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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1891
Page
5
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The protection that built our lead industry lowered costs from 12 to 12 cents per pound in 1880 to 12 cents in 1890, cartridges dropped from 35 cents each in 1888, cook stoves fell from 833 per yard, and now locally produced goods cost about 5 cents due to tariff protections.
The article notes an artesian well machinery plant near Mitchell ready to locate, farmers already experimenting successfully, and Mayor Bowdle planning to push irrigation efforts on return from California with backing from the Milwaukee railroad. It also mentions Republican starers for Moody and Pettigrew at Pierre and a push to return Senator Moody endorsed by Alonzo Wardell.
The North Dakota scenario shows Senator Pierce, elected without opposition and backed for a long term, now facing a tough reelection fight after a strong Senate record. The Dakota political culture appears to reward a good man only to topple him later, illustrating broad public ingratitude.
In an interview with the Minneapolis Tribune Alonzo Wardall, a U.S. Senate candidate, says Bartlett Tripp has little support and is a corporation attorney. Wardall notes independents are loyal Republicans and unlikely to back a Democrat. He criticizes Senator Moody mainly for not being an agriculturist despite irrigation advocacy.
Republicans brace for a tougher final fight after the opposition carried its speaker choice by one vote at Pierre. A prized senate majority remains in reach for Republicans, who now face potential extreme legislation as free coinage advocates push measures to shift policy and restore confidence in the financial system.
At last Wednesday's meeting a committee of R W Wheelock J K Smith and J H Scriven was appointed to pursue Mitchell's interests in the State Fair. In a largely attended Friday session State Senator Preston discussed the matter before departing for Pierre. Mitchell aims to be in the field once a permanent location is chosen, relying on location accessibility railroad facilities and citizen effort for full recognition. Citizens urged to join The Commercial Club to ensure united action while noncooperating manor men should be treated with contempt.
Rev N S Bradley spoke at the Congregational church on Sunday evening arguing unrestricted immigration as the great problem facing loyal Americans. He declared other issues like tariffs finance and temperance pale beside protecting the republic from Europe’s anti republican atheistic and anarchistic elements. He asserted that America’s civilization would shape untold millions in the future.
The present century warrants rethinking policy and economy. Governor Mellette urges reducing state expenses, abolishing dispensable offices, consolidating posts, and cutting salaries to fit needs. He calls for strict per diem and contingent expense limits, possible closing of some public institutions, and smaller legislature sizes to save costs.
Governor Mellette lauds Public Examiner Blinchard for faithful and effective service while noting expense reductions would harm counties and state. He also praises Veterinary Surgeon Collings for efficient duties, reducing animal disease and office labor, and commends Pierre residents for backing the capital building bill with proper title guarantees.
Keokuk Gate City lauds Benjamin Harrigan for a quiet businesslike administration marking an epoch in continental and business development. It notes that at 8 o clock the republic of Mexico opens as a market to American farmers, praising administration action over rhetoric and challenging papers to cite similar Cleveland achievements.
Col F D Powers, a veteran with eight scars and a longtime Republican fighter in Davison County, requested the position of assistant sergeant at arms of the senate. He recently served two years as commander of a G A R division and was appointed to the senate post yesterday, drawing notable support from Republicans.
Congressman Pickler receives denial of his bid for a Mitch ell South Dakota signal station. Mitch ell will still get official forecasts and warnings by telegraph at government expense under standard terms, with Mitchell providing and displaying the required signaling flags.
Minneapolis Journal reports Mr. Loucks the Alliance financier of South Dakota has sunk the state Alliance in debt about 32,000. Farmers who invested are waiting for returns, but the machine has yielded little fruit so far.
Pierre South Dakota December reports Gov Mellette’s message well received by leading members who see it as a fix for the state finances. Fusionists push to sustain organization while Republicans fear losses from Lawrence Davison and Brown. Moody’s election appears doubtful. Senate adjourned to await committees. House caucus and talks continue amid uncertain outcomes.
A Pierre Free Press report notesVeteran figures like Volksmar and Preston cling to seats as reformers push for more officers and similar salaries to prior Republicans. A special Sioux City train aided Rep. Graham to vote for speaker. E.C. Johnson is named Republican correspondent. The senate debates a second assistant clerk, with Washabaugh arguing for daily journal updates to ensure proper records.
Senator Moody asserts the senatorial race remains winnable for Republicans as future developments unfold. Judge Tripp is confident while Alonzo Wardall backs independents. Major Pickler’s supporters prep a lightning rod bid. The caucus again failed to unite the ticket, and J. W. Cone of Brule was reelected chief clerk with three independents voting for him.
Public Examiner Blanchard reports County Treasurer Warner deposited over 13 000 in Faulk County bank and about 3 300 in Bank of Faulkton at failure. Bank overdrafts linked to Warner and Monroe Hazleton totaling 4 100 plus 1 000 short by Warner. County fears loss of most funds as bondsmen’ s property is encumbered.
In Judge Abbey's court Hans Peterson faced charges from his wife alleging excessive drinking and abusive behavior after the new year. The judge suspended sentencing for sixty days as the couple agreed to dissolve their marriage and divide their household effects.
Captain A M Kocher displays a celestial na or organette in the sheriff s office that plays tunes from paper rolls. When officers like Jim Wells and Harry Brash join with their instruments the group can entertain the public.
In nasal mucous disease treatment non-irritating remedies are urged. Douches sniffs powders and syringes irritate and fail to reach affected surfaces. Ely's Cream Balm is cited by many as delivering radical cures after years of catarrh suffering.
Pierre dispatch reports N B Reed of Pierre G G Bennett of Deadwood and D G Maclay of Mitchell named by Judge Eagerton as examiners of the United States district court for the district of South Dakota.
In the region, Democrats Meyers Rowe Wilrodt Hicharda and Wovey traveled to Pierre amid senatorial debate. Wilrontt backs Pripp, independents seek caucus in Huron to unite behind a candidate. Heints predicts Moody against Tripp with Moody favored to win.
A joint installation of G A R and Women s Relief Corps at the new hall Monday evening. The Relief Corps carpeted the hall giving the veterans comfortable quarters. Officers for the ensuing year were installed by Geo A Silsby including Commander Dr A H Daniels and officers for the Corps with Mrs Emma F Robinson as President. Social hour followed as comrades entered bearing plates apples oranges and confections.
Mrs W C Russ received a box of preserved flowers from her brother Mr Megginson in Los Angeles California. The bouquet includes tube roses English violets carnation pick smilax and native plants. Mrs Russ shares specimens with friends and decorates her table attractively.
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