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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1888
Page
8
The Mitchell Printing Co announces subscription options including one copy, one year in advance, six months, and three months. Address changes must include former and new addresses with office correspondence by Monday. Advertising rates are available on application. business cards six lines five dollars per year, extra lines extra.
The Plain Dealer notes Jud LaMoure gains momentum as a North Dakota senate contender. Mr Springer proposes new names for Dakota’s future leadership, urging alternatives to Dennis amid speculation of changes.
Local residents press for division and admission while a neighboring region hints at a capital site. The West Virginia governor, under party pressure, plans to issue certificates to three congressmen who have not won election, unlike the Tennessee governor.
Pope Cleveland faces Senate rebuke for naming the man who originated the dollar a day lie to a federal post in Indiana. The body is expected to discipline what is described as petty spite in the appointment.
A New York manager suggests naming new states Dakota and Takoda, calling it a euphonious transposition of letters. He notes the pair sound pleasant though similar enough to risk confusion among readers and officials.
The article states that Mr. Cleveland contributed ten thousand dollars to the Democratic campaign fund, a fact the report notes amid broader sympathy.
Congress argues what qualifies as civil service reform noting the past four years, including Dakota, as a guide to what does not meet the standard.
Judge McConnell and the Hon. Martin Ryan urge Democratic friends in Washington to grant immediate admission for the South and pass an enabling act for the North. Critics call this death bed repentance, yet supporters claim urgency and fairness in the issue.
A humorous outcry suggests moving the state capital to Sioux Falls and making the rest of South Dakota mere outlying provinces. The idea envisions Sioux Falls hosting the territorial fair next year and mocks the advantage the city would have if chosen as capital.
Citizens of Aberdeen call for a central Dakota convention to forestall division. Newspapers nationwide push division arguments. The Republican party and liberal Democrats in both houses back the measure, but Aberdeen repudiates the call.
The Huronite defends editor integrity and denies endorsing Campbell or any stance on Sioux Falls capital, while the Republican accuses it of avoiding clear positions. Both papers discuss statehood, capital location, and calls for harmony amid political maneuvering and past votes.
The Republican argues Mitch ell will run for capital honors, citing Mitchell Dakota transit links. Mitchell anchors the Milwaukee system reach into the Black Hills and serves as Omaha Northwestern termini, with lines to Pierre and Missouri River, plus strong internal connections.
Springer argues for amending the omnibus bill to allow Dakota residents to vote on division and admission in May. He cites expected snow melt and seedtime as reasons voters can express sentiments at the polls despite harsh winters and prairie torrents.
Gen. Allen is described as aspiring to govern Dakota in the narrow window before statehood. The claim places emphasis on his political ambition amid the transition period and potential influence on territorial leadership.
A collage of storefront promos and public notices: Gale's sells perfumes and books at half price. Champeny Bros. promotes fabrics, shoes, and a New Year cloak drawing. Christmas services at St Mary’s. a Lyman Union event at Peck’s schoolhouse. medical endorsements for Hall’s Catarrh Cure with a $100 cure promise. ongoing promotions for toys, pens, and patterns amid local shopping chatter.
A Buffalo Express item reports a physician buying a barrel of onions and claiming daily onion meals protect children from colds and illnesses. Another physician supports the claim, saying no better advice could be given.
The Sheriff of Davison County Dakota Territory will sell on January 23 1889 at 2 pm at the Mitchell Court House the interest of defendants George E Letcher and Matilda Letcher and the Letcher Betts partnership in Lot 12 Block 8 Village of Mitchell to satisfy a judgment for 3819 dollars and 14 cents with interest and costs to the highest bidder for cash.
Dr E C War proclaims NERVE AND BRAIN TREATMENT for ailments from nervous disorders to insomnia and premature aging. Each box claimed to cure many conditions with a month’s supply costing $1,000 per box or six boxes for $5.00, prepaid by mail. A six box order with $500 earns a written cure guarantee and money refund if no cure. Sole agent 8 H SCALLIN Mitchell D T.
An advertisement offers a $500 reward for curing liver complaints dyspepsia sick headache and related issues with West's Vegetable Liver Pills. Pills come 30 in a box for 25 cents and are sold by druggists with a free trial package available by mail from John C. West & Co. and S. H. Scallin.
The New York Herald reporter James Creelman arrives for coverage of the statehood issue in Dakota. He will file impressions from a southern swing after a prior trip in 1880 1 and a noted track record of danger and adventure in journalism. A Kindergarten program at the Baptist church lists several classes and performances with proceeds for needy city children.
The Horticultural Society held a well attended session with welcome by Jas S Poster and responses by Ouiver Gibbs. Papers by A E Hitchcock on lawn making and Prof Keffer on forests urged tree planting to combat climate and support moisture. Officers were reappointed and a Dakota south unit planned with premiums agreed. Washington notes list land contests and patents. Hood's Sarsaparilla advertised for rheumatism as cold season nears. The next meeting is set for Brookings in June.
Treas urer Prescott and register Smith are expected to join new teams after their terms expire and pursue real estate, loan and abstract ventures. Both men are noted for experience and broad networks.
Prof Taylor notes a largely increased attendance over the first term of last year and says faculty are gratified by student progress despite unfavorable circumstances. The fall term closes Friday without public exercises, examinations follow, and plans point to larger winter term attendance.
Article urges reducing consumptives with Dr. King's New Discovery claiming early use cures coughs colds sore throats chest pains and side pains. It advertises trial bottles free at Scallin's drug store and touts a guaranteed recovery when taken promptly.
A biased advertises Qur Candidate for president and Electric Bitters as the best tonic and alterative. It claims the public endorsement, promises relief for liver stomach and kidney troubles, malaria fevers and headaches, with a money back guarantee. Sale at Scallin's drug store for 50c and 1.00.
A promotional note touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as the trusted teething remedy used by mothers for forty years. It claims to relieve pain and cure dysentery diarrhea griping wind colic and supports the child and mother, offered at 25 cents per bottle.
Advert reads that all with consumption or throat chest lung afflictions can find a positive cure in Ballard's Horehound Syrup. It claims thousands of sufferers owe their lives to this remedy and notes tree sample bottles are available at Gale's.
An 19th century ad touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as a universal external remedy for rheumatism neuralgia sore chest old sores wounds sprains bruises contracted muscles and croup with a claimed 50 cent price and GALE agent.
An informational ad promotes Williams Australian herb pills for improved complexion and energy, priced 25 cents at Gale's. It also touts Shiloh's Vitalizer for dyspepsia and liver issues, guaranteed cure, sold by S. H. Scallin, plus WACKMETACK perfume at 25 and 50 cents sold by J. H. Scallin.
Advert reads Bucklen's Arnica Salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. Claims cure for piles with money refund if not satisfied. Price two cents per box. Sold by S. H. Scall in.
Moisture itch and stinging intensify at night with piles. Swayne's Ointment claims to stop itching and bleeding, heal ulcers, and remove tumors in most cases. Available from AI druggists or by mail for 50 cents. Dr. Swayne & Son, Philadelphia.
An old advertisement claims Begg's Cherry Cough Syrup will relieve coughing instantly. It urges readers to purchase from S H Seallin.
Jerome Wiltie announces a drawing at his gallery over Gale's store. Each attendee gets a ticket and a chance to win a silver fruit and berry set valued at six dollars, with photos taken for the ticket.
An advertisement touts SyanNE's QUINTMENT as a single any internal medicine free remedy for tetter salt rheum ringworm piles itch sores pimples eczema and all itchy skin eruptions stating it is potent effective and inexpensive.
Parents urged to protect children from dangerous medicines and coughs. ad claims Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup relieves colds and lung fever with no superior. Ivor sale by 8. H. Scallin.
An old advertisement notes Beggs Blood Purifier as superior for blood purification and promises refund if ineffective. It promotes St Patrick's Pills, McLean remedies for liver kidney health, tar wine lung balm, and Chamberlain cough remedies. It highlights Dr J H McLean products and Scallin druggist sales with various prices and endorsements.
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