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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1887
Page
1
Fragmentary note describes a market stall on West Road with food items and aid balance. Reading hints at a local event or offering, but details are unclear. The text appears damaged and ends abruptly without verifiable names or dates.
The Aberdeen gathering is attacked as not truly representative of the people, with delegates and proxies counted to 660 votes against a 935 apportionment. Critics argue organizers favored divisionists and party lines, while Springer's letter and the convention's handling spark questions about a genuine popular mandate and the path to statehood.
The Capital invites readers to accept a free three dollar Our Family Physician book with a year long subscription. Old subscribers are urged to recruit one new subscriber each, earning the book as an incentive while boosting circulation before January 1, 1888.
The Mitchell Printing Co invites readers to examine a valuable book and take part in a bold offer. Producers promise no profit this year, likening circulation to soil or stock growth and urging communities to spend time for a share of the effort and payoff.
Sir Thomas Esmonds and Hon. Arthur O Connor arrive in Washington and attend a dense reception by Irish societies. Senators Sherman Ingalls and others urge Britain to grant home rule to Ireland, linking American liberty with Irish quest. Davison Bros. & Seaman advertise loan options on city property.
Parkston Advance notes that Dakota papers strive for higher journalism levels and many weeklies and several dailies are succeeding admirably in the current edition.
The governor's office sent the blanks for the division vote return on November 28. They did not reach this territory section until December 2. Officials say the delay may have no significance, or it may.
The Aberdeen News lauds a north west convention as the ablest and best assembled, noting its business and legal talent, and praising its work. The Chamberlain Democrat calls for prioritizing statehood and reservation recognition to improve the financial condition of South Dakotans.
Sioux Falls Press notes E G Wright misses Aberdeen honors while Curt Winsor joins the delegation, praising Wright's party work but laments his exclusion. Chamberlain Register cites Bi jou Hill Times taunting a temperance article, accusing Lowe of sacrificing $250 in support costs for principle.
Sioux Falls editorials urge wisdom in supporting Dakota statehood. Aberdeen Republicans liken it to the barons at Runnymede and the Great Charter. Mt Vernon cites congressional delay as political brinkmanship. Aberdeen hosts a one state convention as the opening step toward admission.
A meeting on the street reveals one woman’s relief after using Dr. Vierce’s Favorite Prescription. She describes prior functional derangement and severe low spirits, and credits the remedy with restoring health and happiness.
The Louisville Courier Journal notes St Watterson’s view that a whisky consumer does not desire liquor as much as a tobacco user desires the weed. The comment contrasts attitudes toward intoxicants and tobacco.
The remark suggests Watter son has greater knowledge about the issue than Blaine, implying a discrepancy in understanding or position between the two. The quote hints at underlying tensions or differing perspectives within their discussion.
The Yankton Press reports official canvass figures from Bismarck on the division vote. It notes corrections to Ward county totals and Iowa counties cited by the Bismarck list, bringing the overall territorial majority to 4 574 for division and clarifying inconsistencies with other counts.
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Andrew Carlson files intention to make final proof before Register in Mitchell Dak on December 31 for timber culture No. 1008 in section 13 township 101. Witnesses: Gustaf Levensen Alfred F. Litz Charles Johnson William H. Grady, all Mitchell. Also notices by Mary E. Skinner soldier's entry 22092 for section 14 township 104 range 61 and Kate Crompton for section 35 township 101 range 61. Witnesses listed in each case.
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