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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1891
Page
5
Phe Mitchell Capital The Mitchell Printing Co offers yearly and six month subscriptions at low club prices. Address changes should include both old and new addresses. Advertising rates list business cards local notices legal ads and notices of marriage and death and resolutions of respect.
The paper notes no ads on Senator Preston's appropriation bill and argues it meets fairness and economy. Telegraph reports from Pierre indicate George Crose holds the key to the senatorial situation as an independent who opposed the third party movement.
In Yankton a 100 member committee leads a campaign to close saloons. Eighteen saloons remain open paying a monthly license of 25 dollars each.
The Wessington Springs True Republican notes the apportionment bill makes the legislature ample and questions whether Jerauld County could be drawn into a more favorable district with Aurora.
Public Opinion hints of an internal dispute at the state fair location. The Letcher Blade questions a Watertown board member about a supposed hidden issue and the reasons behind Mitchell’s involvement. The exchange signals tension over access to information and fair proceedings.
An Alexandria Herald report quotes a prominent independent in Flan County criticizing independents in the legislature for pursuing party supremacy over the people. The piece questions the sincerity of ante election claims of virtue and patriotism by independent leaders.
The article by economist Edward Atkinson in Frank Leslie's presents a clear explanation of monetary policy. It argues that the discussion is clouded by fog and offers incontrovertible facts and figures to support its conclusions, urging broad readership.
The Rockford Register notes relief supplies sent to Luton Dakota sufferers by the Second Congregational church including fourteen barrels of clothing and provisions and one barrel of oat meal. A reader denounces a baseless slander about their sister up the creek and mentions ongoing state wide donations.
Joe Bailey receives appointment as one of several commissioners to test the coinage of mints for 1890. Other commissioners include Senator Aldrich, Representative Thomas H. Carter, and G. R. Hatton of Helena with G. W. Moore Boise City Idaho Irwin Sheppard Winona Minnesota.
Editor Brigham of the Cedar Rau nds Republican quotes a paper on independent journalism. He recalls a graphic image of the political journalist who sidles between somewhere and nowhere, scorns association, and despises parties that move beyond his preferred methods.
The measure would reduce the legislature from 169 to 110 seats with 33 senators and 77 representatives. Districts include Yankton, Hutchinson, Bon Homme, Davison, Aurora, Brule, Moody, Kingsbury, and more. Supporters call it a fair, middle-ground reform. The Sioux Falls Press notes the economy and balance it aims to achieve.
The piece argues that Judge Moody’s withdrawal could have united the party if he had received full support, and calls on Republicans to drop personal grievances and unite. It notes some locals felt misgivings but voters still supported the campaign and aided a partial victory.
Pierre report notes no decisive outcome on the senatorial contest as Moody loses ground while independents and Republicans debate blocs. Crose's Power looms, while Moody's backers forecast gains despite doubts. House and Senate move on delinquency tax law and other measures as vote totals shift.
Senator West warned that if Republican senators push the election bill by overriding Senate rules, fewer than five states would cast electoral votes for the party in the next presidential election. He suggested Democrats fear the bill and accuse Republicans of trampling rules.
George A. Mathews and friends recall the chickens coming home to roost as Lawrence county Republicans walk out of the meeting with their heads under their arms. The passage cites fair play and square dealing as the party’s strength and warns that departures invite grief.
The Mitchell Republican dismissed hints of a candidate challenging Moody for the senate. It urged restraint until the Republican caucus decides Moody's fate, warning that premature talk would be poor politics and unfair to the party.
The Pierre Free Press outlines that if Lawrence county members are unseated the independents must unite for eleven more votes while Republicans need thirteen and Democrats sixty to elect a senator.
The Pierre Capital criticizes enemy shelling while noting its own hot shots against the foe. The Free Press favors calming tensions with more placid phrasing, urging restraint amid the clash of metaphors.
Cone Converse Martin and Gifford each receive one vote as the fourteenth ballot yields no material change. Senators Jolley and Kittredge enter the scattering list amid the ongoing tally update.
Friday January 30 observance at the university chapel for colleges and universities includes a sermon by Dr Brush at 10 30 am devotional exercises at 2 30 pm led by Rev N S Bradley and an evening lecture by Rev I H Youngman of Woonsocket the public is invited to all events under committee supervision.
A South Dakota editor argues for a creamery based dairy system to raise profits. He outlines a low cash‑input plan with centralized cream collection near Mitchell, using setting cans, skimming, cooling, and a first class butter maker to process butter for sale. The proposal claims farmer returns could double.
A petition urges forming a state dairy commissioner to read, post notices, and organize farmers into companies to establish creameries in practical locations. It proposes school districts petition the legislature and discusses methods like patent setting cans and hand separators to collect cream for butter production.
A New York area man predicts snow on February 4, recalling that forty three years earlier his son died on that date and it snowed then, prompting him to believe snow would recur each year. The piece comments on the improper application of probability to a specific day.
Warsaw cornet reports a ten day surge of cats deemed rabid in Warsaw. Express rider Jerry Rudder was bitten by one cat, suffering a painful wound. To prevent danger, any cat showing even mild symptoms is immediately shot.
Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Strong of Ottawa Kansas planned their 51st wedding anniversary on December 25 relatives gathered from across the state to join the celebration. In the morning Mr. Strong died and in the afternoon Mrs. Strong passed away according to the Chicago Herald.
In Oil City H H Rand erected a five foot snow barricade at his crockery store foot of Harriet avenue to prevent damage from speeding heavy traffic racing down the hill. The snow barrier aims to curb reckless pedestrian and vehicle speed to protect storefront.
A promotional note invites readers to sign up for a year of The Weekly Calital and The Iowa Homestead. The papers are described as non partisan and agricultural focused with broad west recognition in their thirty fifth year.
Old subscribers paying arrears to Jan 1 1891 and 81.75 in advance, new subscribers paying 1.75 in advance, receive coupons for each new name. Five names earn extra 25 cent coupon, ten names extra 50 cent coupon. Alternatives include a free weeklies or premium period. Sample copies available. Call The Mitchell Printing Co Mitchell SD.
The Northern Pacific Railroad markets Montana Oregon and Washington growth, touting westward routes to Helena Butte Spokane Tacoma Seattle and Puget Sound. It offers ten day Spokane Park stopovers for second class coast ticket holders, savings of 3000 to 1500, and extensive through sleeping and coach services via multiple lines with tickets and maps available from agents.
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