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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1888
Page
1
The text argues for Ulysses S. Grant as uniquely competent for the presidency, faulting critics who claim a third term. It praises his integrity, experience, and lack of self-serving power, while urging Republicans to seize the moment to lead the nation and break Democratic dominance in the South.
The article traces how nominating speeches evolved from mere name announcements to full eloquent addresses starting with 1876. It notes early conventions without formal nominations and highlights the shift to Blaine as the era’s peak orator, framing the convention opening as a key political ritual.
The speech blasts Massachusetts loyalty tests and calls for a Blaine presidency. It praises James G Blaine as the reformer with integrity and broad leadership, urging a nominee who can carry New York and other states, defend debt payment, and uphold public affairs, labor, and national honor. It also extols Ulysses S Grant as a strong alternative, highlighting his leadership and wartime and reconstruction records.
A rousing Chicago June 1880 convention speech urges unity in the Republican ranks to reelect and reward leadership. The speaker honors the party’s rise, recalls abolition era achievements, and endorses John Sherman of Ohio with Blaine as a second helm, urging voters to back the party’s candidate and platform.
A dramatic allegory compares Blaine to a bold helmsman guiding the old ship of state, Maine, through a perilous storm. The speech frames the nation watching the Maine’s struggle as it upholds republican principles and citizen rights amid danger and uncertainty.
A veteran delegate extols the Republican banner and urges James G Blaine of Maine as the party standard bearer. The address recalls Lincoln era unity, Garfield's death, and calls for a leader who embodies American republicanism, industrial opportunity, and emancipation of all citizens.
Levys' Blood Purifier and Blood Waker praised as a universal household remedy with no calomel or quinine, claiming no bad effects. Druggist S. Scalnin reports keeping a full supply at all times.
An Olive store advertises Cherry Cough Syrup with a money back guarantee. The label claims relief for cough and asserts simultaneous action on all body systems with no bad results. Druggist S L Scallin endorses the product and refund policy.
Our druggists keep for sale Jiall's Vegetable Sicilian Hair Renewer, the best preparation ever made for restoring the vitality and color of the hair.
A garbled missive mentions a territory conflict and a favor toward elvatine at this year's legislature with a goal to boost towns. A figure of 675 dollars per 200d sign appears, suggesting a price or offer but the text is incomplete and unclear.
Testimonies from Yonkers Garner and other towns praise Ayer s Pills as cures for rheumatism neuralgia and gout. Readers claim relief after months of suffering and endorse keeping a box on hand. Prepared by J C Ayer & Co Lowell MA sold by all dealers.
The Middlesex Banking Company holds a mortgage on the northwest fractional quarter of section 30 in township 101, range 62, Davison County, Dakota, Granberg and Maria Granberg as mortgagors. Due to default, sale will occur at public auction, June 0, 1858, at 10 a.m. at the courthouse front door in Mitchell to cover $393. + costs. attorney fees allowed by law. notice dated May 11, 1888.
The Sheriff will sell by public auction the real estate in Davison county Dakota Territory described as the north half of the north west quarter of lot seventeen in township three and two south of range six west, containing about eighty acres more or less as directed by a judgment. Names include O. O. Stinehield as auction holder and Johnston Koontz and Lam & Voter as attorneys.
Notice from the Middlesex Banking Company dated May 14 1883 by president N Jackson mortgagee. Sue J Lockwood Co attorneys listed for the action.
Fragmentary OCR text shows a banking company with Jackson as president and Mortingee as likely attorney. Mentions Middlesex Bank, possibly a corporate filing or legal notice. Details are incomplete, but indicate a financial firm and legal representation.
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