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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1888
Page
3
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The lecture in Chicago on Wasbirthday attracted wide attention and quotes, praising the oration as patriotic. It discusses economic policy from Hamilton to tariff debates, cites population growth, trade balance, and the argument that duties on imports support U.S. manufacturing while warning of civil unrest and economic distress if policies fail. The piece references President Cleveland and the need for protective measures, with comparisons to historical episodes and political debate.
The New York Sun reports peacock feathers fell from fashion as a revived superstition blamed them for bad luck. Wealthy buyers abandoned hats, fans, and decor once valued. stores note no demand for peacock items for years, with feathers now sold cheaply in bulk.
The article discusses how a great captain relies on multiple mental and physical qualities, citing Napoleon, Alexander, Henry IV, Washington, and Scott. It notes how leadership instincts vary, with some generals shining on the battlefield or in specific moments, and mentions battles such as Arcola and Lundy’s Lane. It also covers animal control calls, Moor cliff dwellings, and early wireless signaling ideas for army scouts.
Frank Harvey recalls a stock days incident in Leeds where a lead heavy refused to exit for a long speech. The stabbed villain lingered onstage as the audience and crew urged exits and managers aimed for a safe crawl off. The crowd roared as the actor improvised a feeble line about life turning to seek a surgeon.
A collage of quotations and gags from various newspapers recalling debates in Congress and state legislatures. It threads witty lines by Belford, Bingham, Crockett, and others, with mock dialogue about adjournment and misused phrasing, plus social quips from short humorous exchanges.
The Territory of Dakota files a relief-complaint in Davison County seeking foreclosure on two mortgages dated November 3, 1885. Defendants Rosa Samuel, Alexander Greenberg, C. B. Armin and Leper Satir are summoned by publication to answer within thirty days. The case aims to liquidate debts of $500 note with 7 percent interest and a second note of £62.43 at 12 percent, against the southwest quarter of section 30, township 101, range 62, Mitchell Dakota Territory.
The District Court in Davison County issued a summons in a foreclosure action by C. S. Armin against Mrs Gustavous Clements Gustavous C Clement and others. The complaint filed January 21 1888 seeks foreclose a mortgage for 350 dollars on Lot 15 Block 4 Rowleys First Addition Mitchell with 12 percent interest and taxes. Defendants must answer within thirty days.
Notice of foreclosure on the Rudolph Litz property in Davison County Dakota due to default. The sale at the Mitchell courthouse on April 14, 1888 will include the southwest quarter of section 24 township 101 north range 61 west containing 160 acres.
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