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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1890
Page
5
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The Tribune argues the federal election bill is a fair non partisan plan to ensure honest federal elections ahead of the November contest. It notes opposition fears a force bill image while urging that enactment could strengthen integrity in national races and potentially affect southern party unity.
The passage discusses social customs and attitudes toward wealth and merit, urging respect for noble qualities of manhood and womanhood to improve happiness and home life. It advocates judging people by character rather than class and cautions against worship of wealth.
Third party sophists claim supply and demand do not set prices and that it is the financial system that depresses farm prices. The author notes a general crop shortage in wheat and corn this year is raising the prices of these commodities.
The article notes an impending settlement of the strike while stressing the need to bridge gaps between capital and labor. The Vanderbilt family is mentioned in relation to moving their large business, underscoring broader economic tensions and the call for peaceful adjustment among intelligent people.
The treasury secretary can buy and monetize four and a half million dollars worth of silver each month. The program became operative yesterday and purchases of silver commenced promptly.
The Republican reports the latest catalogue from the state Agricultural College at Brookings. The fall term begins September 3 and the current attendance stands at 279 students.
A sizable audience heard John M. Pease refute H. A. Preston's remarks and defend the farmer alliance, arguing the Republican party has lost its guiding principles. He quoted from the Republican and American Banker and criticized land and tax trends, railroads, and government control proposals while contrasting wartime and current agricultural values.
The speaker, Mr. Pease, delivered an engaging talk touching on agricultural concerns, noting overall continued depression shared with other interests. He offered many doctrines and sentiments that listeners could accept as sound.
The Independents criticize the July 6 apportionment for the county convention and demand change. They allege the Capital and Gazette backed an unfair plan that gave farmers 40 delegates and Mitchell 37, urging a fairer distribution closer to Republican lines. The piece accuses the Independents of reluctantly admitting flaws and resisting cosmopolitan voting in town.
R W W argues that Pierre as capital would boost Missouri river freight rates and benefit all eastern traders, hurting Huron and Sioux Falls. He warns against narrow selfish interests and notes weather harms in Huron while dispatches from Pierre influence trans Mississippi views.
From Parkston on August 9 1590 Hutchinson county sends delegates Jacob Schnaidt M K Bowen John Schamber F D Simmons Christoph Guenthuer Fred Heiser and August Meisen holder Sr to the state convention at Mitchell. The delegation unanimously supports J E Hipple for state auditor marking the strongest German presence yet in South Dakota.
The Gat regular correspondent reports the president returning to Washington to travel to Boston for the G A R encampment. Bain and Reed maneuver over river and harbor bill provisions including a Sault Ste Marie canal lock, with the Senate and House delay and debate noted. He warns against delaying a new Government Printing Office and cites dangerous building conditions and worker welfare.
The Rink Opera House undergoes thorough repairs to enhance appearance. H D Crawford is hired to kalsomine walls and ceiling and add panels and stencil work. The stage will be painted and redecorated, with windows work planned.
Davis county farmers expect yields to rise overall with wheat up ten percent from last year and countywide crop value likely fifty percent higher. Barley, oats, flax and corn see varying acreage gains and good quality, while immigration official Hagerty notes July weather data for Rapid City and surrounding points.
The Mitchell baseball team faced the Madison squad at the ball park before a fair crowd at 3 30. The game was one sided with Madison winning 16 to 0 and a rematch produced a 22 to 8 defeat for Mitchell. Mitchell players were courteous and Madison wore new uniforms.
Henry LeRoy faced assault charges after defending his wife against Charles Hall of Madison who allegedly improp er liberties. Hall claimed LeRoy assaulted him. a jury trial resulted in LeRoy being acquitted.
Willis Sholes farm report shows eighty acres of wheat with forty acres at 20 bushels per acre and forty at 10 bushels per acre, averaging 15 bushels per acre overall. The concise calculation reflects a balanced yield across plots on the property.
The Interior Department confirms suspensions and approves patents in several land cases. Decisions include J E June vs William Halenvaly on timber culture in Jerauld County, United States vs Ferdinan Neeley cash entry in Hanson County, and United States vs Charles F Scott in Aetaurd County. Final rulings lift suspensions and grant patent rights where proven.
A Mitchell South Dakota First Baptist Church pastor J Winegar resigns to lead city missions in Sioux City Iowa. The Sioux City church expresses deep esteem and faith in his calling, praising eight years of faithful ministry and noting four young men entering the Christian ministry. The resolution asks for prayers as he and his wife begin new work for the Master.
Treasurer S F Goodykoontz reports two hundred acres of small grain in stock and in good order. He forecasts ten bushels per acre for one hundred acres of wheat, barley promising a strong yield, and corn on 150 acres showing strong promise.
Miss Noblé delivered a Sunday evening discourse at the Methodist church. The lecture, aimed at outlining the university's claims, was presented in a pleasing manner after the close of services.
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