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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1888
Page
1
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National political reports confirm Charles F. Blaine intends to decline the nomination. Senator Sherman and other Republicans express regret while Democrats note uncertainty about his actual withdrawal. The piece also covers Dawes Sioux bill delays and related Senate debates, with ships arriving in Philadelphia and immigration inspectors detaining a passenger under the pauper act.
The article notes such land claim cases awaiting decision in the general land office including 600 cases from Dakota Montana Minnesota and Iowa with an estimated land improvement value around $190 000 and cites a rise in patents issued last quarter Then it describes a charity ball at the rink on the 22nd hosted by the G A R and Women's Relief Corps with tickets at $1 per couple and supper from 6 to 8 followed by dancing with refreshments and live music promising a lively leap year social event for locals.
A man fled abroad to rid himself of an unpleasant mother-in-law. The daughter was allowed to land, but the elderly woman remains on board the ship awaiting return to her origin.
Three inmates fled the county jail about 7:30 PM and were not missed until morning. The escapees are Bill O Connor, Frank St. Clair, and Wm Thomas, all awaiting trial for highway robbery. They freed themselves by sawing cell bars and a corridor roof, using a rope of ham mock strips found between the jail and the courthouse. Sheriff Richter is en route from Milwaukee after being telegraphed.
Fire in the Ryan block opposite recently burned site destroys upper floors occupied by Foote Schulz and Ryan drug company. Estimated losses total about 300000 with stock valued at 160000 fully insured. Origin of the fire remains undetermined.
Gov Swineford of Alaska addressed a House Territories committee gathering. He waved Alaska maps claiming vast seacoast and resources neglected by the U S while alleging a giant corporation blocks progress and native rights. He urged Dakotans to let Alaska claim its rights.
Lane Bar ratt reports in this paper the week’s patent grants to northwestern inventors. Names include Harry B. Cornish Blue Earth City coffee pot James McNaughton A Bardsley Brainard oil can Henry M. Young assigner to Young Safety Eating and Lighting Co Minneapolis and Carlos J Warren James town Dakota for car coupling. Also listed are an apparatus for extinguishing car lamp lights. A health notice promotes Pleasant Purgative Pellets by Dr. Pierce as remedy for sick headache dizziness constipation biliousness and to restore digestive regularity.
Wallace Ross of the United States defeated George Bubear the English champion by two lengths in the Thames sculling race for England’s championship and $1000 a side.
The text describes biliousness with varied symptoms across individuals. A bilious man often avoids breakfast and drinks liquids rather than solids. The tongue is coated or rough, digestion is irregular with diarrhea or constipation, and hemorrhoids may occur.
A short note touts Green's August Flower as a remedy for stomach distress and indigestion. It claims the remedy is inexpensive, with thousands attesting to its efficacy and hints at relief from giddiness headaches and associated symptoms.
The article recalls a rumor of an approaching blizzard from Aberdeen that caused schools to dismiss at noon and farmers to rush home. The day warms then cools as forecasts predict a cold snap, but no major storm materializes beyond light prairie snow and north winds.
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pleasant tasting, harmless liquid laxative for constipation digestion and piles. It promotes ease of use for all ages and claims cleansing and strengthening properties. Sold by S. H. Scallin. The Mt. Vernon Gazette notes the death of Mrs. Margaret Johnston mother of Geo A Johnston Carrie Berry and E S Johnston in Mt Vernon Dakota in the 7th decade. funeral held at M E church with Rev. Minty and Mrs Free land. buried beside her husband in Mt Vernon cemetery. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Company San Francisco and sold by S. H. Scallin.
C E Gaines returns from a southern Dakota and Minnesota trip with the Esterly binder agency. He has established local agents and is ready to drive activity for the upcoming season.
The passage claims Tac blood acidity causes pain in shoulders knees and ankles. It touts Sarsaparilla as a positive cure by purifying blood and strengthening the body.
A Shelby county woman, Mrs. Luther Lutz, survived seven years of serious illness before trying Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption. After one dose she slept all night and was miraculously cured, according to W. C. Harick & Co. in Shelby, N C. A trial bottle is available at L O Gale's drug store.
Ft Benton's Feb 11 report notes growing support in congress to open North Montana's vast reservation of about 4 150 000 acres to settlers. Indian cession negotiations would yield 17 600 000 acres for 4 300 000 dollars in staged payments. The region, watered by the Missouri and Milk rivers, promises rapid settlement once rail service connects the area and the climate moderates extremes with chinook winds.
Chicago and Duluth area shipments see the sharpest cuts as Northwestern lowers rates to 25, 21, 17, 14, 12 and 8 cents. Similar reductions extend to Mason City and St Paul, affecting northeastern Iowa and southern Minnesota. Grain and its products from Council Bluffs Omaha and western Iowa remain largely unchanged.
News from multiple cities reports strong probabilities that the Red Wing to Duluth railroad will be built after local subscriptions reach 50 000 for a construction company. Duluth businessmen and Gov Bard accompany survey teams noting a favorable grade and curvature.
The Capital announces a liberal premium to all subscribers by January 1, 1888, a $3 book free for every new subscriber secured by existing readers. It seeks to double its list by paying that book as incentive, urging old subscribers to recruit neighbors and demonstrate the book’s value. The Mitchell Printing Co. promotes the plan as an investment in circulation and property improvement.
Mitchell D T offers 100 improved farms for actual settlers and profitable investments for non residents. Send stamp for map circulars and price list.
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