Republican Ticket and County Convention Notes
The piece lists Republican candidates for national and state offices led by Hobart and Ringsrud, with Davison County Republicans planning a Mitchell convention on September 11, 1896 to nominate local officials and form a county central committee. It also comments on Hanna’s McKinley campaign, Harvest progress, and Bryan’s Chicago speech revisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison County
Corn Palace
Mitchell
Perrysses
Badger
Nion
Blendon
Baker
Vernon Tobin
Beulah
Krome
Prosper
W. Mitchell
Eside
Anna Ose
Republican County Centril Committee
Ae Mitchell
S. D
T. C. Burns
F. A. Bidwell
Death of Judge Alonzo J Edgerton in Sioux Falls
Alonzo J Edgerton died at his residence in Sioux Falls after a prolonged illness. He served as judge of the United States district court for South Dakota and had been appointed by President Harrison while living in Mitchell. Mention is made of active candidates Judge Carland, Judge Crofoot, and possibly Judge Bartlett Tripp for the vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alonzo J. Edgerton
Sioux Falls
United States Court For
District of South Dakota
Harison
Mitchell
Carland
Crofcot
Aberdeen
Bartlett Tripp
S Vnse
Senator Pettigrew
Canton
Pettigrew
Judge Palmer
Palmer
Tootesque
Jessie L. Winsor
Frank H. Winsor
Hiram D. Upton
Register of Deeds
Davison County
South Dakota
Elijah M. Topliff
Township
Court House
Said
Watertown
Eliwah M. Topplirr
C.g.cuuren
Populist Ticket Backed by Gazette Amid Political Tensions
The Gazette endorses Bryan and Watson for the populists, signaling sympathy and aiming to sway Davison county's voters. D G West critiques city leaders as the county convention nears, while Pettigrew’s voice is missing in Mitchell and Judge Palmer shifts allegiance amid Republican endorsements. A constitutional amendment targets monopolies and trusts with strict penalties for enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gazette
Bryan
Watson
Republican
Davison County
D. G. West
West
Free Silver in Central America Highlighted by Richmond Writer
Mr Isham Sedgwick of Richmond Ind asserts in a June 16 note to the Indianapolis Journal that Nicaragua uses silver as currency, driving gold from circulation. He cites wages, prices and a premium on gold dollars, arguing the single silver standard harms purchasing power and affordability of goods like muslin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer Press
Isham Sedgwick
Richmond
Ind
Indianapolis Journal
Manning Bros
Leon
Vicaragua
Indiana Coffee Company
Nicaragua
Webster mayor renounces populism for McKinley money stance
Frank Sears of Webster Day county writes in the Webster Reporter and Farmer that populists have grown too radical on money. He argues against free silver at 16 to 1, warns of lower prices and bankruptcies, and declares he will align with Republicans. The piece notes Sears as a key Day county speaker and critic of his former populist allies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
Frank Sears
Webster
Day County
Webster Reporter
Farmer
McKinley
Sears
United States
Prairies
Iust
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health After Fatigue
The advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic for busy people worn down by duties. It claims to aid digestion, restore liver balance, and relieve headaches, helping readers return to home and business refreshed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Hood's
Advertised Letters in Mitchell Post Office
List of uncalled letters as of August 11 186: Clark Mrs Laura Davids Mr G W Horton J L W Kettler Dr J C Moore Mrs J A Smith Mr H M two occurrences Smith Mrs J B When calling please say advertised and if not called for in two weeks they will be forwarded to the read letter office SAML T GREEN P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Clark
Laura Davids
G W Horton
J L W Kettler
J C Moore
J A Smith
H M
Miss Emma Harker Delivers Elocution Recitals Across Iowa and Wisconsin
Miss Emma Harker returns home from Dubuque Iowa after four months of elocution recitals with strong success. The note from J W Beattie Slayton Minnesota reports the birth of a daughter on August fourth 1896 at 10 30 p m to Mr and Mrs Beattie all doing well and a quip about times being hard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Harker
Hom
Dubuque
Miss Harker
Iowa
Wisconsin
Minnesota
J. W. Beattie
Slayton
Mino
W. H. Conyes
Hills rally for McKinley in labor sentiment shift
The Hills leader says labor sentiment has turned against free silver and toward McKinley. He cites laborers in Lawrence County and predicts strong support for protection and a honest dollar this fall. Also notes rail excursion tickets to southern, southwestern, and northwestern points on select dates. DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve advertised as a cure for piles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. G. Phillips
Lawrence County
Black Hills
Aitgeld
Tillman
Wait
McKinley
C. L. McKinley
State Tennis Tournament to be Held in Parkston
The state lawn tennis association chose Parkston after bids and set August 25 26 and 27 for the event. Over thirteen teams have signaled entries as Secretary Beckwith receives new ones daily and Vice-President Hoffman pledges Parkston will offer top hospitality for players and spectators. An elegant prize list will be displayed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Lawn Tennis Association
Parkston
Hoffman
Beckwith
Proposed Amendment to South Dakota Constitution in 1896
The Fourth Legislature proposes amendments to Article 14 Sections 3 and 4, creating a five member state university board with governor appointment and senate confirmation. legislature may raise to nine. It repeals Section 4, sets term rules for existing trustees, and directs a November 3 1896 vote with Yes No boxes on the ballot. secretary Thomas Thorson dated Pierre August 3 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House of Representatives
Agricultural College
Pierre
South Dakota
Thomas Thorson
State of South Dakota
Fourth Judicial Circuit
Davison County
Mitchell Building and Loan Association
Christiana Johnson
John Johnson
F. M. Johnson
William Johnson
Frank H. Winsor
John Cook
Mitchell
Davison
A. K. Hitchcocx
Dental Dangers Warn of Tooth Decay Risks
A Philadelphia Press item warns that excessive brushing can shrink gums and loosen teeth, predicting loss in a decade. Dentists urge removing food particles after meals and rinsing after acidic intake to prevent decay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Press
Fretting Wasted Time and Everyday Discomfort
A Pittsburg Dispatch reflection argues that fretting over trivial daily annoyances wastes time. It warns against dwelling on cold, heat, rain, or broken plans and urges focus on the brighter side, noting even sparks of trouble rise toward a blue sky above.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Take Care of the Eyes and Avoid Eye Strain
A cautionary note emphasizes preventing weariness behind the eyes dull headaches and heated sensations that can lead to chronic inflammation and diminish the eye’s charm and glory.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mitchell Capital
Mitchell Printing CO
C. We Downey
William M'Kinley
Ohio
Garret A. Hobart
New Jersey
Congress
R. J. Gamble
Yankton, Coei, Crawford
A. O. Ringsrud
Elk Point
D.T. Hindman
Marshall
B. H. Roddle
Brookings
Kirk G. Phillips
Rapid City
H. E. Mayhew
Letcher
Public Instruction
Frank Crane
S. W. Jones
Parker
J. A. Lockhart
Milbank
Geo. A. Johnston
N. P. Bromley
Redfield
D. W. McFadden
Custer
Repulican County
Hanna
Howart
Chicago
Mr. Bryan
Central America
Sioux City Journal
Texas
Yorkton Daily Gazette
Doane Robinson
Sound Money
Pere Pebeier
Aia Digestion
Lon
Seseeker
DeWitt
L. O. Gale
W. J. Healey Hardware Coo
Mitchell, South Dakota
Lem Purdy
Cazenovia
N. Y
A. E. Marshall
Victor Bicycle
Lem D. Purdy
Springfield
Mass
Purdy
Overman Wheel Co
Victor Bicycles
Holyoke
Mason County
Michigan
Perry Township
Davieon Co
Casper Kerr
Mitchell S. D
State of
Anna Gage
U. S
Columbus
Kan
Express
Mall
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlanta
J.E. Wells
William Tyler
Nwll
Fred ©. Hoffman
August Curister
John Ebbitt
Byron P. Jones
Mitchell P. O
D. Abraham Boynton
Prosper School
Isvb
Schoo Board
B. Morse
John P. Carlson
Warran
John P, Carlson
Pal Elet Mit Thi
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