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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1895
Page
4
The Mitchell Capital lists subscription prices and ad rates for various durations, publishing terms and notice policies. It includes notices on advertising, marriage and death notices, obituaries, and local political commentary with references to figures like Speaker Reed, Senator Pettigrew, and Doane Robinson. It also reports on homestead land availability, air medals cost, and a South Dakota migrant's Mississippi experience.
The national committee chose St Louis as the site for the upcoming Republican convention with July 16 set as the date. Chicago was not considered at any stage. Postmaster General Wilson issued a circular instructing postal employees to avoid seeking national legislation for their own interests and to focus on their duties. Floodplain irrigation and artesian wells are highlighted as a growing farming strategy in Davison County with initial costs offset by long term profits and land value gains. Editor Bushnell of Aberdeen praised South Dakota at the recent immigration convention in St Paul, noting high crop per capita values and predicting strong irrigation prospects via artesian wells.
The writer criticizes President Cleveland for leaving Washington to hunt ducks after addressing Congress. He accuses the president of neglecting duties during critical legislative sessions and misusing government resources, urging greater patriotism and presence at his post.
The Watertown Public Opinion weighs in on the rumor about Alex Johnson, chairman of the Republican state central committee, noting it does not claim to speak for him. It states Johnson likely did not intend to remain after the campaign begins and calls his chairmanship a temporary recess appointment.
John Ho Wing pursues a five percent share on Indian lands in the state claiming a long standing federal practice. He cites acts granting similar allowances to Alabama Mississippi and other states and expects a department decision this month before pursuing Congress if needed. He estimates the total could reach about 790000 dollars.
Governor Clough set the execution date for Hayward for tomorrow while Hayward remains unyielding and revengeful. The Huronite questions Brer Mayhew as a gubernatorial candidate and compares him to several notable figures, suggesting he may as well enter the field.
A local retailer touts a Christmas gloves sale with an especially select line, stressing quality and durability. The ad promises firm friendships and secure gifting until Christmas and invites customers to call at the sale to secure happy purchases amid overstock.
Will Corrington attended his mother’s funeral in Cherokee Iowa. Garey’s Rich claim well yields strong flow. McLeod from Victor works on James Haynes residence. Reynolds and Arland took stock to Chicago. Child windfall injury treated by Dr Atwood under chloroform. Water flow at Tuckey farm reaches three feet above pipe at 450 feet. Avland well deepened next week to boost flow. Painting improves A Koch store front. Lu Mabbott secures water supply near Garey. Skating emerges as ponds form from wells. Revival meetings draw interest at Victor Evangelical church. Rob Shell named Mt Vernon Sk Society treasurer. Numerous town folks visit and host gatherings.
Promised Saturday night program at the Bayley schoolhouse features Fr. I Logan and Louis LaFortune debating education for girls versus boys. Rev. Mr. Sanderson delivered his first Bayley sermon praised by attendees despite cold wind.
Dr. Turner argues in a monograph that Sierra Nevada rocks formed partly by sea deposition and volcanic eruption, with intrusion of granitic masses. Central and northern areas west of 120 degrees show schists from metamorphosed sediments and igneous rocks, hosting auriferous quartz veins.
A commercial traveler confronts a hotel clerk over a missed 6 o'clock call. The traveler insists the clerk called him. the clerk denies it, and the man asserts no instruction to call was left. The exchange ends without apology in the Bangor News account.
A Puritan preacher named Boyd opposed Cromwell and faced an implied threat after Secretary Thurlow urged Cromwell to have him shot. The protector called Boyd a fool and urged repayment in kind. Boyd accepted an invitation for dinner and prayed for three hours.
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