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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1891
Page
5
The Mitchell Printing Co announces subscription prices for one year in advance and six months with a three month option. Addresses must be updated at the office by Monday, and readers are urged to club with leading markets at the lowest club prices under the Mitchell Capital heading.
Friday issue prints advertising charges for business cards local notices and legal ads then laments political topics. It praises Palmar and the east west finance clash while condemning a New Orleans lynching and urges further detail on J K Johnsons legislative career and land policy impact.
The article argues against blaming Pierre for winter sickness and deaths. It notes widespread illness and influx of many people to the capital under new conditions increased risks. It states Pierre is likely as healthy as other towns and attributes issues to general circumstances rather than local causes.
The text notes Edwin S. Stuart, Philadelphia's new Republican mayor, began as a newsboy, echoing George W. Ganiner of Cleveland who rose from similar beginnings. It emphasizes opportunity is wide for the capable young man, while those who seek with ill intent block others from progress.
South Dakota ranks among states in presidential post offices with 33, compared with Alabama 28 and Virginia 40. The report notes six of these offices are in the original thirteen states, and that South Dakota’s population compares favorably, with literacy seen as high in the state.
W W Goddard sums up legislative results from Pierre noting the larger house bill and a Democratic majority on joint ballot, while Republicans claim credit for good laws. The Aberdeen News and Argus Leader context the Independents' failure to repeal unjust laws, blame sensational rhetoric, and defend public works as economic stimulus. The Mitchell Republican counters that fortifications and public works generate employment and circulation, denying extravagance, urging discussion of details.
The Farmers' Alliance relief committee criticizes counties for using the Alliance plan and urges counties to handle seed grain aid independently. It questions guaranteeing payment if crops fail and argues each county should manage relief locally while not discouraging help.
The Redfield Observer questions Dr. Brush s Republican credentials while praising the clergy s deep influence in the party. It notes numerous clergymen and church members have long aided the organization, and asserts Brush s appointment was a logical excellent choice though not based on clergy claims.
The Brown County Independents claim Governor Mellette offered a railroad commissioner post in exchange for support for him as senator. They criticize him for not naming one of their number to the position, arguing the deal failed and questioning why the governor should fulfill 20 percent of the bargain.
A reader proposes a bold plan to suspend debt payments for thirty years and issue bonds to fund broad public measures. The plan aims to expand currency, revive industry, improve waterways, and boost home demand, arguing it would lift all classes and reduce tax burdens while sustaining long term growth. It emphasizes permanence of policy, rolling back war-time debt pressure, and lifting farmer livelihoods amidst a broader critique of monetary policy.
Reports from New Orleans detail evolving developments in a pending affair tied to Italy, with observers noting a softening of tensions and shifting political dynamics influencing regional and national discourse.
Pierre Capital argues that resubmission defeat shifts responsibility to enforcement leagues and individuals. It stresses obedience to all laws including liquor laws, and criticizes the New York Herald for blaming agricultural department expenditures while misreading the political courtship with Western and Southern agricultural interests.
A reader notes that Uncle James Leslie has been printing brief satire about The Republican and Republicans in recent weeks. The writer urges conciseness and timely submissions to publish more readers may enjoy.
Clark county last fall was an independent stronghold, but in the spring elections the Republicans carried nearly everything. Intelligent farmers may be fooled a little while, but the logic of events and the leagues of common sense and cool judgment will tell ultimately.
A schoolboy argues with his mother over playing marbles for keeps and expands the idea to claiming it is right to win more as he grows. The tale questions whether the boy s logic or his mother s premises are at fault as he learns a moral lesson about right and wrong in everyday games.
For lame back side or chest use Sh loh's Porous Plaster priced at 25 cents. Sold by L O Gale Druggist with standard drugstore assurances of relief and availability.
Synopsis of the artesian well law authorizing townships to issue bonds to sink wells in the artesian basin. It details township eligibility, location by the state engineer, bond election, bid process, water rights and liens, payment, and priority use of water for domestic, irrigation, and public needs. It notes formation of deeds, contracts, and public power use, plus ensuring supply and shared access.
An ad promotes Dr Miles Pills claiming to regulate liver stomach and bowels via nerves. It touts cure for biliousness dull taste torpid liver piles and constipation with mild doses and 25 cents, offering samples at H Scallin's drugstore. A Jefferson era newspaper page also notes political press chatter on tariffs fusion and prohibition.
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