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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1898
Page
3
The Mitchell Capital lists subscription prices and advertising rates with notices on changes of address and distribution terms. It reports on University agriculture workload, Maine harbor shells, Aberdeen grain palace plans, and Mitchell’s exposition building promising a youth show this year.
The supreme court ruled Governor Lee had power to remove Commissioner Kipp. The populist press, initially silent, now argues about Kipp and related charges of extortion tied to insurance dealings. Official figures from Carroll D. Wright counter doom-laden claims about the economy, noting higher wages and employment, and lower prices despite machinery.
The passage discusses populist opposition to certain leaders amid the campaign, wage and price concerns, and a critique of lawmakers. It cites Gouvernor Lee and Kipp scandals via Ayres, while the Philadelphia Times urges restraint and awaits the naval board of inquiry into the Maine disaster.
The populist and free silver Republicans attack C. T. McCoy’s nomination to an Indian agency. Kittridge resists public responses but supporters say he is best for the post and will need stronger evidence from editors before changing their view.
A temperance lecture by Mrs. Lake drew about 1000 people to the Grand Opera House on Sunday evening. When the chairman called for the national hymn America barely 50 voices could carry it, and even fewer by the final verse. The writer urges attendees to learn the song for a future united performance.
South Dakota treasurer Kirk G. Phillips tells a Sioux City reporter the state’s finances are in first class shape after recovering from the Taylor defalcation. He notes the state has paid back 325000 borrowed to replenish the school fund and reduce floating debt, with 100000 more bonded debt to be paid this year and total debt near 1090000, projected to be extinguished in about five years.
A House bill introduced Monday would appropriate fifty million dollars for national defense. The measure signals possible emergency preparations as party lines were waived and the bill passed on Tuesday afternoon.
The populist state central committee is summoned to meet in Huron on Thursday March 17 to decide the time and place for the state convention to nominate state officers. Fusion middle-of-the-road and straight populist factions will attend with middle group seeking a straight populist ticket.
Urgent appeal urges county commissioners to fund the state exhibit at the Omaha exposition. Officials urged to adopt a liberal view to advance the necessary sum and ensure state representation.
The New York Sun states the current administration shows close sympathy with the American people. It calls the president grave and peace loving, likely to consider and act on major issues, including the Maine disaster and the Cuban problem separately from that event.
The ad claims Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets assist digestion by curing constipation which is said to cause most illnesses. It touts tiny sugar coated granules that cure constipation and indigestion, and warns against inferior pills sold by druggists. It also promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for burns eczema and skin diseases. L. O. Gale.
The dialogue shows Dixon arguing that he has no reason to join their party yet hints at a personal factor. A second speaker notes he has a married partner, reframing the motive.
Bucklen Arnica Salve praised as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers and other skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Price 25 cents per box sold by S H Scal in. Also promotion for DeWitt’s Little Early Risers pills for stomach and liver issues by L O Gale.
An old advertisement features a doctor figure and a child’s gender question then promotes One Minute Cough Cure for coughs colds croup grippe and throat and lung troubles attributed to L. O. Gale.
A Western village held a football game that ended without fatalities. Victors and vanquished dined together at the principal hotel to seal peace. The hotel landlord confirms all players are present, though some are worn from the match.
A column recalls telegraph misreads from the 19th century where editors mistook phrases like gloves in the west end and pariahs for parishes. Notable slips include my dear little children rendered as kids and a misquote replacing the Lord with Mr Rudd over Abyssinia trade.
A New York Press quip from the era depicts a husband feigning appetite by eating a single fashionable bathing suit as his wife asks after him. The wife quips that he only picks at things, illustrating a playful, satirical exchange.
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