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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1887
Page
3
The Huronite to publish a six column folio this evening adding one column to the page. A telegraphic report feature is under consideration. Judge Spencer dissolves the Brown County injunction, awarding Aberdeen the county seat. Removal from Columbia expected immediately.
Aberdeen residents prepare for an editorial excursion train from Mitchell to Milbank with a brief stop for meals and a city tour. The town joins in enthusiasm over a county seat issue update from Huron, with no anticipated trouble from Columbia.
Mr J G Pattee of Willow Lake township was killed by a horse kick last Friday at age 28 leaving a wife and two children. The Presbyterian church awarded Rev J M Boggs a two year call as permanent pastor after satisfactory service.
Delegate Caine of Utah dismisses reports of an early Mormon colony in Dakota. He notes a shrewd claimant in Washington showed church papers claiming emigrants would settle near Castle Garden and Rapid City, Hettinger County, though he doubts the claim and calls Caine a honra ble man with vast knowledge.
DelI Rapins July 23 reports Elmer F. Bishop a young carpenter four miles north of town was instantly killed while working on a house. He was fastening a rafter when a bolt traveled along the timber entering his feet tearing his shoes and burning his legs to the knees. He fell to a second floor joist and suffered severe head and neck injuries.
The Pioneer Press calls out errors in a Yankton asylum board dispute. Gov Church appointed the trustees, not ex Gov Pierce, and the ex governor asks authorities to act against guilty trustees under the law. The piece urges resignations only if innocence is proven and highlights risk to inmates from misconduct.
Letcher Blade notes near complete harvest with good wheat quality and splendid corn. barley and rye already threshing in Woonsocket with excellent grain. Lake County reports first class crops. Snyder boasts unmatched wheat sample. Jerauld, Lincoln, Hutchison, Manson counties report strong yields, early harvests, and high prices for hay, corn, oats, and potatoes.
Dakota board of agriculture announces the third territorial fair in Mitchell Dakota from September 25 to 30. Five hundred stalls finished with free water power and sidetrack for exhibits. Attractions include bicycle contests horse races balloon ascensions and daily programs. Special trains and one fare round trip will run from up to 100 miles away. Premiums total about 18000 with medals by Geo T Morgan. County premiums offer 350 for best grain exhibit. For details contact W F T Bushnell Huron Dak.
Major C Barrett recalls past conflicts with fanatics in the south and reflects that government control will eventually curb General Campbell and his allies. He notes former Confederate like resistance and predicts Dakota’s statehood will culminate with federal action after a forthcoming period of submission.
Local items report Howard boasting five well attended churches and Letcher seeking a creamery or cheese factory. VanTassel notes a baby boy at his home per the Letcher Blade. Douglas county bond suit amounts to 50000, not 500000. Manitoba railroad surveyors will visit tomorrow to inspect depot grounds and side tracks. Dakota Press association to visit Milbank next week with banquet planned. North Dakota sporting interest grows with recent events and baseball chatter. Woonsocket Times discusses risks from alleged evil acts in timber districts. Mail facilities between north and south Dakota improved with a mail car on the Oakes line ensuring next-day delivery to the capital. Lake county’s three official papers include a Leader claim of full July board proceedings. Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Railroad proposes Madison division requiring about eight hundred acres along track south of depot.
In a Century for August anecdote by R H Eddy Major General James L Donaldson, a trusted quartermaster under General Thomas, secures over twenty five thousand mules for the Union army. Thomas thanks Donaldson, praising the purchase as pivotal to transporting troops and facing Hood in battle.
A New York Sun review highlights Dr G G Green of Woodbury New Jersey as a notable self made industrialist. It credits his wealth to business judgment and outlines his roles in diverse enterprises and the global reach of August Flower and Koschee s German syrup brands. It also praises cod liver oil with hypophosphites as a valuable tonic and cites John Sullivan a hospital steward in Morganza Pennsylvania endorsing Scott s emulsion for cough and illness recovery.
A colorful survey contrasts horse use across the East, West, and South noting riding styles, buggy roads, and the English riding fad. It highlights the rise of Western close-to-the-horse riding, bicycles as novelties, and social views of riders in urban parks.
A Chicago News report notes the Pima Indians imitate relics for sale in Phoenix. They craft life sized imitations such as a Gila monster and sell each piece for 10 cents.
The article notes the Tonga islands king wearing well made European clothes that highlight his figure, but his feet are said to be unusually large and unable to fit civilized shoes.
The New York era report recalls a January 1817 sale of a vast Northwestern tract to a syndicate led by Tawis Ayres and ninety nine others for 100000. The deed, recanted in New York, covered millions of acres later forming Wisconsin and part of Minnesota, with land described from St Anthony Falls to Lake Pepin and the Chippewa river, including Indian hunting and fishing rights amid early territorial growth. Wisconsin’s at date shows 1,815,497 residents and farm product value of 727,779,496 dollars.
The Washington Post quotes Leonard Sweet recalling his recovery from illness through mud baths and horseback riding. He, an old friend of Maj. J. W. Powell, says health improved after twenty mud baths in Las Vegas and winter riding in heavy clothing, ending with a cheerful note about being a well man.
The London Daily News notes that thieves slang evolves quickly through fearful secrecy and cross linguistic borrowing from Romany Yiddish French Italian and other speech to create a cipher understood only by insiders. It highlights the fugitiveness of thief talk as new names emerge and old terms fade.
The article cites frequent train robberies in the southwest and urges protective measures beyond police. It suggests carrying double barreled shotguns in cars and baggage cars to deter highwaymen, noting that fear of buckshot could halt assaults and that self defense may be fading from public life.
A Berlin firm employs 200 girls who would lose work if war ends. They produce antiseptic dressings for German soldiers to self aid wounds in future conflicts. The factory makes about 15,000 packages daily and enforces strict cleanliness with workers in white linen cloaks and no food in the work area.
The Herz telephone is tested in Paris and Brussels, costing about half a dollar to make. A New York expert predicts the telephone of 1900 will be cheaper and more perfect, with yearly service under five dollars and the device as essential as gas and water in homes.
The New York Tribune notes Pasteur’s theory and prevention system for hydrophobia approved by eight leading English scientists after thorough inquiry. It warns that the public will recoil from a compulsory adoption of the treatment in England and America.
In Barnes County D T Newspapers accept gopher tails as the county bounty valued at three cents each. Merchants redeem them for goods and subscriptions while some tails appear in local contribution baskets.
A recent computation places the solar system’s space velocity at roughly 10,000,000 miles per year, while another computer model reports about 25,000,200 miles annually. This discrepancy highlights differing approaches in astronomical measurement.
Washington July 25 The president tightens grip on Democrats who oppose him. Ohio anti administration factions weaken as Thurman backs Cleveland and Eustis signals renomination, boosting confidence in no organized opposition. Missouri quote cites ballot box fraud and racism as reasons against Cleveland with Hill favored.
A party of twenty masked men entered a camp at Puituirspura Montana on July 25 and dragged Louis Demers Sam Tollman and F L Curry from their beds threatening death. Demers and Tollman were nearly hanged but released and sought sheriff protection while Curry remained at Stone station awaiting developments. Officials believe illegal mining claim jumping sparked the outrage and plan to shield the trio from further harm.
Washington reports Chauncey Depew may be Blaine’s preferred first on the ticket if Blaine avoids running. A New York observer says Depew would yield strong NY support and notes Depew’s public activity, including recent Grand Army post affiliation. Carnegie hosts Depew and Blaine in Scotland, a possible symbolic pairing.
In a Yankton letter F L Van Tassell a Democrat on the asylum board says Gov Church tried to force resignations. Ward Dakota auditor said the visit aimed to change officers for political reasons and found no evidence of incompetence or abuse. The discussion occurred with Democrat associates present and no promise given.
The piece reflects on journalism training versus work life, noting college bred reporters face pressure to produce quickly. It describes a young reporter overwhelmed by trimmed copy and altered headlines, learning to adapt to newsroom realities and revise as needed.
J H Teller and family reached Yankton this afternoon on the same train as the infant Katherine Teller aged nine months who died of congestion of the brain in Morrison last Thursday. The remains were moved to the cemetery for funeral services conducted by Rev J F Bragley, with a long funeral procession of carriages at the depot.
An early 20th century advertisement links “bad blood” to illness and praises Dr. Pierce’s golden medical discovery as a remedy. It warns that sluggish life currents impair health and outlines symptoms like dull feelings headaches coated tongue and indigestion. It urges self treatment and directs readers to buy from druggists.
The Aberdeen News notes Blaine will face opposition mainly from three classes. Those who have met him in politics, those who distrust him and fear a public rejection, and those opposed to his tariff views. John Sherman gains support from leading businessmen backing his financial policy and aiding anti Blaine organizing efforts.
An article promotes Dr Pierce's favorite prescription as a cure for female ailments causing weakness and dragging pains. It notes the Atlanta cruiser officers deny guns are too heavy for their vessel and claim proper carriages will allow firing with current weight.
A beauty of nature and health claim ad praises Green's August Flower claiming it cures dyspepsia and liver complaints. It asserts three doses show results and offers a sample bottle for ten cents. Also lists farm equipment for sale including cows oxen horses and a D. M. Osborne self binder for cash or on time.
Davison Bros. and Seaued advertise loans for improved farms with on hand funds and low interest. Call to inquire about a war loan option.
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