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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1891
Page
10
In a crowded year of local politics, St Paul submits a bid for the Democratic convention while editor Weeks signals changes at Kimball papers. The Huronite notes dwindling Alliance delegates from 700 to 70, and calls Omaha’s boards of education and aldermen broadly disreputable amid heated meetings.
Later returns indicate Gov Russell's Massachusetts victory was mainly personal with a 3,000 vote margin behind his tally. The GOP carried all other state ticket races by larger majorities. Nationally, opposition misreads Bay state politics, while Harrison's camp stayed out of convention site choice.
The Kansas Democrats push for fusion with Independents to share spoils next year while the Independent leader surveys recent election returns and asks what others have against the proposed deal in a colorful regional quip.
Under the Australian ballot law a party must cast a percentage of votes in a regular election to remain in it for future elections. The Democrats of Nebraska and the Prohibitionists of Massachusetts did not reach the required percentage this year. Both must file petitions and start de novo next year to be entitled to ballot recognition.
The father of an abducted Kansas City child declines to prosecute the kidnapper after agreeing to pay $5,000 for the child's return and no questions asked. Arrests have been made, and the situation prompts calls for judicial action to deter further child theft from wealthy families.
National Alliance president Col L L Polk argues the 1892 contest will move from Kansas to the Carolinas with Cleveland as a favored Democratic nominee. He predicts Southern Alliance members will withhold support, citing Cleveland’s silver demonetization record and Wall Street backing. He vows to oppose Cleveland if he heads the ticket in North Carolina.
A speaker extols protection over revenue tariffs, arguing tariffs shield home industries and labor, while revenue tariffs push imports and harm domestic workers. It cites trade balances, debt reduction, and the 20 year tariff era as proof, and demands global wages match American pay before embracing free trade.
Dr. Franklin Miles, Indiana specialist, argues in his new book on Heart Disease that nerve and stomach issues often cause heart symptoms. Free at S. H. Scallin's drug store with claims of a world leading Heart Cure and Nervine remedy for a range of heart and headache symptoms.
A wedding unites Hiram West and Laura Sweeley with a reception and well wishes. Kemp's Balsam ad promotes a guaranteed cure for coughs. The Electric Light Plant deal with Thomson Houston is off and the city plans a larger boiler and in-house power to meet growing demand.
At a Davison county Elevator Company meeting on Wednesday J G Helwig was named President R T Robinson Secretary and R D Prescott Treasurer A building committee will start next week on a large warehouse west of Thompson's warehouse on the Omaha tracks L W Lewis named business manager and grain buyer Douglas County Pays The Bills A legal note explains venue change costs are charged to the sending county Douglas County bears the trial expenses per Section 5205 Compiled Laws 1887.
Advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises ulcers sores fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. 25 cents per box sold by S. H. Scallin.
Local druggist L. O. Gale advertises Shiloh's Vitalizer claiming it treats constipation loss of appetite dizziness and all dyspepsia symptoms. Bottle priced at 10 and 76 cents with sales offered in the notice.
S. H. Scal lin, druggist, proclaims Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption Dr. King's New Life Pills Bucklen's Amnica Salve and Electric Bitters as best sellers. He guarantees satisfaction and offers refunds if results are not satisfactory, noting their popularity is earned on merit.
For over fifty years Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup has soothed teething pain and wind colic in children. Sold by druggists worldwide at twenty five cents a bottle. Also Shiloh's Cure promises relief for croup whooping cough and bronchitis by L O Gale, Druggist.
Promotes Restorative Nervine by Dr. Miles as a cure for nervous diseases. Claims trial bottles and testimonials available at S. H. Scallin's drug store. Also advertises SHILOHS COUGH and Consumption Cure guaranteed to cure consumption, sold by L. O. Gale, Druggist.
A growing trust in Hood's Sarsaparilla spreads as a leading blood purifier and system builder, praised for time tested efficacy. In Springfield area corn is piled on the ground as labor shortages hinder crib construction.
An advertisement claims Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption guarantees relief for throat lung and chest ailments with a money back pledge. It invites readers to trial bottles at S. H Scallin's drug store and stresses safety and pleasant taste.
Advertises Dr Miles' Pills as a new principle regulating the liver stomach and bowels through nerves. Claims speedy cures for biliousness bad taste torpid liver piles and constipation suitable for men women and children. 50 doses 25 cents samples free at S H Scallin's drugstore.
Advertisement notes Sh loh’s Porous Plaster for lame back or chest pains priced at 25 cents sold by Gold by LO. Gale, Druggist.
Mitchell Printing Company increases staff to 20 with two new printers. Night work continues to meet orders on time. Also notes a gang of peddlers selling inferior wares and urges using regular merchants. Illinois Central Railroad announces harvest excursions from St Louis to southern states with a 30 day return window and stopovers. Tickets via local agents. contacts listed in Manchester Iowa and St Louis Mo.
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