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Newspaper
Kimball Enterprise
Location
Kimball, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1883
Page
2
Alaste writer from Kimball Dakota argues the best path to a happy farm is to avoid mortgage entirely. He concedes some may face dire need, but asserts never letting a mortgage arise is superior to managing debt for farm stability.
Last year 525 billion gallons of beer were produced in the United States averaging fourteen gallons per person. A beer mug holds half a pint. Malt liquor production equaled 4.2 billion drinks at five cents each, totaling 210 million. Beer, once seen as German, is described as rapidly becoming an American beverage.
A French bill aims to reward large families with tax relief. Heads of households with more than four children would get a 15 percent tax cut, plus 5 percent more per child beyond five. If the father pays 100 francs or less in taxes, a premium scales from 200 francs for the fifth child upward.
The text argues that census data from 1860 to 1880 shows a growing and thriving Black population in the United States. It notes increases from 4,441,000 in 1860 to 6,580,000 in 1880, with sizable jumps in 1870 and 1880, and concludes that Negroes are holding their own despite claims of decline.
The Des Moines Register is cited criticizing Iowa courts for failing to hang murderers over twenty years. It argues that murderers go free or receive light punishment, fueling public calls for lynching as a rough substitute for due process and justice.
The New York Times mocks army gambling scandals and proposes moving poker education to a seasoned professor. It suggests a former minister like Schenck could modernize the academy’s approach, promising cadets learn poker as a math driven skill and end scandals tied to misused funds.
Boston authorities hunt John L Sullivan the champion pugilist after a serious assault on his wife. Reports say he ended a night with a spree near his home, attacked his wife, and fought back when she protested. Ivan remains on probation for a prior offense. Police mention John D Rockefeller donating $40,000 to a Baptist seminary.
The interior department outlines that an original discoverer who files a proper patent application with sufficient disclosure must prove actual reduction to practice to be recognized as an inventor. The report also lists numerous post office and telegraph station closures and classifications, plus trial records and other official actions.
The Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha stockholders met in Hudson Wisconsin with 214 986 shares represented. Directors selected include Marvin Hughitt Abert Keip Augustus Schell J C Spooner W K Vanderbilt Cornelius Vanderbilt and others. Officers chosen include President Marvin Hughitt and Secretary C W Porter. Railway expansion plans update Mitchell to Aberdeen and other routes discussed amid earnings reports from several lines.
The criminal record of K W Sprague the elevator incendiary shows he was moved from Buxton Oak to Caledonia jail and faces potential danger from townspeople. A series of arrests follow in Michigan New York Milwaukee and Chicago era crimes include assault framing of a dentist and alleged plots against residents. Police examine others in the town amid a string of financial and fraudulent deeds across several states.
Mrs Sheridan and her sister Miss Haoker renew St Paul on the 18th. Fort Sueling visits planned with Col Sheridan and Col Weir kin. Dr Spencer and Col Rucker mentioned. De Wolfe principal at Minhesute academy, Owatonna, dies June 2 in Vermont after treatment fail. Albert Dyes sails for Paris to oversee a new American daily dispatch. Nancy Shine Gurlie dies at 84 on Pascagoula River Mississippi. Mark J Crawford of Chicago named president of the International Typographical Union.
A garbled column lists various 19th century figures including an A N Kelllowe employee who was a candidate for the assembly but declined, Anna Grace Lippincott studying in Paris aiming for a debut, Rev Phillips Brooks preaching in London, Senator Hayard at Washington HQ next October, Rothschilds holding bonds, Lieut Douglas of the Seventh Infantry resigning, James Russell Lowell the father of hereditary supposition, Judge Krum missing in St Louis seen in Utah.
Reports from St Petersburg note a letter sending czarist thanks to President Arthur for US representation at the coronation and Admiral Baldwin’s attendance aboard a frigate. London coverage cites agricultural deputations, food restrictions, and debates over American cattle imports amid pending royal health and international policy chatter.
The Casualty Record reports total cyclone losses near Beloit about 60 000 with heavy hits to Benjamin Brown Start Bailey H J Smith Frank Travers Rawlin Luce and others. Earthquake alarms in Baygador Latacurg a Cotopaxi eruption and accidents weave through the region as authorities note casualties and damage.
Gov Sherman discussed state action after the Barber lynching threat. He cited Gov Tenden of Missouri urging judges to enforce laws firmly to prevent mob rule. He warned district judges may see executive remarks as overreach while noting the Barber brothers’ lives could have been saved.
A long OCR list shows graduates at West Point with ranks and home states from Pennsylvania to California. The piece then shifts to John Bright's speech at Birmingham's Bingley Hall, noting over 20 000 attendees and congratulatory addresses while discussing tariff policies and postwar American policy.
The Mandt estate in Dane County Wisconsin faces liabilities estimated from 200000 to 70000 with creditors across Milwaukee Chicago and Boston. William A Putney, once a Chicago dry goods magnate, died after falling from a boat while being taken to Boston. A memorial cannon dedication near Mysto is postponed due to ceremonies and violence.
A short guide notes Indy style riding outfits cost from about $100 with dark green the fashionable color. It describes a short skirt, deep hem weighted, a pair of trousers, long coat tail waist, linen collar, and a derby or beaver hat. Gloves are also mentioned.
The article notes women wearing walking costumes with ridin boots inspired by the Pyslich fashion, made entirely of patent leather with painted tees. Boots range from two dollars to twenty five dollars per pair.
A disturbance in Uniontown ends with James Nutt shooting Duke Dukes and Captain A C Nutt in a violent confrontation. Five shots strike, Dukes dies, Captain Nutl slain, Nutt surrenders in jail as coroners jury investigates. Witnesses say Nutt feared the victim and had threatened retreat.
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