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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1898
Page
3
Readable fragments show a subscription notice referencing charges and rates. Mentions of Conentry and Ove tier former and new terms appear, with partial details on pieces and secrecy in the text.
The Argue Leader notes a flood of eastern farm workers moving to South Dakota and nearby areas seeking land as low as $15 per acre, drawn by better prospects than rental land at $3 per acre. It predicts stronger population growth and a booming year for the region.
ScCoy incident closed McCoy confirmed by Senate not for New Mexico justice but Ches ence Indian Agency backed by Senator Pettigrew. H S Williams of Aberdeen backed by Kittred and Hile but defeated. Williams linked to Aberdeen Daily News. Dispatches note News city editor will see the paper. Tom Roberts from Turnedows seeks postmaster job at Aberdeen with Armour involved.
Mr Opinion noted seed contamination and cancelled orders after discovering Russian thistle in seed. Stores reports finding Russian thistle seed in most wheat purchased, including in South Dakota. North Dakota seed orders show no greater contamination than local wheat.
5S. A. Ramsey of Woonsocket, a former democratic lieutenant governor candidate, voices strong opposition to the plan this year. Ramsey notes extensive canvassing and correspondence as the issue is debated among voters.
The piece discusses strife between fusion and Democratic factions, noting populist momentum and attempts to redraw lines to suit old party loyalties. It mentions John Bowler and a minority within the party, with references to debt and municipal financial strain across sister towns.
A historical analysis discusses risks of modern naval warfare including heavy gun barbettes and electric systems, noting how battle shock could disable communications. It speculates on shipboard electronics failing, potential catastrophic loss, and calls for lessons from Maine inquiries and forthcoming government actions.
The allied forces in Bre Said to be erecting for the coming campaign. Senator Thurston's wife died Monday morning aboard the yacht Anita. She had accompanied the sessional party to Cuba. The press need not worry B. Kittredge. The party remains able to take care of Sioux Falls jeoresch over convlemists.
The undersigned will sell at public auction two miles southwest of Hawarden on Thursday March 22 two hundred head of high grade Delaine Merino sheep with about 15 breeding ewes, plus thoroughbred Rambouillet or French Merino rams, and a registered ram from McLellach and Townsend lines. Ten months credit at 6 percent interest with approved security, 3 percent for cash. H B Lathrop Hawarden and J S Dont annoys urge prompt purchase. Oce Mioute Cough Cure offers relief for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles.
InSavern2th News a piece discusses how black laborers roam the South in summer and winter, carrying shoes, finding shelter in woods, and surviving on cornbread or sweet potatoes. They trade greetings with whites and work for food and money, aiming to return to their starting point within months. The article notes lynching as a possible danger they face.
British fleet sees a merchant ship with its ensign upside down in Hong Kong harbor. Lifeboats race to aid the perceived sinking vessel, only to learn the skipper misread the flag, blaming boy Joe for the confusion and calling it a regatta.
A Detroit tale recounts a driver who ferried a young couple fleeing in a buggy. Grinder, their stern boss, chased them, upset him in mud on a creek road, but forgave the lovers and helped the boss start a new business.
A reflective note on choices and regret from a woman who once refused a proposal ten years ago. Her perspective hints at changed feelings and the path not taken, framed in a bygone social era.
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