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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1891
Page
7
The Mitchell Capital announces subscription rates with options for one year in advance six months and three months Readers must update address changes and inform the office by Monday for correspondence Papers mailed outside the state may be discontinued at the end of the paid period
TO ADVERTISERS Advertising rates given an application and will be found reasonably low Business Cards not exceeding six lines 5 00 per year Each additional line 1 00 Business Locals Five cents per line Legal Advertisements at Statute Rates Cards of Thanks Ten Cents per line Marriage and Death Notices published free of charge Obituaries Resolutions of Respect and Wedding presents Five Cents per line
On Friday December 4 1891 the town weighs a sugar beet factory for Mitchell. The piece notes the industry in infancy and the northwest advantages while rehashing familiar political speculation for South Dakota next year with the same names and guesses as before.
The article reports several of Sitting Bull’s widows accusing unfair and malicious actions when he was killed. It argues the dispute is mainly historical post mortem discussion and notes that his death may have benefited settlers and hindered young Indians’ progress toward civilization.
Authorities in St Paul and Minneapolis wage a periodic clash with gamblers saloon keepers and other lawless figures. The conflict between law and disorder grows around municipal elections with tacit encouragement from some quarters. The piece questions responsibility of respectable citizens for rising lawlessness.
The Sioux Falls Press notes reports from The Washington Post alleging abuses tied to lottery enforcement and mail theft claims. It cites letters from residents sending funds to New Orleans banks with no credit, warning of financial peril for Louisiana while drawing parallels to anti enforcement rhetoric in other states.
The Sioux Falls Press rebuts Boss Loucks accusing the Associated Press of misrepresenting the Indianapolis supreme council meeting. It defends AP as a factual daily compiler and argues Loucks seeks to skew reports to suit his aims.
The piece questions discrediting of actions while noting a closed door meeting and sworn secrecy. It laments AP reports for lacking clarity and asks if the public would benefit from more transparency about alleged representatives and their conduct.
The Iowa Republicans who backed Boies now face renewed ridicule for a second time as pundits mock their stance. Democrats show no rush to settle prohibition, instead gearing up a vice presidential push for their governor.
The Toledo Blade notes U S debt fell by 259 million under Harrison from 844 million. Omaha Bee urges South Dakota stock to reach Omaha yards and asks why Omaha does not pursue it, while South Dakota stands ready to bridge the gap with Nebraska.
A contemporary reprint praises American prosperity amid global crises. It contrasts reports of famine and turmoil with the United States entering a period of growth, with gold flowing and foreign nations seeking food. The piece criticizes calls for policy change as less honest.
The opposition attacks on Chairman Clough over campaign management are dismissed as unfounded. Republicans should align the state central committee with the league, the first pushing education and ideas, the second focusing on voter organization. Clough has started by soliciting Republican views on key issues to base the 1892 campaign.
A Yankton man describes D. C. Shull of Sioux City buying all Clay county delinquent tax titles at a Vermillion sale and then releasing certificates on multiple tracts for small advances, a legitimate use of a new law that may leave property owners vulnerable to speculators.
A. J. LaBarre longtime resident and invalid for two years died quietly at Freeland Shultis's home at 3 AM Saturday. His mind and body weakened in recent months. Funeral services were held Sunday at Freeland Shultis's house with Rev. A. R. Boggs officiating.
Berlin township reports a busy period with teachers B. W. Palmer Julia Beall and Helen Loughead in August, Mrs Geo Palmer visiting Eldora, and Thanksgiving services at the Lutheran church. Local figures include Wirt Spaulding Co threshing, Rev Bayne sermons, Christmas plans, and a baking powder war misinterpretation clarified.
A grand bal masque will be held at Masonic Hall on New Year’s night as the season’s premier affair. Preparations are nearly complete with costume arrangements by invitation only and Mashek’s orchestra providing the music.
The speaker argues merchants should extend credit to farmers and allow cash sales at other stores, warning withholding credit drives farmers to borrow from chattel mortgage lenders. He says such schemes would prejudice business leaders against the Alliance and urges mutual support between farmers and business people, condemning penny-commerce across the West in Alliance names.
W. T. Drips, from Sioux Falls, has bought the Kimball Index and the Republican's good will and subscription list to consolidate the two papers. The move aims to keep party balance in Kimball with the Kimballite and the Graphic remaining independent. Brule county values strong press presence and may allow five papers to succeed.
Precipitation reported 25.85 inches overall with November at 0.31 inches. Year to date total 26.16 inches. Mean temperature 28.2 degrees. high 65 on the 5th. low 11.5 on the 28th. Temperature range peaked 37 degrees on the 18th and was smallest 3 degrees on the 11th. Four days had more than .01 inches moisture. cloudless 10 days, partly cloudy 12, cloudy 8. Monthly mean dew point 24 degrees. mean relative humidity .767.
R D Prescott announces the start of an abstract business at Bowdle and Newcomer near the rear of the First National Bank. He offers rapid abstracts and claims to hold the only complete set of Davison county abstracts, inviting old and new customers to inspect titles for potential real estate deals. December 1, 1891.
Armour residents report a Sunday fire destroyed C. O. Knapp's west Armour livery stable building now used by a veterinarian, with a large wheat stock and a span of mules lost. Insurance covers parts of wheat and building. waterworks helped stop spread.
The Catholic Fair ended last evening in a festive blaze with a large crowd and a lively windup dance. Managers regret lower enthusiasm than last year due to the capital fight but express satisfaction with overall results. Receipts and profits are not yet totaled. William Fullerton has just returned from Lead City in the Black Hills where he managed business interests. He was formerly connected with Homestake Mining Company and lost both lower limbs due to employer negligence.
An advocacy piece condemns adulterated baking powders especially ammonia or alum laced products. It lauds Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder as pure and highly effective, noting its cost and strength while urging law action against dishonest manufacturers.
A Tuesday night program by the G A R W R C and S of O V drew a large audience at the court house. May Prescott and Pearl Harker performed Indian club work, Minnie Anderson gave a fine recitation, Gracie Clark sang well, and Doty and Lee of the University offered a vocal duet. Maud Silsby played an instrumental solo, Lawrence Robinson recited, Nichols and Green sang zither and guitar, C C Bras delivered a humorous recitation, and a vocal trio by Doty Mona and Myrtle Lee closed the show. The event was a financial success and attendees felt well repaid.
The Commercial Club announces its annual meeting for Tuesday evening of next week. Attendance is requested in full to determine the future course of the organization. D. W. Collins notes the arrival of a T. G. Mandt wagon carload praised for its patent steel axle and dust band hub.
A county meeting awarded a barn contract to Fred Brodstrup for 355 dollars. The school fund board will use law provisions to apply school money to township bonds. Several court bills were approved. A Blendon farmer shipped 10 sacks of wheat for 68 cents a bushel, then 63 bushels to Mitchell at 70 cents, earning a good day’s wages. Chas Wass returns to Davison County after years abroad, concluding South Dakota remains best.
The Christmas number of Frank Les lie's Weekly is superb and surpasses last year. Its cover echoes English publications while its pages feature American art and letter-press. A double page covers the crusade of children in the thirteenth century with over 300000 young lives.
The Christmas issue of Harper Weekly, dated December 2, will include new illustrations by A. B. Frost, Frederic Benington, and Rufus F. Zogbaum and fiction by Rudyard Kipling, Richard Harding Davis, and John Kendrick Bangs. Davis will add another Gallagher episode.
Nine of the oldest Milwaukee conductors on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line have been discharged by the management. Several had over 25 years with the company. Officials cite fare collector reports as the basis, with more departures possible. School Land Money: refunds on bonds offered at 6 percent by county boards if election and legal conditions are met before Jan 1 1892. Harry L Bras. County Supt. Mitchell, Nov 27 1891.
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