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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1899
Page
10
Aberdeen's city council votes to purchase the local electric light and gas plants and projects potential profits. State news from Yankton reports ongoing committee work on key measures and updates on charity boards, while Mitchell faces bond refunding discussions under a pending law.
The piece notes Philippine operations following Cuban campaigns with successive victories. It highlights volunteer troops equaling regulars and the South Dakota regiment’s valor, citing General Miller’s Iloilo capture with ships and troops without casualties. It also contrasts army beef reports and a potential congressional investigation affecting Miles.
A Phillips Brooks line reflects on how sons claim to live by their father’s precepts but the person they become is formed by their mother’s influence. The remark contrasts parental impact on character and identity.
The third annual Davison County Poultry Association exhibition opens at noon in the Champeny building. Birds of many classes are on display, with a larger quality focus than quantity due to cold weather and local breeders selling out. Entries from Plankinton Sioux Falls Luverne and others appear. Light Brahmas predominate with several fine specimens among Wyandottes Leghorns and other breeds. The Klondike Prodigy incites curiosity. judging by Holden is nearing completion with scores down slightly from last year. A public note on Mrs Chapin’s passing expresses sympathy from the YWCTU committee.
The article recounts Dr Evans described as a witty parliament member in Melbourne, joked as from Queen Anne's era. It mentions a contemporary scholar remark and a wedding breakfast hosted by a farmer with five daughters, noting the bride and the bachelor brothers’ reactions.
The legislature took a Friday break for a vacation and reconvened in regular session on Tuesday to resume work on the Children's Home bill and related measures.
Synopsis notes two proposed laws with broad support as they move toward final passage. Both bills enjoy backing from key committees and leadership, with expected quick approval in the lower house and senate after limited debate.
The record covers a general revenue bill with an emergency clause and a required two thirds vote, state veterinary surgeon appointments, legalizing bonds, court term settings, city dissolution for small towns, printing funds for school laws, sealed ballots during contests, railroad and public health reports, and a reform school committee recommendation to add dormitory space plus other building statements and the judiciary committee signaling higher judges' salaries.
Pierre reports the South Dakota House killed the maximum freight rate purchase bill and kept stations' scale rules. It adopted an appropriation report for Gary blind asylum and heard several bills including a state board of agriculture, encroachment by cattle, railroad commissioner terms, Sturgis experimental farm, kerosene inspection, Lincoln's birthday as a holiday, and pure food measures. Senate action included tax powers for unorganized counties, manslaughter penalty up to sixteen years, and a $378 clothing deficit at soldiers home, with other bills about embalmers, school taxes, and federal constitutional amendments pending. Senator O'Brien returned to Sioux Falls for a week.
Republican senators caucus to delay action on governor Lee's nominations for seven days. Executive session and committee meetings discuss Wilmarth's bill on state auditing board and state bank depositories. A second message from Governor Lee on prosecuting ex Treasurer Phillips is expected Thursday with the Attorney General's report.
Senator Johnston discusses five dispensary bills in committee, noting their length and the need for careful drafting. He cites conservative Senate members on appropriations and explains why special appropriations typically await general bills. He highlights proposed laws on interest reduction, incest definition, and banning attending rival political events, plus the need for experienced members in future elections. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy advertised by Higens Bros.
General A. Silsby arrived home Wednesday evening from Washington where he secured authority as national banker examiner to cover branch banks. He plans to begin duties next week and expects three months to visit eight banks in the state. He noted severe weather and a near snow blockade delaying Congress.
A prolonged cold period since January 27 has set an unmatched record for the region. The night temperature dropped to 4 degrees above zero and the afternoon reached 35 degrees above zero.
An advertisement touts a six publication farm club including The Homestead The Special Farmers Institute edition The Poultry Farmer The Farmers Mutual Insurance Journal and The Humane Alliance. One year subscription offer priced at 1.45 with February issue noted. The offer is presented as a bundled deal for farm families.
The February Art Amateur includes an excellent color cow by James M. Hart and an article with 34 illustrations on the Kit Kat Club. Practical pieces cover Japanese carving landscape and animal drawing, flower painting plaster casting wood carving and embroidery. Ceramic and mineral painting topics, plus interior decorating ideas for bedrooms playroom carpets and rugs. The Note Book and The Collector report latest art world happenings. Price 35 cents from J W Van Oost, 23 Union Square, New York.
We extend heartfelt thanks for your loving neighborly kindness after the loss of our wife and mother. We thank the Woman's Relief Corps for their esteem and kindness. May God’s blessings rest upon you in our prayers. O. D. Stearns, W. J. Stearns, Ella P. Swett, W. A. Swerr.
The passage describes Mantla horses descended from Mexican stock, noting their small size 48 to 84 inches and shapely build. It highlights riders weighing up to 200 pounds, a weight scale from 182 to 154 pounds, exclusive use of stallions, mares barred, races at Santa Mesa, and a culture where private carriages flood streets during fiestas.
The Indianapolis Journal quotes a debate on publishing a cheap golf dictionary. One speaker argues against commodifying the sacred language of golf, while another warns of potential profit from a low-cost reference.
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