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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1896
Page
2
The Mitchell Printing offers subscription rates and advertising options. The Republican ticket features McKinley and Hobart. Obituary for Harriet Beecher Stowe notes her Hartford death at eighty four. Editorials discuss silver currency debates with Populists and Pettigrew critiques of Aberdeen News and Watertown opinions.
A poem from White Lake Waye mocks the loss of Senator Pettigrew as a death blow to the Republican Party. It pleads for his return to “pull the wires,” pledging to support free silver and end other populist schemes to win back influence.
The Sioux City Journal extols Garret A Hobart Republican vice presidential candidate praising his work ethic wealth and public spirit. It lauds his rise from poverty to wealth and his loyal leadership in New Jersey politics noting broad support and a strong national ticket with McKinley. The piece contrasts Pettigrew's shift to free silver and urges resignation if he lacks party backing. It also includes an unrelated promotional blurb for Syrup of Figs and DeWitts Colic and Cholera Cure.
Notice from City Marshal John Reierson warning dog owners in Chamberlain to pay the 1506 tax and obtain licensed tags. Unlicensed dogs will be placed in the city pound. apply for tags and license. Also an advertisement for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy sold by L. O. Gale.
The county board met in semiannual session with Chairman Collins presiding at 10 am. They organized as a board of equalization, with lands in Beulah and Perry townships adjusted, and various livestock and cattle assessments modified across multiple townships including Mt. Vernon, Mitchell, Tobin, and Blendon. The afternoon heard land assessment reductions on petitions, and the board later reduced Mt. Vernon town lots by 50 percent while boosting structures on village lands by 200 percent.
County commissioners adjust farm and government land assessments to align with city values. Some townships see increases, others remain as returned. Delinquent taxes prompt residents to seek clarification as officials review auditor books and address public concerns. Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup are advertised remedies popular with readers.
Aberdeen July 7 The situation is badly mixed with speculation over gambles for renomination and a hard fought governor’s race. Gardner Moody and Yettigrew are named in treacherous positions as factions realign for the convention. Edwin VanCise may lead the gathering while some Minnehaha delegates fear a St Louis platform. Letters uncalled for at Mitchell post office and a cough remedy ad close the list.
Spears Gyneyy offers ice and fuel on contract for season or by quantity. Special orders for picnic parties receive prompt attention.
In Davison County South Dakota Justice Court Judge C H Hedden orders estray sale of a 1800 pound roan mare with white face and white hind feet appraised at 60 dollars or more after May 20 1895. Frank Tietz took up the mare. sale to be held July 25 1896 at 1 pm at the owner’s residence 23 101 62.
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