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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1892
Page
10
A sharp editorial cites Memphis disputes and small men’s insults to critique public virtue. It references Senator Sherman’s forthcoming testimony and defends his career against bribery charges amid a South Dakota publisher dispute and Minnesota press alignment.
The speech outlines Senator Kyle’s Alaska anti alcohol stance contrasted with his South Dakota comments stressing a home to return to. It notes his evasive stances on prohibition and resubmission issues, and critiques Independents aiming to mobilize the prohibition vote. It reflects on Grant and Sherman cooperation versus political scheming. It questions Harrison and Blaine's mutual respect within the Republican party.
The text notes fresh divisions between the President and Mr. Blaine and hints at falsehoods in Newspaper Row. It lists three Alliance members left in Congress Simpson Watson Otis and mocks party shifts to the bourbon side. It cites Sioux Falls Press accusing Democrats of undermining Harrison over Chilean diplomacy.
The city editor of the Pierre Capital was mocked by a local amateur dramatic company over a year ago and now the members have retaliated with a shooting, leaving the editor injured with bullets in his body. The situation remains unresolved as the attack continues to unfold.
Eleven of thirty four states at the National Farmers Alliance meeting will attend the third party gathering in St. Louis. The Alliance is mainly northern farmers unlikely to follow southern leaders in Democratic interests.
The Sioux Falls Press notes a fresh accusation against Senator Pettigrew, alleging a top role in a publishers ready print alliance. It ridicules Editor Lyon of Watertown and questions the Alliance Independent setup, urging South Dakota farmers to rethink party loyalties and burdens.
Editor Republican challenges P A Sanders on free silver and asks for a practical solution. The piece warns that if silver becomes legal tender foreign wheat and other exports would flood in while imports like sugar and tea would drain gold, upsetting parity with gold.
Mrs. Martha Rhoades aged 89, mother of Charles Rhoades of this city, died at her Fulton avenue home in Brooklyn last Wednesday. Her son did not learn of the funeral until after it occurred at the family’s old home.
At the regular meeting, the president received a beautiful gavel, presented by Mrs. F D Powers for Howard Powers of Mt. Vernon. The gavel is made from hard wood with twenty five color pieces. Three new members were welcomed.
Geo B Kelsey a prominent Blendon farmer toured the town and defended farming against critics. The note highlights his industrious and economical approach and his respectable livelihood. The piece also recalls remarks from Sioux City Journal about Pierre University reform and a Mitchell University sermon, ending with a call for public support and membership in the association.
London reports the death of Charles Haddon Spurgeon at Mentone at 11:05 p.m. after a seven month illness. Present at his end were his wife and doctors. Born June 19, 1834, in Kelvedon, Essex, he rose from village preacher to leading English Baptist pastor. His Tabernacle in London drew crowds and inspired translations of many sermons. His death ends a life marked by worldwide sympathy and vast impact on 19th century religious life.
The advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pleasant tasting remedy that acts promptly on the kidneys liver and bowels, cleanses the system dispels colds headaches fevers and habitual constipation. It is described as the only remedy of its kind, widely popular and available in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles at leading druggists with prompt procural if not in stock.
St Petersburg February 1 Tolstoi denounces Russia's flour relief as insufficient arguing three peasant classes exist. He says the second class on the edge of want must be aided to prevent collapse into famine, while the government favors only the lowest class.
An ad proclaims August Flower as a cure for dyspepsia and stomach and liver issues. It asserts twenty years of growth, wide distribution, and a large manufacturing plant, with G. G. Green of Woodbury New Jersey as sole agent.
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