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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1887
Page
4
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On Friday June 24 1887 residents fear grasshoppers devastate crops in Minnesota while a general plague is warned. Several towns offer big Fourth of July celebrations for visitors including Chamberlain Scotland Yankton Sioux Falls Alexandria and Ethan. Judge McConnell ruled county commissioners cannot reduce assessor returned assessments, highlighting Dakota tax law issues.
The Alexandria Herald notes this period brings wheat ailing under current rain and cool weather. Wheat looks worst now, with recent Sunday rain and cooler days altering crop appearance compared with prior conditions.
The Sisseton agent says he can supply at least 3,000 Indians to various towns for Fourth of duty celebrations but has only 1,300 on the reservation. His promises appear based on the government ration roll.
D. Cook announces a new sixteen page Western Farmer issue at Sioux City. The paper is described as handsomely printed and carefully edited with strong advertising, and is the only publication of its kind in the region, making a promising debut.
We are obligated to the author T. K. Long of Mandan for a copy of Longs legislative handbook for the seventeenth general assembly of Dakota. It is a complete concise compilation of facts and figures and handy for any reader. Printed by the Bismarck Tribune with minor errata.
Jeff Davis criticizes the War Department order to return captured Confederate flags. He argues it violates military precedent noting twenty six regular troops in the Army of the North and about 560 Confederate flags captured. He contends the flags belong to states and should not be in the national capital.
Salaries for Dakota postmasters are updated effective July 1 with reductions of 100 dollars at Blunt Brookings Larimore Mandan and Pierre. Bismarck Chamberlain cut 200, Aberdeen up 300, Rapid City up 500, and a raise of 310 to 200 dollars at numerous towns including Columbia Clark Deadwood Devil’s Lake De Smet Groton Huron Ipswich Madison Miller Plankinton Parker Redfield Sioux Falls Watertown.
Herbert Welch, secretary of the Indian Rights association, now favors opening the Sioux reservation. The piece suggests stronger leadership then could have opened the area earlier, but faults his limited intellect and ties to eastern allies for hindering the commission’s work.
The Sioux Palls National bank case involves a $16 check drawn by the county treasurer on First National Bank and returned unpaid by Sioux National. The decision favors Sioux National and the matter goes to the court of last resort to determine if a bank may issue a check to aid a county treasurer settling with county commissioners when funds are insufficient.
Governor Churen issues a circular to trustees of territorial institutions cautioning against overstepping appropriations and stating he will not endorse deficiency funding by the next legislature. The measure is prudent, though doubting trustees will heed it.
The prairie states prepare Independence Day events with Governor Pierce at Grand Forks and other speakers including Judge Palmer in Oakwood Park General Campbell in Armour General Beadle in Parkston and Editor Goddard in Montrose Sioux Falls shows limited enthusiasm for the celebration.
A clerk in General Campbell's office at Yankton is sending out a new form of certificate titled SDA form to newspapers, describing a recent U S statute affecting marriages in Dakota. The notice suggests the form is a prepaid service to readers seeking the document.
The receiver states the liabilities of the late Fargo insurance company total about $200,000 and a large share is believed fraudulent. Assets remain undiscovered as experts with microscopes assist in the investigation.
A reprint of Bur dette’s article sharply critiques a controversial order issued amid national affairs. The piece argues the case is aptly stated and highlights the dense ignorance behind the measure.
Governor Pierce hesitates about accepting the proffered presidency at Grand Forks University. Doubt remains whether he would find the work as congenial or profitable as other pursuits for which he is eminently fitted.
The Huronite expressed contempt for Judge Spencer of the district, and the judge has summoned its proprietors to show cause why they should not be punished. They have retained Hon. H J Campbell.
The report notes substantial action beyond talk as plans extend the Manitoba line through southeastern Dakota toward a Denver connection with Mitchell involved in the proposed survey. The article questions what steps will be taken next.
Banker Gale of Canton is named an aide on Governor Church's staff and will be addressed as Colonel.
The comptroller of the currency has declared a dividend of ly per cent in favor of the creditors of the recently defunct First National Bank at Wahpeton.
Washington June 50 The land office issues amended desert land law rules with strict proof of desert character near water, require full residence details, allow affidavits before local officers, require same officer for applicant and witnesses, bar premilitary advance surveys, require notice of intent to prove, and detail cancellation of entries on relinquishments.
New York on June 1 a matr on named Andrew shot Hattie Denver a woman of doubtful reputation. The matron was arrested and gave no reason for the act.
The letter argues President Cleveland erred by pressuring Union veterans to return battle flags, using a Josh Billings quip about a hen to critique timing. It praises veterans who decide when to restore flags, and warns against meddling by officials or outsiders who misread readiness.
The Rev Gev H Thayer of Bourbon Indiana states that both he and his wife owe their lives to Shilohs Consumption Cure. The testimonial underscores the product as a life saver for respiratory illness historic ad style.
The sheriff seized Knight of Labor Publishing on confession of judgment for 8133 dollars in favor of George E. Detwiller. George A. Parker named receiver of the Evening Star. publication to continue. Also notes Sh iloh's Cure for croup whooping cough and bronchitis via L. O. Gale.
Citizens greeted visitors at the court house as President Beadle and speakers led a lively evening of songs toasts and remarks honoring teachers and education. Witty remarks from Welch and strong notes on language and character highlighted talks from Cass and Dakota educators with an upcoming state meeting planned in Huron.
Absent Prof. Bartlett. Miss Sanborn presents on Learning to Read with lively points. Officers elected for general association and divisions. discussions on superintendents department and school inspection. papers by McCartney and Bowers reviewed. afternoon session closes business.
In Grard Forks on June 25 Gov. Pierce met with the university of North Dakota board of regents and said he was not ready to decide on the presidency. He will speak July Fourth and then decide. Regents vote to rebuild the storm damaged part of the university, with Gov. Church authorizing it, ensuring the institution remains on its current site.
Frank I. Fisher died Monday at 1 o'clock in Mt. Etna Indiana. Fisher was well known and highly honored throughout Dakota and beloved at his home in Frankfort. Town flags are at half mast and expressions of sorrow are seen everywhere.
Groton Ohio June 30. J J Hill announces plans to visit to push extending a Manitoba railroad branch into Groton. Local officials plan a strong push to attract the Rock Island line, creating three rail routes for the city.
Washington June 30 The Citizens National Bank of Madison Dakota has been designated a reserve bank.
At a Mt. Vernon school house gathering last Saturday evening the crowd unanimously approved supporting the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha railway project. F B Rowell was named chairman and Dr J C Tatman led a resolution urging local aid with E Johnston and four others formed to advance the effort.
A telegram from N N Tyner adjutant general at Fargo announced Governoral staff appoints Swift of Yankton as aide with rank of colonel. The sole Yankton Swift is W H Swift, a local lumber dealer, who is expected to fill the post.
The Washington Star reports Dakota 413 per cent bonds sold at a premium in a recent issue. The article highlights investor demand and price over par, indicating favorable market reception for the issue.
Fragmentary passage argues that Congress delaying admission of a new state harms Dakota's credit and that the territory is populous, prosperous, and law abiding. It contends the territory’s finances would improve with statehood.
Unprecedented sales of Boschee's German Syrup astonish the world as a speedy cure for coughs colds and severe lung troubles. It claims to heal affected parts and prevent ongoing illness instead of merely drying a cough. A 75 cent bottle is sold by druggists and dealers nationwide.
Davison Bros. and Seaman offer loans on improved farms with low interest and flexible terms and also provide money to loan on city property for long or short time. The notice mentions brick or stone business blocks with low rates for long time and calls people to inquire.
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