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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1891
Page
7
A collection notes Polk and Sherman with McKinley, and a free silver stance on France’s currency. Mention Wardall visiting Grant county farm and New York importers planning a $500000 effort to defeat McKinley in Ohio. Question raised about tariff impact on importers versus consumers.
The Democratic Alexandria Journal leans toward fusion to unite behind a sound Democrat in Congress, questioning whether the majority will back such a candidate. The Sioux City Journal notes youth leaders welcome the People's Party as a political weapon in the northwest but reject it as a serious factor in the south.
The piece suggests a letter of declination by Prident Harrison is denied and that his alleged remark implies he would let convention delegates freely nominate. The tone supports a Republicanist interpretation whether or not the quote is authentic.
A clever local man stopped his paper after a quarrel with a notice, then began borrowing it from a non paying reader who exchanges for it. The incident is treated as a humorous tribute to the paper’s indispensable role, not an ethical breach, in editorial philosophy.
The article cites economist C Wood Davis arguing that rising American grain yields will transform global economics. It predicts a shift of power as farmers become creditor regions, with higher prices, steadier markets, and secured financing from farm output, driven by natural laws rather than legislation.
The Mitchell Capital Weekly increases by 250 copies to reach new homes. It adds a trial story "A Deal in Wild Lands" and extends neighborhood news coverage to all townships. Subscriptions are offered at twelve pages weekly for one year. The Ruralist reports on southern politics and third-party prospects, noting Democratic alignment and Republican strength in the Northwest. A G A R picnic is announced for August 5 in Geo Hurley’s grove. An Aberdeen Annie Abbott expose is criticized as ineffective. The state Y M C A convention official program outlines exercises for Sept 3–6 in the city.
A cloudy mix of social calls, grain yields, and local goings on. Mr Burke hosts a U P S C E social next Wednesday at his residence with 200 guests expected. Wheat and corn harvests show variable yields, including 432 bushels from 20 acres and 6 percent on 2 acres. residents travel to North Dakota and Chicago while visitors from Wisconsin and Omaha arrive. a gypsy show entertains along with new home under construction. weather delays threshing and locals comment on crops and community life.
Pleasant Ridge reports wet weather, social visits from Mitchell residents Mrs Dr Moore and Mrs R T Robinson. Miss Carrie Owens will teach Pleasant Ridge school in fall, with early harvest plans and a harvest home picnic set for August 22 in George BE Lewis's grove. A missionary meeting in Wright school house is planned for August 23 led by Miss M Wright and President Miss Wright. Nellie Olson to teach Wright school house in fall term.
P H Gilkey of Richland Michigan visited friends and left for home Wednesday. Flavel Wood of California visits his sister Mrs W S Logan. Grain stacking is widespread with yields from 23 to 31 bushels per acre. C P Morse had a fall from a grain stack injuring him. Thomas Weise began steam threshing yesterday. Geo H Ball plans to set his threshing machine this week end. Donation party at A W H Bailey residence Friday evening August 21 for the benefit of Mr Gunstit of Letcher.
Abus are More Room. The Mitchell Printing Company enlarges its growih business by converting the upper part of the Silsby building into two apartments linked by an inside stairway and elevator. The newspaper composing force and bindery equipment move upstairs while the lower floor behind the business office becomes the job department.
The Mitchell Printing Company announces enlarged facilities and a larger skilled staff. Sixteen employees now work across all departments, the largest force in six years under current management, positioning the firm to compete with any institution in or out of state.
In Mitchell Police Court Judge Abbey heard the cases of traveling oculist T A Birtch charged with unlicensed peddling but dismissed for complaint defects and then with a warrant served. Elmer Comstock faced assault and undue familiarity charges with Gracie Greenacre. witnesses testified including Gracie and her grandmother Mrs. Austin. Verdict found Comstock guilty with a $25 fine plus costs. defense noted an appeal.
Willie Welch suffered a severe hunting accident when a gun on the wagon seat exploded injuring his right hand. He was taken to Mitchell where Dr. Crane amputated the hand. The boy suspects a defective lock caused the misfire.
Public Examiner Blanchard reports the State Board of Assessment and Equalization has completed farm land value equalization across counties, setting county by county increases and decreases. Personal property, bank stock, and railroad values are adjusted to a state-average basis, with totals projected near 580 million dollars and grand total around 140 million.
A Pennsylvania minister testifies that Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy quickly cures colic and diarrhoea. He notes one dose for colic and two doses for diarrhoea proved effective in several cases. He recommends the remedy based on observed results and mentions availability from L. O. Gale druggist.
Harry J Gallagher of 56 Prince Street New York reports severe back and chest pains last winter. After using one ALLCOCKS POROUS PLASTER he felt relief within three hours, claiming it alleviated months of discomfort and recommending the product for spinal weakness and lung trouble.
Beavers?lltown resident S. 5 from Beaver McAllisterville Juniata County Pa praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for quick relief from stomach cramps. Sold by L O Gale druggist.
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