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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1896
Page
2
South Dakota voters may decide repeal of the prohibition law and a court ruling says the judiciary cannot halt the process before the November ballot. The piece rounds up delegates, caucus plans, and notes Democratic and populist commentary on wealth and candidates amid Mitchell and Watertown items.
South Dakota editors take a midweek break at Big Stone City while the nation debates presidential nominees. The populists consider nominating another candidate if Bryan declines or withdraws support. Lincoln dispatches mention Norton as a possible fallback. Yankton gears up for the state fair with local board prep, Sept 28 to Oct 2, and promises prompt payouts to exhibitors. The Hartford Courant reports Maine’s oldest bolter, a Democrat since early times, questioning the Chicago platform. Jacob Baker of Farmington, W V, 104, echoes the sentiment and weighs voting McKinley or fishing, as Monroe’s era is recalled.
Populist papers in South Dakota have not announced support for any presidential or vice presidential candidates a week after the St. Louis convention. They have yet to endorse Bryan and Sewall or Bryan and Watson while the state ticket remains unheadlined three weeks after nomination. The Post endorses the state ticket but not the national ballot, and editors await the bosses’ command on which national ticket to back.
Cal's Sioux Falls Press critiques St Louis caucus logic on presidential tickets. It argues two distinct electoral tickets were needed for president and vice president to avoid splitting anti McKinley votes. The piece contends Bryan would have fared better with an independent St Louis ticket and notes the Bryan Watson and Bryan Sewall split would waste votes.
The article notes Aberdeen residents arranging for a grain palace this fall. It mentions Mr. Bryan’s expected Democratic nomination in New York on August 12 and his address near the White House in Washington the following day, a home he hopes to occupy soon, a dream contrasted with McKinley’s likely November victory.
In Sioux City last week Congressman Perkins cited historical changes in the gold to silver ratio. He notes 1834 set at about 16 to 1, with 1854 adjustments to subsidiary coins reducing silver content and creating a de facto demonetization. He traces periods from gold to paper to gold bases through 1879 and after, noting ongoing difficulty in keeping gold and silver circulating together.
Chicago Record notes dissolving party lines with a list of ten factions including gold Republicans free silver Democrats and populists. It observes splits and bolting tendencies as several factions plan or consider separate tickets, creating a multi party landscape and uncertain alliances.
Springfield republican argues Bryan must link wage growth to cost of living under inflation. It says he must prove from 1860 to 1865 wages rose 43 percent while living costs rose 116 percent, or risk losing New York Massachusetts Connecticut Pennsylvania and Ohio to rivals.
Mrs Lina S Hinton of Grahamsville Florida testifies her two year old son suffered bloody flux but improved after using Chamberlain Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. She credits the treatment with saving his life and notes it is sold by L O Gaile.
The C P M O railway announces homeseekers excursions on August 4 18 September 1 15 29 October 6 and 20 1896. Fare is round trip plus 2 dollars to select south southwest and northwest points. For rates or information contact agent C L McKinley.
The Ladies' Catholic Cemetery association executive committee adopted memorial resolutions for Mrs. P. Kinney praising her as a loving mother and Christian. They express sympathy to the bereaved family, wish strength and faith, and request copies of the resolutions be sent to the family and published in city papers.
Davison county teacher institute begins for a two week session at 9 am August 17 at the Mitchell high school. An able staff will guide and housing aid offered. Regular teacher certificates exam on Friday September 5. Fraternally Jennie C West. Also an excursion note for the International Association Fire Engineers convention in Salt Lake City August 10-14 1906 with round trip fare details.
L. C. Whitcher of Highmore was Wednesday named receiver for the Mitchell land office to fill the vacancy created by the death of Hon. R D Welch. He is expected to arrive within a week to assume duties. Also listed are uncalled letters at Mitchell post office ending August 3 1896 and a set of customer testimonials praising Dr Warner White Wine and Tar Syrup from Lincoln and other cities.
A meeting of the county central committee in this city selects Friday September 11 as the convention date to nominate the county Republican ticket. F A Bidwell chosen as committee chairman. DeWitt’s Little Early Risers advertised as a gentle effective remedy for indigestion and constipation. L O Gale.
Agent Gibbs reports reductions on South Dakota to Chicago grain shipments. Old rates: millet flax 27, wheat 25, rye oats barley corn 22. New rates: millet flax 20?3, wheat 19?4, rye oats barley corn 17. Overall drop about 6 cents. No confirmed reduction for Mitchell. extension to city unclear.
testimonial from J. M. Johnson of Malvern Arkansas claims the Bradfield Female Regulator cleanses the system by channeling impurities and restores health after eighteen months bedridden. The ad notes Atlanta based Bradfield Company and that bottles sell for $1.00, available at all druggists.
The 1895 legislature proposes to amend Article 14 sections 3 and 4 to place state education institutions under a five member board appointed by the governor and confirmed by the senate. The amendment will be voted at the November general election with Yes or No options and markers. THOMAS THORSON, Secretary of State, signs dated August 3.
Notice announces settler Willa Cyler filing final proof for his claim in Mitchell South Dakota. He will prove residence and cultivation on the land in Sec and Township details before the Register and Receiver on September 12, 1524. Witnesses named include Kred Homan Augas Carlston John Ebbitt and Jones from Mitchell.
Notice to contractors for bids on erection and finishing of a schoolhouse. Bids due September 7, 184. Specifications prepared by Morse. Payment in cash on completion. Board reserves right to reject all bids. John P. Carleon, Clerk.
Notice for bids to furnish material for the crew of a school house in Prosper township, due September 7, 1896. Bids left with B Moree, payment by Prosper warrants at 7 percent interest. One payment of August 1, 1897, and balance August 1, 1898. Board reserves right to reject oral bids. John P Carson, Clerk.
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