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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1898
Page
3
Official county paper dated Friday March 4 188x prints subscription rates business cards and local ads. Local items note Rev Sam Jones politics Klondike gold rush population Milbank Seattle and Black Hills Pierre railroad plans and insurance debate amid ongoing railroad talk.
The Philadelphia Record notes Washington displayed calm under popular excitement, praising President McKinley for his holiday visit to Philadelphia. The piece argues the government is not rushing to war, countering sensational newspaper claims.
Washington weighs whether the Maine blast was an outside plot. An American official in Havana warned that discovery of a conspiracy could trigger war, noting US power to blockade Havana and stating Cuba faces a food shortage without US supplies.
A Minneapolis Journal summary notes Ohio legislators discuss a bill to form county marriage bureaus to examine candidates for physical, intellectual, and moral suitability. Supporters call it a step toward uniform laws, while concerns include public acceptance and potential lack of qualified board members.
The article discusses a generation long push for education and public attitude on marriage and divorce, calls for clergy and teachers to lead reform, reports Spanish war fears, Minneapolis funding for open schools, Governor Lee and insurance state tensions, Dingley law revenue, and Madison school board debates raises and salary reductions impacting education quality.
Public opinion argues the Maine was blown up by Spaniards and not an accident. Government reports are seen as conservative and behind the times, while newspaper correspondents feed sensational claims. A rising patriotism threatens to push officials toward acknowledging the Spanish guilt.
Washington reports praise from business circles for the administration's success in securing full government principal and interest on the Kansas Pacific claim and an overall gain of about 17 million dollars for the two roads. Expert opinion favored avoiding a 7.7 million cash payoff that could have reduced recoveries at forced sale. The final settlement amounts to 36,305,600 dollars, well above earlier offers and past administration deals.
The piece contrasts wage trends in northern states with rising wages and job growth in coal mines glass works iron works pottery and railroads nationwide. It notes a strong South Dakota exhibit at Omaha highlighting creamery products especially butter and reports on charges against Commandant Linn over a wartime pension record.
An advertisement claims most headaches in women arise from sex related disorders and digestive issues. It touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a proven remedy with over thirty years of use and a call to request Doctor Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser for one cent stamps.
Having rented my farm the undersigned will sell at public auction at his place one mile west of Ethan on Monday March 7 1898 at 10 am the following described property. Bay horse ten years old black horse nine years old seven head of cows and heifers extra lot of milkers Poland China brood sow Walter A Wood binder Champion mower Fuller Johnson horse rake checkrow corn planter Norwegian corn plow Hapgood gang plow 16 inch stirring plow breaking plow two hole corn shelter capacity 40 bu per hour 14 horse drag set double harness cook stove 100 bu millet seed and a few other articles Free lunch served Terms All sum under 5 cash over 30 months time at 8 percent interest with good security 5 percent discount for cash DAN KEEN.
Whooping cough, a distressing malady, can be shortened by One Minute Cough Cure. The remedy is also noted as effective for croup and other lung and bronchial troubles, as stated by L. O. Gale.
The Dakota University faculty and students pass resolutions mourning Grace Wayman a faithful worker and sincere Christian whose death leaves a valued member of the community and a dear daughter and sister. They extend sympathy to John Wayman and the mourning family and commend them to divine care. Committee signatures Carlota A. Moyer Estelle M. Pine Herbert Gregory
A sale by L. Q. Gaie at Mt. Vernon location lists livestock including horses cattle and calves plus farming implements and hay with terms: cash under $10, seven months on larger sums with 10 percent interest and 5 percent cash discount. Also promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a relief for skin conditions and injuries.
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