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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1900
Page
5
The Mitchell Printing Co props announce subscription rates for one copy. One year prepaid offers the lowest price, with after six months or after one year options stated. Subscribers may update addresses by providing both old and new locations.
TO ADVERTISERS Advertising rates given an application and will be found reasonably low Business Cards not exceeding six lines 55.00 per year Each additional line 1.00 Business Locals Five cents per line Legal Advertisements at Statute Rates Cards of Thanks Ten Cents per line Marriage and Death Notices published free of charge Obituaries Resolutions of Respect and Wedding presents Five Cents per line
Official figures show U S exports to Cuba Puerto Rico the Hawaiian Islands the Philippines and Samoan islands totaling about 45 million for the fiscal year ending July 1900. Exports to Cuba may reach 25 million with Hawaii around 15 million and the Philippines about 2.5 million.
The report recalls Pettigrew’s -four year old campaign claim that McKinley’s election would drive wheat to 20 cents a bushel. It notes current prices at about a dollar and questions Pettigrew’s motive in making that prior assertion.
Commentator urges the Democratic gathering in Kansas City next month to illustrate how to end the trust concept. The current IVE trust in New York, run by Democratic leaders, is struggling, and a practical example could show the world the method to abolish trusts.
Democratic critics accuse H Clay Evans, McKinley’s pensions commissioner, of unfriendly stance toward veterans. Yet records show in Evans’ first three years he approved nearly five thousand more widows claims than the previous three years of the Democratic predecessor. From 1904 to 1906 widows’ allowances totaled 62 158 versus 57 548 in 1907 1908 and 1909.
Despite the increasing death toll among widows of Civil War soldiers, the numbers continue to grow yearly as communities grapple with loss and retirement of veterans.
Col. D B Henderson in a convention speech defended the Porto Rico tariff as temporary relief to fund governance for Porto Rico. He contrasted American policy with British and Russian colonial histories and argued the bill would grant self government to Porto Ricans with eventual tax autonomy.
A new armored cruiser will carry the name of South Dakota reflecting the state’s honor. The decision links the ship to the state’s identity and future role in naval defense.
The passage suggests Republicans might doubt the coming election if Democrats could easily obtain a new platform new managers and a new candidate as they can secure a convention ball.
The report shows 415 352 187 pounds of bacon exported in 1896 and 562 651 480 pounds in 1899. Export increases of about 137 million pounds are linked to Republican protection. Agricultural sales abroad 1897 1899 exceed 1894 1896 by over 500 million dollars, highlighting farmer benefits from expansion.
In a New York letter Senator Pettigrew argues that missionaries cause trouble in China and should be brought home, claiming the Chinese religion suffices and work exists at home. The remark contrasts with his other public images and underscores his controversial image as a boxer in his home state.
The San Francisco Examiner denounces a revival of sympathy for Durant, stating the preacher involved in Blanche Lamont and Minnie Williams killings is alive, not dying, and has made no death bed confession, contrary to earlier reports.
A man asks for private time with a lawyer to request a quarter loan. The lawyer refuses, insisting on public discussion. The man says the request would hurt feelings, but the exchange ends with a humorous twist about money and feelings.
A Chicago Inter Ocean blurb recalls a scene at the art institute where a tiny white poodle with a gold collar charged a Kemeys lion statue. The incident prompts a tongue in cheek remark that Montgomery’s horse paintings might provoke similar overreactions from animals.
The Truthful Manager dictates an indoor job ad promising £1000 yearly and no experience. Clerk reports 18 000 responses, a powerful example of reach. A separate note notes a Bank of England note surviving Chicago fire as evidence of genuineness.
Advert claims early use stops coughs and throat lung troubles and cites S H Seakin as endorsement. It adds over ten thousand lives lost in the African War and promotes Beggs blood purifier as life saver, with Fred Ackerman and L O Gale of Moberly Missouri endorsing.
Local advertisement features DeWitt's Little Early Risers touted for liver and bowel relief. A testimonial by S. H. Soallin endorses the product with a promise of no griping.
Notice to Myrtle Green Bruce Green and other heirs that W W Pierce has filed for letters of administration in the Davison County Court South Dakota. A hearing is set for July 26 1900 at 9 o clock a.m. at the Mitchell courthouse to determine granting the petition. Judge W Abbey will oversee the matter and Clerk M L Bons will attest.
Spencer travels home after a 28 to 3 loss to Salem on Friday. On Saturday Mitchell’s Robinson and Freeze shut out Spencer’s lineup 12 to 0, with Spencer’s Wilkinson in the box and Maney catching. The home club earns praise for strong teamwork and fast play.
The Graphic praises young women teachers for ambition and skill, noting their six to eight months of teaching followed by summer study and vacation earnings used for self enhancement. It extols education, pride, and the hope these teachers become better wives and enduring role models, while an example ad promotes Beggs German Salve for piles from H. D. Lane and L. O. Gale.
Ladies can wear shoes one size smaller after using Allen's Foot Erase a powder shaken into shoes. It relieves coins bunions and sore spots and claims to cure sweating hot aching feet with a 25 cent retail price and a free trial by mail from Allen 8 Olmsted Le Roy New York.
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