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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1895
Page
4
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The Mitchell Capital announces subscription rates and office policies for mailing and advertising. It notes changes for address updates, rates for business cards and legal ads, and mentions Friday deadlines for state papers. Also reports on Iowa Democrats at the state convention, Aberdeen grain palace stock show plans, and local obituaries and events.
The Milwaukee railroad seeks to boost potato shipments by lowering freights to wheat levels, sparked by Aberdeen dealers with many tubers. Potatoes may fetch 1 to 2 cents a bushel this winter as the effort tests rail logistics amid seasonal markets.
South Dakota counties voted seed grain loans to aid farmers after last season’s crop failures. Collections are by deducting seed debt from grain sales, with checks used in some counties and no bank profits. The piece also notes political issues, including a pending constitutional amendment and trials in the Taylor case.
The Fargo murder convictions remind of two killers who confessed others urged the deed and the alleged instigators were sentenced to death. Union County treasurer paid 17000 of non due debt and expects full abolition in two years. Senator Weiler calls farmers to forego planting for one year to prevent world famine.
The state board of equalization concludes its duties. A 4.7 mill levy is set, higher than the usual 2 mill state levy. The legislature last winter, in response to the Taylor defalcation, ordered a 4.7 mill mid levy for this year.
It is probable Japan will place orders for 22 new battleships with United States builders as Tokyo believes American ships are more effective than those of other nations.
Rev Button preached at the Bliss school house. Carlson of Boone Iowa visits Beulah with interest in irrigation and wells. Mr Crandall dies aged 71. buried at Graceland. Winds and rains caused damage. crops thinning. threshers busy. Baptismal services at Mitchell Baptist church. Edna McCleod surprised for eighteenth birthday. Weath er, farming notes, and local social items from Ethan and nearby towns.
Over $3,000 worth of silk offered at 50 cents on the dollar. Early buyers secure choice as stocks will not last. Varieties include wash silk at 25 cents and many yards of silk available. See the sum and hurry to secure value. Thousands are expected.
A scattered page presents notes from a convention in session, remarks on prairie chickens and shooting, a card of thanks for kindness during a family illness, and poems and excerpts on etiquette, a Chicago anecdote, electric candles, and a squirrel profile. The piece weaves community notices with light cultural commentary and humorous items.
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