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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1890
Page
1
A special arrangement grants farmers a year of The Weekly Capital and Iowa Homestead journal. The Iowa Homestead is a weekly twenty four page, non partisan agricultural family paper now in its thirty fifth year and noted as the best of its class throughout the west.
Notice outlines rates for old and new subscribers to THE CAPITAL and Homestead, plus coupons for each new name brought in. Incentives include 25 cent coupons on holiday purchases at Scallin's or Gale's, extra coupons for 5 or 10 names, or exchange for THE WEEKLY CAPITAL and Homestead or Daily Republican. One township notifier can receive free THE CAPITAL and Homestead for a year with sample items. Sample copies furnished free. limited time to begin work with Mitchell Printing Co in Mitchell, South Dakota.
The Supreme Commander called comrade F M Duncan of Ransom Post to the Grand Army above. Ransom Post No 6 extends heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family and resolves to publish in city papers and present a copy to the family, with minutes recorded.
The Epworth League lecture at the M E church by Col. E. E. Clough of Yankton was postponed because the speaker did not arrive. The train was five hours late and the lecture could not be held last evening. No new date is announced, and notice will be published when set.
Special to the Republican from St Paul Minnesota President Harrison nominates Henry B. Brown of Michigan as associate justice of the supreme court to succeed Justice Miller.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway offers excursion tickets at one and one fifth fare for round trips within 200 miles for Christmas and New Year holidays. Tickets on December 24 25 and 31 1890 and January 1 1891, with return valid until January 5 1891. F. J. Clemans.
The piece laments Parnell and Te Maos reputations while critiquing tariff politics and party dynamics. It notes Senators Moody, Pieres and Ingalls returning home, questions party favoritism in South Dakota and Kansas elections, and mentions the Huron National Bank reopening after examiner Diamond’s appointment.
Party managers sense legislators will use their own judgment in a senatorial matter as the independent faction tightens its discipline. The Ruralist warns against caucus control, urging members to keep out of a caucus and resist party pressure.
The Pierre Democrat blasts independents who align with Moody or Tripp factions. It argues the self serving lawmakers gain infamy and become by words of reproach, questioning whether cash or votes influence Bowell of Lake County.
The Argus Leader notes the East endures heavy snow while South Dakota enjoys comparatively milder weather. The writer jokes about preferring big storms to advance blizzard piles and contemplates physical and financial relief from a future heavy snowfall through March.
Rumor from Yankton claims Beadle County Republican legislators will withhold support for Senator Moody. Observers caution that the source is suspect and note the opposition aims to undermine the Republican organization.
The House approved the reapportionment bill 87 to 82, validating the recent census. Minnesota gains two seats, countering eastern Democrat criticism and a local New York paper’s attack on Superintendent Porter over a recount. The vote aligns with western state representation interests.
The Mitchell Republican reports strong financial performance after moving to a new building and expanding office facilities with presses and material. Pierre Capital notes a new circulation plan offering a $1 coupon to subscribers who pay three months in advance, valid at two Mitchell stores.
The New York Evening Post argues farmers remain aligned with neighbors in other trades. They condemn party platforms yet shop locally without viewing merchants, lawyers, doctors, and bankers as enemies. Election day loyalty breaks when party labels lure voters by name alone.
Intelligence reports the death of the Very Rev G S Hamel D D at Three Rivers Canada on the 12th of the month He served in Dakota for about eighteen months with Holy Family church Mitchell and later as chaplain at the Benedictine convent Yankton He returned to Canada weeks ago to his childhood home His Mitchell friends regret his passing noting his rare attainments.
Late utterances reveal the Dakota Ruralist official organ of the Farmers alliance faces financial embarrassment. Critics say it harmed the alliance by political fights and boosting independents rather than focusing on legitimate business interests.
The county alliance held an annual meeting on Saturday afternoon to elect officers: Rk. R. Saul president, J. A. Annis vice-president, Geo. J. Allen secretary, W. fl. Saul treasurer. Directors for a new stock company to run an independent state paper included E. S. Johnston, Jobo K. Johnson, Jobe It. White, J. M. Pease, and R. C. Warne.
Christian Endeavor society of Badger township hosted a Friday evening social at N Omealy's with about forty attendees. A Christmas entertainment is planned for Christmas Eve at the Peck school house with presents hung on a decorated arch instead of a tree.
An old promotional piece argues life hinges on the liver with a pun about Ben Johnson. It touts Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets as a mild, effective remedy to ease labor pains and improve health, noting one sugar coated pellet costs 25 cents and urging readers to write The Bradfield Regulator Co. for details. It lists local sellers S H Scallin and L O Gale.
A customer’s daughter suffered from suppressed menstruation and was said to be completely cured after using one bottle of Bradfield Female Regulator. The testimonial cites J. W. Hellums of Water Valley Mississippi and urges writing to The Bradfield Reg. Co. in Atlanta for particulars. Sold by S. H. Scuilin and L. O. Gale.
The ad promises a free pamphlet explaining Dr Dye's celebrated electro volt Belt and appliances and their effects on the nervous debilitated system with a trial belt offered. It also touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething pain and sleep, praising its taste and benefits.
A 19th century legal notice item announces summons in Fourth Judicial Circuit Davison County South Dakota with defendants Geo B Simons and Wasfled settler Jerry M Dorman. It includes deadlines for answering, dates of filing, and witnesses for final proof at Mitchell land office.
Public domain agricultural lands along the Great Northern Railway in North Dakota and Montana are advertised for homeseekers. Prospective buyers are urged to write F. I. SOUTH BY St. Paul for books maps and information about the new towns and free lands, with details on how to obtain plots along the line.
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