06 Aug 1886
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1886
Page
1
A jumble of items notes tensions with Mexico, detective work on Chicago dynamiters, a White House visit, and looming political shifts. Debates over delegates in Ward county, Dakota press alignments, and regional fairs frame a year of scrutiny and satire.
A Dakota crop report in the Woonsocket area argues drouth fears are overblown. Soil moisture held well despite six weeks of drier weather, and the harvest shows crops holding up with wheat averaging around twenty bushels per acre, oats fair, flax nearly exhausted, and corn set to turn out well after rain on the 27th.
Latest reports describe a southeastern moving hail and wind storm in Harmony Media and Cherry townships causing widespread crop loss and property damage. Affected areas include Templet on Wessington Springs, with destroyed buildings and severed crops. total damage in thousands of dollars. The storm passed south of Wessington Springs and struck around three o clock in the afternoon.
Geo D Perkins urges Iowa editors to run papers on sound business lines. Earn every dollar, reject beggary, and publish a paper people will buy as they do calico and tobacco. Advertising and all departments must be wholesome and methodical for success.
In the house during the sundry civil bill debate, Mr. Cobb claimed 90 percent of northwest land entries were fraudulent. Mr. Dorsey challenged the figure, noting appeals to the secretary of the interior and arguing less than 1 percent were fraudulent. Cobb’s clause was defeated.
Huron Times notes local silk workers doubt the value of展示 at the fair. Several prominent Huron women, key to the fancy work department, plan to skip the event and consider sending pieces to the Mitchell fair instead. The piece discusses cash premiums versus diplomas and emphasizes welcoming entertainment for exhibitors.
Washington capitol recounts Cleveland's caution before approving legislation. A San Francisco informers relief bill hinged on a refund of 803.96 dollars, with Felton urged to present the payment to secure the president's signature. The Globe later notes Upshaw's doubt about a bribery claim related to Maj. Green. The Grand Forks Plaindealer predicts Yankton Republicans will nominate Gifford unanimously.
Estelline Bell notes Governor Pierce refuses to pardon several prisoners. The delay could prevent them from running for the legislature as the Harrison Globe reports Mitchell voted $30,000 in bonds to finish water works and secure a railroad from Salem. Mitchell aims to rise among South Dakota towns.
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