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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1901
Page
4
A garbled fragment hints at political maneuvers during a hospital or capital setting. Names like Towne and CV Cans appear amid unclear phrases about elections, votes, and party interests. The text remains terse and incoherent, masking concrete events.
The article cites a proposed appropriation of 100 for two years to fund a blind asylum in South Dakota, estimating 22 000 annually for maintenance, salaries, and new buildings. It notes past debates over location and cost versus sending children to Iowa or Iowa alternatives, arguing the burden may be unnecessary.
The article notes Queen Victoria's death on Tuesday afternoon ending her sixty year reign. It praises her moral influence and kindness and reports the Prince of Wales, Albert Edward, as her successor, with questions about how the aristocracy and public will respond under King Edward.
The Gazette outlines county official paper selection disputes, recounting past populist opposition to The Capitan and current Republican party tensions over votes and endorsements, noting changes since the prior arrangement and ongoing administrative alignments.
The Gazette reports Messr Guillan and others acted as a unit in appointments and may have used the Post to influence the frigetinani business basis. It alleges a political deal behind paymaster appointments, while denials claim no such arrangements. The article links party factions and public opinion to governance.
The Mt. Vernon News profiles Palmer Champlin who on a rented 480 acre Davison County farm rebuilt wealth. Over four seasons he raised 175 acres of crops and 150 tons of hay while keeping books and economizing. He earned about 5000 dollars cash and increased livestock, with prospects of higher land values in the corn belt.
A Northwestern order instructs employees to save worn items. Pens are heated over a match flame to restore usability and old broom handles are collected monthly by a special car. The company uses about 500 brooms monthly as it pursues cost cutting into the new century.
Notice to boggy owners offering carriage painting and varnishing to preserve stock. Claims mention winter protection, dust, wear, and pre spring work. Signature appears as Alex Dumas Carriage and Ornament Painter Os.
Pierre correspondence notes Packard plans a bill to add a building at the Redfield feeble minded institution when deemed fit. The recent structure awaits finishing touches and a deficiency of 92750 on the account prompts general bill provisions around 49000 for plumbing and furnishings. There are about fifteen insane inmates in counties awaiting state asylum openings.
The Layne outfit arrived by rail on the Omahas road and awaits workers to unload. Three men began unloading Wednesday and will start setting up machinery, while Layne stays behind sick. He plans to supervise later from Mitchell hoping to solve the water problem.
Government station reports weekly temperatures for Jan 18 to Jan 24 1901 with highs ranging from 43 to 59 and lows from 19 to 34 plus mean and rainfall figures. Advertisement promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claiming all food digestion and instant relief, endorsed by S H Scallin.
A Madison Sentinel editorial urges South Dakota lawmakers to authorize a governor appointed or popularly elected three member committee to manage state institutions. The plan promises annual savings and improved oversight, arguing current conditions waste funds and hinder public welfare.
Washington columnist J. E. Acres recounts how Senator Pettigrew of South Dakota shifted from respected leader to bitter obstructionist against the shipping bill. The piece notes Pettigrew’s past vote in 1890 supporting a similar measure, now cited as proof of changed principles under populist influence, while arguing the current bill could secure U.S. sea power and economic aims.
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