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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1898
Page
3
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Advertising rates listed include business cards at five dollars per year and legal notices at statute rates. Consul General Lee drew large crowds on a train platform en route to Washington. The piece also covers political maneuvering among state parties and naval expansion funds, noting nine million dollars invested in new vessels and praise for President McKinley's measured stance and Lincoln quotes.
The Gazette and The Republican differ over April 4 council action to extend water mains west of Third Street. Advertised bids show official publication. Sioux Falls Press notes an enthusiastic free silver Republican central committee meeting in Mitchell with 41 counties represented, provoking disbelief at claimed harmony.
The document lists delegates including U S G Cherry Sioux Falls Loui Bamgartner Armour W T Lafollette Chamberlain Harry Sawyer secretary Miller R O Richards Huron and presents a biblical quote on unity Query asks who held proxies Hon A B Melville once of Euron now equity professor in Chicago law school The piece notes South Dakota woman suffrage results from the general election about 45 682 against and 22 972 for with implications for future voting rights It mentions potential nominations by Democrats and populists along with state treasurer public examiner and attorney general hopefuls and speculates on party cooperation and candidate distribution across parties
The Omaha Bee urges war to drive Spain from Cuba and establish a free Cuban government. It defends peace with honor but supports action to stop Spain’s inhumanity, pledging to back government policy and influence. The piece emphasizes U.S. duties, national honor, and the goal of international approval for any war.
This passage urges the universal experience of impure blood in spring with diminished perspiration from winter rich foods and confinement indoors. It recommends Hood's Sarsaparilla Trilla as a spring medicine to purify the blood and restore health, noting Hood's Pills as a reliable family laxative and liver tonic.
An appreciative audience saw Mr. and Mrs. Castlet on and Mr. Gilbert present The Streets of New York at the Grand Opera House. Performances showed strength in the cast with Gregory Harker and Dwight delivering solid work while a weak ship explosion and a canceled climax marred the scene. Notable leads included Miss Gregory Miss Harker and Mrs Dwight with Dix Beckwith and Dwight sustaining the company’s reputation.
The Philadelphia inquirer argues inland food production could rise with aquaculture. It compares water yields to land and calls for better hatchery organization. Maryland worries over terrapin extinction while urging fisheries education at the Tampa congress.
The New York Sun notes that high stiff linen collars harm the necks of fashionable women. Observers observe that necks at opera and balls show signs of reduced plumpness and skin texture due to tight collars, comparing bare necks to withered leaves.
In a humorous exchange, Dixon questions the extravagance of young Short Leigh and notes he wears a different suit for each day of the week. A counter remark reveals that observers have repeatedly seen him in the same outfit, exposing the rumor.
A Boston Traveler quote features Rickles commenting on coffee that reminds him of his mother’s. He recalls she made the worst coffee he ever drank, prompting his wife to smile and react with pleasure.
In a terse register of a divorce exchange, Mrs. Dumjohn declares she married for love and did not receive it. Dumjohn retorts that they are quits, noting he married for money and got none. The exchange highlights a strained marriage based on unmet expectations and financial grievance.
Notice listings from Mitchell South Dakota dated March 1898 announce settlers James T. Smith Martha M Oberembt Henry Klingeburg and others filing for final proof on lands in townships 101 to 104 north range 61. Witnesses include John Smith Winfield Forbes Anthony Nabinger George Stevens Carl Marner James Ewart John Humpa Daniel Tschirley and others. Proofs occur May 2 7 and 17 1898 before the Register and Receiver.
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