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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1890
Page
4
Subscription and advertising rates listed for Mitchell Capital and Mitchell Printing Co. Annual prices shown for cards and locals. Notices include obituaries and wedding presents with nominal per-line charges and free lists for births, deaths, and resolutions.
Private advices from Jerre indicate the bill to fixed Aberdeen as the permanent state fair site is debated. The prevailing sentiment appears not yet to vote for a permanent location, as five days of travel from Pierre reach the region.
The text critiques abolishing the Commissioner of Immigration while retaining an oil inspector, noting many states find such inspection costly. It argues competition favors dealers carrying high quality items, implying limited need for redundant oversight.
The author denounces sensational telegraphing from Pierre and Chamberlain that a state of near anarchy exists and armed conflicts between the military and townsite boomers are imminent. He urges confinement for the extreme writers and criticizes the damaging outside press and domestic space-writers for South Dakota.
The proposed law creates twenty five districts with thirty senators and eighty representatives. It assigns Davison and Sanborn to the thirteenth district with one senator and three representatives. The Aberdeen News critique questions eastern district fairness, noting central state underrepresentation.
The article quotes Ct Gov Fletcher criticizing defects and inconsistencies in the current constitution. He argues adoption was driven by a desire to join the nation rather than sound policy. He urges the legislature to study amendment as a serious statewide issue.
The Brown County Partners' Alliance meeting protested a proposed bill setting legal rates at seven percent on real estate and twelve on chattels. Members warned the measure would drain money from the state while noting Senate action lowering realty to seven percent and chattels to twelve. The article compares money price to other commodities driven by supply and demand.
A discussion argues that as South Dakota values rise and securities stabilize, interest rates will fall by natural causes, a change legislation cannot prevent or cause. It cautions against unscrupulous dealers inflating fictitious figures and urges legal action to target such practices.
A Pierre house committee recommended appropriations covering salaries for state officers and numerous offices including public instruction, schools, and a railroad commission. Critics note a $90,000 deficit versus expected revenue and argue for trimming or reform, including possible militia cuts and insurance reductions.
Senator Johnston submits senate bill 197 to provide for collection of delinquent taxes. It sets delinquency date February 1 and 12 percent interest. Tax sales on first Monday in November with bid process and county bid power if no bids. If county purchases property, up to 50 percent debenture orders may be issued at no higher interest than 12 percent.
The proposal authorizes debentures at 100 cents on the dollar with denominations from 50 to 5000 dollars and five year terms. Interest paid annually and a separate fund set aside from redeemed tax sale certificates to cover debenture orders and interest. The measure aims to improve delinquent tax collection and is described as safe and conservative for a fair trial.
South Dakota papers and insurance firms wage a price fight over what constitutes legal rates for public notices. Auditor Taylor urges publishers to unite to secure fair rates and avoid bidding wars that undercut the schedule. He compares the situation to underwriters and stresses publishers must stick to the law and to collective action.
Washington gossip says Senator Pettigrew may face limits on his power as South Dakota leaders reportedly urge caution and insist on unity. Moody and Pettigrew are praised for potential strong service to state and party if they show broad loyalty and respect majority will.
To nervous men, send address to receive illustrated pamphlet on Dr. Dye's Electro-Voltaic Belt and Appliances. Claims to restore vigor and health. A belt and appliances offered on trial. Voltaic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich.
Beulah township farmer M H Ward acted as auctioneer at a farmers market day in the sheds when Marshal Irvine halted the sale over a required city license. Ward, holding a county license, faced possible arrest and the sale was postponed. A license costs 30 dollars yearly and Ward has not decided on obtaining one. Farmers and stock men valued the market, and local merchants are urged to revive it.
At the Calhoun residence Sunday evening Mr J J Baughman and Miss Edith Calhoun were married by J S Winegar in a ceremony attended by relatives and a few friends. A wedding supper followed and the couple left for St Paul on a brief bridal tour. They will reside over Hammer's drug store in Mitchell after returning, and are welcomed by many friends including the Riceunui-AN group in extending congratulations.
Advertises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions cures piles with money back guarantee. Box price 25 cents. Sold by H Seall in ht.
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