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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1888
Page
4
In this piece on English fox hunting the author notes the strict hound pedigree, expert huntsmen, and the daily feeding routine. It recalls cub hunting initiations, the dangers for spectators, and humorous exchanges between huntsmen, parsons, and foxes, ending with a nod to tradition and costs.
A New York Mail and Express quote challenges the view that facial expression reveals the soul. It argues physiognomy is imagination not science and notes a past ideal where faces showed wants and wishes, later corrupted by wickedness that hid inner evil from countenance.
Governor Foraker addresses workingmen at a Columbus ratification meeting praising American industry and labor, attacking free trade and Grover Cleveland. He cites official wage figures to argue tariffs protect brickmakers, carpenters, and common laborers, and urges support for Republican candidates in 1888.
A collage of quotes and jokes from papers like the Philadelphia North American and Boston Transcript comments on Blaine Harrison and Morton, Cleveland, protection versus free trade, and public opinion. It notes donations to Ireland and a quip about a shad bones error, reflecting campaign era dialogue and satire.
A historical overview lists various land scrips and certificates used to acquire public lands. It covers Revolutionary Bounty Scrip, Military Bounty Scrip, Agricultural College Scrip, Supreme Court and Surveyors General Scrips, and Certificates of Deposit, detailing their values, usage limits, and transfer quirks, including issues with fraud and ownership rules.
Lead City Herald reports a falling out between Plummer and Moody in Chicago. Moody’s son edits the Dakota papers. Plummer accuses Moody of winking at the convention chair, while the Chicago gathering features similar orators.
Madison Leader reports Balgard publishes a Volga Tribune card declining sheriff candidacy in Brookings County after two terms. He states county offices do not belong to one man or set of men and explains his reason for not seeking the post. Peter, you are curiosity in the ranks of office holders.
The Pioneer Press reports the general land office in Washington is in a hopeless condition due to bad methods and vast workload. At June 30 1888 total cases pending reached 311090 with 18010 in the fraud division and over 8000 contests awaiting action. There are more than 66000 homestead entries unapProved and many Dakota entry cases involving pre emptors and patent delays.
The secretary of the state agricultural society reports for the past month. Corn is greatly improved with a promise of a yield equal to 157 percent. Winter wheat holds its own with above average per acre yields. Spring wheat shows a 1 percent decline. The oat crop was largely destroyed by the July 4 storm and is now at 92 percent condition.
Mitchell Dak July 24, Ish. In the matter of a settler’s notice to make final proof before Register and Receiver at Mitchell. Malinda Drake of Davison County South Dakota to prove continuous residence and cultivation on the land under entry 36-101-60. Witnesses named: Andrew J. Whiting Samuel H. Ramsbottom A L Tibbetts Levi Brown all of Ethan Dakota. M H ROWLEY Register. N Kearz Attorney.
The Dakota department of the Pioneer Press shows less decisive tone under Gilbert Pierce’s leadership, retaining news value while adopting a softer editorial stance. The publication remains active and locally focused in Dell Rapids.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the best remedy for dyspepsia, claiming it tones the stomach and organs, removes indigestion, boosts appetite, cures headaches, and refreshes the mind, urging a fair trial.
Vintage advertising line emphasizes Castoria across life stages from infancy to motherhood. It links child illness, infancy crying, and later parental use for children, portraying Castoria as a trusted household remedy over time.
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