Hearst disavows presidential ambitions amid interview stance
The Mitchell Capital notes William R Hearst denies any goal of a presidential bid, stating retirement work for his principles suffices and he bears no ill will toward others seeking the nomination. Aberdeen faces a lighting franchise setback as Cresco Iowa investor Freehauf withdraws, citing too-low rates and drastic terms. The city plans may hinge on a slow rebuild of an aging electric plant and a pending contract with the current supplier expiring Oct 1.
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William KR Hearst
Hearst
Aberdeen
Cresco
Iowa
Freehauf
Freehaus
Ethan School News and Local Happenings
Sept. 23 notes report teachers arriving for Sept 30 school start with Mrs Ottwan preparing boarding, Misa Splitt to teach the intermediate department, and new switchboard at the local exchange. Events include a parcel shower for Miss Emma Tobey, a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Paetz, and Mrs. Brown's brief illness recovery.
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Ethan
Opton
Aberdeen
Ed Agtakine
iMl
A. G. Waller
Dank & Stopfer
Misa Splitt
Mitchell
Ethan School
Charles Paetz
Lena Bauer
John McMahon
Sioux City
John Clement
Charles Brown
Emma Tobey
Emma
Marital Union of Miss Huma Tobey and Mr Wu O Crampton
Ethan Sept 25 report notes the marriage of Miss Huma Tobey to Mr Wu O Crampton in a ceremony officiated by Rev Kather Brones. John Crampton served as groomsman and Miss Agnes Tobey as bridesmaid. The bride wore a white gown and carried a bouquet.
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Ethan
Huma Tobey
Wu. O. Crampton
Kather Brones
John Crampton
Roousman
Agnes Tobey
Vid Smiths visit Loomis as corn palace draws Loomis crowd
Vid Smith and family from Presho visit relatives in Loomis while Mrs. Tulie Nelson of Washington dies of lung trouble. Interment at Letcher after a prayer at the house. Other Loomis residents, including the Crippen and Case families, host or visit relatives from Iowa and Wisconsin.
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Loomis
Vid Smith
Presho
Tulie Nelson
Washington
M. Crippen
Letcher
B. Case
Eston
Iowa
Geo
Arther Case
W. H. Butts
T. S. Barker
Wisconsin
Hadenfield
Clear Lake
F. S. Kidd
Goodell
Corn Palace
Mitchell Republican Preview Marks Twenty-Ninth Year
The Weekly Capital enters its twenty-ninth year as Mitchell’s Davison county focused weekly. It has labored to advertise the county and aid local development, boasting a substantial farmer readership and a goal to be a desirable home paper.
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Capital
Mitchell Republican
Davison County
Mitchell
Public Auction in Perry Township near Loomis and Letcher
Auction notices listing sale of animals including ten horses and eighteen cattle, farm machinery such as Deering binder and McCormick equipment, lumber, household goods, and 35 acres of fencing material. Sale to begin Wednesday October 2 at 1 pm with cash for small amounts and 12 month notes at 10 percent interest for larger sums. two percent discount on sums over ten dollars. Jay H Craton as auctioneer. UW McCormick clerk. W Waugh proprietor.
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Perry Township
Loomis
Letcher
McCormick
Jay H. Craton
UW. McCormick
W. Waugh
Letter About Paint Work on Brewster Estate in 1880s
A letter to R P Loomis of Mitchell describes the Croton River bank president’s Brewster New York house, built in 1880s and painted with lead and oil for 8100, valued at 31000, with later Devoe repainting costs of 350 in 1887. It notes the 1897 paint still in good condition and references Devoe & Co and M H Gosche as the paint sources.
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Croton River
Brewster
N. Y
Devoe
Devoe & Co
New York
Chicago
M. H. Gosche
Sousa Band Delights Corn Palace Audience With Encores
The Sousa band led by Mr. Sousa electrified the crowd at the Corn Palace on a Tuesday evening. Soloists John J. Perfetto Isetto Stands Miss Powers and Miss Allen impressed as three encores extended the concert well past the hour.
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Mitchell
Mr. Sousa
Sousa
John J. Perfetto
Tannhauser
Isetto
Euphonim
Miss Powers
Miss Allen
Mr. Clarke
Powhatan
Willow Grove
Philadelphia
Three Special Milwaukee Trains Set New Mitchell Arrival Record
Three Milwaukee road excursion trains arrived on time to Mitchell bringing about 3,000 people for corn palace celebrations. Superintendent Collins and Excursion Agent Walker praised the turnout from Sioux City Chamberlain and Flandreau via Woonsocket. Regular train passengers added about 1,200 more, with strong turnout from Sioux Falls and the Spencer band.
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Milwaukee Road
Corn Palace
Collins
Walker
Trians
Sioux City
Chamberlain
Flandreau
Woonsocket
Mitchell
The
Republican
Corn Palace City
Main Street
Sioux Falls
Spencer
Beauty in the Gallery at Mitchell Corn Palace Decor
Mitchell ladies have decorated the Corn Palace gallery since 1892, crafting booths with corn husks and silks. Highlights include popcorn and Grand Army of the Republic displays, WCTU room, Dixie land plantation, art gallery pieces, and elaborate millinery hats with corn husk trims maintained by local women.
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Corn Place
Ladies of Mitchell
Mitchell
Ida McKillip
Mattie McKillip
Bessie McKillip
Mazel Raymond
Grace Smith
Grand Army of the Republic
C. H. Kibbee
J. T. Nolt
H.L. Raymond
E. H. Cope
H. L. Waymond
Elizabeth Plotner
Mattie Plotner
D. H. Cox
Geo. M. Rowley
W. OC
T. A. Booth
Corn Palace
Francis Willard
Lillian Stephens
W. CT. U
Cassem
J. D. Doane
W. H. Bacon
Fred Bradstrop
F. L. Moyer
Bird
J. S. Wilson
R. J. Quinn
Ralph M. Doyle
Genevieve Doyle
Nellie Doyle
Lula Rovers
Jewel Rockwell
Jn Dixie Land
Lottie Tenney
Clara Pratt
Henry Schultz
L. Tenney
Kay Footitt
S.J. Greene
Marshall
Lottie Carhart
F. A. Hammer
A. EE. Hitchcock
Arthur Haver
Helen
Bronhet
J. B. Bately
Jos. Harker
W. A. Heimberger
Maude Hager
A. Wedehase
Fred Wedehase
W. M. Hertert
D. Hardy
Edith Baughman
Mollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Offered as Digestive Tonic
To relieve constipation and cleanse the bowels Mollister's Rocky Mountain Tea is promoted as a reliable tonic. The ad claims it tones digestive organs and has been trusted for thirty years. Sold by Scallin Bros for 35 cents in Tea or Tatlets.
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Mollister
Scallin Bros
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Mitchell Corn Palace
M. A. Bracha
George Fuller
Bracha
Fred Tobey
Forestburg
Albert Schmitz
Fullerton
Frank Chaplin
Armour
Clyde Thompson
Corsica
Sollie Nottis
Charlie Lewis
Than
R. P. Loomis
Want
Palace Audience
Wileh
Beauty
Iy and
Cahuinre
Oucmucalin
Frice
Sevier
eRessune
Patent
Nobby
Joe, Mat Kid Top
Spike
Blucher
Gillis
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