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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1889
Page
5
Gale's offers street talk on low prices with Paris green 40 cents a pound and a wide range of books, stationery, calling cards, toilet articles, and paints. Notices announce births, business closings, courtly social events, and upcoming railroad and university changes plus local promotions and real estate listings.
The Educational Council held a two day meeting with small attendance due to other church events. Discussions covered leasing Dakota school lands upon statehood and creating a five member committee to work with the territorial board of education on improving school laws. Wednesday’s papers were read by J L Stay and others on raising professional spirit, examination reform, teacher training, and college encouragement.
Mitchell land office records dated June 24 1589 show patents for homestead proofs and list numerous names with section township and range details. Suspended entries follow with a long roster of individuals and housing parcels across multiple coordinates.
Mr Youngman spoke at the Methodist church on a Tuesday evening, stressing common sense and practical living, praising discipline and thoughtful debt caution. Rev Geo Mackintosh led a moving Presbyterian service on energy in religion, while Lt. Smith of Co. 1, D. N. G. prepared for camp with drill and supplies, listing officers and privates set to depart.
One Walter A. Wood self binder in good running order offered for sale or trade. Will sell to suit purchaser. Contact W H Swer7 at Oshkosh Lumber Yard, Jo. BS a.
Bijou Hills Times editor J B Lowe reports from the alliance gathering at Huron. He says the convention fairly represented area farmers and reaffirmed the policy of working within parties. The interview questions Loucks and Gen Campbell, noting Campbell is not an alliance member and was welcomed for opposing political slates.
The South Dakota Medical Society held a Thursday session at Masonic hall with limited attendance. Dr. Andros, ill, could not preside. Dr. Coyne of Aberdeen chaired. The day featured papers on Nervous Diseases, Obstetrics, Hip diseases, and Surgery, plus a large dinner keynote and a later program of music and toasts.
The eighth annual meeting adjourned sine die after a farewell by retiring president Dr Andros. Officers named for the coming year include President Fr Bullard Gettysburg First Vice President J W Freeman Central City Second Vice President S13 McGrumphy Yankton Secretary J C Warne Mitchell Assistant Secretary K T Dott Mt Vernon Treasurer Alex Shaw Watertown Censor Red Treon Crow Creek Agency Sioux Falls chosen as next meeting venue.
Frank Weller just back from Washington and Oregon says the region offers some opportunities but highlights drawbacks. He argues the land costs about 100 dollars an acre to prep for cultivation, with limited farming potential and crop risks. Resources center on mining, lumber, and commerce, not agriculture, and boom prices misstate true value. The hint of a building boom appeals to mechanics but Dakota farmers would risk excessive costs seeking health and wealth elsewhere. Trains show heavy outbound return loads, indicating high interest and cautious optimism.
Encouraging weather reports reflect improved crop outlook since last Wednesday’s rain. North of the Sanborn county line little benefit, while southward the rainfall was widespread. Small grain now promising half a crop, with much grain and grass and all corn looking better.
The Ransom Post No. 6 meets and unanimously resolves that if railroads demand a one fare rate to the national encampment in Milwaukee in August, members will refrain from attending. They also decide that if such rate is enforced only regular delegates should assemble to conduct business and adjourn promptly.
The list of letters uncalled for at the Mitchell post office for the week ending June 17 includes Burgess WS Danielson O Parley Glen JIage HR Klein Jacob Jameson Miss M less Jed Larson KK Warrington W. Call for these letters and say advertised. If uncalled within two weeks they will be sent to the dead letter office. D WAU MER P M
Mitchell Republican and Sioux Falls Press discuss Sioux Falls as the most active candidate in the capital race. The Republican notes she must work harder due to more objections, while the Sioux Falls Press asserts the city has stayed quiet to give rivals room to maneuver, a sign of uneven effort among contenders.
Capt. W. N. Perry has been appointed architect and superintendent of construction of the Soldiers Home, with the board having accepted his plans. A board meeting will be held in the city on June 29 to consider bid advertising. The appointment delights Mr Perry's many friends.
A dancing master named Alexandria Kerald introduces a new dance for heavyset performers. Major Edwards and Geo.Johnstos are mentioned in association with the concept. Performers reportedly sit on the floor and kick as part of the routine.
For Sale items from Mt Vernon area. Pure bred Slereford bull with imported sire and dam offered cheap or for trade for young stock. Also improved Chester white pigs for sale. Located one and one half miles northeast of Mt. Vernon. Contact C F Raymond.
The opening day of the South Dakota Trotting and Running Meeting in Mitchell featured fast tracks and close heats. Favorites Madge and Airy Wilkes triumphed in the three minute trotting, while John W. won all three heats in the 2:40 pacing race amid sleet and glee from a lively crowd. The Novelty running race capped the day with Dan Waggoner enforcing early lead before Rolla narrowly edged him at the wire.
After a Y M C A convention, Mitchell forms a local association to open a free public reading room for all residents and visitors. A central ladies committee will solicit funds door to door and from city societies to support books newspapers games and correspondence facilities in a bid to raise moral standards and city reputation.
A. B. Hitchcock deems decorous political discourse vital and urges voters to seek worthy citizens rather than party workers. He condemns immorality and corruption in office, calling for integrity, intelligence, and capability as standards for selecting public servants to uphold national honor and remember the dead.
Rev W A Mattson argued labor is the supreme law of the universe with a divine designer behind all events. He urged diverse occupations fit all, each man choosing work suited to him for divine approval and success. The talk praised cooperation of divine and human intelligence and used natural history examples.
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