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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1889
Page
4
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A long endorsement listing reasons to vote for Mitchell as capital, citing central population, top railroad access via OG M and St Paul and C N W lines, proximity to Black Hills air routes, snow-free rail reliability, corn belt wealth, territorial fair success, accessibility, drainage and healthfulness.
South Dakota Republican central committee calls a state convention at the Huron opera house on August 26 at 2 PM to nominate officers for the October 1 election. Delegates are apportioned by county based on 1888 vote tallies, with 448 total delegates. Col D M Evans, former Milbank index editor, now heads the Aberdeen News.
The Sioux Falls newspaper wrestles with ambitions for higher influence in state government and a push toward the senate, reflecting its evolving political stance and editorial aims.
The text argues Mitchell holds unique advantages in the capital struggle, noting that every reason used against other towns applies here as well and highlighting additional benefits she possesses over others.
Editor Andrews of the Yukwana Press, currently on honeymoon, will return to assume a newly appointed postmaster commission awaiting him.
Mitchell citizens vow to unite for the capital fight with energy and resources to secure the best results. Democratic organs urge cohesion as the party aims to stay together until the last ballot drops in October.
Conklin's Dakotian nominates Don Needham of Jerauld county for secretary of state. A Republican alliance man, Needham is a successful farmer stock raiser and has been a newspaper man, signaling a potentially lively campaign if he enters the race.
A Fargo Argus guest column quotes Major Edwards praising office seekers. He argues sentimentality about presidential burdens is excessive and notes General Harrison sought office and achieved it, urging others to have their chance.
A General Land Office decision shows Commissioner Stone backing a settler in a dispute, while the local land office register favors the Sparks policy. The two officials split on the case, highlighting a strong policy contrast between the two administrations for southwest settlers.
Sioux Falls correspondence reports Edgerton might resign his bid and accept a United States district judgeship if his own election proves impossible. The plan, though publicly denied by Edgerton, circulates in papers like the Pioneer Press and Sioux City Journal.
The Capital notes Major Pickler leaves today for Faulkton Dakota to take part in the reservation opening. He is the best known federal officer in Oklahoma and highly popular in Guthrie. The paper extends best wishes for his new field of labor and hopes he meets friendly colleagues there.
Critics say Delegate Mathews missed the Brookings reunion to travel to Washington before the Fourth and did not show veterans proper courtesy. Judge Edgerton likewise traveled all night from Sioux Falls for the same event, drawing accusations of courting soldier votes.
Aberdeen News reports Judge Tripp and many Sioux Falls lawyers believe the enabling act does not require another vote on the prohibition article, already adopted with the constitution. A convention canvass shows about two thirds share this view, which could alter the campaign. The News notes the fall resubmission allows people to reject the instrument again.
J. Y. Smalley of Northwest Magazine praises South Dakota timber culture claims after touring the region between Mitchell and Sioux Falls and Worthington. He notes hundreds of successful tree claims transforming the landscape with poplar groves reaching twenty to thirty five feet in height.
The joint commission to divide the Dakota territory between the two states faces the most difficult task of the conventions and will require utmost diplomacy to succeed. Both commissions could hardly have been more prudent in approach.
The North Dakota group includes ex-railroad commissioner Griggs ex capital commissioner Spaulding ex United States attorney Purcell and Messrs Scott Camp Harris and Sandager, two are lawyers. John II Drake of the Aberdeen Pioneer was named secretary to the South Dakota commissioners for his long fight for division and its costs.
President Edgerton appoints a seven member commission to divide the territory’s property. Kellam Brule, McGillicuddy Pennington, Neill Grant, Caldwell Minnehaha, Elliott Turner, Price Hyde, and Brett Brown form the committee. The group includes five Republicans and two Democrats and is praised as an excellent working panel for delicate work ahead.
The Albany Argus warns that land grabbers have influence with the administration and plan a raid greater than before if gain of Montana Washington and the Dakotas occurs. It urges the Democratic National Committee to fight hard for these states, arguing the land policy of the late administration would fuel a northwest canvass and victory.
Mitchell asks South Dakota voters to study her present location and railroad facilities and the possibilities of future extension. Within a year the Milwaukee Road will build to the Black Hills and the Omaha to the Missouri River southwest and to a point on the Northwestern to the northwest. Douglas Chas Mix Jerauld and Buffalo counties are directly interested in these extensions.
The passage argues Mitchell should be chosen as the capital, claiming the city will attract emigration and become the population center for years to come, urging regional votes within seventy five miles to support the move.
The Aberdeen News says it is a mistake to base apportionment on the party vote and urges population as the proper basis. It notes no clear mechanism shown for how this would increase party strength.
The Aberdeen Republican reports banker Marple of Aberdeen likely to run for state treasurer, adding to a field of four candidates with several counties yet to report.
West Virginia Maryland and the Shenandoah Valley Virginia offer favorable markets soil water and climate for homes farms and business. Improved lands suited to stock raising dairying grain and fruit grow at low prices with easy terms. Thriving towns invite merchants and manufacturers. Free sites for manufacturers and prompt free information from M Y Richards Land and Immigration Agent L and O R R Baltimore Maryland.
Howard Press reports two Sioux Falls gentlemen discuss capital location, not love, noting one travels widely and the city’s rising prominence as a temporary capital. The other, with over $30,000 invested, opposes Sioux Falls and argues against using votes to move the capital there.
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for any case of catarrh that Hall's Catarrh Cure cannot cure. F J Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio claims 15 years of known association with F J Cheney.
An advertisement proclaims the firm West & Truax Toledo wholesale druggists highly reputable and financially able to meet obligations. It lists Walding Kinnan Marvin and D Nall as endorsers and notes Toledo National Bank cashier Van Iloussen. Nalls Catarrh Cure is sold for 75 cents a bottle with testimonials free.
Judge Edgerton appoints committees with chairmen for a wide range of topics including apportionment, judiciary, boundaries, government, debt, education, municipal matters, revenue, public buildings, mining, roads, banking, military, amendments, printing, seal, and other miscellaneous subjects. Several counties and individuals are listed as chairs.
The Target Republican argues that inflaming farmers to drastic action is harmful. It concedes abuses must be corrected and urges serious consideration of remedies without inflammatory rhetoric from party representatives or farmers’ spokesmen.
The Bismarck Tribune notes another week of high winds and heat with no rain. Grain prospects plummet from promising to about 70 percent and then 50 percent, suggesting not more than half a crop of small grain will be harvested this fall. Corn shows improvement while potatoes suffer.
Judge Moody declares that if clothed with a U S senate power he will advocate liberal appropriations for the Dakota artesian system. Non George A Mathews says he believes Congress can aid the water supply and urges swift action.
The St Paul Globe notes South Dakota has taken time from its state building to plant the largest corn area ever grown. It cites early beliefs corn not a good crop here, with about half the state a first class corn region and Aberdeen area averages fair in the rest.
Scotland Citizen notes Sioux Falls drives a capital campaign and urges community involvement. It predicts October 1st as a turning point when residents shape the issue, arguing the city was not a candidate until supporters emerged.
Farmers in Mt Vernon express hopeful sentiments after recent rains. Harvest is near with barley and rye already shock, corn crop hoped to feed hogs. New depot being painted and bank building near completion. Sunday school basket picnic planned near town. George E. Lewis, early settler and respected resident, died last Friday morning after a long illness.
The notice records the death of a man aged 16 and a funeral in the Methodist church, with burial at Mt. Vernon. It notes his wife and three children and mentions surrounding family movements, including visits by Miss Anna Mabbott and Mrs Elle Iutechins, and Ned Parker planning a year at Putney Vermont college.
The advertisement proclaims Electric Bitters as a great alterative and tonic bringing robust health after lingering sickness. It claims relief for kidney liver and stomach troubles and recommends Scal lin's drug store for purchase at 50 cents per bottle with larger sizes available.
A South Carolina mother writes that her labor was shorter and less painful than two prior pregnancies, doctors astonished by the difference. She thanks Mother's Friend and advises addressing The Crabfield Reg. Co., Atlanta, for particulars, noting it is sold by H. Scallin.
Their business booms as Scallin's Drug Store gives away many free trial bottles of Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption. The ad claims it cures coughs, bronchitis, asthma, croup, and throat and lung diseases, with a free test bottle and a large $1 bottle, all warranted.
A vintage promotion claims the pills improve skin tone and vitality for women. It suggests taking the product to brighten eyes and feel renewed, with a 25 cent price and sale at Gale's.
A dreadful cough keeps Shabers awake. Shilohs Cure touted as the relief. Sold at Waren's drug store.
A vivid ad presents the human body as a battlefield where impure blood fights the constitution. It touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a reliable medicine to defend health and drive the disease from the field, promising restored vigor for years.
A Croton boy in Connecticut devised a clever morning routine to feed a barn horse. He placed a small box above the manger that dumps grain into the feed box, with the cord running to his bed to trigger it, letting him sleep longer.
In Chicago on July 8 a meeting described as an American gathering denounced the Clan-na-Gael society. C. E. Minor argued the Irish are not citizens of America, owe allegiance to a nonexisting republic, and should lose all citizenship rights in this republic.
The Roman Catholic prayer book authorized by the third plenary council of Baltimore completed and sent to the printer. It will replace current prayer books and receive unanimous endorsement from bishops and archbishops.
The treasury department monthly statement shows a net decrease of 17 824 701 dollars in the past month. Gold certificates fell by 12 251 008 dollars and national bank notes by 3 599 298 dollars while United States notes declined 1 810 608 dollars and gold coin 908 376 dollars and standard silver dollars 336 350 dollars. Silver certificates rose by 1 564 635 dollars.
Thomas Ewing Sherman, son of General William T. Sherman, has been elevated to sub-deacon by Archbishop Ryan in Philadelphia. He is slated to be ordained a priest on Sunday.
An advertisement urges young women to use Bradfield's Female Regulator as a powerful tonic for disorders peculiar to women and during the change of life. It directs readers to The Bradfield Reg. Co. of Atlanta Georgia for particulars and notes sales through 5 Hi. Seallin.
An advertisement extols Ballard’s snow liniment as a positive infallible cure for rheumatism and all pain including neuralgia chest tightness sore throat bruises sprains old sores frost bites stiff joints lame back corns and bunions. Agent K. I. Gale urges trying it and using no other.
An advertisement touts a salve claimed to cure cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all eruptions and even piles with a money back guarantee. It is offered at 25 cents per box by I. Scall- In.
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