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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1887
Page
4
The notice outlines subscription prices for The Mitchell Capital with one year advance, six and three month options, and requests subscribers to report address changes. Advertising rates are detailed for business cards, local ads, and legal notices, with fees per line and per insertion. Marriage and death notices and obituaries are listed as free or low cost per line.
The Sioux City Journal notes large immigration to northern Nebraska and southern Dakota, with many new settlers bringing capital. Farmers, tradesmen, and entrepreneurs are boosting towns and industry, signaling a strong 1887. the editorial urges active effort from all residents to ensure a golden jubilee for the region. The piece cites renewed hope, rising activity, and a call for restraint in local disputes. It also mentions the Canton Advocate’s prosperous tone and an advertisement for loans and real estate financing by Hayison Bros. & Seaman.
In Marcel 11 a deceitful insurance scheme targeted farmers with a Phoenix agent. A farmer paid 600 for insurance and 18 on a note, then received a 2900 policy from Northwestern Mutual. The note for 118 and a chattel mortgage on all property including wife and child followed, with a delayed release. Several farmers in Hanson and Davison counties face similar plights while lawyers prepare for a light docket starting the 29th. Our county builds and loan association aids housing for those with limited means.
The Missouri river broke its ice at 2 pm sending a half mile band into cakes then moved out without harm. The Milwaukee steamer, cut from the main ice, floated to safety as water rose. Spectators lined the bank all day as warm weather accelerates breakup. Farmers report prospects good and crops bright while community notes reflect local politics and social events. Captain King remains aboard the Milwaukee and the K P gathers for a sheet and pillowcase ball tomorrow night.
Grand View reports brighter weather and hopeful crop prospects as farmers prepare to seed this week. Local merchants aid farmer trade while residents make spring relocations, including moves by Frank Hutton and C Darrow. John Davis injured in blizzard is slowly recovering under Dr Ward care.
Pleasant Ridge reports Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Cooley visiting Mr. and Mrs. Nabinger. Mr. John Ewart is able to be around again after a recent illness. The community notes teachable moments by Rev. save next 2. Ron Charles Wi Will not sulider. Weather is reported as nice with little to no frost.
White Lake special correspondence reports social visits in Pleasant Ridge and Pine neighborhood, school plans for Mary E. Wright, and local arrivals. A mix of weather notes, reform school talk at Plankinton, and multiple ads tout tonics, salves, and remedies with endorsements by Hammer & Hammer and L. O. Gale.
An old nursery rhyme echoes the Castoria brand as a mother recalls giving Castoria to her child from infancy through motherhood. The jingle emphasizes the product’s long standing role in the family.
A concise loan pitch states money is available on hand for loans to improved farms at low interest rates. Prospective borrowers are invited to call and inquire.
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