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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1891
Page
5
Subscription rates for the Mitchell Printing Co listing one, two, and three month terms with in advance pricing and a note urging subscribers to provide both old and new addresses and to report changes by Monday at the office.
TO ADVERTISERS Advertising rates given on application and will be found reasonably low. Business Cards five lines per year 25.0 Each additional line 31.1 Legal Advertisements statute notices Cards of Pranks Pel Celits per line. Marriage and Death notices published free of charge. Obituaries and weddings five cents per line.
The Capital of Mitchell touts a fresh typeface from Barnhart Bros. Spindler and highlights local business leaders and ongoing improvements in Mitchell. It stresses faith in the town, its resources, and farming community while noting Congress is slow to settled business and Don Needham as manager of Conklin's South Dakotian.
The late National Alliance convention questions government crop estimates while acknowledging careful data collection. Critics doubt reliability for railways and telegraphs and debate the World’s Fair funding shortfall of about 5 million dollars. Labor unions threaten action over nonunion hiring amid rocky project progress. The piece ends with a sardonic comparison to Columbus discovering America.
Former Minnesota governor McGill criticized the label force bill as misnamed. He argued the measure aims at justice in congress elections, would not force anyone, and would benefit all voters. He cautioned that partisan framing has fueled public fear, and said the McKinley bill is now understood to aid business.
The Census Bureau data estimate total farm mortgage indebtedness at 850 million dollars, challenging alarmist views of widespread distress. Most loans finance purchase or improvements, with only a tenth for business use, suggesting strong property possession and investment in the western expansion. The figure, while heavy, reflects the capacity of progressive farmers to bear debt and fund future yields.
In Wichita Jerry Simpson argues for currency backed by estimated metal deposits rather than coins or paper money. He proposes silver certificates equal to government estimates, claiming mountains cannot be removed and foreign capture of treasure is a risk. He likens this to risks of a printing press based system.
Senator Preston seeks higher bounty on beet sugar while Independent Senator Abbott objects as unconstitutional. Preston counters by asking about bounty on gopher tails and wolf scalps, suggesting a private breeding angle. The piece lauds Brown county farmers and Abbott as a gopher-tail statesman.
Jerry Simpson of Kansas has blossomed into a regular boss by traveling to Illinois to urge Granger members to elect a senator. He will then go to Pierre for more campaigns amid growing political activity and speculation about outcomes.
Bishop Hare departs South Dakota for the mission field in Japan, taking with him one of the state's most exemplary Christian gentlemen. Senator Preston's apportionment bill advances in the senate, likely to reach the house. England disapproves Blaine's reciprocity treaty with Brazil and the Republican protective policy. The North Dakota legislature battles over resubmission of the prohibition amendment, signaling a forthcoming South Dakota contest.
Sunday weather brought moisture with no damage, a boon to the northwestern blizzard chroniclers whose graphic pencils and vivid imaginations had laid idle until now.
In the death of John McBride the community loses one of its most genial and popular members and the newspaper profession a bright light, while the record of the deceased for honesty and capability as a county official is one of which any man might be proud.
A remark suggests South Dakota may need over 3.15 million dollars to repair its image at the World’s Fair amid a calamity campaign by Independent allies in and beyond the legislature, portraying the effort as a failing political strategy.
The speaker asks if the Farmers' Alliance can shift some focus from partisan politics to practical farmer benefits such as artesian well projects and dairy industry support, or if leaders remain preoccupied with criticizing others attending to their own business.
Critics ask how two Black Hills Republicans escaped scrutiny while fraud and bribery are cited to rebuke the Lawrence County contestants. They call for a swift answer from virtuous organs to resolve the apparent compromise and restore integrity.
The text questions any foundation for a rumor of a reciprocal deal between Democrats and Independents in Illinois and South Dakota over the senatorial choice. It notes that such a scheme would align with the wishes of Independent leaders like Harden who favor delivering South Dakota to the democracy.
Mortgage companies in South Dakota that have foreclosed on large tracts are considering spending about 500 per quarter-section to sink artesian wells. The plan aims to quadruple land value by improving water access and attractiveness, with several firms already moving to implement the wells.
A St Louis business man described as neither banker nor capitalist argued before the house coinage committee that world trade ties could support an international bi metallic ratio. He warned against forcing American views and said silver pools might not wait while the mass of people seek a right solution rather than a quick fix, noting western industrious families, especially in Missouri, oppose free coinage.
Western Nebraska communities rally around irrigation policy with meetings in McCook Ogallala and Sidney. Lincoln hosts a state convention with delegates from about thirty counties. Speakers include Prof Hicks of Lincoln and Willian E B Smythe of Kearney. People see artesian wells as a feasible relief, following South Dakota’s lead in modern distribution.
County commissioners of Douglas County call for a rapid vote on a $50,000 bond to sink twenty four artesian wells, averages $900 per well, with two wells planned in each township. The plan aims to improve water supply across the county.
Prerre February 11 two ballots were cast with Moody and Dillon among candidates. One hundred fifty votes were recorded with Moody eleven short, showing a notably tame senatorial contest as Dillon appears on the ballot and Mellette rises.
J R Lowe, vice president of the state alliance, spoke on What Makes Prices at the Knights of Labor hall. He linked Partners' Alliance and Knights of Labor, blamed under production for low prices, argued for a larger money volume, and urged price by law. He described the alliance as nonpartisan and open to independents.
The United States and Brazil seal a reciprocity accord via Secretary Blaine. Brazil grants free entry, from April 1 1891, of U S products including wheat flour corn meal pork cotton seed oil coal resin tar pitch and turpentine agricultural tools machinery railway materials and mining tools among others into all Brazilian ports.
The Pierre correspondent of the Red field Journal mocks a Davison county representative named Johnson. Described as an awkward, hungry-looking man who believes himself the town’s smartest, he pushes for suspension of rules to plead contest cases. His self drafted bills reveal alleged ignorance, with a committee chair urging orthography and phrasing corrections.
The editor of The Republican reports receipt of a letter from Pres I S Ormsby of the American Investment Co Emmettsburg Iowa. He critiques farmer statements in the Davison County Exhibit and urges sending more statements for eastern distribution to counter claims that Dakota produced little.
Bowdle in Edmunds County sits at 1996 feet, the highest east of the Missouri River. Jefferson in Union County is the lowest at 1111 feet. Pennington in the Black Hills tops the state at 4972 feet. Figures come from Maj. Coffin, state irrigation engineer.
Experience counts in compounding medicines and Hood's Sarsaparilla is praised for remarkable cures. C I Hood, a skilled pharmacist and head of Hood & Co, is noted as a member of major associations and devoted to overseeing its preparation. The ad claims modern science and long experience back its efficacy and urges a fair trial.
In Mecklenburgh Streitz the grand duke declines imperial court invitations and ignores the emperor for political reasons linked to Hanoverian history. In Reichstag Kaiser Wilhelm and Bismarck’s allies face criticism as Arendt praises the former chancellor. Wabash invites a boycott despite Commission fees. no action taken yet. Goddard defeats Choynski in a catch weigh contest for £500 after recent wins over Peter Jackson.
The La Gas cogne from Hayre arrived with the captain reporting the worst voyage he ever endured. Storms from departure through mid ocean delayed the ship forty hours as high seas and a westerly gale battered decks. Loose spars ropes and gratings were swept away, showing the vessel’s severe strain.
New York February 12 Gen Sherman is reported very ill with little hope of survival. Comatose at times he rallies briefly. Senator Sherman leads the household amid doctors noting slim chances of recovery. Rumors of death denied as condition remains grave. Senate actions noted on bullion pricing and public building bills.
Washington reports Co Comstock and Senator Washburn pressed for immediate availability of 50 000 to finish the Red Lake Indian reservation survey in Minnesota. They note 212 000 is needed to complete all Minnesota surveys, with Noble promising attention in a few days. Assistant Secretary Wharton wed Miss Susan Lay in Washington. Kansas City paper editor Speyer survived a saloon shooting incident after a confrontation with a stranger.
Max Bernstein and Isaac Leichtenstein owners of a large dry goods and notions store gutted by fire on February 1 were arrested in Allentown on February 12. Herman Leichtenstein and Louis Becker creditors were also arrested at the Orient Insurance Company’s request on charges of setting the fire and conspiring to defraud the insurer out of $2,000.
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