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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 18, 1891
Page
7
The Mitchell Capital shows subscription options for one copy yearly six months and quarterly with business details. It notes club with leading publications at low club prices and instructs subscribers to give both old and new addresses for changes. It warns papers sent outside the state will be discontinued at paid expiration.
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
The report circulates that former Senator Moody is near confirmation for a position on the forthcoming circuit court of appeals. The note follows renewed speculation on the intimate timing and potential impact of the appointment within the 1891 judicial reorganization.
Citizens weigh a decisive choice between spending 50 000 to extend the Illinois Central into Yankton or to establish a wholesale grocery house in Yankton, signaling a pivotal infrastructure and economic development vote for the city.
The London Standard notes that while the president’s figures justify the McKinley law supporters’ sanguine hopes they also surprise critics at home and abroad.
Senator Pettigrew introduces an irrigation bill proposing a 350000 appropriation for the Northwest. The measure is viewed as having a good chance in the Senate, but faces opposition from a Democratic House wary of Western benefits.
Minnesota Alliance figure Hon. Mr. Bull of Cokato proposes Democrats seek a 1892 joint ticket with the Alliance and share offices. He warns Republicans would win if the plan is rejected, noting Democratic leaders dismiss offices as motivation for maintaining the third party.
Nearly all new and older Northwest senators fare well under the Senate, except Kyle who refuses to reveal his stance, trusting both parties will urge him to join. Mr Peffer, shunned by Democrats, is named to five committees by Republicans. Senator Pettigrew becomes chairman of the quadro-centennial committee while keeping his existing committee roles.
A state alliance meeting pledges the Dakota Ruralist as the official organ for the Dakota Farmers' Alliance and Industrial Union for the coming year and allows members to choose another reform paper approved by the executive board. The supreme council forbidding attendance at non Alliance caucuses prompts debate on independence.
A Minneapolis Journal Washington special notes Emmons Blaine on the senate floor before the call to order. He had a long talk with Senator Washburn, inquiry suggests he was sent by his father to discuss a political matter. Blaine would not confirm the political topic. His father’s presidential nomination prospects are hinted as unlikely to be declined.
Mark M Brick Pomeroy, founder of the Greenback party, critiques the Farmers Alliance in Advanced Thought. He says the Alliance divides over local issues and distant theories, harbors frauds and enemies, and lacks political acumen to define who is who.
The excerpt argues the party is nonsense and inconsistent, opposing corporations yet needing them, opposing monopolies yet creating them, and warring against debt while turning individuals into borrowers. It concludes the People's party will not join the 1892 contest, preserving the old party battle lines.
The Iowa temperance executive committee warns the public that the recent vote shows strong support for prohibition and condemns Republicans who shifted away from the cause. The message likens Iowa and South Dakota splits to a broader struggle, arguing that some prohibitionists have abandoned the issue to third parties and a reform agenda.
The St Paul Globe blames Wall Street corruption for Democratic weakness and cites New York politics where Tammany Hall wields influence. It recounts how local officials defected to Crisp, aiding his election, while critics like the Argus Leader push ballot reform to curb Tammany’s power.
The article notes Senator Kyle resumes Judge Moody’s irrigation legislation efforts within the general government. It praises Kyle amid party organs opposing government aid to irrigation as corruption and expresses hope he becomes a practical, valuable representative for the state.
The Kingsbury county paper notes a 16 page edition with 1 100 copies printed and discusses Congress considering appropriation bills for localities. It mentions Senator Cullom's bill to better protect railway brakemen following the president's message suggestion.
Report cites a shattered vice presidential push by Gov. Boies of Iowa after Iowa lawmakers followed Mills to the final stand. The decision splits Republicans and tempers national party hopes amid intra-state disagreement.
Speaker Crisp contends with his committee lineups as he grows wary that every member from both houses voted for him and worked for him. He faces an unenviable setback with unclear loyalties and entrenched support across the chambers.
The Oxnard company intends to build at least fifteen factories in Nebraska, with three erected next year. South Dakota is deemed too cold to grow sugar beets, and recent Norfolk analysis of Mitchell beets showed 15 percent sugar, above Nebraska’s average.
Minnesota Senator Washburn launches a crusade against gambling in futures and options for wheat and other foods. He introduces a radical Senate bill, arguing the nation underestimates losses to Western agriculturists from exchange manipulations and vows to press the measure until Congress acts, expecting broad support in both houses.
Mitchkell resident Blanchard, the state public examiner, was in Aberdeen last evening and stopped at the News. He is regarded as faithful and efficient among state officials.
A medicinal advert claims Kemp's Balsam cures coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and lung troubles with sample bottles offered free by any druggist to prove its merit. Large bottles are priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
Four or five editors held a meeting at Mitchell according to a spoof by Johnny Pease of the South Dakota Agitator. He claimed a phantom Republican editors gathering in Mitchell while his Mt Vern Gazette spoofed the sub treasury scheme, provoking local scorn for his wild imagination.
A large audience at the M E church Monday night praised a high quality program. Mrs R N Kratz played an organ piece and Miss Emma Harker performed Hiawathas Wooing, earning praise for her progress as an elocutionist. Rev L L Hanscome of Sioux Falls spoke on The Witch of Endor, debunking superstitions and pagan remnants with wit and clarity. The duet by the Misses Lee complemented the evening, and attendees called it a great success.
A busy week in Union township includes visits to Mitchell, grain shipments of forty three carloads and ten stock loads in ten days, a revival by Rev C E Wood, and a conundrum social at Mrs Powers. Folks discuss travel to California, goose hunts down the Missouri, and a forthcoming Christmas tree events at the school and church. Reverend Wood conducts meetings at Welch school house while Sheriff Dwight handles a recent fight. A letter notes an arrest case involving James Earl and Knispel, clarifying past misunderstandings about wheat theft and land entry, with Earl posting a bond and returning home.
A true story notes over seventy percent of baking powders contain alum or ammonia or both. Alum or ammonia in food acts slowly and imperceptibly harming health. Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder is claimed free from alum and ammonia and purifies better work at equal price.
The Department issues multiple case rulings from Lake to Miner counties. McDonald v Hines dismisses contest for poor residence. Su v Smith terms protest dismissed with 20 days to seek certiorari. Beers homestead relief approved. many other cases affirmed, reversed, or closed favoring entrymen, contestants, or heirs.
Hans Helgeson of Blendon township sued after a June 1, 1886 crash on Milwaukee tracks left his team killed and him a lifelong wreck. He alleged no warning signals or headlight, citing a dark night and a following train as factors.
A year long dispute over twenty thousand dollars ends with a trial in Sioux Falls before Judge Shiras. Cy Wellington of Minneapolis represents the plaintiff, with H. H. Field and Winsor & Kittredge of Sioux Falls as company attorneys. Mitchell residents recall the accident as jurors return a verdict for the company.
Secretary Smith of the Commercial Club reports a wealthy Norfolk syndicate offers Mitchell a sugar beet factory, planned to start by October 1, 1892, following successful local experiments and challenging the view that Nebraska capital won’t invest in South Dakota. Christmas and New Year excursion fares to nearby points are set at one fare and one fifth, valid Dec 24 to Jan 4.
County auditor will receive sealed proposals for medical attendance including medicine for the county poor for the year 1892 up to 12 o clock Monday January 4th 1892. Right to reject any or all bids reserved. R T Robinson Auditor Mitchell December 1891. Public notices and ads follow regarding syrup of figs Kemp's Balsam and local political commentary.
Report on South Dakota farmers serving the national Alliance, detailing prominent men Meyer Harden Loucks Wardall and Lowe. It notes their high salaries of 50 to 150 dollars per month, their extended farming operations, and criticism of political influence while portraying a contentious social scene.
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