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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1890
Page
6
The Mitchell Printing Co offers advertising rates for substitutes and legal notices with several price breaks. It also notes free obituaries and wedding gifts, and mentions Arbor Day preparations. The piece references South Dakota trees and the death of Samuel J. Nandalle affecting party conservatism.
The Sun argues against admitting Idaho and Wyoming fearing GOP statehood and notes the earlier four states North Dakota South Dakota Washington and Montana largely helped Republicans. It attacks equal senate representation and territorial home rule while accusing the paper’s partisanship of blinding true democracy.
Mrs Ama DeVoe of Huron polled twenty five votes in the recent election for water and street commissioner and seeks appointment on a platform promising to avoid intoxicants, curb water charges, repair crossings and keep streets clear, with courteous service and equal rights support. It notes Senator Turpie attacking Republicans over the Montana case in the Senate.
Speaker Reed argues Congress may adjourn June 15 but asserts it should stay in session to finish work. He dismisses doubts about lengthy sessions, saying longer sessions reduce the risk of rushed or harmful bills and that there is substantial unfinished business warranting continued action.
The republicans in congress should remember that veterans are citizens and taxpayers. While seeking their just dues, they are not asking for the exorbitant measures that certain capital-making congressmen are pushing.
Democrats carried Rhode Island on a Saturday while the Australian ballot system was in operation. The note questions how the New York Sun will describe ballot reform as detrimental to democratic success.
In the tariff discussion, observers sense the late Hancock’s judgment may be vindicated. He remarked that the tariff was a local issue, a point recalled amid ongoing debate about policy and economic impact.
In another column we print what Senator Iettigrew thinks on the tariff question and its views come pretty near sustaining the idea that the tariff is a local issue, particularly in its application to South Dakota. There is food for thought in what Mr Iettigrew says.
A discussion notes that politicians and newspapers often sneer at ex president Hayes while old soldiers, especially the Loyal Legion led by Hayes, continuously pay tribute to his character and worth. Citizens from across regions are also ready to honor him.
Superintendent Jackson of Castle Garden testifies before a Congressional committee that immigrants bring less baggage than before now that clothing and household necessities are as cheap here as in the old country. The Chicago Inter Ocean suggests President Cleveland discuss this fact in a free trade essay and explain to American workers how tariffs increase prices.
The Milwaukee Sentinel explains the measure as two core points requiring children aged 7 to 11 to attend school for twelve consecutive weeks annually and to receive instruction in reading writing arithmetic and U S history in English. Parochial schools may teach religion and languages. the law focuses on twelve weeks and English instruction, with parental exempt shields for existing or home instruction.
A special meeting canvassed poll results and fixed official bonds. Mayor Johnston and aldermen Collins Knowles Walrath King Beswick McDonald Gilbert attended. The full ticket was declared elected and bonds set for mayor treasurer auditor city police justice assessor chief of police night watch, with terms to begin May 5.
Advertises a free illustrated pamphlet detailing Dr Dye’s celebrated Electro-Voltaic Belt and Appliances and their effects on nervous debility. Promises a trial belt and appliances mailed to address in exchange for response, from Voltaire Melt Co in Marshall, Michigan.
Senator Pettigrew of South Dakota voices strong tariff opinions urging a prohibitory tariff on all domestic articles while supporting free access for essentials and favoring high duties on sugar and tin. He argues such protections would aid western states like the Dakotas Nebraska and the Missouri valley, create jobs, and enable beet sugar and tin production. Official copies of the Prohibition Law pamphlet are available from Mitchell Printing Company.
An Indian grave was found by A. I. Cross who, noting a peculiar mound, dug two to three feet and unearthed a human skeleton believed to be Indian. The mound was covered by heavy sod, indicating it was laid many years ago.
A customer’s daughter suffered from suppressed menstruation and poor health. After using one bottle of Bradfield's Female Regulator her health fully recovered. Testimonial from J. W. Sellums of Water Valley, Mississippi. The Bradfield Neg. Co. of Atlanta, Georgia, provides particulars and says it is sold by all druggists.
Advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or money back. Pledged price 26 cents per box, sold by S. H. Seal tm.
Resident reports many inquiries about grain for feed and states he will notify every person in the county with hungry horses as soon as the grain is available at the post office. The message identifies the speaker as Mi Curse.
Wednesday evening the Presbyterian church hosted a sizable audience for Dr Mullally of Scotland who spoke with ripe thought and personal experience. Morning sessions were busy with routine business and a vote of thanks to Mitchell’s hospitality. The Ladies Missionary Society re elected officers including Anna McCauley of Bridgewater and J M Hutchinson of Sioux Falls.
The ad touts Dr Kings New Discovery as a trusted remedy for coughs colds and chest troubles. It claims lasting household value after first use and offers money back if not satisfied with a guaranteed trial. Free trial bottles are available at S H Scallins drug store.
A vintage rhyme recalls Castoria as a remedy for a sick child, noting the product's use when a baby, a child, and a girl are unwell. The verse emphasizes reliance on Castoria during illness and discomfort.
All parties having manure and other rubbish on their premises or in alleys contiguous thereto are hereby notified to remove the same. Persons neglecting to do so will be required to pay the expense of said removal by the city authorities. By order of Board of Health, hi. GC, Invine, Marshal.
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