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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1897
Page
8
A 1597 page lists subscription prices for various terms and payment timings, plus advertising rates including business cards and locals. It notes address changes must include both old and new addresses, and that out of state subscriptions may be discontinued if time paid for ends.
The religious world loses an eminent preacher and the natural world a scholar with Professor Henry Drummond. Born in Scotland and educated at Edinburgh, he blended mysticism with physics, authoring Natural Law in the Spiritual World and Love the Greatest Thing in the World, and lecturing at the Lowell Institute in Boston.
A lengthy excerpt notes William Jennings Bryan’s donations from royalties to national chairmen of multiple parties to promote bimetallism. It argues his actions impact political funding, critiques the Dingley and McKinley tariff history, and mentions hopes to pass a new tariff bill by July.
The article notes widespread moisture in South Dakota boosting agricultural outlook and beet-sugar industry hopes from a favorable tariff bill. It cites improved national business, factory reopenings, and rail construction as confidence grows amid policy clarity. Also references Kyle’s senate re election and a Supreme Court ruling dissolving railroad traffic associations.
The new administration’s stance on Cuba has led to Spanish prison doors releasing American citizens almost daily since McKinley’s inauguration. Senator Sherman and President McKinley both demanded protection of American rights at any cost, resulting in visible improvement without threats.
The article notes J. D. Elliott of Tyndall as United States district attorney for South Dakota and head of the Republican state central committee. It discusses Secretary Wilson and Assistant Secretary Brigham at the Agriculture Department, praising their practical and scientific credentials. It criticizes Gov. Lee for appointing Arthur Linn as commandant of the soldiers home at Hot Springs, citing a legal requirement that the board of commissioners appoint the commandant. It references a 1895 law, chapter 169, section 3, defining the board's appointing power and term.
N M Lyman, from ten miles southeast of Mitchell, captured first place in the Yankton College oratorical contest held last Friday. He will represent the college at the state contest in Mitchell on May 18. The Yankton Gazette praised his poise and delivery, though noting he trails Munneke in impressiveness. The win stirs college pride and raises community interest in his discipline and performance.
Public notice announces two separate real estate sales in Davison County South Dakota. First Ed Winsor and Kibbee property are to be sold at public auction on May 1 1897 to satisfy a $171.51 judgment plus costs and interest. Second mortgage foreclosure by German Savings Bank Trustee Johnson on July 1 1890 mortgage requires sale of the southwest quarter section 32 township 101 north range 61 west 5th P M. on May 7 1907 at Mitchell Court House to satisfy principal interest and costs.
Default has been made on a mortgage executed by Charles E. Perry and Mary E. Perry to Northwestern Mortgage Trust Company dated August 17 188. The mortgage was recorded August 18 188 at Book 73 page 234. Assignment to William R. Watson recorded October 2 188. balance due 1047.25. The assignee declares the full amount due and payable.
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