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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1890
Page
4
The Mitchell CalilaAL advertising page outlines pricing for business cards local ads and legal notices with rates: business cards up to six lines per year, ten cents per line for first insertion, five cents for subsequent insertions. Marriage, weather notices, obituaries, and resolutions of respect published free.
The Town senate has passed a bill to reduce the state's interest rate from 10 to percent. If enacted, South Dakota may see outside capital seeking investment in the state.
The North Dakota Senate refuses to confirm Governor Miller's appointees because the governor did not consult the legislators before presenting them. The move signals tension in state politics as the process tests senate patience and the governor's reach.
The article dismisses destitution exaggerations spread across the east England and Europe. It asserts Dakotas slanderers have overstated conditions hoping to prompt closer scrutiny by immigrants, while South Dakota claims no need to fear the truth.
The article argues that Montana Republican senators will likely win their seats and observer after unprejudiced view deems it proper. It claims Democrats betrayed their own claims from the start and forfeited any technical rights they might have had.
Two Pierre residents argued over railroad building and the fate of the state capital. They wager that one railroad will cross the reservation this year or the capital will be moved from the Missouri river. The exchange suggests Pierre believes rail construction will cement the capital’s location.
The New York Financier concedes in a long piece that stock watering is not advocated and condemns secret stock issuance as crime. It states capital should mean paid in capital and rejects unlawful methods, calling such actions prison worthy.
The article notes signs that agricultural and laboring interests will soon receive the legislative protection they seek. Congress leaders from both parties show active interest not for partisan gain but to support the country’s material and political welfare, a move that unsettles professional agitators who claimed to be the farmer or worker’s sole ally.
David McCaslin reports on artesian resources in the Jim river valley. Shallow wells lie near the river. southern wells are shallower than northern ones. Depths include Yankton around 500 feet, with 512 feet for the deepest, and other readings at Woonsocket Sanborn Beadle Beadle Medfeld Spink Averdeen Redfield.
The Argus Leader argues for protectionist measures to build infant industries and secure national prosperity, while critiquing free trade theory. It contends that temporary tariffs helped early U S industry and labor markets, and warns that unconditional free trade could worsen competitiveness. The piece contrasts republican leaders’ shifting positions with free trade ideals.
A Topeka dispatch notes women show little interest in party politics, instead backing the best men. Candidates face Liquor and disreputable-house scrutiny, as the Liquor Suffrage association pressures declarations before voters. Municipal politics in Kansas is being revolutionized with women likely to dominate city elections within five years and push for statewide suffrage.
The program for the university oratorical contest on Friday evening March 21 lists solo performances by Alicia S Locke Jennie Lindsay Gertrude Brashear and Lizzie Brashear. Musical numbers include instrumental pieces a duet and a quartet with performers Locke Bracy Sparks Shepherd Sparks and Brashear. Exercises begin promptly at 6 o clock with admission 9 cents.
Prof. Taylor of the University is appointed assistant state superintendent of public instruction. The surprise appointment follows a telegram and he will report to Pierre on Wednesday. He will continue university ties while A J Meekale handles commercial department work. South Dakota G A R leader Winship named provisional North Dakota department commander.
The Gazette credits Beattie’s service to Judge Edgerton as the sole basis for inference about influence on his appointment. The Republican notes Beattie’s candidacy began with Judge Edgerton’s senatorial campaign and mentions home endorsements via Representative Gifford. Whether Edgerton’s influence affected the decision is disputed.
Mitchell post office lists uncalled letters for the week ending March 7. Names include Mrs Beeby Caslin G W Cannon Miss M Clossen Miss J Gregory Henry Hunt Longhead Morey M J Mead John Klecka Vred-2 Stahl Amelia Margaret Gregerstein Testen. Call for letters by five weeks then forward to dead letter office. D WaMoten P.M.
A vintage ad proclaims a new cure for heart and lungs from Miles. It claims relief for weak heart, lung circulation issues, dizziness, indigestion, and related illnesses. The product is sold by L. C. Gale druggist with a free treatise offer.
Pleasant Ridge reports a Lisbon township Farmers Alliance gathering at 7 30 pm on March 25 inviting all interested. A March 14 surprise party for id and Carlota Moyer drew about twenty couples with a fine spread and much enjoyment. Bartholomew Godin of Lisbon Township died March 17 at age 79. birth in Italy. Funeral by ey C M Van Master. He leaves one son, his sole living relative in this country.
Twenty or more invited friends gathered at Prof and Mrs C Haylor on the South Side Friday evening. The event featured games music conversation and refreshments enjoyed by all. The electric lights went out when the party ended.
Sioux City judge Neatley former Alaska chief justice will speak on Alaska on March 25 in Mitchell South Dakota under Odd Fellows. Keatley, with three and a half years in Alaska, attends as coauthoritative figure.
A Texas woman reports a long standing ailment baffling physicians and says Bradfield's Female Regulator provides relief. She advises writing Bradfield Regulator Co Atlanta Ga for details, noting sale by S. I. Scallin.
An old advertisement claims Wood's Sarsaparilia is the most popular cure to purify blood and restore circulation. It alleges to treat scrofula boils and various weaknesses by removing impurities, promoting health.
Jouis Krummel driving eight miles east of the city with Iris and their child. near Main street the wagon seat collapsed after a sharp whip crack. Mrs Krummel sustained a broken collar bone and head injuries but later returned home. the child escaped injury.
Default on mortgage to North Western Mortgage Trust Company permits foreclosure. Mortgage for Lots three and four in Ward 21 of Wankyp s Addition to Mitchell, Davison County, South Dakota, due 69.05 plus costs. Auction set for April 1 at 10 a.m. at the courthouse front door in Mitchell to satisfy debt, interest, fees, and costs.
The document presents the annual statement for the year ending December 3, 1889 for the Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co of Springfield Massachusetts. Officers M V Edgerly president John A Hall secretary Henry Lee vice president and service attorny Franklin H Yazelton are listed with principal office in Springfield.
Notice states that a settler has filed proof of homestead in Mitchell area and will appear before the land office. It lists witnesses including Charles Lindsey, White, and others and provides dates and locations for proceedings at Mitchell Oak Pole. Alfred Jodd and others file entry for gy fe ye see West and other details in a dated notice.
Public record details a mortgage foreclosure proceeding in Davis County Minnesota. The notice lists the mortgagor and mortgagee, debt amounts including principal interest and costs, and schedules a judicial sale of the property at the courthouse in Avoceton on a specified March date.
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