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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1888
Page
6
The Mitchell Capital lists subscription rates with one year in advance at $2.00 and six months at $1.00. Address changes require old and new addresses. Advertising rates available, business cards $5 per year, extra lines $1, locals ten cents first insertion, five cents later. Marriage and death notices published free. Obituaries and resolutions five cents per line.
Mitchell, the county seat of Davison County, a bustling town of about 4 700 population, advertises complete infrastructure and growth. It highlights two national banks, a United States land office, a packing plant, multiple mills, operas houses, schools, newspapers, hotels, and two railways in a bid to attract manufacturing, wholesale and business ventures. The piece stresses excellent drainage, artesian water, street lighting, and proximity to quarries and machine industries. It invites manufacturing enterprises and broader business investment to Mitchell.
Storm-related fatalities mount in Yankton and Homme counties with the tally surpassing twenty as the disaster impact expands across the region.
Hunters report a few deer in Charles Mix County this winter, doubtless driven in from the reservation by the severity of the weather.
Rich supporters failed to complete the plan for an Omaha Yankton railroad with 33 million dollars capital stock as articles of incorporation were not tiled at Lincoln. Yet promoters urge continuation of efforts.
Armour Chronicle reports a malaria outbreak near Plainview in Douglas County. One family has lost four children and several other families have suffered lesser losses amid the fever spread.
Community voices note that hard winters typically lead to bountiful harvests, offering farmers and neighbors a sense of relief despite current hardship and seasonable challenges.
The Europe war reports show volatile and conflicting signals with claims of a broad continental war followed by peaceful notes. The dispatches vary day by day, leaving readers with uncertain expectations and shifting interpretations of the conflict.
War between pro and anti prohibition groups grows sharper after the election. Chicago produce dealers quarantined Iowa and Kansas to stop shipments of beer whisky and cereals. Fargo brewers refuse to buy barley from signers of the local option petition.
Reported blizzard fatalities are appalling but not as high as feared given the storm's severity. Observers note that higher death counts might have occurred if such storms were more frequent in Dakota, and suggest the present list would be smaller under different conditions.
Ilon L G Jokiouri and Ifon Chas McCoy of Aberdeen present a memorial to Congress, urging admission of Dakota. The piece notes a convention’s committee action and ends with a remark hoping the people are satisfied while politicians are disappointed.
The passage extols a healthful winter and mild storms, noting loss from recent weather but widespread optimism. It praises the land’s productivity and climate, claims settlers are energetic and content, and asserts this is a good country to establish a permanent home.
The Sioux City daily stock reports lament the small hog receipts and urge farmers to shift to hog production. It argues hogs offer higher profits than other crops while Western wheat faces cheaper foreign competition. It predicts hog farming will pay off and help farmers compete globally.
Geo D Perkins of the Sioux City Journal is highlighted among Iowa Republicans as a standout potential senator. The piece notes clover acres can yield a thousand pounds of pork, valued at 850, and mentions a large white clover growth near Mitchell. It also reports V Pierre advices about the hill opening the Sioux reservation with Illinois Central plans to Deadwood and possible crossing by Northwestern and Milwaukee railroads within a year.
The secretary of the treasury reports an estimated government expenditure for the next fiscal year of 826,580,708 dollars, about 32 million more than the current year's appropriations.
Amid snow disruptions the Catholic see location shifts rapidly with changes between Sioux Falls and Yankton while Mitchell awaits a decision. The evolving dispute highlights regional church administration and local reactions.
A sixteen month old Percheron stallion weighing 1400 pounds is among Brookings agricultural college’s recent contributions. The horse was presented by M. W. Dunham of Illinois.
A Rock Island railroad circular states that Dakota’s wheat crop is the largest ever credited to a single state and accounts for about one thirtieth of the world’s total production.
Residents complain that the north train delivered no mail yesterday or today, leaving communities exasperated as schedules falter and service gaps widen.
The prophets converge on a single forecast that 1888 will yield record crops since Dakuia’s settlement, insisting the abundance will be remarkable and timely for the community.
More than 21000 head of beef cattle have been shipped east this season from the Dakota and Montana ranges along the Manitoba road, reflecting strong market demand and cross border livestock movement.
The Yankton Press reports on Dudge Tripp's ruling affecting the local insane asylum board, highlighting the decision's impact on governance and proceedings within Yankton.
The Dell Rapids Exponent is described as comatose and inactive, with its immediate status unclear and no recent publishing activity reported. Readers are urged to monitor for updates on the paper’s operations and potential revival.
Mrs Phoebe Chesley Peterson of Clay County Iowa claims kidney trouble and lameness plagued her until using Electric Bitters. At 73 she says pain is gone and she can do housework again, praising the remedy. Bottle priced 60 cents at L O Gale's.
A. M. Bowdle’s long wait with the board of agriculture ends as Mitchell is announced as the prize winner for the 188s fair location. The decision comes despite bad weather and a delayed tally, promising Bowdle a warm reception on his return. Details of the vote follow.
The Mitchell fair board announces dates for the territorial fair to be held in Mitchell in the last week of September. Officers elected include Bliss as president Bushnell secretary Jacobs treasurer Johnson Montrose superintendent of grounds Lexith trustee of agricultural college. Premium list to be revised with educational and children's departments added and a band tournament planned. Secretary salary reduced and radical changes promised to ensure success. Mitchell ladies asked to assist in making the fair attractive.
An eastbound Wabash passenger train was halted by a band of masked gunmen near Missouri City Missouri. Sheriff and officers fired on the trio blocking the engine, forcing the robbers to flee while the train continued to Lent ton Junction. Reports note confusion among passengers and a late arrival by morning. one man linked to the James gang was mentioned.
Hilly Myers of Streator Illinois defended his lightweight title by KOing Yarry Gillmore of Canada in twenty eight seconds at north Judson Indiana. Myers landed a left then a right to Gillmore’s neck sending him to the canvas for a decisive victory. Gillmore recovered briefly but could not rise before ten seconds passed.
PINLADELPNA Penn Jan 19 No early settlement of rail troads and miners. The strike seems as firm as ever and the company shows no intention of retreating from Mr Corbin's position.
Washincron January 19 The house passed a joint resolution accepting the invitation for the United States to participate in the Melbourne exposition.
Governor Semple signed the bill granting women the right to vote in the Wyoming Territory on January 19. The action marks a milestone for women's suffrage in the region with Ongarra, W.P. reporting the event.
New York reports the Britannia anchored off the light-ship after docking with over 100 Italian emigrants aboard on January 19.
At 9 this morning the vessel remained unaccounted for after its last signals of distress. No cause for the delay in arrival has been learned, and search efforts continue as authorities await further information.
A farmer Paul Knudson's household near Fairfax faces a spreading typhoid fever with eight sick, two deaths, and no help. Neighbors avoid contact due to contagion as the county board and state health authorities fail to provide nurses or burial aid. The father, aging and alone, cares for the sick while food is scant.
Boston, Jan. 20. James Edward Nowlin was hanged at the west Cambridge jail for the murder of George Codman in Somerville. Sheriff Cushing and deputies carried out the sentence without incident. the death was instantaneous at 11:23 a.m. The body was lowered about half an hour later and given to Codman’s relatives.
An east bound Manitoba road passenger train from Breckenridge to St Paul derailed near Monnis Minnesota this morning. Express messenger Benj Prentiss was killed and several other passengers were seriously injured as the accident disrupted service.
Mr. William O'Kice was released from jail today and went to the parish priest's house. Large crowds followed him and welcomed him with enthusiasm, while remaining orderly.
Major Willis Drummond died yesterday in San Diego from consumption after moving there for health. He formerly served as commissioner of the General Land Office and as a U S representative from Iowa.
Banrimone Maryland January 19 Geo B Chase wholesale clothier failed today with assets about 340000. Peter Grogran family dealer also failed earlier in the day and is listed among creditors.
Lima Ohio January 20 report from the Associated Press claiming the Smith family was burned to death is false. No verified incident or victims match the alert text.
Washington special describes Senator George Mississippi as rough in dress with an old open-laced silver watch on a shoestring in his breeches pocket. Senators and pages mock the device while Mrs Randall and Senator Reagan are linked with a tune and a twine habit respectively.
The Sanborn County Advocate argues advertising is optimal now as readers have spare time and seek reading material. ads reach households regardless of weather or trade, and many readers peruse papers by the fireside. The piece urges business men to seize the season for attention.
In a Leicester dated letter, David reports on the Smithfield show with high prices for cattle and sheep, praises pure bred stock, and urges Dakota farmers to shift from grain to quality horses and cattle. He outlines plans to import 50 head of horses from England to the Dakota ranch by March 1, 1888, including Shire, Cleveland Bay, and Shetland breeds, and praises improving farming practices.
The Chicago Tribune argues for admitting South Dakota and then North Dakota to statehood, noting a decisive 1886 Dakota vote and a population near half a million. It urges Republicans to meet the issue, predicting three congressmen for South Dakota as soon as admitted.
A discussion compares population sizes of Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, West Virginia, and Florida to gauge influence on a presidential vote. The author argues delaying participation from these five states would provoke strong protest, while asking if South Dakota pioneers deserve voting rights any less.
Aberdeen Republican Representative Neal of Big Stone City, blocked en route from the constitutional convention, cites a Los Angeles sand storm described in a letter from his wife. She recalls two days of unceasing wind and sand and compares it to a Dakota blizzard, noting the storm’s impact on fruit and climate.
An eastern New York dairyman praises the uniform quality of butter from a creamery and says it benefits farmers unable to invest fully. The creamery educates patrons with better methods, records, and comparisons, spurting thrift, higher farm cultivation, and better homes, while guiding improvements in cows, feeds, and stables.
A Mitchell man dies and reaches the gate to heaven, but St. Peter denies entry for not shoveling snow off his sidewalk. The tale ends with a moral to take warning.
The list of letters remaining uncalled for at Mitchell post office as of the week ending January 17 includes Anderson Mason Allen, Coville Robinson Crisford Smith Darvin Dickinson Stephens Eastman Stillwell Freeman Woodman Gullikson Wicks Gorman Willis Larson Wilson Marston Westerland Whene. Add the note for addressees to call, or they will be sent to the dead letter office after two weeks.
On Tuesday James W. Raymond surrendered the Dakota treasurer's office to John D. Lawler of Mitchell. The transfer included 300983 dollars in cash. Raymond, appointed by Governor Pierce, was the last Republican in office under Governor Church's administration.
St. Mary’s church under Rev. John I. Babcock invites worshippers to the third Sunday after the Epiphany on January 22 with morning and evening sermons. Sunday school and rector’s class follow the morning service.
A harsh blizzard left residents stranded as Si A Nabinger wandered the countryside for twenty one hours before returning to a cow barn. Miss M B Wright sheltered scholars at the school house through the storm while others aided farm stock and households. Several men, including Sylvester Mehner Arthur Mehner and Conklin, are credited for timely help. some stock losses were reported but no fatalities until now.
Advertisements tout Syrup of Pea as a laxative for biliousness, headaches, indigestion, and constipation. Scott’s Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil with Hypophosphites is promoted as tastier than cod liver oil and effective for consumption, scrofula, bronchitis, and child debility. The Omaha line may run to Sioux Falls soon.
The Minneapolis and St. Louis railway offers daily round trip excursion tickets to St Paul from January 24 to February 2 1888. Return by February 5 1888. Fare is one fare for the round trip plus 25 cents for Carnival grounds admission. For details contact the nearest agent or write to S F Boyd G T P A Minneapolis.
Worth Knowine notes Mr W Morgan of Lake City Florida suffered a severe cold with a coughing decline toward consumption. After trying many remedies he improved dramatically with Dr King’s new discovery, using about six bottles, with no relapse. Trial bottle available at L O Gale’s drug store.
This old advertisement proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best cure for cuts bruises sores ulcers and various skin eruptions and promises satisfaction or money back. It notes sale by L. O. Gale with a price of 25 cents per box.
The advertisement promotes SHILOH'S VITALIZER for constipation loss of appetite dizziness and dyspepsia with a price of 10 56 per bottle sold by L. O. Gale. It claims Shiloh's Cure relieves croup whooping cough and bronchitis and includes a testimonial from Rev. Geo H Thayer of Bourbon Indiana praising Shiloh's Consumption Cure.
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