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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1894
Page
7
The Mitchell Printing Co advertises subscription rates and advertising options including business cards and legal notices. The piece shifts to political discussion stating the Yankton Republican convention nears and praises Senator Hill amid mixed newspaper opinions in Cleveland.
A pro silver advocate argues for compulsory government coinage of silver up to a billion dollars in silver dollars, all mine produced and legal tender for debts. After reaching the cap, coinage would pause to test viability, then adjust. The plan aims to raise per capita money supply, stimulate industry, and align with France's model, asserting silver could serve internal exchange as sound money.
The Eastern clothing house telegraphed approval for the band uniforms, funded by proceeds from concerts in the Exposition building over the next two months. The boys commit to a neat, handsome look and aim to be the best band in the state. Also, the University executive committee meets to plan for the next school year with expected strong fall attendance.
Aberdeen reports extreme drought and heat with six to seven inches of rain in twenty four hours causing poor corn and potato growth. Wheat yields will be low across the county with some fields 7 to 12 bushels per acre and oats and barley also poor. Cham berslain notes wheat harvest finished with very low yields and hay prices likely to rise next winter.
Des Moines hosts the Iowa Democratic state convention at Calvary Tabernacle with about 400 delegates. J. M. Parsons serves as temporary chairman and Boies is later elected permanent chairman after morning caucuses. McKinleyism referenced in a prior address.
City council adjourned session discusses locating an artesian well with University support for a south side site and a potential donation of land. The debate centers on cost and practicality of a new water system versus reservoir-area placement while Ley Bros. offered to drill to 800 feet for $6,000.
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway offers round trip excursion tickets at one fare for the Knights of Pythias Conclave in Washington D C from August 27 to September 5. Tickets on sale August 23 and 24, valid to return until September 8, with extension to September 15 if desired. Inquiries to station agent or J Morton G T P A Cedar Rapids Ia.
A steamer Illinois brings 12 Pawnee Bill Wild West show Indians from Antwerp showing gaunt, hollow-eyed condition after Antwerp show failure. Eight men four squaws and a baby land in Philadelphia Aug 2 and proceed to South Dakota reservation. One squaw Walking Woman dies at sea July 27 and is buried. Also notes bond sale for $25,000 waterworks and electric light bonds in MaksHALL Minnesota at $2,805 premium.
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