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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1899
Page
5
A 1899 page lists advertising rates and classifications including business cards, legal notices, and cards of thanks. Obituaries and marriages are noted. the date references Andrew Carnegie and political figures. The piece mentions the National Buttermakers convention and remarks on Sen. Nelson Dingley and Gen. Joseph R. Hawley. It cites opinions on the Philippines and U S policy.
General Miles attacks canned beef sent to troops, facing sharp rebuttal from Commissary-General Egan. Egan accuses Miles of false pretense and lies in his response to the investigation, warning Miles to reconsider his challenge to the embalmed beef issue.
The Woonsecket Limes writes to urge reform as county superintendents and state teachers associations meet yearly. They claim officials exploit mileage allowances, pocketting six cents per mile while paying four cents, and seek a law to end the wasteful travel compensation.
Des Moines reports Milwaukee plans to extend its railroad across the Sioux Reservation from Chamberlain to the Black Hills this year. A senate bill permitting a bridge near Chamberlain suggests feasibility, while politics in Sioux Falls criticizes the Republican machine. Deficiency bills linger as lawmakers debate salaries for populist railroad attorneys and Adjutant General Humphrey.
The Argus Leader reports Gov. Lee plans to name John Sutherland of Pierre to the state regent board succeeding C. N. Herried whose term expires. The appointment would violate party representation rules since Sutherland ran for the legislature on the fusion ticket harming Republican interests. Confirmation awaits.
The Times argues South Dakota may follow the Gothenberg system granting private firms control with tight supervision and moderate profits, while South Carolina pattern keeps state control of sales and prohibits private liquor trade. Both plans face criticism and none fully proven in American settings.
An old advertisement touts Dr. King's New Discovery as a cure for the grip and related symptoms, promising rapid relief from coughs and fever with a money back guarantee. Also advertised are No-To-Lax and a tobacco cure product offered at varying prices.
The twenty fifth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Trinen was celebrated with a surprise party by about 55 relatives and friends including the Schlimgens Roths Heinzemans Pfiefers and Labeaus. The evening featured dancing cards and refreshments with many gifts. The event also promotes a farm readers club offer and lodge resolutions for a deceased member.
English adviser Sir Andrew Clarke suggests a US backed federation in the Philippines under naval protection. He advocates fair native rule, Catholic clergy collaboration, and limited military presence while maintaining strict administration to foster prosperity. He and others debate cockfighting and lotteries as social issues amid the reform plans.
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