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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1909
Page
11
The sample text shows a 1909 date and publishing details for a county paper. It mentions the Mitchell Printing Co and W. Downey as foreman, with subscription rates for one year six months and three months. The readable lines suggest a period-appropriate newspaper masthead fragment.
The Mitchell Journal discusses South Dakota's development from drought years to solid farming growth in corn wheat and oats. It notes the Mitchell conference for good government principles and the split in the Republican faction with progressives seeking party reform ahead of primaries. The Charleston News and Courier praises Taft appointed federal officials in South Carolina.
A fragmented report notes a conference dispute where speakers clashed over procedures and candor. The piece mentions secrecy and potential impacts on local political candidates and future meetings.
A Philadelphia Record editorial notes Standard Oil controlled about 80 percent of US petroleum in 1908 from 179,572,479 barrels worth 129.7 million dollars. Net profit near 83 million dollars implies 68 cents per barrel, prompting debate on monopoly versus public benefit and consumer impact.
The piece argues Peary’s pole claim harms his popularity while Dr. Cook seeks to prove his own discovery. It then shifts to South Dakota Republicans meeting in Mitchell amid Progressive rifts, noting George Egan, Dick Richards, and Senator Crawford as focal points in a brewing intra party struggle during corn palace week.
The text argues most people, and Admiral Schley, favor Dr. Cook. It suggests the navy does not back Peary as Peary expected, based on public statements and sentiment.
The treasury official James B. Reynolds rules that a man importing a Chinese joss must pay duty. Church regalia such as alms basins and candlesticks are duty free, while altars, pulpits, confessionals, rehair stalls, altar cloths, and joss house fittings incur duty.
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