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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1888
Page
6
The Mitchell Capital lists subscription rates and gate copy for one year in advance. Senet 2.00 copy six months 1.00 and three months 0.00. Advertisers urged to provide updated addresses and respond by Monday to the office.
Mitchell showcases rapid growth with population 4900, multiple banks, mills, factories, schools, and two railroads expanding to four lines. The Fourth South Dakota Fair and nearby quarries highlight its status as a railway hub with ambitious plans for manufacturing, wholesale, and agricultural support.
Local papers report a big upcoming fair in this city drawing interest from readers across the territory with anticipated exhibits, vendors, and events.
The Grand Forks Plaindealer engages in a broad campaign against protection doctrines, pursuing a persistent editorial push in defense of its stance. The piece frames the newspaper as a lone advocate in a contentious policy debate.
The discussion of revolt against Cleve land persists in New York state, yet he will still secure the delegation.
Frank Hard discusses free trade while away from home in Minnesota. He argues that policies promoted elsewhere have left him hidden from view in Ohio and urges broader examination of the theories.
Residents doubt Dakota offers to extend aid, noting irony in the appeal while storm sufferers endure hardship and relief efforts proceed with mixed reception.
The passage uses aggressive rhetoric comparing Sumter's first gun to a clash between Examiner Harris and Editor Barrett, portraying it as a spark for renewed hostilities within Dakota democracy. It emphasizes factional strife and provocative language without detailing concrete actions.
The piece criticizes those who belittle Delegate Gifford’s efforts on the Sioux reservation bill. It asserts credit should be given to all who contributed without diminishing his role in the bill’s progress.
A Washington dispatch dated the 14th reports Senator Platt giving notice to take up the Dakota admission bill once the under valuation measure is disposed of. Senator Dawes then signaled a push to pass the opening of the great Sioux reservation in Dakota before that bill.
The piece from Chicago’s Farmers’ Voice led by J. O B Scobey is labeled as demagogic for pitting classes against each other. It argues farmers are not downtrodden and that wealth, especially in the West, stems from farming rather than destructive schemes.
Sioux City plans to use the corn palace display to boost Dakota Belt relations. Mitchell, as hub of the region, seeks a strong territorial fair exhibit to highlight the area’s wealth producing cereal and foster profitable ties.
The piece argues one state policy makers misrepresent public opinion on Dakota statehood. It notes a supposed broad push for admission but accuses a small group of divisionists of blocking it. The author urges Congress to overlook these obstructionists if Dakota supports statehood.
The Yankton Press review of last month notes thirty days of winter in February due to leap year. It asserts February had extra days and that mercury stayed above freezing on twenty one days, highlighting an unusual weather pattern for the period.
The Toledo Blade under Robinson Locke announces a vigorous Republican campaign entry for 1888 with a weekly circulation of 108000 and a goal to reach 250000, inviting readers to request a sample copy.
The article notes strong optimism about Dakota's future, especially in this region, with longtime residents expressing faith and a willingness to stay despite recent hardship. The sentiment centers on persistence and commitment to the area.
Aber deen delegates led by W E Purcell travel to Washington to advance the Dakota union effort. The group has performed admirably with Purcell recently earning a notable distinction for his work.
Observers note that many claim M H Day secures territorial patronage but appointments from Washington are not genuine unless they bear the O K A K C mark, signaling proper approval. The phrase suggests a verification step for political favors in the era.
The president is said to favor General Black for vice president with him. Missouri's West opposes elder soldiers and could offer little support. West holds influence and is prejudiced against these generals.
The ringwumps fear the president may yield to partisan pressure and remove New York City postmaster. If he acts, Curtis of Harper's Weekly will react strongly with a conniption fit.
Investors connected with the Aberdeen, Bismarck and North Western railroad have purchased 829000 dollars of nearby real estate adjoining Jamestown.
Washington correspondent John TH King reports that Senator Allison is described as a Warn ally of Dakota, reflecting political alignments and regional ties noted in the dispatch.
The Democratic territorial committee will meet at Bismarck on the 80th inst. The notice signals party organization and a forthcoming program for the region.
Telegram from Washington states the senate committee will move the house reservation bill to passage as soon as possible with minor amendments agreed to, signaling imminent action in the senate. Messrs Goodykoontz and Stearns react as if celebratory to the potential swift approval.
Judge Tripp directed a verdict for the defendant in Wright versus State Insurance Company after a trial on a verbal insurance order and fire loss. Osbourne & Co. v. Taylor yielded a plaintiff verdict. A petrified woman case Bowen v Slater resulted in a verdict for the defendant. Samuel Austin pleaded guilty to wheat theft and awaits sentence. Frank Sarvey failed to appear and his bail was forfeited. Grand jury has returned six indictments.
A March 12 1888 letter from Redfield College Redfield Dak expresses deep sympathy to Dakota University Mitchell Dak over its calamity. Signatories include R 3 Wassey president of the board of trustees and W J Parkin president pro tem.
A clipped, partial report notes the tire incident and conflagration with limited survivor details, while criticizing the Mitchell Report advertising for being too narrow by six columns. The piece hints at longstanding views but lacks full facts due to incomplete text.
In Aberdeen last evening a fifth duel between C. N. Narris and Maj. C. Boyd Barrett erupted after a heated exchange over a prison pen article. Narris won after a left uppercut drove Barrett into a window, Barrett bleeding from the face as timekeeper Ed Duane intervened and halted the bout.
Pleasant Ridge Sunday school drew twenty two attendees led by C M Peck union missionary. W C T U plans a mass meeting March 23 at Pine schoolhouse with collection. Spelling school and debate succeeded at Pleasant Ridge March 20. Spring events noted with meadow larks at Nabingers March 12. Green Valley day school closing featured music and tableaux. Pearl Griffith visiting Birdie Green. Charley Wright to live with Frank Moyer for summer earning $20 monthly. Arthur Mehner starts summer work March 10 for James Ewart.
Detroit reports Medud O. Miller a Huron county farmer who swindled $3,000 with fake property claims, traced to Australia and Europe, arrested in Detroit under alias M. M. Vinton. He will return to Dakota without requisition amid a spree of criminal cases across cities from Columbia to Winnipeg.
The arbor day committee of the Dakota Forestry society urges Gov. Church to designate April 25 as arbor day in South Dakota and May 5 in North Dakota and to promote general tree planting along highways and public grounds. A second note mentions traffic on Chequamegon Bay between Ashland and Washburn with early spring ice danger and a four foot spire formation from flooding.
From the Madison Normal School in Dakota Territory on March 13 1888 comes a condolence message to Mitch ell University Mitchell Dak. The Dakota State Normal School students extend heartfelt sympathy for the loss of buildings the death of two and injuries to others. They note their own prior experience with a fire and hope for swift rebuilding and minimal injuries.
The advertisement promotes Syrup of Figs from the California Fig Syrup Co. San Francisco Cal as a friendly laxative for families. It claims to cleanse the system and relieve colds headaches and fevers and notes availability through S H Seallin.
Booth Bros successors to Chandler Bros now fully in possession and ready for business with Will Snow as head salesman. The firm offers a full line of hardware and stoves and aims to hold its share of trade serving old friends and many new customers.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to Mitchell citizens for care after misfortune and to the ladies for temporal aid. May God bless them all. T. L. Walker and Family.
An amid reports describe a large fire at a university, with six or seven columns of coverage in the Mitchell Revin LICAN issue. The article notes the scale of the blaze and ongoing investigations.
School in Baker township No. 4 ran from November 21 1887 to March 9 1888 with 29 pupils enrolled 79 days taught and an average daily attendance of 18.27 The curriculum covered reading writing arithmetic spelling grammar history geography and physiology The top students were Alice and Sadie Cook Theresa Bertha and John Stangel Milford Sharp Anna and Rosa Kirfel and Paul Metzger The term proved pleasant and profitable despite a severe winter
A week after the calamitous university fire, Gene West in charge of Messrs Smith and Jones reports his patients sat up for the first time. Prof Taylor and Miss Babcock also sit up briefly, with Misses Taylor and Stanton improving slowly. Miss Taylor's father is expected from California to be with his sick son.
One week from tonight a grand benefit ball will be held at the Masonic hall to aid university fire sufferers. The arrangements committee includes Max Weil Geo Rathman J H Beattie J L Morrow and I H Winsor. Tickets are priced at $1 and available at all drug stores and Layton's.
James J. WvGiers offers twelve Clyde and Norman messenger brood mares with foal, one pair of four year old geldings, and a group of young cattle. Items available as a lot or individually. Call on section 35-105-60.
Report that Major Edwards editor of the Fargo Argus and Fargo mayor died at Merchant Hotel is false. Whetsayer is present suffering from a winter cholera bout but not seriously ill and wishes to expose the death notice sender.
A local stock company plans a horse import and purchase venture with capital noted around 10 000. An upcoming bout in Hayward Wisconsin features Woarrington of Eau Claire against Woolard of Barron scheduled for Saturday night March 17 with gate receipts to be split. both boxers are in training for the mill and a strong contest is anticipated.
A large fire razed the Grand Detour Plow company shops in Dixoux Alabama on March 14. Losses are estimated between 100000 and 200000 dollars, and about 200 men will lose their jobs due to the destruction of the plow plants.
A movement in Rip Wise Mina is under way to organize a second state militia unit in the city named Company K of the Third regiment. About forty young men have reportedly decided to enlist. In Manpay Dak March 14 a Glenallen Pioneer dispatch reports a Congregational church fire due to a defective flue, with total loss $1500 and $1000 insurance.
The St Paul Pronger Press predicts one of the party’s most interesting conventions with minimal instruction and little controversy over the unit rule as the best man is expected to win.
A short humor exchange in The New York Sun shows Brown asking Robinson why he looks sleepy. Robinson replies he is courting a widow, implying romantic interest affecting his rest.
Des Moines March 14 The Iowa lower house passed a joint resolution to appoint a five member from each house special joint committee to investigate trusts and combinations in Iowa. The panel will determine their extent and purposes and seek a legislative remedy. Rep McFarland authored the resolution focusing on Standard Oil and lumber coal combines.
Burlington engineers plan to end the walkout by proposing a one year trial of the classified pay system. Passenger agent Morton asserts the road is normal again. A conference between President Perkins and Chief Arthur followed court proceedings, with a potential settlement in progress if the railroad agrees to the new terms.
An official of the Pennsylvania lines staying at the Palmer house predicts a general strike would lead railroad managers to tie up roads discharge all freight handlers train men yard men and insidemen and let the strikers pursue settlement on their own. He warns the Burlington strike unresolved may bring unpleasant public consequences.
Reports from Cucago and Kansas City detail faster movement hopes from Burlington and Santa Fe workers amid injunction battles. Judge Gresham hints a ruling may come, while Morton says Burlington will restore service to pre strike levels. meanwhile a large Santa Fe shop walkout disrupts Argentine operations with no clear outcome yet.
In West Superior Wisconsin on March 14 a 5 year old daughter of Theodore Thompson fell into a tub of hot water and is not expected to live. The report notes severe scalds and critical condition.
The La gendorf Iron Roof and Corrugating company failed Tuesday morning in Cincinnati, Ohio, with debts about 60 000 dollars. The brief report notes the collapse of the firm and mentions its business in roofing and corrugating.
A St Louis Globe Democrat item notes Wie ner finds 125 million silver molecules needed to measure an inch and compares wages in a Providence woolen mill with Bradford England, showing American workers paid over twice as much. The figures are cited to refute tariff arguments.
The Huronite notes Shannon of the Yankton Telegram comments on Wheelock of Mitchell REPULSO as the handsomest ape man in the territory. The remark is described as a hasty judgment from a writer who has not met the Telegram editor.
Lost dog described as a large entirely black Newfoundland. Any returnee will receive a substantial reward. Contact W W UERRSCIIMID.
Newark Arkansas man morris says Dr King s New Discovery cured his lung abscess and keeps him farming. Decatur Ohio resident middlewart credits the remedy for saving his life after doctors gave up. Free sample bottles at K E Gales drug store.
Advertisement invites readers with consumption asthma sore throat bronchial trouble dyspepsia nervous prostration or other chronic troubles to mail to Drs. Starkey and Palen at 1527 and 1529 Arch Street Philadelphia PA and receive a 200 page book free.
An elderly physician, retired, claims a simple vegetable remedy can cure consumption and other lung ailments and nervous complaints. He will mail the free recipe in German, French, or English, with directions, to any reader who writes with a stamp to W. A. Noyes, 149 Power's Block, Rochester, N. Y.
Property listing describes 125 acres under cultivation with a stories and a half house, barn granary and well. Inquiries directed to Mrs. Vanden burg at corner West First and Rowley Street opposite Sanborn house.
To The Public, Hr. K. Faulkner, dealer in hardware, will hereafter give goods out of his Stock in exchange for rags, copper, old rubber boots and shoes, scrap iron both wrought and cast, and will allow fair prices.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or money refunded price 25 cents per box for sale by L. O. Gale.
Many people avoided cod liver oil due to taste but Scott's Emulsion with Hypophosphites is as palatable as milk. It is promoted as a valuable remedy for consumption scrofula bronchitis debility wasting diseases of children chronic coughs and colds and is widely used by physicians.
Urges avoiding imitation remedies for consumption and lung ailments and insists on Dr King’s New Discovery for relief. Trial bottles offered free at K. E. Gale’s drug store.
An advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as the remedy for teething pain and dysentery cures with a long history of use. It also promotes Shiloh's Vitalizer and a cough cure, sold by S H Scallin, and Hackmetack perfume.
E Bainbridge Munday county attorney of Clay County Texas testifies to cure and life saving effects of Electric Bitters for malaria fever jaundice kidney liver and stomach disorders. D L Wilcoxon of Horse Cave Kentucky also endorses its life saving impact. Available at K E Gale's priced 60 cents and 1 dollar.
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