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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1899
Page
9
As this season brings many letters urging how to run state affairs the irony grows that neighbors of such self styled experts never elect them to Congress. The piece notes the paradox of unsolicited wisdom from local critics.
Britain protests over dum dum bullets used by Boers at The Hague while a Utah investigation unfolds in Congress. Mr Roberts proposes an executive department of commerce and manufacturing with cabinet rank and a budget of eight thousand dollars annually. An investigation into Brigham H Roberts charges and postmaster polygamy claims is planned.
Among the bills in the house this session is Rep James A Slayden of Texas proposing that each state may control and tax convict made goods from other states to remove convict labor from competition with honest labor. The law is predicted to place convicts to work on public highways rather than compete with honest men.
Since 1879 the gold coin and certificates rose from 138 641 000 to 77 000. World mine output of gold and silver dwarfs 1893 values and, by 1896, the annual silver production matches or exceeds the total value of both metals under different valuations. From June 1 to December 1 1896 US gold rose 51 percent and the per capita money circulation stands at 26 dollars per person.
Representative Stokes of South Carolina has introduced a bill to extend rural free delivery to the nation via the star routes. The Post Office Department reports 22 000 routes and pending investigations suggest no long delay. South Carolina tests include requests to contractors for estimates of the coast of rural free delivery, with encouraging figures signaling nationwide expansion.
The Yankton Press and Dakotan urges the union reform party to set aside the railroad question in future campaigns. It notes the public showed indifference, while those who voted approved the bench and railroad record but warns hostility to railways would hinder development as South Dakota grows and adds lines.
A column notes Republican dominance in the Supreme Court and the stalled anti trust resolutions in the Senate. It questions Bryan’s leadership for the Democrats and reports Gen Henry N Lawton being killed in the Philippines while advancing on San Mateo. Lawton had a long Civil War service and later served in the infantry and cavalry.
The narrator recalls a wrestling bout with Jay Bur rourds cave this anecdote of Gould. They agreed to rules called holts but Jay broke them and threw the speaker. The victor laughed and claimed the win, prompting further taunts. Ovid Ce
The Cardiff Western Mail reports a barren cross shaped strip in Montgomery churchyard around a mound known as Robert's Grave. It tells of an innocent man hanged on false evidence and a vow that grass would never grow on his grave, with those who try to plant grass allegedly paying with their lives.
The Prince of Wales toured a Hindoo school in Madras where pupils were trained to greet him with Your royal highness. On approaching a bright student, he asked about a prismatic compass and the boy replied, It's a royal compass, your prismatic highness.
The state land department in Pierre reported the second apportionment of this year’s interest and income fund, directing 40 cents per capita to public schools based on 116,278 students. The first apportionment in June totaled 15 50 per child, with 202 a per capita distribution, reflecting a strong rise in school population and a record fund for South Dakota. L Q Hardesty of this city and Julia Willis of Buffalo New York wed in Madison Wisconsin on Monday December 18.
Professor W P Blake a noted authority on Yosemite origin argues the valley is a minor feature of wider glacial work across the Sierra. He estimates ice filled the gorge and higher to 5000 feet with pressure of 120090 pounds per square foot, grinding and planing rock to shape dome like summits.
A Russian veterinary surgeon sent to the Ural district to buy horses and hay for famine hit peasants contrasts two groups. Natives (kirghizi) prove honest and supportive, even offering horses. Ural Cossacks, though religious and simple, fall prey to a swindler selling them tickets for paradise labeled first rows at 25 rubles, back seats cheaper.
A humorous excerpt from the New York Press features Bluffers recalling kicking callers from his house. The characters debate age, romance, and social boundaries as an older man confronts unsolicited advances toward younger women, revealing a mistaken target involving his mother-in-law.
A Detroit Journal excerpt records a missionary arguing clothes are cheap as dirt while a forest child questions hygiene. The exchange notes health is good, yet wonders about corsets skirts veils and modest dress in the tropics.
A Georgia solicitor records an overheard exchange between a cook and a nurse discussing a recent funeral of a Black community member. They mention abundant flowers and a plan to plant a watermelon vine on the grave, letting the juice drip down through the ground.
The Davison County Board of County Commissioners met in a special session at 9:30 a.m. with C. J. Drake John Gilfillan C. A. Grimm and S. J. Moore present. C. F. Drake chaired the meeting. The Joseph P Bradley liquor bond was reviewed and approved and the session adjourned sine die at 1 p.m. State of South Dakota Davison County ss I H B Anderson County Auditor certify the report as true and correct dated December 14 1899.
A Mitchell post office list shows uncalled letters dated 22 1899 including Adema J T Bright Lennie Miss Brown G H Litchfield Mies Cora Peterson Mrs Susie Phillips Mr Chas Rudelff Mr Fred Smith Mies Rose Somane C S Wood Mrs Chas. Callers urged to say advertised and note letters will be sent to dead letter after two weeks. Ely Cream Balm advertised for catarrh with trial size 10 cents and large 50 cents. Ely Brothers 56 Warren St New York.
A Virginia Bar address recounts an eminent judge in court letting his feet rest on the bench as a defense witness, a young pickaninny. The Commonwealth’s attorney asks what happens if the boy lies. The note ends with the judge warning and the boy's witty reply that he had already said he would get whipped, illustrating courtroom tension and streetwise humor.
A promotional note extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as strengthening body and mind for mothers and babies. It cites Mrs. Orrin Stiles of Wisconsin praising recovery after childbirth and claims the remedy cures womb trouble and biliousness with the accompanying mention of Dr. Pierce's Pellets.
A brief notice announces the completion of a shoe department offering ladies and gentlemen footwear in a range designed to fit all feet. The ad emphasizes a nice selection aimed at pleasing both boys and girls.
A local advert promotes a line of blankets and shawls described as notably comfortable. The copy emphasizes warmth is above freezing and prices stay below zero, aiming to attract shoppers with affordability and coziness.
Silk department introduces a fresh stock of stylish silk items. The advertisement highlights new patterns, colors, and prices to attract shoppers seeking quality and fashion.
Heintz mince meat 10 cents a pound and New York apples 50 cents per peck. White grapes bananas oranges cider are listed as part of the Xmas dinner offerings.
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