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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1891
Page
1
Farmers are urged to read a special arrangement offering a one year subscription to The Weekly Capital, a twenty four page weekly nonpartisan agricultural family journal now in its thirty fifth year and recognized as the best of its class throughout the West.
Advertises subscription terms for The Capita and Homestead, offers coupons for new names, special free copies for regular news items, and a market for advertisers. Include list of uncalled letters and postal note on dead letters. Mentions Baby Astoria and Winslow's Soothing Syrup with prices and claims.
The column notes low prices labeled McKinley era and references sugar at sixteen pounds for one dollar. It mentions Huronite and South Carolina senator Irby pledging to aid only through the Democratic party. The New York Voice is called radi cally republican-prohibition. Mitchell's stance on the state fair is seen as indifferent, with the Commercial Club urged to fix its location.
The article notes growing optimism that the World's Fair will materialize, driven by Chica go energy, northwest cooperation, and provincial east support, promising a magnificent success. It also covers the Letcher Bride’s findings that farmers paid 6000 dollars last year to alliance organizers labeled as political adventurers seeking personal gain. The Michigan Supreme Court affirms a two cent railroad fare law with a sliding scale: under 2000 dollars per mile gross 3 cents, 2000 to 3000 dollars 2.5 cents, over 3000 dollars 2 cents. raises question of government ownership.
The Aberdeen News ridicules Judge Tripp's Republican interview as inauthentic and overblown. It says Tripp's loud professions conflict with his life and warns he may need wiser allies as the political scene shifts before the war ends.
The Huronite notes Senator Moody is not rich but a hard working earner who has spent thousands for national recognition of South Dakota. It counters a view that corporate interests funded his winter work in Washington, stating that all time and money were Moody’s personal contributions.
The Sioux Falls Argus-Gender defends its independence while correcting misquotations from Senator Frye about a federal election bill. It clarifies that his official remarks implied securing ballots with force only if necessary to ensure a vote is counted, arguing for fair quoting.
In Sioux City on the 27th Thad heard Henry M. Stanley speak on rescuing Emin Pasha at the Peavey Grand. The audience included many educated locals. feedback noted his courage but his voice and descriptive power were limited for clear understanding. Rev. Marc W. Dorling preached on Revelation and the First Congregational church is praised for its new brick edifice. Senator Moody visited the Garretson area en route to Sioux Falls and Pierre, discussing the senatorial race and the Aldrich cloture issue. Local real estate interest notes South Dakota land prices and artesian irrigation attract outside buyers. A Ben Johnson quip about life prompts remarks on balance and wellness. Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets are advertised as mild, effective relief.
An advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the most popular remedy to purify the blood and restore circulation. It claims to cure scrofula salt rheum boils and all humors and weaknesses caused by impure blood boosting vitality and health.
The advertisement touts a product called Mothers Friend that supposedly shortens labor and reduces pain when used months before childbirth. It promises a safer outcome for both mother and baby and directs readers to write to The Brafield Regulator in Atlanta, Ga, for details. Sold by S. H. Scallin and L. O. Gale.
A Water Valley customer testifies that her daughter suffered suppressed menstruation until using one bottle of Bradfield Female Regulator cured her completely. The testimonial invites readers to write Bradfield Regulator Co. in Atlanta, Ga for particulars and notes local sellers L. Hi. Scallin and L. O. Gale.
Debilitated individuals are urged to send their address to receive a free illustrated pamphlet about Dr Dye's celebrated Electro-Voltaic Belt and Appliances. The ad promises to restore vigor and manhood and offers a belt on trial from Volkale Belt & Co. Marshall, Michigan.
A Columbus Wisconsin resident recounts that his wife suffered headaches stomach and nervous prostration after treatments by doctors in New York Chicago Philadelphia Cincinnati and Buffalo. He credits Dr Miles Restorative Nervine with helping her and urges readers to ask J O Gale’s drug store for a free trial bottle and Dr Miles’ nerve and heart booster.
Land Office at Mitchell South Dakota gives notice that Samuel H Ramsbottom has filed final proof to establish his claim to the northwest quarter of section 25 township 101 north range (HE No 28272). He will present witnesses David Cole Levi B Brown Charles Dunk and Thae Dodd of Ethan South Dakota to prove continuous residence and cultivation. Proceeding before the register and receiver January 1 1891.
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