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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1891
Page
1
The piece surveys political dynamics in South Dakota with references to independent parties, figures like Terrill of Oklahoma, and President L L Stevens. It notes a senatorial fight, courthouse lobbies, and a shift from Watertown Courier-News to Watertown News. It discusses sugar beet prospects, fiscal asks to balance state income and expenses, and allocations for state institutions and schools.
The Sidux City Journal notes December imports surpass last year and November imports rise similarly. It criticizes the prohibitory tariff as misinterpreted by both parties while Blaine Salisbury Behring Sea dispute nears a climax but likely can be settled by arbitration. Uncle Sam remains resistant to being bullied as U S authority grows.
A detailed visit to Lehlund and Schlund farms in Blendon Township shows artesian wells flooding land across a quarter section near Mitchell. Water from a 340 ft well is directed via shallow trenches to saturate fields, creating an artificial irrigation system that may yield hundreds of bushels of corn, oats, and vegetables, with plans for a five-foot-deep artificial lake and willow banks.
Whir-rally president Brush says this term opens slowly but attendance climbs as students enroll rapidly. He forecasts about eight hundred soon as health improves with Syrup of Figs, marketed at 50 cents and one dollar by leading druggists.
The Virginia City column touts Hood's Sarsaparilla to dispel tiredness and restore vigor, urging use over other preparations. It also praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for grippe related coughs, claiming rapid relief and complete cold recovery, with local sale through L. Gale, druggist.
Supt. Bras leads push for a free text book law and is credited with pioneering the system in the state. His Davison county success draws statewide attention as he chairs a committee to develop a country school course of study and manual appointed by the State Educational Association.
Mr J Jay Cooke, a traveling land promoter, expands holdings in South Dakota while urging readers to seek new western tracts. A list of uncalled letters from Mitchell post office appears, followed by ads for periodicals and guidance on relocating to the South via the Illinois Central Railroad. The notice highlights climate, soil, cheap lands, and opportunities for modest means, inviting interest from Northern families.
Sperry Wight Sheriff of Davison County South Dakota announces a foreclosure sale by judgment and execution issued from an 1880 case. The property is the NW 34 of section 15 township 103 range 64, totaling about 160 acres, to satisfy $15100.25 plus costs with interest from the judgment date. Sale date is February 4 1991 at 1 o clock at the courthouse front door Mitchell South Dakota.
Land office at Mitchell South Dakota December 9 1890 notices that Samuel H Ramsbottom has filed for flat proof to support his claim on the Northwest quarter of section 25 township 10 north range 60 west. Proof will be made January 1 1891 before the register and receiver at Mitchell. Ramsbottom names witnesses David Cle Levi Brown Charles Dunker Dodd all of Ethan South Dakota to prove continuous residence and cultivation.
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