Property Seeks Buyers As Market Advances
While contemplating a purchase is risky, buyers are urged to act now to secure lots and homes at low prices. The note warns property values rise and delaying may lead to regret and uninsured holdings.
03 Aug 1900
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1900
Page
1
While contemplating a purchase is risky, buyers are urged to act now to secure lots and homes at low prices. The note warns property values rise and delaying may lead to regret and uninsured holdings.
A fragmentary line describes a sentiment that it’s just a bit better than the rest. The phrasing suggests a cautious comparison without bold claims or specifics. The note reads like a diary or poll quote cited in passing.
The county reports a total property valuation of 2 313 518 up from 2 064 651 last year led by increases in horses cattle sheep and swine. Acres of land total 257 352 with oil investments and merchandise values noted. the report to Pierre awaits state board equalization. The article highlights stock growth as a sign of prosperity and mentions forthcoming creameries receipts and expenditures analysis.
Mitchell club returned from Sioux Falls after a 5 to 0 defeat to the Canaries. The players argued they deserved at least one run as Walton scored from second on a line hit by Klock, but a tag at the plate and outs ended the last inning. Wasson pitched well despite limited hits as wind hampered Mitchell’s offense.
Hartman delivered another fine game drawing applause from the grand stand. The home team plans a Sunday matchup with Marquette at Spirit Lake with Lange likely pitching and strong support expected. Hillebrand could not join due to a contracted game with the Flandreans in Sioux Falls.
Mitchell local nine fell to the Marquettes of Chicago at Spirit Lake with McGill on the mound and Wasson earning seven first inning walks. The crowd blamed the umpire for decisive calls as Mitchell stranded runners and ended the season by disbanding, though several players planned a return next year in a reformed club.
State and local veterinarians held a post mortem on cattle at the Sanborn and Carpenter ranch near Pukwana. They concluded the deaths were caused by anthrax or splenic fever. Dr. S M Smith reported 36 cattle killed and several others sick. two horses died and four more sick. The disease is hazardous to both men and animals.
Superintendent Quigley presents the annual report to the board covering student counts, attendance, and library needs. The levy for the coming school year is set at 8500 dollars to cover energy and improvements, with a plan to add small libraries and fund a chemistry lab. The telescope observatory joint with the University is ready for use and alumni society activities are noted.
A Chamberlain dispatch notes 170000 pounds of wool marketed this season from western ranges at 14 to 16 cents per pound. Moderate shipments remain but the bulk is on the market. Sheep shipments to eastern markets stall amid a recent price slump, with Henry and Young turning back their flock after traveling over a hundred miles west.
Alum baking powders are cheap since alum costs two cents a pound yet alum is a corrosive poison and makes the baking powder dangerous to use in food. Royal Baking Powder Co. at 100 William St New York.
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