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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1891
Page
9
A new sixteen page monthly, The Northwestern Progress, begins at Pierre edited by J. C. McManima. It covers current state matters and advertising resources, promising thorough coverage of South Dakota interests amid a year of crop expectations.
TO ADVERTISERS Advertising rates given an application and will be found reasonably low Business Cards not exceeding six sites 5.00 per year Each additional line 1.00 Business Locals five cents per line Legal Advertisements at Statute Rates Cards of Thanks ten cents per line Marriage and Death Notices published free of charge Obituaries Resolutions of Respect and Wedding presents five cents per line
A Sioux City Journal Yankton correspondent questions the extent of South Dakota cement material, citing Prof. Free and Prof. Culver saying deposits are limited to Bon Homme and Yankton counties. He notes Mitchell interest and L. Petit’s tests, but accuses the correspondent of local jealousy and imprudent reporting.
In a Kansas City session address, President Harrison argues that United States dollars must be kept as good as the best coined money for commercial use. He warns against currency depreciation, defends bi metalism, and urges silver's full use without harming the gold standard.
The piece argues free speech applies both ways between nations and notes Hempstead Washburne’s expected readiness for Chicago’s mayoral duties, even if he smokes. It contrasts American press tolerance with foreign political rhetoric and hints at his capability for the city’s top post.
The speaker argues for stricter but fair immigration rules that deter harmful entrants yet allow honest, industrious foreigners to pursue better lives and respect for laws and institutions. The emphasis is on loyalty, orderly process, and safeguarding national interests.
Blaine’s message to the Italian premier is before the nation and widely regarded as strong in America and Britain. He argues the government cannot offer more protection to foreign subjects than to its own citizens, noting the U S did not become insurer of Italian lives or property by treaty and that residents are not a favored class.
The article argues prosperity in agriculture drives industrial growth in a farming state. It highlights high farm prices for livestock and crops, attracting more people to farming, with small manufacturing plants rebuilding around raw materials. It notes tin plate and cement industries in infancy but poised for expansion, aided by abundant local raw materials and tariffs on Welsh tin products and imported cement benefiting domestic producers.
Heavy rains last night brought an estimate of one to two inches, general across Chamberlain and Aberdeen. It clouded over this forenoon, with more rain expected. The weather should hasten grass and grain growth as over half the wheat has been sown. The Yankton Press reports Henry W. Jamison winning the oratorical contest at the Congregational church, receiving 25 dollars and a Yankton College fellowship to Mitchell next month for the Inter-Collegiate contest. Jamison, a senior, spoke on Universal Peace, winning both composition and delivery.
H L Bras returns from Madison where he bought the goodwill and subscription list of the Dakota Educator from Prof Dempster. The publication will continue at Mitchell starting June 1 under the new name South Dakota Educator with Mitchell Printing Co handling mechanical work. Also advertises Sh loh's Porous Plaster for back, side or chest pain at 25 cents, sold by L O Gale.
Farmers across South Dakota report better seeding conditions than in years past with heavy snows and moisture easing spring work. Rain and warm weather favor germination, acreage likely to exceed last year, aided by seed relief from counties and organizations. High grain prices and rental demand spur farm land value as speculation grows. A good crop this year could accelerate land prices and shifts to outside buyers.
April rain brings welcome relief to locals as orchards and prairies revive. Birth announced in Lisbon township for S. M. Kern’s newborn son. Pleasant Ridge school opens spring term with 11 students. Nellie Oleson teaches and boards at A Nabinger's. A fire threatens Nabinger homestead but neighbors Andrew Wright, Fred Clark, and W. Griffith aid in time. Upcoming cobweb social at Mrs. E. Wright’s on April 24 to benefit Pastor Rev. J. M. Smith. church activities include Sunday School, organized April 12, with W. Griffith as superintendent and other officers listed. Donations collected for F. N. Freeman burned out, including $3 and $7 gifts.
The seventeenth annual Iowa state encampment of the G. A. R. opened in Milbank with Commander Mills and staff, over 8000 veterans on hand and a grand parade reviewed by Governor Boies and Commander-in-Chief Veazey. Attendance expected to reach about 20000 visitors, marking the largest encampment in Iowa in years.
A Brainerd Minnesota report notes a north south railroad survey passing through Red Cedar siding, with more than fifty miles laid out toward Grand Rapids and Winnipeg. Observers suspect a Great Northern push to a northern shortcut, potentially challenging the Duluth and Winnipeg line and provoking Northern Pacific action.
Reports from Brainerd Minnesota April 16 describe mysterious indications of iron ore near the mouth of Pine River on bluffy Mississippi land. Hematite ore is said to assay 68 percent with 40 acres selling for 250 an acre. Ownership includes Dorilus Morrison of Minneapolis and transfers suggest a rapid stake for mining.
A Boston Post discussion spans Civil War grit at Wounded Knee with Private Kelly and Sergeant Tritle praised for bravery despite severe wounds. The column also lampoons rubber wearers in dry weather, reports on a bold signature on Baron Maurice de Hirsch’s $2.4 million trust deed, ponders skin graft ethics in Reading, and profiles John Moriarty a Maine lumberman famed for his size and moccasins.
Mrs Halford the private secretary to President Harrison died at 7 45 p m in Washington from consumption. She was the wife of R W Halford.
Washington reports that John Weber, superintendent of immigration in New York, ordered the district attorney to report the escape of eighteen immigrants returned by the Burgundia. The steamship companies may be fined $300 per case as they faced push to prosecute violators. A New York meeting of steamship lines signaled willingness to cooperate with authorities to bar ineligible passengers.
President Harrison has summoned United States Treasurer Huston to Washington for talks before his California departure. E H Nebeker of Conington Fountaine County Indiana is also summoned, rumored as successor to Huston as treasurer. Nebeker, a banker and close associate of the president, is among Indiana's leading Germans.
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