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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1890
Page
5
Vyhe Mitchell Capital promotes The Mitchell Printing Co with subscription options including one copy one year at 91.50 and six months at 1.00. Advertising rates available on application. Business cards six lines five dollars per year with extra lines one dollar each. Legal notices and death or marriage notices priced per line, with free obituary resolutions of respect.
The article surveys prices and wages in 1880s America, noting pork costs, protectionist shifts, and tariff impacts. It cites Carl Schurz, Great Britain trade, and Mulhall’s wage data, then questions sugar duty effects and the cost of living. It also mentions King Kalakaua, capitalists in cement ventures, and Lt. Gov Fletcher addressing hunger in northern counties.
Eminent lawmakers reveal limited knowledge on the Indian issue. Voorhees of Indiana attempted to politicize the matter but Dawes and Pierce dismantled his speech, leaving his arguments badly exposed.
The Aberdeen News weighs in against President Polk of the National Alliance for using a furnished parlor car to travel to the national meeting in Florida. It denounces ostentatious poverty and demagoguery, arguing such expedients are mere attempts to gain popular applause.
The paper drops the post election contest and invites readers to consult the full record. It invites independents to weigh both sides and suggests the Republican stance has been unfairly portrayed, urging fair judgment based on documented proceedings.
The Yankton Journal questions Rev Dan F Bradley and critics who seek railroad crippling policies. The piece defends railroads praising service and free transportation, urging fair treatment after the campaign and urging press not to demonize rail interests in South Dakota.
Commissioner of Public Lands Ruth leads the ticket but trails in Kingsbury. Secretary Kings Tud and Attorney General Dollard also trail at home counties. State Treasurer Taylor posts a 100 plus lead in Spink, while Auditor Taylor performs better outside his home county. Labor Commissioner Smith, Lieut. Gov Hoffman, Supt. Salmon, and Gov. Mellette follow in order. In Congress Pickler leads Gamble by 101, with large overall pluralities. both lag or lead in certain counties as noted.
The St Paul Globe warns against fearing theft of the U S Senate seat, asserting Republicans will win it fairly. It argues South Dakota is Republican and western, and the candidate will command enough legislators, including some non party loyalists, to secure election. The paper dismisses corruption accusations as ineffective in this campaign.
Eastern friends should mind that South Dakota is large and local crop failures do not affect the state. Mitchell, as trade center, reports promising future prosperity after enduring storms. The Northwest offers opportunities for farmers and manufacturers in the sure-crop region with Mitchell as capital.
The New York Press marks its third anniversary, rising to second in circulation in a competitive city. It emphasizes legitimate success not by sensationalism, but by fair, graphic, and concise news delivery for busy readers.
The Pierre Capital reports a series of statements from men of all parties urging the legislature to enact Australian ballot style reform as a priority this winter, with a strong call for economy across government.
The piece argues no strong case for Moody’s retirement beyond rival interests. It notes Georgia Alliance backing Gen Gordon as a Democrat and South Dakota Alliance Republicans backing a strong Republican to protect western interests. It discusses the force bill, suggesting it won’t dominate Congress yet merits full merit-based consideration rather than partisan condemnation.
The Black Hills Independent accuses Moody opponents of buying votes and using threats to bully independents. It questions whether Arkansas and Georgia style intimidation is being transplanted to South Dakota and warns that fair expression of voters may be stifled.
The Farmers' Alliance discussed a landed security currency now piloted in Argentina. The system has circulated about $500 million, raising gold values, harming public credit, and distress among the middle and lower classes. It echoes the French assignat and affects European markets. similar results noted in Franco history. Carl Taeger, once a farmer near Whiteside, died in Sioux City yesterday leaving a note. The Times sought details from Bowdle and Newcomer, with Mr Lidwell confirming the information. The self destruction is attributed to unknown causes at this time.
A Mrs. Gale funeral feature notes her favorite horse Billy following the hearse in mourning. The animal, long driven by Mrs. Gale, appeared to grasp the solemnity and showed deep affection for its late owner.
The Mitchell Athletic Club relocates to the second floor of the Koch block where members enjoy a well equipped gymnasium with various apparatuses in use. Miss Mabel Daniels returns to Scallin's store handling the book and Christmas goods department.
A lively G A R program last evening drew a large local audience despite a brief notice. Major Dixon starred in dialect pieces, Miss Couglin and Miss Maude Silsby delivered strong vocal numbers, and a brass quartet plus zither and guitar duets delighted attendees. The event raised a comfortable sum for G A R and W R C charities.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway offers round trip excursion tickets at one and one fifth fare for travel within 200 miles. Tickets valid December 24 25 December 31 1890 and January 1 1891. Returns allowed until January 5 1891.
T C Burns, H G Nichols and C Bras form a corporation to promote winter sports and plan a skating rink behind the Republican office. It promises to be a big success and provide the kind of sport many boys and girls enjoy.
Members of the Mitchell Athletic Club are called to meet at the gymnasium in the Koch block Saturday at 8 30 p m to complete the organization.
The Illinois Central Railroad promotes the Mexican Gulf Coast as an ideal winter home near New Orleans with hunting fishing oyster beds and mild climes. Readers may request a pamphlet by writing to J. F. Merry in Manchester Iowa, or A. H. Hanson as General Passenger Agent.
At a Davison county alliance meeting on Wednesday afternoon M ease appealed for aid asserting years of battle for farmers and GOP obstruction. The alliance levied a 2 dollar per member assessment on 250 members, totaling 200 dollars given to Mr Pease in cash.
The Sioux Falls Argus Leader discusses a proposal that would loan government funds to the people at two percent on land and farm products. It questions the impact on the poor worker and argues that a national party linked to the alliance must include labor unions.
From Alexandria the following named Knights of Pythias attended the funeral of Brother J. H. Tuncan and others. We express sincere thanks to those whose sympathy and help were freely extended in our recent bereavement. Signatures: Mary A Duncan, Frank E Duncan, Mamie Duncan, Utis Duncan, Burdette Duncan.
The pension board chaired by Dr. Daniels with Dr. Crane and Dr. Windle in roles as secretary and treasurer met Wednesday afternoon. They opened the session with the first case under the dependent pension act enacted last June.
Market notes show wheat and livestock prices falling in recent days while corn and oats hold near prior levels due to local demand. A Sioux City search for Lizzie Kurtzman remains unresolved after she left Mitchell three months ago. CPC offers millinery and cloaks at cost. Henry Denver of the Western Union wires advances a synchronized self winding clock system, using a spring powered mechanism with battery aids and a daily time wire link to Washington’s standard clock.
Prince Albert, son of the Prince of Wales, tormented the czar's favorite dog at Fredensburg. Alexander III seized the prince by the coat collar and hurled him into Lake Esrom, remarking he would "give you a taste of it." Since then Albert avoids the czar's pet.
Dublin crowds greet Mr Parnell as anti Par nr movement rivals clash with hisses and groans at Kingstown. Healy and Healy supporters march amid hostile demonstrations while Parnell and aides proceed to Dr Kenny’s Cork residence as chants of God Save Ireland rise from the mob.
In Dusuin Mr Parnell a director of The United Ireland seized the paper’s plant and ejected the acting editor. Sheriff’s men clashed with editors and one scalp wound occurred as an edition was destroyed to prevent anti Par nellite attacks. The paper will reappear as a Parnellite organ.
Lonnox reports the Irish political scene as parliaments move to the country with Parnell maintaining inflexible stand. Edinburgh cites Parnell being erased from Edinburgh burgesses. In London the prize fighters Slavia and McAuliffe are found not guilty by agreement after conspiracy charges.
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