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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1898
Page
5
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Republican voters are invited to a delegate convention in a South Dakota city on August 24 at noon to nominate candidates for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state treasurer auditor schools superintendent and railroad commissioners and to conduct other party business. Representation assigns two delegates per county plus additional delegates per 74 votes or more for Governor Ringsrad in 1541.
Prof Avery of Woonsocket declares candidacy for the Republican nomination for state superintendent of public instruction at the August convention. Mitchell hosts the state convention on August 21 with ten Davison delegates and larger counts for Minnehaha, Lawrence, and Brown counties.
The Elk Point Courier notes Hon. A. O. Ringsrud declares candidacy for governor on the Republican ticket. Ringsrud previously ran two years ago and lost by 319 votes. O. C. Berg of Swiss County also announces his bid for commissioner of school and public lands. Berg is popular locally and won a county post two years ago.
Chicago residents raised a large sum for a Fourth celebration but leaders chose to give the money to various aid societies for distribution to the poor. The act is praised as patriotic and more valuable than the celebration.
The Sioux Falls Press reports a claim that railroads formed a pool of 100000 dollars to aid Mr. Kittredge in carrying the state for the Republicans, reflecting the paper's remarks on Hanna millions and political influence.
The piece argues against the free silver Republicans and urges business leaders to challenge express companies over war taxes. It notes populist rhetoric from the party and calls for express firms to pay a fair share, with test cases planned to enforce the burden.
Mitch ell plans cement sidewalks by the block in Yankton this summer using a locally preferred cement. The project aims to cover Main street and other business areas, offering long term savings despite higher initial costs.
The editorial portrays William Jennings Bryan as a rising Democratic leader whose near miss in 1896 could portend a 1900 candidacy. It cautions him to align voice and deeds with the party, warns against rapid plans to surrender the Philippines, and urges Bryan to join the American majority as a prudent, patriotic figure trusted by the people.
The piece notes Sampson’s decisive role in destroying Cervera’s fleet and nearly capturing Santiago, predicting a rise in Sampson and Dewey buttons. It also covers a Chamberlain sheep growers meeting with M. F. Greely elected president and W. F. T. Bushnell as secretary, plus an advertisement touting a skin salve sold by S. H. Scalnin.
The excerpt describes William Harvey as short and stout with a round face and dark eyes. It notes his controversial Circulation of the Blood work met with opposition before eventual acceptance by universities. It also recounts his odd personal habits to cope with cold and insomnia, including washing legs in water and pacing in his shirt.
The village near Tenterden marks the memory of the joined twins born of Biddenden. Their charity has lasted six or seven centuries with an annual value around 2200. Doles now supply bread and cheese for Easter, the loaves shaped with the twins' likeness.
The piece argues department stores’ display methods fuel shoplifting and burdens public duty to protect property. It compares store practices to a banker exposing cash, suggesting merchants profit from risk but citizens must act to deter loss and safeguard goods.
A countryman visits a Detroit drug store and objects to selling soda on credit while preferring a strictly cash operation. He argues against businesses that charge all customers in advance and resell to others, stating he wants a cash-only drug store.
F E Clark lists Mitchell departures for Chautauqua assemblies in Madison South Dakota and Spirit Lake Iowa with round trip fares. Also included are rates for Salt Lake City Mining Congress and various conventions, with limits of 30 days and special one way plus surcharges. Plus notes on pitch about social manners from Spokane Spokesman-Review.
An amusing fragment describes Jack and his two cousins at a drug store with puzzled chatter about a king and ice cream soda. A Berlin paper cites medical authority claiming most German professional cyclists lack normal hearts and retire by age 23.
Land Office at Mitchell South Dakota May 21 1898 notice that Martha M Oberemit widow of Mathew M Oberemit deceased has filed intention to make final proof for se s sec 34 tw 101 N range 61 W before Register and Receiver Mitchell July 2 1898 witnesses listed prove continuous residence and cultivation John H Hotn Belaeu SD Daniel Tschirley Flensburg SD P D Jonn Humpa Flensburg SD Jonn Schoenfelder Ensley SD GEORE E Foster Register
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