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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1895
Page
4
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R D Jennings of Hot Springs received his commission from Gov Sheldon to serve on the state board of health. His term expires April 1 next year. Dell Rapids residents arrange to invite Mary E Lease of Kansas as Fourth of July speaker, a move seen as festive. The State Normal School at Madison held commencement exercises with twenty two graduates including Margaret Gleeson and Viola Mills. Frances Willard, head of the National W C T U, denies plans to marry an Englishman, noting her 70 years of independence.
Minnesota plans a unified delegation to back Senator Davis at the next national convention. Committeeman K G Evans says support from several states can be secured. It would be a historic move if the convention selects a candidate from the northwest.
The Volga Tribune notes chatter that ex-Treasurer Taylor may be reinstated within sixty days. It suggests Republican partisans tout the move as a feather in the party’s cap while critics who claimed to know more about Taylor must prove their assertions.
A government wheat outlook warns the crop will be about three quarters of expected, around 300 million bushels, while domestic consumption runs about 350 million. Stocks of wheat and flour could be exhausted before the new crop, boosting prices and cutting export potential. A Washington note adds that dollar wheat may surface this fall. Also covered are post office speedups with bicycle carriers and trolley use, plus cost-sharing for wheel repairs and commentary on bicycle adoption in several cities.
June rains bring crop optimism as statewide rain aids prospects. Lead pupils formed a march with a banner calling for a new school house. The bond vote, once doubtful, gained momentum after the march and carried by 430 votes.
Lead correspondent recaps a supper hour tableau in a western city restaurant. At one end sat an Oregon Indian, then a negro and a Dutchman. Across the table a Frenchman faced them, with a Swede, a Slavonian, and an American nearby. At the far end a Cornish man joined by a Finnish waitress and a Chinaman handling tickets.
A Minneapolis Journal report cites a census bulletin listing 220 occupations where women show strong activity. Women work as teachers, clerks, operators, actors, doctors, and even sailors, with 700,000 in domestic service and thousands in trades. The piece also covers a free silver convention in Salt Lake and argues for an American monetary policy, calling for a new declaration of independence and restoration of silver to boost exports and values.
The article defends W W Taylor amid defalcation charges in South Dakota explaining his voluntary return and intent to repay the state 368000. He says panic era bank aid and misguided investments led to ruin and asserts he never planned to rob the state. The piece urges court leniency given his age prospects for rebuilding after penitentiary.
Aberdeen News reports a well known local citizen, long wrapped in chronic illness, sought relief through spirit doctoring and various therapies including mesmerism and massage. After paying hundreds to multiple physicians, he underwent a surgical procedure, then tried a new rubbing treatment that yielded his first restful sleep in months and marked improvement since.
Senator Stewart of Nevada commented on a Memphis silver convention remarking that the country now benefits from a temporary lull in the financial storm. He claimed Cleveland paid the Rothschilds to halt raids for eight months, arguing this peace-cost reveals the populace's subjugation before powerful forces.
The article discusses Senator Stewart's critique of a gold market coalition that he says profited the wealthy while causing a delayed recovery from the panic. He contends the economy merely slowed to a lull, with idle workers, strikes, and mixed signs of improvement across sectors. If the arrangement persists, he warns, deeper downturn could follow after October.
Miss Hattie Whalen preceptress and Midison State Normal School instructor married Rev J P Jenkins pastor of the M I church in Madison. The ceremony occurred on June 12.
A Pittsburgh Dispatch note describes the great tree crab that climbs cocoanut trees to bite nuts and then descends. Natives counter its depredations by driving a row of long nails around the tree halfway up, causing the crab to release its grip and fall, cracking its shell.
Historians still debate how the legend EE Pluribus Unum became the United States motto. It appears on coins from 1786, including a New Jersey colonial cent and a medal called the Confederatio, featuring 13 stars and a blazing sun. The motto is linked to Virgil and a Revolutionary era unity metaphor, with later notes on colonial mixed identity and national cohesion.
In the Washington Star aside, Mike explains to Plodding Pete that dernier ressort means work. The piece also notes the Ashley River in South Carolina was named for Sir Anthony Ashley Cooper, later the Earl of Shaftesbury, while Indians called the stream Kiawah, a term of doubtful meaning.
Heavy rain and hail battered Ravenna township on Wednesday and again Sunday, soaking fields and delaying corn cultivation. Plano residents note Adventists headed to camp meeting, Children’s Day events planned at Smith schoolhouse, and a baseball match between Plano and Bethel clubs. Dan Scott, 17, drowned at Arland’s lake. funeral held at M E church. Community updates include school board elections, home projects, and a large W C T U convention with a gold medal contest.
Bethel reports partial social visits this week with Mrs E E Dean and I E Bates of Mitchell, plus Carrie Stowell visiting locally. Family gatherings include Mr and Mrs Thomas and Fred with Mr and Mrs S W Rowley at F L Rowley's, and Pringle Sanders and Miss Pringle at J F Hillman’s and A B Rowley’s. Despite a strong wind, Plano and Whitehats played a baseball game, the Whitehats winning 28 to 13, and Plano’s challenge Whitehats to a rematch at A B Rowley’s pasture next Saturday.
Sheriff Cook and Judge Abbey were in this vicinity last Thursday to serve subpoenas in the horse stealing case. Wheat is heading out. Another good rain Sunday evening. the Bliss school house next Sunday, June 23, commencing at 2p.m. A food program has been prepared. Let there be a wood attendance for al though the house is small, seats will be provided for all.
Director Glenn reports favorable crop conditions for the week ending June 17 across South Dakota. Rainfall roughly normal overall, with heavy showers in southern counties and several others, totals ranging up to 3.20 inches in certain areas. Temperatures above average with two hot days and average sunshine. Wheat oats and other grains show progress, corn improving but backward. flax and millet growing well. minor hail damage reported. Nearby observers Shane and Miss Abel travel to Huron en route to Huron.
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