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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 02, 1888
Page
6
The notice outlines advertising rates and services for a Mitchell capital office. It mentions business cards, legal advertisements at statute rates, and free marriage and death notices. It also notes address changes for subscribers and January correspondence with the office.
A historic Dakota town profile lists assets including a private bank platted in 1572 two national banks an insurance firm United States land offer and a packing house plant. It notes rail developments street lighting waterworks and multiple industries. The valuation nears 2 million with extensive facilities.
A fragmented report notes rail lines extending east northeast south and west near Jasper with chalk stone quarries a few miles away. It mentions a distributing point for five machine implement houses and references Catholic Academy and School of the Sisters of St. Agnes, a Board of Praise, building association, and secret societies.
Uniformed Knights of Pythis promote Mitchell as the county seat of Davison County with 15 000 residents and 50 000 courthouse. The town offers rail links Iowa Dakota Sioux City Dakota Hastings Dakota Chicago St Paul Minneapolis and Omaha roads and rich farming land from 24 to 28 acres. Mitchell invites manufacturing and wholesale enterprises and pledges support to new industries.
The presence of numerous outside advertising schemers visiting her cities signals broad interest this season and suggests significant promotional activity around the Dakota.
The text mocks the Democratic Party for claiming labor support while aligning with Scott of Pennsylvania and opposing monopolies, calling the stance hypocritical.
In a terse public exchange Judge Drake honors Ordway Jolson calling him Blowing Goose and urges restraint toward Johnson. Drake criticizes magnanimity while noting Johnson may fade from attention as his influence wanes.
The text notes Sherman has money, Sheridan is ineligible, and Gresham faces party opposition with a precedent against a bench to White House move. It reflects partisan hurdles in naming a presidential candidate.
The article introduces Moses 13 Liddle as Montana's new judge from Louisiana, described as sharpshooting and a member of a southern chivalric family once linked to aggression toward its neighbors the Joneses. He is portrayed as capable in the rugged west.
The piece argues that without Republican opposition Dakota would have joined as a state six years earlier and mocks both parties. It suggests the Democratic Party failed to grant justice and notes the GOP’s blunder being co opted by the Democrats as policy.
The Fargo Argus advocates replacing appointed territorial officials with elected representatives. It argues the legislature should wield appointment power under the organic act, as the governor depends on legislative support to act effectively.
The appointment of J. E. Carland of Bismarck to the supreme bench seat long held by Judge Palmer draws praise for presidential recognition of Dalotas. Carland, seen as an able lawyer, is independent and kept clear of Democratic territorial feuds, though little known in Dakota.
Shortly after Cleveland’s election a drive sought to oust Judge Francis from the supreme bench. He repelled both open and covert foes at every turn, leaving office by choice with his reputation intact. The onslaught was not only from hungry Democrats but also from Republicans who aimed to use him for their schemes. The internal history of this campaign will be fascinating when told.
The Sioux Falls local option compromise leaves saloonmen to operate openly for two months, defying Tw and arguing the election's legality remains unsettled. Law and order groups claim the agreement grants no such extension while saloon interests press on.
Since moving to Yankton General Campbell, a Dakota pioneer, has refined his South Dakota Investor's Guide and is actively encouraging immigration to the region.
Six governor Pierce denounces a congressional measure allied to Dakota statehood arguing Montana Washington and New Mexico would be locked to Dakota and a second approving act would be needed after a constitution and enacting act. The piece laments partisan obstruction but hopes some lawmakers will act honestly.
The Greenwich Ohio Enterprise claims its rival Dakota paper the New London Record repeats a slander about a man named MekKee who supposedly wintered in Dakota. The author condemns the malice in the Buckeye state and seeks to locate the source of the disgrace.
The passage argues that uniting Washington, Montana, and New Mexico with the Dakotas may prove division wise by matching population, wealth, and resources. It suggests the Springer plan could justify state division if such a premise proves reasonable despite its harsh implications.
The Sioux City Journal pleads that Dakota support Senator Allison as a presidential candidate while cautioning against quick declarations for any party. It argues she should wait to see how Republicans respond before committing and hints she may face a difficult decision alone.
Report notes Wisconsin Republicans favor Sher Lan. Mention of Dakota bills in senate as next Monday special order. Wyoming seeks statehood with discussion of territorial convention plans. Gouverneur Church acts independently on Dakota appointments as Rowley Spunita Carl move to push policy, newspapers show cool reception.
Despite machine backing in Washington and Longdie the Democrat Seymour Head wins by a 400 plurality, triggering Republican challenges in the Eleventh Mighten district.
No better Het for investment exists today in the west or south than is of fered visit here in Wsavison county Parin fguds that have demonstrated their capacity for supporting a large population will never be so fas as at this time.
A fragment hints at Siltime Bull’s hostility to opening a reservation and calls for an alliance to prevent Dakota from receiving what is hers and necessary for her development and progress.
Reports from Washington indicate five Democrats in the lower house favor dividing Dakota. The question is how Minnesota’s representatives, aware of Dakota’s needs, respond to these expressed views.
Vullie sentiment rises on Hystithe side of Burlington s. Grievance centers not on low wages but on railroad wage scales that reward workers by ability and job demands, a system seen as foundational to progress for workers of all kinds.
A weather note on January and February describes them as the severest winter period in Dakota and elsewhere yet highlights how cigars stored by a city gentleman will help settle Dakota's claim for a temperate winter climate in the same latitude.
In Aberdeen Republican a remark by Judge Lyons suggests Democrats follow the people as prohibition gains traction in Dakota. The piece questions what fate awaits the third party now that Republicans enact prohibition and Democrats endorse it.
The county mail system, once praised for efficiency under Republican oversight, now draws broad newspaper criticism nationwide. Complaints emerge from the south east central states, while western conditions deteriorate daily, attributed to turning a political machine into a department previously run on strict business principles.
The Ifuron Ierald-Democrat notes the Dakota Democratic stance on division and argues Mr. Johnson, once allied with Republicans, should accept the verdict. It recalls his earlier role heading Brown county's Republican delegation and involvement in territorial conventions. The piece says Democrats tire of a man with that record claiming to reflect Dakota’s sentiments.
The Aberdeen News condemns the omni bus bill calling it the Bologna bill and argues the delay in admitting Dakota should not delay others. It criticizes partisan manipulation and notes Democrats may be outmaneuvered if Republicans win by a fair majority.
The Lickels situation is reduced to a proposal about whether to open a reservation and its boundaries. The Ute and Tus are to decide if opening is allowed, while white settlers oppose entry. If the Indians vote against opening, the reservation stays closed. If the tribes vote for opening, the outcome remains uncertain.
Judge Tripp said the local option law received careful investigation and is valid. He noted the only issue was clerical recording in the legislature and urged enforcement, citing no foundation to claims of improper passage.
The document records a heated exchange on a proposed rail line from coal regions toward Bismarck. Publican and Republican figures trade sharp questions about coal costs and nearby shipping options, urging practical routes and local involvement in the project.
A private letter from Senator John Sherman to a friend in Iuron condemns the long exclusion of a large population in Dakota as indefensible and opposes tying its admission to less populous communities. The remark labels current policy as the worst political outrage.
A Burlington strike draws engineers and workers to protest conditions as factions align with knights from various groups. Officials debate responses while supporters claim the action will fade without strong leadership.
The McClatchie case against the M. & St. P. railroad will be tried this term. Mrs. McClatchie seeks $15,000 damages for the death of her husband on a Mt. Vernon bound train two years ago.
The ad claims St Jacobs Oil relieves pain from rheumatism and neuralgia across climates and ages. It cites numerous 1886 1887 testimonials from Willet F. Cook Canajoharie David Lawrenes Lowell Otis Iatha way Mass Perc y A Folsom Bloomington and J Nickenthal Mass sburg saying reliefs were permanent after one bottle or brief use.
Still wide apart with both sides confident of victory. A significant Brotherhood meeting is planned. The Burlington road reports progress yet rejects compromise while Reading engineers appear to support operation. A stockholder telegraphs hopes for a settlement, which the Burlington denies.
Assistant general manager Williams says no fear a deal between the Brotherhood and the Knights blocks engineers. Eastern men arrive and are examined while bitterness at the Brotherhood runs high. A grievance meeting for several roads is called, with details kept secret, as strikers claim concessions were misreported and hope leaders force terms with the company by tomorrow night.
March 2 report says a wholesale house exits the business and Wm. Lerch, longtime law opponent, agrees to pay costs and leave the liquor trade. A county permit violation case is dismissed as Lerch must remove liquor from Iowa or sell it while law remains. Action targets drug houses for unlawful sales.
Chicago March 1 local press bureau reports reliable intelligence that chairmen of the engineers and firemen general committee for Chicago Burlington & Quincy lines will meet in the city tomorrow or next day. The gathering prepares for a general strike on lines including Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Chicago and Alton Northwestern Wisconsin Central Rock Island and Minnesota and Northwestern.
District Judge Ney at Independence orders abatement of Sam Cox's saloon and opera house exchange, one of six recently enjoined. Propri proprietors filed supersedeas bonds and appealed to the supreme court. Cox saloon is the first ordered abated.
In Dubuque, Cox operates his establishment tonight and expects to stay open, noting injunctions won’t be enforced until the higher court’s decision is issued.
A deep snow and sleet storm hits St. Paul and Duluth causing streetcar chaos and hours of train delays. Main lines stay open but several branches close, with rail service limited to Bird Island and warnings of continued high winds and frigid conditions. Hotels in eastern towns fill as trains halt and weather drags on.
In Indianapolis on March 2 A T West a work house prisoner assaulted guard Anias Stewart fracturing his skull. Stewart died after West struck him with a stone during the attack.
Mr Pad dock addressed the senate on the inefficient postal service in the western states denouncing the post office department’s management for the last three years as a more conspicuous failure than other shortcomings of the present administration.
In Faribault Minnesota on March 1 the editor of the Faribault Democrat traded an old stove for a new one and paid a difference. While repairing the old stove a workman found a sack containing ten $20 gold pieces hidden inside the appliance.
The New York Tribune states Dakota should be admitted quickly while other territories’ status can be settled later. It argues Dakota’s title is absolutely clear and notes no other territory has such a clear title.
A Sioux City Journal note asserts that Dakota and Iowa share a common truth about prosperity. It states mixed farming with hogs as the basis of prosperity for South Dakota, implying a broader rural economic pattern.
London to Winfred reports an importation arriving March 5 consisting of Clyde Shire Suffolk Punch Thoroughbred and Cleveland Bay horses. LaBelle Ranche Worse Import ing company showcases fine specimens in its barns and invites a visit to see the favored breeds.
125 acres under cultivation with a half house a barn granary and a well. Inquire of Mrs. Vanden Burg at the corner of West First and Rowley streets opposite Sanborn house.
H Kx Faulkner announces he will give goods from his stock in exchange for rags copper old rubber boots and shoes scrap iron both wrought and cast and will pay fair prices.
Advice to mothers promotes Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup claiming four decades of use by millions, praised for teething relief and diarrhea cure. Also advertises Shiloh’s porous plaster, catarrh remedy with nasal injector, and cough and consumption cure all sold by S H Scallin with guarantees.
The notice promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the best salve for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, rashes, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and piles with a money back guarantee. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by L. C. Gale.
A brief item notes a song titled The Great Blizzard with a line about thirteen saved and offered for sale at Crouse's priced at 40e. The phrasing suggests a catalog or advertisement listing rather than a full article. It highlights a relief or rescue theme and a storefront sale detail.
A jolly broker recalls finding a silver dollar wedged in a seat on the elevated. He spends it on cigars, a drink, theatre tickets, and a plate inscription for his wife, concluding the “fortunes” cost him nearly ten dollars. He warns others not to pick up stray coins.
J. Macdonald Oxley describes Eskimo dress made from sealskin and reindeer skins worn in duplicate, coats with a large amook hood, and women’s garments featuring beaded decoration and brass inlays. Women adorn with tails and ornaments including tablespoons broken into decorative halves.
A doctor dining with a reporter disparages iced drinks and advocates hot tea boiled for safety during epidemics. He cites the Chinese habit of drinking hot tea as a health measure and warns boiling all drinking fluids to prevent cholera typhoid fever and dysentery.
A New Englander who moved to Colorado explains how irrigation converts alkali-laden sage brush land into fertile fields. Water decomposes alkali into fertilizer, enabling crops like oats barley potatoes wheat and vegetables in rotation. Immense canals, including a nearly 100 mile long one from the mountains, reclaim vast wastelands.
Rev. Dr. Bartol recounts a Massachusetts railroad treasurer paying a large retainer to Daniel Webster to influence a rival line. Webster reportedly replied there were no bones broken and no blood spilled, tucking away the $500 retainer.
The article notes paper and newspapers provide shielding against cold in shelters during shortages. It describes wearing folds of paper under coats and overcoats to protect the chest and back, and using paper for insulation by roadsters and workers in harsh outdoor conditions. It also covers a political note regarding Professor Dodge, crop reports, and tariff implications.
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