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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1894
Page
7
The Mitchell Printing Co announces subscription rates for one year in advance six months and three months with address change service and state that papers sent beyond the state will be discontinued at paid time. Advertising rates available on application. Business cards locals and legal notices priced per line with free wedding notices. Friday December 28 1894.
A Kansas note on an Anti-Debt Society leads to broader discussions of fiat money gold standard and the Lexow commission in New York. Commentary covers currency plans, regional issues in the Yankton and Douglas counties, and international worries like Hawaii, with skepticism toward Grover Cleveland and references to prominent figures and places across the United States.
The article notes a proposal to strike the one cent per pound duty on refined sugar and a one cent duty on sugar from bounty-paying countries, claiming GOP support to maintain reciprocal trade with Germany. It also reports on Ralph Wheelock’s move to publish a Populist paper in Minneapolis and critiques on Catholic and Democratic positions regarding currency.
A Mitchell post-election analysis reexamined ballots in wards Three to Four, detailing transfer patterns from Helwig to Schlund and Teall, noting Helwig gained from Populists and Democrats in some wards. The piece decries anonymous accusations against Gen Silsby and defends Republican loyalty while listing related local notices and court items.
Champeny Bros advertise a spot cash system adopted December 1 1894 claiming sharp savings for customers. They highlight store size market reach and praise press mentions while urging shoppers to switch from credit to cash to save on groceries and shoes with 15 percent off credit prices.
A pleasant Christmas gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William Koch on West First Street featured a festive feast and season’s compliments. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Weller hosted a Christmas dinner with Mayor and Mrs. Seaman, Mr. and Mrs. J. Scriven, and Mr. Frank Stearns of Yankton. Dancing parties last night at the Odd Fellows Hall and the Alex Mitchell Hotel drew large, happy crowds.
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