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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1888
Page
7
Goods at Weil Bros promise low prices on dry goods groceries boots and shoes with emphasis on bargains and customer satisfaction. Local notes mention upcoming events, farm and business updates, and ads for medicines and services amid a miscellany of notices.
Farm observers report a strong crop outlook across counties. Doty from Rome Township yields about twenty bushels per acre of Scotch fire wheat, corn in splendid shape, oats rye and flax close behind. Reports from Chas Mix and Douglas counties note first class crops with wheat and corn improving under rain. Foster estimates crop conditions with rye barley oats 95, wheat and corn 70, flax 40 on a 100 basis.
Wednesday evening weather turned favorable and the Silsby lawn glowed under moonlight and artificial lights. The event featured croquet, music, refreshments served by a young corps, and a large attendance of families. Expenses totaled low and the Congregational ladies' aid treasury gained $40.
An old physician claims a simple vegetable formula can rapidly cure consumption, bronchitis, catarrh, asthma and throat lung issues along with nervous debility. He says thousands benefited, and will send the recipe free by mail in German French or English to anyone requesting it from W. A. Noyes 149 Powers Block Rochester NY.
Mr J T Atkins of this city recalls Indiana politics in 1840 when Ben Harrison’s grandfather rose to the White House amid strong popular enthusiasm. He notes parallels to today with free trade pressures and Republican protectionist policy. Atkins predicts a larger scale outcome this year based on those memories. Joseph Katrica of Dracy's addition died yesterday at 43 from bowel inflammation leaving a wife and five children. He was deaf and dumb, a Bohemian immigrant who settled in Mitchell three years ago and built a comfortable home. Funeral mass at 8 this morning at the Catholic church by Father Sheehan. interment in the Catholic cemetery.
Charles H. Smith and A Gunder advertise they will take all stone brick plastering or well work by day or job. Work guaranteed with references. Direct to box 636 Mitchell.
The Rural Lican reports a widow inherits her late husband’s agency with the elevator firm and bravely continues his work. Her effort to fill the void left by his death is praised as rare and commendable.
The Publican notes Mrs. Thompson, widow of a Mitchell manager, has set a good example for women facing hardship. It urges business people and farmers to support her as she strives to keep a home for her children, believing her late husband’s interests remain in capable hands.
Nature's Own True Laxative promotes a concentrated Syrup of Fig from the California Fig Syrup Co. as an agreeable effective laxative. It touts ripe fruit health benefits and claims rapid replacement of bitter liver medicines, with sale through H. Seallin.
While riding in Lisbon township last week Mr and Mrs Bras were thrown from a buggy when their horse ran away. They escaped with slight injuries as the buggy was demolished. Mr and Mrs Annis aided by supplying a team to take them to town.
Warning to consumers about fake remedies for consumption and lung trouble urging use of Dr King's New Discovery. Promotes guaranteed relief for throat, lung and chest ailments with trial bottles available at IX. E. Gales drug store.
Alexandria Herald urges a caucus day committee with one member from each school district to solicit and manage contributions for hail victims. Proposes central depots in the county north and in Alexandria and a central distributing committee. Encourages countywide input from townships.
Commissioner McClure notes potatoes up three points in June to 89, close to the best condition. Among 200 reports, hay and wheat reach 100, potatoes 100 by 92 correspondents, oats 63, barley 55, flax 48. corn and vegetables are exceptions. Harvest of 1888 is expected to exceed 1887.
D G Wasr announces candidacy for county attorney subject to the county convention of the Republican party in Davison County.
Town residents recall a river picnic with a ferry, rowing boats, dancing platform, ice cream and lemonade served by young ladies, shaded hammocks, orchestra music, and a full, festive scene. Families arrived by carriage and perfomed meals on grounds, with proceeds helping St Mary's Ladies.
The W. U. T. U. met at Pine school house and elected new officers for the year including President Mrs. George Pine and secretaries Miss Rose Gardner and Miss Carlota Moyer. A benefit tea for the W C T A is set for August 3 at Miss Moyer’s Green Valley home. A Band of Hope gathering is scheduled for July 29 at Pleasant Judge school house.
A letter from Ransom Post of G A R conveys gratitude to Rev C S Murray for a memorial day address. The note commends the patriotism and highlights two propositions: support for duty by statesmen and care for veterans. Signed by post officers in Mitchell Dakota dated July 24, 1888.
A Sound Legal Opinion from Wi Bainbridge Mind Hsg county attorney City Co Texas testifies to the life saving effects of Electric Bitters in malaria fever jaundice and general kidney liver stomach disorders. Mr D L Wilcoxon of Horse Cave Ky adds a similar testimonial noting he believes he would have died without the remedy. Price 50 cents and 1 dollar at IX Gale's.
Rev. G. J. Clark reports to the I. M. L. P A president at Plankinton that this year’s hail losses are less than one third of last year’s, with 110 losses paid versus 450 in the same period, while risks in the same territory remain. Verily, the crop prospects look strong despite the weather. The ad notes California Fig Syrup Company as the remedy in a user-purchased format.
The Perry Township Thomas neighborhood members met at Mrs. K P Robinson home by invitation to honor Pastor Rev A A Brown. The gathering aimed to improve pastor community relations and reportedly succeeded with a very enjoyable time.
The notice promotes Superior Ozone as a healthful escape for hot days, inviting travelers to Bayfield Wisconsin and other Lake Superior locales accessible via the Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha rail line. It touts cool breezes with midday temperatures around 75 and a refreshing climate.
Describes fresh lake air and balsam scent for a northern shore trip. Special tourist rates apply via connecting lines St. Paul, Ashland, Superior, and Duluth with rail return. Dayfield steamer excursions pass Marquette and Sault Ste Marie, return via Port Arthur. Meals and berths included. agents listed for bookings.
An advertisement declaring a vitiated blood saps ambition courage and vitality. It pitches eggs as a powerful blood purifier and maker offering a money back guarantee if it fails. Druggist S H L uses this sales pitch to promise renewed life in a worn out system.
The senate passed a bill allowing villages and city corporations in Dakota territories to issue bonds for public improvements such as buildings water works and sewers. Bonded debt may not exceed 4 percent of assessed city or village valuation as of January 1. The act prohibits lending credit to individuals or corporations for water works construction.
The meeting to locate the see cities of the two Dakota Catholic dioceses has been postponed until September 1. Bishop Marty reports the delay as citizens of Mitchell renew their hope to secure the location and stand by the agreement already made to win the prize.
The notice lists uneallaled letters remaining at Mitchell post office as of the week ending June 28 and instructs to call for advertised items. If uncalled for after two weeks the items are sent to the dead letter office.
Sealed bids are invited by the Rome Township School Board in Davison County Dakota for building a schoolhouse at Ethan in Solid County. Proposals must arrive by August 4 1858 at noon. Diagrams and specs are on file with the clerk who may reject any bid per order of the school board. W L Topyy clerk.
Prof Harden and Prof J Warden, the Democratic delegate candidate, met in the city Wednesday evening with notable local Democrats. Analysts say without a straight county ticket the chances for Harden may be slim.
Bucklin Arnica Salve claims to heal cuts bruises sores and skin conditions with guaranteed satisfaction or refund. Price 25 cents a box. Sold by K W Gale.
Cassleton Blizzard surveys rising political currents in the territory noting the forthcoming Republican territorial convention in Watertown. A united north behind Gen Allen could secure a nomination, while northern division risks Gifford succeeding himself, a outcome Blizzard views with mixed sentiment given Gifford's record as a diligent Dakota delegate.
Aberdeen News credits Delegate Gifford for advancing a bill to add two judges, splitting the fifth district into east and west and creating a seventh district from the north. Marshall county will have a new paper aligned with Democratic politics.
A Sioux City poet presents a fragmented verse praising stowing and sunlight with bold, nonstandard phrasing. The piece blends imagery of glory and forceful sounds, creating a raw, experimental tone.
Tfuron Times notes Mitchell will feature a fair with a moose race and an official sense of authority. Parkston Advance urges a strong exhibit in Mitchell for the fall to welcome thousands of newcomers and promote the county. Spink County Leader calls for broad local help to ensure success and win the grand prize to advertise Spink county as a bannerDakota county.
Sioux Falls Press notes a 1845 congressional resolution is misread to grant Texas power to form new states. The article cites federal rules requiring consent of both Texas and Congress and argues Texas cannot unilaterally divide. It also says the Dakota platform pledge to divide is meaningless.
Pioneer-Press critiques the opening of the Sioux reservation, arguing the policy toward Native tribes repeats past wrongs. It notes the new bill requires Sioux consent but emphasizes the paternalistic wardship view and the complex politics surrounding Dawes era reforms.
The Lake county alliance resolutions urge farmers mechanics and laborers to attend primaries and use honorable means to support men who will protect their interests. It praises a reasonable course of action aimed at influencing through regular party organizations without antagonizing other local interests. The alliance notes marked farmer activity and anticipates effective results.
Sioux Falls remains the favored site for the South Dakota bishopric with Jamestown expected for the north. A. McGrath cites Father Maherso’s two week prior announcement and notes next day would reveal the selected cities. Further developments are awaited.
Savison Bros and Seaman note Ainey offers loans on city property for long or short terms with special low interest for brick or stone business blocks.
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