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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1892
Page
7
The Mitchell Printing Co prop R W Wheelock editor and Ales Dean business manager listed as key figures in the publication.
One copy one year in advance One copy for all months One copy three months Subscribing club with leading publication in the country Discounted club prices Address changes must include former and new addresses Correspondence should be at the office as early as Monday Papers sent out of state will be discontinued at the end of the paid period Meatian 10
Advertising rates advertised per year for business cards and locals with extra lines priced accordingly. Friday March 11 1892 notes fusion advocacy by the Sioux Falls Gazette and comments on political endorsements and party dynamics. The piece contrasts Republican reform efforts with Independent accusations of ring rule and bossism.
St Paul jobbers who aided North Dakota farmers last fall are again organizing to recruit harvest laborers for upcoming crops. The effort aims to utilize urban unemployed workers, testing willingness to move from cities to rural labor for solid wages. The outcome depends on participation and local conditions.
An Ottawa letter to the New York Press argues the McKinley tariff harmed Canadian exports and U.S. farmers, citing drops in barley hay eggs oatmeal and horses while urging opposition to free binding twine and other protections. It contrasts tariff reformers’ stance with claims free trade would hurt Western farmers and workers.
Editor Poore of the Yankton Telegram criticizes a hurried Independent state committee meeting that cut southern representation. He contrasts protectionist logic with free trade and decries the rushed action as harming reform efforts and democratic process.
High authority data cited by tariff reformers shows a 1,519,229 rise in total sheep, forecasting the 1892 clip. Increases are widespread though declines occur in the South and notably Colorado. New Mexico reports 166,183 fewer sheep than last year, while Texas Illinois Michigan Dakota and Ohio lead in gains with large totals.
The piece argues against reviving Blaine’s nomination as a political diversion and urges renomination of the proven leader. It credits Washburn for the anti option bill and questions the support from independent Republicans and other party figures.
The Huronite praises Mitchell Re Publican for sharply rebuking uncharitable use of manuscript that was awkwardly prepared by poorly trained hands. It disputes the governor bearing blame and notes Pierre Paper first published the misspelled letter.
The White Lake Wave debuts from the west end metropolis of Aurora county after a year long paper absence. Harrison and Hooper publish a promising start as White Lake undergoes a boom and the Wave aims to lead the news scene.
The Wolsey Journal highlights scarce farm labor at twenty five dollars per month and reports labor organizations in St Louis driving to craft a platform for relief of the laboring classes.
In Miller Rand county the Independents and Democrats merged to contest the township election while the Republicans carried the day by a twelve vote majority. Hand county remains an Independent stronghold at this time.
Dissension within the Republican Party in Codington County flares over the election of delegates to Chamberlain. The dispute signals a push for party unity in the region.
The text notes Gen. Alger has yielded to supporters and is now an avowed presidential candidate. It argues that Sioux City’s recent election shows spasmodic citizen uprisings are unnecessary if the better elements vote year round and fulfill their duties, ending the era of bosses and rings.
The French finance minister rejects free coinage in the United States as a flawed experiment. He argues America alone can test free coinage while Europe already holds ample silver, and international conferences would yield no tangible results. He notes France abandoned free coinage and warns the Americas against delusion that Europe will adopt silver money.
The piece argues that global wool price declines since 1872 stem from a surge in world production. It cites 1870–1890 boosts in Australia Argentina Africa and the U.S. and asserts tariffs protected American wool growers from ruin despite falling world prices.
Leonard Rhone of the National Grange writes to Ways and Means Chair Springer with concerns over tariff plans. He stresses farmers seek equal privileges under law and warns against policies seen as harming agriculture and favoring manufacturers.
Yankton visitors Mr and Mrs Beswick and others called on friends and relatives in Mitchell area. A corpse sale of horses by A J Myres is planned for Saturday afternoon. Mrs A J Rowley dies after a long illness. funeral in Mitchell and burial at Nora Springs Iowa. Land patents issued to multiple individuals across several counties. School program features songs and plays with an 8 pm start. admission 25 cents. Post office letters awaiting pickup listed with deadline reminders.
Stockholders of the Davison County Elevator are urged to meet at J Harry Green’s store Friday evening March 18 1892 at 730 to conduct important business Mitchell March 8 1892 By order of the president R T Robinson Secy Veterans Camp Hogrs Serra Dakota Division Sons of Veterans WATERTOWN March 7 1892 Notice for encampment in Mitchell March 15 1617 inviting full attendance of Brothers
The text invites all order members to join the encampment festivities and privileges in Mitchell with full representation hoped from each division camp. It notes reduced railroad fare of one and one fifth and expresses warm city welcome by L. D. Lyon, Division Commander.
Seeds offered by L James Leslie with seed store line. garden and farm supplies in bulk or packets. Reserved seats for Sons of Veterans event on Monday on sale at the post office news stand. Columbian Society plans St Patrick’s Day music and Dean Ahern lecture on The Irish Race in America. Citizens urged to report accommodations for encampment delegates March 15 to 17. R D Welch promotes horse shoeing and fair prices. Hail insurance urged. Watertown Hail Indemnity Association touts economical protection. Editorials note congressional politics and calls for action from Democrats in Kansas City, St Louis, Chicago, and Philadelphia papers.
Egg dealers in New York report strong receipts with 62 085 cases last week and 52 752 the prior week as four weeks earlier 10 000 to 12 000 cases were recorded. Rathbourn and Gillis promise top prices and cheaper goods or due bills from M D G Co for groceries. Kemp's Balsam advertised as a universal throat remedy with free samples from druggists.
Rev J H Babcock has rallied considerably and is much better today than yesterday. Irve Hathaway's parents in Michigan have been notified of his illness and are expected to arrive soon. Mrs Joseph Levinger is quite ill.
The Gatch bill faces strong opposition from extreme prohibitionists and low license advocates, including the Kickapoos. Moran BrosIndians and the Dutch comedian left the Kickapoo company after a quarrel at Aberdeen Wednesday. A campaign claims cleansing the system will prove to thousands they are not ill. Syrup of Figs is advertised as a cure. Edward J. Smith and Mollie Buchmiller wed at Blendon township with Rev. D. M. Powell officiating. Capital extends congratulations. Will Barber and Don C Smith sail for Yankton to organize a four-city college baseball league with Yankton Vermillion and Sioux Falls colleges.
A Washington dispatch reports Dr. Vincent medical assessment that Mr. Springer cannot attend to business for two months and may be kept at home for three weeks. The plan also calls for Fortress Monroe confinement for four to five weeks. This effectively ends his chairmanship for the current session.
Washington reports Blaine remains in bed with influenza with a fever slightly above normal. Family and physician say the illness is not serious but it will delay his return to lead the state department. Corbett Also. New York notes Jim Corbett vows to fight Sullivan and offers a 2500 forfeit while criticizing Mitchell and Slavin. Corbett Choyinski Fight Off. New Orleans confirms the Corbett vs Choyinski matchup is canceled and money is drawn.
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