Advertising Rates and Subscriptions for Mitchell Paper
The Mitchell Printing Co promotes Props Onecopy One year in advance and necopy six months. It urges subscribers to update addresses and requests early office correspondence. Advertising rates include business cards at five dollars per year and local ads ten cents first insertion then five cents each subsequent. Legal ads and notices priced by statute. obituaries and similar items at five cents per line.
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Necopy
Dakota Admission Debate Calls for Unified Front
An 1889 Washington dispatch urges Dakota and press outlets to present a united front on admission to statehood. It notes Senate resistance to Springer bill changes on school lands and popular division, while Springer and Democrats push for New Mexico inclusion and omnibus reforms. A partisan fight could delay admission, prompting coordinated public support from both Dakotas.
Political odds mount against governor in Dakota war row
The Bismarck correspondent notes Republicans hold overwhelming majorities in both houses and will legislate without the governor. Democratic officials are wary, with Ward and Boynton loyal, Lawler cautious, McClure reticent, Skinner neutral, while McCormack animates the clash with Church. No peace likely until session ends.
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Bismarck
Pioneer Press
Dakota
Ward
Boynton
Lawler
McClure
Argels
Skinner
McCormack
House
Church
Helen Barry Burns Theatres With Fire Hoodoo Fame
English actress Helen Barry, now in the United States, has faced repeated theater fires after opening in St. Paul and Duluth. She fled New York after a fire ruined her debut house and continues touring while managers seek new insurance as underwriters cancel coverage.
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Helen Barry
Kate Claxton
New York
St. Paul
Duluth
Minneapolis
Helen
State department record cited amid diplomatic tensions
The article notes the administration cannot boast about the State Department and predicts Bayard’s successor will face unprecedented diplomatic complications not seen in the last twenty five years.
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Department of State
Bayard
Judge Tripp Heads to Bismarck for Supreme Court Session
Judge Tripp returns from Washington to attend the supreme court session at Bismarck with confidence that the Springer bill will pass. Later advices may change the outlook.
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Tripp
Washington
Supreme Court
Bismarck
Government extends tax penalty deadline to June
Cabinet bulletins report Governor Church signed the bill extending the tax penalty limit to June 1. The 1 percent surcharge attaches after February 1, with Idlaine serving as secretary of state, Allison as treasury head, Alger in War Department, and Wanamaker as pestmaster general.
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Idlaine
Allison
Treasury
Alger—war Department
Wanamaker
Gov. Church
Acquittal in Banker's Murder Case Cites Insanity Defense
The defendant, banker Rawson's killer, was yesterday acquitted on grounds of insanity. Court notes mental state as the basis for the verdict, ending the trial.
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Rawson
England Secre tary of War Warns of European War Cloud
England's secretary of war warns that a war cloud of threatening proportions hangs over all Europe, signaling rising tensions and potential conflict across the continent.
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England
Europe
Postmaster General Dickinson Faces Public Frustration
The Postmaster General Dickinson is said to be disgusted and can now sympathize with the long-suffering public, reflecting growing public frustration with mail service.
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Dickinson
Minnesota Treasury Faces 300000 Shortfall This Year
The Minnesota state treasury is 300000 dollars short for the year. Senator elect Washburn of Minnesota is seriously ill from the strain of campaigning and heavy smoking. The cabinet announcement is expected by mid February, likely leaving many cabinet makers jobless.
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Washburn
Minnesota
Dakota Delivers Full Share in Record U S Cereals Output
The annual crop report from the department of agriculture notes a larger aggregate cereals production in the United States than ever recorded. Dakota contributed its full share to the national total.
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Department of Agriculture
United States
Dakota
Council approves mortgage discharge fee and chicken ripening change
The council passed a measure authorizing fee discharge of chattel mortgages. A second bill changes the game law so that chickens are ripe on the sixteenth of August.
States paving paths to statehood expand omnibus plan
Mr. Springer has set Dakotas Montana Washington and New Mexico on the road to statehood and now plans another omnibus bill to lead Arizona Wyoming and Idaho into statehood.
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Mr. Springer
Dakotas
Montana
Washington
New Mexico
Statehood
Arizona
Wyoming
Idahy
Sherman praised for handling Samoa issue and state portfolio
Senator Sherman's treatment of the Samoan complication showcases his distinctive fitness for the state portfolio. Few public men in the country possess the comprehensive grasp on public affairs that he demonstrates.
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Sherman
Free Text Book System Sparks Illinois Legislature Action
The widely adopted township text book system in this county could become a territorial policy, as agitation grows within the Illinois legislature seeking broader adoption and efficiency gains for state education.
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Illinois
Saint Paul Prepares Corn Palace Train for Inaugural
St Paul shows jealousy over Sioux City’s plan to send the corn palace train to the inaugural. The failure of her ice palace has tainted St Paul, yet the corn palace train will go ahead and cost about $40,000.
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St. Paul
Sioux City
Gov Mellette Eyes Washington Amid Prospective Special Session
Reports say Governor Mellette is organizing his business to move to Washington for work on admission. Most informed believe a special session will be called if the current term fails.
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Mellette
Washington
Senators Rally Against President’s Long Term Appointments
Democratic senators condemn the push for long term presidential appointments at this stage. They note the Dakota council’s stance and urge harmony with its action. If no reconciliation is possible, Governor Del has reportedly weighed delaying until after March, avoiding a six week quarrel at the territorial capital.
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Senate
Dakota Council
Koward
Vakota
Judge Moody's Amendment Aimed at South Dakota Admission
Aberdeen News discusses Judge Moody's proposed amendment to the house admission bill. It replaces Springer election provisions with a April 19 vote on Sioux Falls constitution, potential statehood, and a June first election for officers. It calls for swift territorial steps and asserts the amendment is fair and nonobjected by Dakota people.
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Aberdeen News
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Congress
Huron
North Dakota
Moody
House
Dakota
Springer
Senate
Huron Left Out As Rail Lines Centralize Trade
The Black Hills Times argues no railroad line will place Huron as an accessible hub. Lines have fixed centers at Sioux Falls Watertown Mitchell Redfield and Aberdeen, leaving Huron to the Chicago & Northwestern and new Manitoba routes extending from Watertown will create rival towns and split local trade. Huron cannot become the state capital as a result.
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Black Hills Times
Huron
Sioux Falls
Watertown
Mitchell
Redfield
Aberdeen
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Manitoba
Commonwealth
Pretty Fair Winter in Dakota Braves All But Coal Dealers
A Dakota observer notes a unusually fine winter for most, with coal dealers and eastern newspapers facing hardship and criticism amid the season’s gentle weather.
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Gann Valley
Dakota
Coal Dealer
Eastern
Teller Brothers Poised for Senate Change
In Pueblo California the Star suggests that if Mr. M Teller gains a cabinet post under the new administration his brother Willard Teller would take his Senate seat. The note reflects speculation on political succession and cabinet appointments.
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Pueblo, Cal. Star
M. Teller
Willard Teller
United States Senate
Milwaukee Excursion Rates Announced by C M and St Paul Ry
The C M and St Paul Railway Company announces round trip excursion rates to St Paul and Minneapolis on the 22nd 24th 26th 28th and 31st for 10 08 dollars with return validity until February 3. They also offer round trip tickets to Washington from February 27 to March 2 for 35 50 with return until March 10.
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Milwaukee
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Washington
A New Industry For Cold Egg Storage Hubs
A movement aims to organize a stock company and build a large egg cold storage facility in the city. Proponents argue the venture would be highly profitable, with precedent in the east, and could stabilize prices for farmers by reducing seasonal volatility. They hope the scheme materializes before season's end.
Champeny Bros Prepare Muslin Sale in Mitchell Dakota
Champeny Bros announce a starter muslin sale after a three week invoicing siege. They invite shoppers for a midweek event offering muslin cambric and sheeting at a low price at the right place. The firm also touts new spring goods including ginghams prints embroideries flouncings and trims. They claim to buy more shoes direct from the factory than any Dakota shoe house this season.
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Champeny Bros
Boston Leather
Mitchell
Dakota
Preserve the Eyes and Strengthen Vision with Proper Use
An article from a London journal explains that proper, steady light and sanitary work conditions strengthen the eyes of workers like watchmakers and blacksmiths. It argues against overtaxing the brain or eyes, urges regular use to preserve sight, and promotes subscribing to Mitchell Weekly Capital’s Our Family Physician for eye care and sick headache remedies. It also endorses Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Ayer’s Sarsaparilla and Cherry Pectoral for bronchitis and overall health.
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London
Mitchell Weekly
Why I am Going to New Orleans
A personal letter extols February to March travel to New Orleans. It highlights Corron Pal Ace’s exhibition center Lafayette Square, southern farm products, Mardi Gras on March 5, and a firemen parade. The writer seeks northern rail connections, low round trip fares, and a pamphlet from J F Merry to plan the trip.
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New Orleans
Mancini
Illinois Central Railroad
Tennessee
Mississippi
Louisiana
Chicago
St. Louis
Illinois
J. F. Merry
General Western
Manchester
Iowa
New Mexico Statehood Debate Sparks Population Concerns
American residents of New Mexico oppose statehood citing Mexican population advantages. The article notes that statehood could shift demographics as new settlers arrive, while continuing territorial status would worsen tensions.
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New Mexico
Legislature Backs Veto Override After Firm Stand
Observers note legislators claim new rights and have overridden the governor twice. A measure passed 21 to 3 in the council and 40 to 6 in the house, signaling stronger backbone than two years ago.
Sioux City backs Perkins for governor post
Citizens and business leaders in Sioux City push for Geo D Perkins to be named Governor as a cabinet appointment prospect grows. They cite Perkins strong fitness for the office and broadened political support in the region.
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Gov.Larrabee
Sioux City
Geo. D. Perkins
Brother Perkins
Emma Abbott Sings Again After Husbands Death
Fargo Republican notes Emma Abbott resumes singing days after burying her husband. Critics claim avarice due to wealth, while the bereaved star may face financial losses from unkept contracts with managers and unavoidable engagements.
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Fargo
Emma Abbott
Ballard's Snow Liniment Promises Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as a cure for rheumatism neuralgia sore chest old sores wounds sprains and bruises with external use. It claims restore of contracted muscles and relief for lame back and croup with a 50 cent price and GALE agent listing.
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Gale, Agt
Williams Australian herb pills and Shiloh's products advertised
Advertises Williams Australian herb pills at Gale's to cure languor and bilious eyes with 25 cent price. Shiloh's Vitalizer guaranteed to cure dyspepsia and liver complaints sold by S. H. Scallin. HACKMETACK perfume offered at 25 and 50 cents by the same seller.
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Gale’s
Shiloh
S. H. Scallin
Consumption Cured by Simple Vegetable Remedy
An old physician now retired offers a free recipe for a vegetable cure claimed to cure consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and throat and lung afflictions along with nervous debility. He states thousands were treated successfully and will mail the formula with usage directions in German French or English to any reader who writes with a return stamp to W. A. Noyes 149 Power s Block Rochester N Y.
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East India
W. A. Noyes
Power
Rochester
N. Y
Seed Wheat Availability at Monmouth Mills
Farmers in North Dakota markets seek pure Scotch fire Saskatchewan or Blue stem seed wheat. Orders should be placed early as shipments begin only after sale. Visit the Monmouth Mills to see samples and place orders.
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North Dakota
Saskatchewan
Monmouth Merchant Mills
Advice to Mothers Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy
A trusted teething remedy praised as the prescription of a leading nurse and physician in the United States. Used for forty years with millions of mothers reporting relief from pain during teething and claims to cure dysentery and diarrhoea, griping, and wind in the bowels. Sold at 25 cents per bottle, eight bottles offered.
A Scrap of Paper Saves Her Life
A woman near the end of consumption read of Dr King s New Discovery on a scrap of wrapping paper and recovered after using trial bottles and subsequent purchases. She gained weight from under seventy pounds to one hundred forty two and regained health with the remedy. Fort Smith druggists advertise free trials and full details by mail.
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Dr. King
W. H. Cole
Fort Smith
S. H. Scallin
Electric Bitters Promise Hope For Dyspepsia Sufferers
Thousands seek a cure for indigestion and related ailments yet find no relief. The ad claims Electric Ditters will cure dyspepsia with continued use, improving digestion and liver stomach and kidney health. Sold by J. F. Scallin druggist at 50 cents and 1 dollar per bottle.
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Scallin
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Rheumatism Cure
Advertisement claims rheumatism is caused by lactic acid in the blood and that Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies the blood to neutralize acidity and strengthen the body, offering a positive cure for pains in the back shoulders knees ankles hips and wrists.
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Hood
Ballard's Horehound Syrup Offered as Cough Cure
Advertises Ballard's Horehound Syrup as a positive cure for those with consumption or throat chest or lung afflictions. Claims include miraculous cures and grateful testimonies from thousands of sufferers. Sample bottles available at Gale's.
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Ballard
Gale's
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Dominates Market Growth
Des Moines firm Chamberlain & Co. reports over three hundred thousand bottles sold annually as their cough remedy gains popularity and is hailed as the best made. Also promoted are Dr. J N McLean tonics and balms for liver kidney ailments and lung complaints, marketed by S H Scallin and others.
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Chamberlain & Co
Des Moines
Iowa
H. Scallin
J. N. McLean
Begg's Cherry Cough Syrup Promises Fast Relief
A vendor asserts Begg's Cherry Cough Syrup will instantly relieve persistent coughs and guarantees results. For sale by 8. H. Scallin.
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8. H. Scallin
Piles Treatment Promises Relief and Tumor Removal
A medical advertisement for Swayne's Ointment claims to stop itching and bleeding from piles, heal ulcers, and remove tumors in most cases. Sold by AI druggists or by mail for 50 cents from Dr. Swayne & Son of Philadelphia.
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Swayne
Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
Beggs Blood Purifier Offered As Universal Remedy
The advertisement promotes Begg's Blood Purifier as the world’s leading blood purifier and blood maker with a money back claim. It notes Cheap John houses profit from cheap nostrums and urges purchase through S. H. Scallin. It also warns mothers about croup and endorses Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a safe preventative when first symptoms appear.
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John
Begg
S. H. Scallin
H. Seallin’s
Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup Advertises Relief
Parents grant children coughs and colds while underage dosing with cheap medicines until lung fever or consumption appears, then Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup offers relief. Sold by LU Scallin.
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Scallin
Castoria Slogan Recalled In Cited Ad Text
An old advertisement line recalls Castoria use across stages of a child’s life from infancy to motherhood. The quoted jingle emphasizes Castoria as a trusted remedy accompanying health milestones and parenting.
Bucklien Arnica Salve Promises Cures and Satisfaction
Advertising copy promotes Bucklien Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapping chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It claims to cure piles or no pay and guarantees satisfaction or money refund. Price 25 cents per box by S H Scallin.
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S. H. Scallin
Swayne's Ointment Promised Cure for Skin Ailments
An advertisement extols Swayne's Ointment as a simple external remedy for eczema, tetter, salt rheum, ringworm, piles, itch, sores, pimples, and all scaly itchy skin eruptions. It claims the product cures obstinate cases without internal medicine and at little cost.
McLean’s Cordial and Blood Purifier Advertised Remedies
An advertisement extols Dr. J H McLean products for blood purity and vitality with price points of 1.00 per bottle. It touts remedies for colic and diarrhea Beggs Diarra Balsam 35 cents and eye salve 26 cents. Liniment for stock issues, Tar Wine Lung Balm for coughs, and Liver and Kidney Balm at 1.00 round out the lineup.
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J. IH. McLean
N. Scallin
J. H. McLean
J.H. McLean
J. S. McLean
Mortgagors default on 1886 sale mortgage in Dakota Territory
Mortgagees Joseph Sampson and John C. French declare the entire principal and interest due after defaults on July 1 1887 and Jan 1 July 1 1889 as $127.44 and schedule a foreclosure by public auction March 16 1889 at 7 pm at the Davison county courthouse Mitchell S D T. The lands described are the southeast quarter of section 3 township 104 north range 60 west of the 5th principal meridian.
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Joseph Shannon
Catherine Shannon
Joseph Sampson
John C. French
Davison County
Dakota Territory
Mitchell
Dakota ‘Territory
Sioux Falls
D. T
Harry Lacy
Morteagees
Morgagee
Sioux
Falls
Oak
William H. Brearley
Pine Mary Jefferys
Register of Deeds
Colonial & Unitedstat Mortgage Company
Office of Register of Deeds
County of
Davison
Mort.gates
Silch
Colonial & United States Mortgage Company
Wilke8 & Wells
Ortgagee
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Supopsy
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Row
Castoria
Bucklien
Arnica
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