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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1886
Page
4
In the 1886 editorial, Mitchell urges a new public policy and united effort to secure a commanding Dakota position. It condemns reliance on a few volunteers and calls for full, sustained civic action against rivals, with past mistakes acknowledged and a determination to prevail.
The article argues that country editors bear blame for susbscribed impositions and poor pricing. It urges editors to run a businesslike operation, charge market rates, avoid freebies, and teach the public to value newspaper work as a serious enterprise, with proper standards and better relations with advertisers.
The Fargo Argus notes business is dull and urges readers to place ads now. It claims ads cost up to one hundred dollars and argues advertising is less effective when trade is brisk and more necessary when markets sag.
The legislature discuter shows inclination to adopt radical prohibition measures. A bill would grant the Governor power to remove mayors who refuse to enforce laws. Washington reports say Senator Voorhees supports admission of Dakota, with his son as delegate from Washington Territory. Mitchell plans a fall fair to showcase Dakota's agricultural and stock-raising region.
Senate discussion centers on admitting Moody of Dakota to the floor. West says courtesy must be reciprocal and denies a Dakotan statehood precedent. Harrison, Salisbury clash. Missouri Utah analogies rejected. Fortunes mix as Voorhees nudges Dakota Montana Washington plans. Springer favors division if caucus allows.
Judge Moody, elected U S Senator by the Itaron Dakota Legislature, told the house committee on territories he supports admitting Southern Dakota as a state and creating a separate territory from its northern portion. Friday, Boynton and others will speak for admission but against division.
Information received at the general land office shows that Dakota settlers face new rules on proofs before clerks of courts. The notice outlines how claims must be supported and the steps required for verification in land settlement processes.
Commissioner Sparks orders Aberdeen register and receiver to discontinue a duplicate proof practice stated as unauthorized. Money collected illegally must be refunded to the settlers.
Interior Assistant Secretary Jenks signals concessions to aggrieved Northwestern settlers as Dakota officials press for relief. Senator Edgerton and Gov. Mellette report Jenks will rule on fraud proofs, suspend entries with court-like notice, and expedite relief while drafting new legislation to settle disputed lands.
A Davison county journal defends Commissioner M. D. Lewis against perceived abuse over his vote against a saloon license in Mt Vernon. The piece frames prohibition as his principle and urges voters to accept the majority will at the polls. It appeals to temperance voters and insists the commissioner acted in line with his mandate.
C E Gaines a Buckeye Company representative bought G F Zarger’s Beulah farm on Tuesday. He plans to rent it to tenants and may next spring work a forty acre flax patch with a sulky plow if he can ride on the slews of oxen during field work.
Capt. Nugen of Kimball reports the marriage of W. H. Cross to Miss Mary Butler on Monday evening at Kimball. The couple will reside in Syracuse New York after their nuptials. Ice from Devils Lake and Fargo sent to the St Paul ice palace. Pierre Dakota raises 800 dollars for Washington delegation expenses. A measles scarlet fever and diphtheria outbreak harms children around Tyndall.
The Aberdeen Board of Agriculture selects Huron as the site for the Territorial Fair after a long bid battle. Huron offered water, grounds, and a $1000 cash payment plus later a voluntary $500 boost as Grand Forks Aberdeen Mitchell and Madison bid supporters argued their cases. A late attempt by Grand Forks to alter the outcome failed on the ninth ballot, securing Huron’s win by nine to six.
The article extols Mitchell merchants and professionals for their strong use of newspaper advertising. It names Weil Brothers McGovern Gale Hammer Warne Letchers Chandler Bros Fosdick Tillotson Stern Shauer Co Bradley Koch Reierson Brynjulson Randall Wheelock Montelius and many others, noting both local and distant advertisers and urging more firms to regularize ad space.
Mitchell failed bid sparks push for September fair. A committee of Bowdle, Gale, Goodykoontz, Silsby, J K Smith, M M Hitchcock, F M Hammer, T W D Orswell and Paul Page canvassed town. Subscriptions rise to nearly 35 000 with installments due May July and August. A sub committee will arrange notes and grounds for the event.
Dr Brush ran to Chamberlain on Saturday while M F Lyons of this city matriculated Monday. The Literary Society reorganized with Miss Moyer as president and Mr Dudley as secretary, moving meetings to Monday. A donation of fine books to start a library was promised. the school now numbers over fifty students.
The piece notes Dakota bill interest and asks why visitors are scarce as Board of Education members miss meetings. A literary program is planned for Friday January 22 with an invitation extended. German language adoption is praised, seniors joke about snowbound German settlements needing food, and dogs seeking education hint at scarce textbooks.
In Mitchell, the Territorial Board of Agriculture is lampooned by the Ladies Shakspere Club at a meeting with a parodied quotation. A church wedding noted for Daniel Johnston and Julia S Raymond was held with a small gathering and a postscript mentions letters uncalled at the Mitchell post office.
An advertisement touts a three product skin treatment regime including CuTICORA and Blood Purifier to cureczema, arguing it opens liver and kidneys for speedy healing. It claims to end itching and scales for all skin diseases and highlights a testimonial from Anton Bossmier of Edinburgh Indiana.
A testimonial from J P Choice of Whitesboro Texas claims Oran Remedies restored his hair growth after a bald patch on the crown. He says the treatment thickened his scalp and made his hair appear fuller again.
Frederick Maitres of 23 St. Charles Street New Orleans reports his face was covered with blotches three months ago. After using three bottles of ResoLumnn he says he was perfectly cured and credits the product.
Dr. Aldrich recommends Resolv ent as best remedy for itching and skin irritation. Customer testimonials claim relief after trying other products. Prepared by Potter Drug and Chemical Co at Massachusetts plant. sold widely with a coupon and booklet offered for cures.
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