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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1888
Page
6
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The piece notes Robert G. Ingersoll arguing any good Republican can win the presidency including Blaine. It reports Republican gains in Rhode Island and praise for local figures like Brother Kanouse of the Woonsocket Times winning re election amid saloon opposition. It also mentions Bushnell of the Dakota Farmer and a thumb injury from a new cylinder press.
Omaha saloon men, initially resisting a $1,000 license fee paid in advance, agreed to comply with the law after debates. The Omaha Republican notes their decision as wiser than defying the law and warns against threats against newspapers or the mayor. A leading dealer says privileges allow no room to protest enforcement.
The Spink county Republicans sink personal politics to form a solid Dakota-wide working base while Democrats push patronage and saloon ties. Mitchell votes to empower the ice department, plans a June tournament run and elects new officers to boost efficiency. citizen support and vigilance are urged to sustain a strong volunteer fire service.
A large Republican central committee session in Aberdeen set 4 pm as the start, then resumed at 7 pm amid harmony. Delegates debated convention sites for Chicago and Washington, with a compromise to base representation on total 1886 votes and forgive past derelictions.
The piece covers electoral maneuvers in Dakota with Watertown leading against Aberdeen and Mitchell rallying for unity amid expansion plans. It notes Bowen's switch, a July convention date, and broad confidence in Mitchell’s growth through the reservation opening, Omaha line extension, and immigration drive. It also cites editorials and political chatter from Bismarck and Pioneer Press on Sherman and New York support.
The Sioux Falls Press endorses Melvin Grigsby while noting the judge Palmer’s candidacy has been disposed of and the political plot thickens, signaling ongoing campaign maneuvers and a shifting race.
Davison County commissioners meet in Mitchell with agendas to deny county repair liability for Sanborn Street Bridge. Petitions seek new bridges over Enemy Creek and Firesteel Creek. Reports on county treasurer, road land purchase, and insanity cases reviewed. adjourned to 9 am Wednesday.
The poem expresses unwavering love across vast distances with a belief in reunion. It contrasts endless sea and sky between lovers with a vow that faith will overcome time and death, concluding that they shall part no more.
Aubry argues crime imitation by press coverage causes a chain of copycat murders. He outlines four epidemic elements: suggestion imitation heredity and contagiousness. Moreau de Tours proposes measures including moral hygiene habit moralization crime reporting limits and stricter criminal judgment.
In a discussion about ancient Europe, Mr Proskey explains a small bronze coin shaped like a U. He notes it circulated in Gaul about 2000 years ago and possibly in Africa and Ireland. A specimen is valued around ten dollars.
The Empress of Austria denies claims by physicians that cocaine cures seasickness. She says medical attendants gave her large doses on a recent yachting trip to Corfu, yet she suffered seasickness worse than ever.
A Globe-Democrat note reports tests on wood decay times when buried. Birch and aspen decayed in three years, willow and horse chestnut in four, maple and red beech in five, elm and ash in seven, with larch juniper and arbor vitae unharmed after eight years.
A collage of brief humorous exchanges from 19th century papers. It includes a misread compliment between mothers about a girl named Nannie, a cruel social quick turn in a hall, postwar slang among races, a dairy farm joke about Brindle the cow, a tale of shelter and a late supper, and a note that pension bills won’t be signed to curry favor.
Congressmen Baker and Springer clash over bills to admit South Dakota and carve a northern territory. Rumors say Sunset Cox and other Democrats may back Baker to secure passing votes, while Springer’s omnibus aim risks defeat of any Dakota measure.
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Twelve head of lyde and Norman messenger brood mares with foal will sell cheap in a lot or separately. One pair of four year old geldings and a bunch of young cattle offered. Call on section 35-10-60.
Public sale notice for ten days offering horses buggies and harnesses at low prices. Call W. J. Slater for details.
A parcel of 12 acres under cultivation includes a two story house a barn a granary and a well. Inquiries invited of Mrs. Vandenburg at the corner of West Virst and Rowley street opposite the Sanborn house.
Stock owners urged to contact S. Olson at a rural address two and a half miles northwest of Emsley for herd management or related arrangements, referencing section 1-101-62 in the description.
Advertisement for Bucklen's Arnica Salve claims it cures cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped skin chilblains and piles with money back guarantee. Sells at LO GALE for 25 cents a box.
Oliver H Perry filed a petition for letters of administration in Davison County Probate Court. Hearing set for April 15 1888 at 1 PM at the Probate Judge office in Mitchell to show cause why the petition should not be granted. Judge J N Crow dated March 28 1888.
Notice of sale under execution in Davison County Territory of Dakota. Property of T W D Orswell includes undivided half in lots 8 and 13 in Mitchell original town. Sale set for May 12 1888 at 10 o clock at Mitchell court house. Costs and interest to be added. Attorneys listed for plaintiffs Thomas Fullerton George Fullerton William Fullerton.
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