Fragmented OCR note from hometown listing
Readable words show a brief local item with unclear details. The fragment mentions a location village and a numeric value but lacks a clear event or identity to identify.
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1897
Page
2
Readable words show a brief local item with unclear details. The fragment mentions a location village and a numeric value but lacks a clear event or identity to identify.
The notice outlines subscription prices for one copy per year with advance or postpaid options and a three month rate. It also requests subscribers send old and new addresses, directs correspondence to the office on Wednesdays, and notes papers sent outside the state will be discontinued at the end of the paid term.
The Friday February 26 1897 issue lists ad rates for business cards local notices and legal ads. It notes free obituaries and wedding presents, and highlights Brookings College seeking 42000 for maintenance. It mentions political and economic topics including a senatorial contest and rail prices plus a July 1 start for private mailing cards with one cent stamps.
Lieut Frost proposes practical summer instructions for the national guard. He would concentrate troops at accessible railroad points and march to intersections and back, pending appropriation from the legislature. The militia proved its efficiency guarding the state cash en route to the capital.
The Lrookings individual predicts populists will caucus to nominate a senator before the legislature’s joint session. Editors expect a rapid vote and immediate announcement of the winner within two hours of convening. The editor notes shifts in opinion over the past three weeks about the process.
The governor proposes a high license law of 31000 with half to the state and half shared by city and county. Supporters include populists and backers claim it could ease state expenses. Opponents deem it an injustice to towns and counties, arguing state already meets needs without confiscating local funds. The measure is urged to be defeated.
The article recalls James H Kyle's U.S. Senate win by Republican fusionists, noting a prior six year term won with Democrat and populist support. It suggests Kyle will represent the Republican element in his upcoming work, reflecting on his coalition history and political stance.
The passage argues Kyle supports majority rule and fairness, promising to aid the new administration. It notes Luvid States voters backed the MelXinley policy and Kyle’s election by Republicans dampened populist enthusiasm, with Republicans calling it the best move under the circumstances.
John M Pease once aligned with the populists now argues the old party absorbs new by partial adoption of their principles. The Chicago People's Party executive committee demands reaffirming the money plank of the Chicago platform. Analysts warn fusion at St Louis weakens the party and foreshadows its end or realignment with democracy.
The article notes a Nebraska state treasurer allegedly short by 500000 and ex state auditor about 23000, with calls for full accounting. It also criticizes a proposed Omaha exposition appropriation and cites Sioux City Journal on Kyle Pettigrew political maneuvering and populist leaders.
With seven days remaining, 500 bills sit before both chambers for consideration. Lawmakers may run out of time to debate the measures, risking the loss of bills that could benefit the public.
The Alexandria Journal notes Simon A. Sieley’s pardon after two years of a five year term for horse theft in Pennington county. Boston Post columns debate Sunday observance, and President elect McKinley gathers a cabinet. South Dakota populists faulted for senator race delays and party infighting under Gov. Lee.
The piece argues that populist followers have grown unusually anxious as campaigns reveal the gap between stated promises and real action. It contends populism offers little true aid, serving instead as a theater of pretensions that deceives supporters.
Frank T. Windle returns from Pierre after two weeks at the legislative session and waits in Wolsey for a Mitchell train. W.G. Milne may move to Mt. Vernon to run a roller mill if a contract is arranged. Various local items include illnesses, a funeral in Wisconsin, a St. Mary’s guild reception, a poultry show, a Main Street scuffle, and advertisements for tonics and cough remedies.
The upcoming county township election will decide three supervisors town clerk treasurer and assessor as well as two justices of the peace two constables and an overseer of the road district. Also includes notices of DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Hood’s Sarsaparilla Hood’s Pills and a note on the marriage of CF Blondel and Edith Caldwell with wedding details and congratulations from friends.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.