 cents durum 67 cents flax 1.18 dollars oats 26 cents corn 53 cents barley 39 cents rye 61 cents.
The guidance urges keeping hands still and away from the head while speaking. Do not fidget or move articles unnecessarily. Sit with hands in the lap or at your side and use few deliberate gestures only if you understand the art.
Local items report George H Foster in Sioux Falls for business Alva Halling headed to Lusk Wyoming for land prospects J P Hauser and family visiting Presho Rev G T Notson preached at a funeral in Alexan dria Mrs A C Peck dies and is mourned in the area Wedding trip for Mr and Mrs Thomas Lally ends in Montrose Miss Curran joins Missoula bound party Publisher Kelley prepares large South Dakota maps Bids set for high school furniture coal and curtains Decorations planned for Main street and the Corn Palace Council to hang a welcome banner Jos Michels lists Redfield Corn Palace ads George A Silsby heads to Blunt for investments Court term ends early due to a death Main street wiring for Corn Palace lights flag at federal building inspection flags to fly daily Annapolis exam notices for Mitchell youths
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