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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1891
Page
5
The Mitchell Printing Co presents subscription rates for one year at 81.50 in advance and six months or three months options. It offers club prices with leading country publications and requests subscribers to provide both old and new addresses for changes, with correspondence to be sent to the office by Monday.
Advertising rates shown include business cards at five dollars per year for up to six lines with each extra line one dollar. Local notices cost five cents per line while legal advertisements follow statute rates. Cards of thanks and obituaries or resolutions are five cents per line. marriage and death notices are published free.
Brown county townships threaten an injunction against the county board over a seed wheat deal with Minneapolis elevator men. The piece notes immigration and tariff issues as larger political currents. Cleveland issues a letter asserting tariff as the main issue, while the tariff dispute appears to be evolving rapidly despite warnings.
Opposing editorials note the legislature’s refusal to allocate funds for the World’s Pair. They argue the decision reflects prudent budgeting and avoids favoritism, while defenders contend the event would boost the state’s profile and economy.
Rumors that Governor Mellette rose to Secretary Noble’s chair then fell away as Noble remained, Indian Commissioner Morgan was dismissed and quickly reinstated, and no successor named, suggest gossip's grip is slipping amid a mutating Interior Department shakeup.
The Minneapolis Tribune notes a real interest in South Dakota irrigation plans. It states that Minneapolis welfare largely depends on South Dakota’s condition and business leaders will closely watch any move to improve it.
Secretary Noble aims to block a 3 million dollar appropriation for Indian claims calling it a complete steal. Parties with a direct interest in the appropriation push to have the secretary removed, signaling that their claims may fail under investigation and supporting Noble’s stance.
Washington dispatches report Senator Hansbrough pushed Pettigrew into a clash with Secretary Noble. Pettigrew allegedly rejected pressure from Hansbrough and McKenzie to oppose Harrison, affirming Republican support for the GOP administration. McKenzie's North West political presence is noted as not aiding South Dakota interests.
The artesian well law, summarized last week, should be studied by all citizens especially in townships considering the law. Provisions suit a public enterprise, and if bonds are issued without adequate return the fault lies with township officials. Success depends on vigilant trustees clerks and treasurers under state irrigation supervision.
The 51st Congress shows $170,446,269 more than the 50th, with pensions accounting for about $70,000,000 of the rise and $216,000,000 tied to state loans from war years. An $24,000,000 New York custom house fund and fixes for prior deficits also contribute. Republicans rebut Democratic critics as correspondents cite past failures to fund government.
The Alliance legislature passes a drastic rail measure, prompting one senator to resign and leave the state. Meanwhile in Iowa the Sioux City Journal urges even tighter controls. The piece argues mutual reliance between railroads and the northwest for regional prosperity.
The Wessington Springs Herald questions reader confidence in Independent leaders Loucks Harden and Wardall. At Pierre they aided the Independent party in the legislature until it became clear none could win the U. S. senate. They then left, leaving Independents to battle lobbyists and farmers’ interests solo.
Minnesota loan companies warn they will relocate to the Dakotas if the Alliance-Democratic legislature passes its proposed 6 and percent interest and forfeiture plan. The note questions how anti-usury laws in one state could push cheaper rates to a state with no such law, as more capital would then flow into South Dakota.
The discussion notes the Republican platform supports American industry with protection and treats reciprocity as a valid method. It argues that reciprocity yields the strongest arguments for the party's position and that current results are clearly satisfactory and convincing.
Washington correspondents report rumors of resignations by Secretaries Proctor and Noble, but both claims are promptly denied with no solid foundation evident.
Chicago voters face a clash between Carter Harrison and incumbent mayor Cregier as spring elections approach. The campaign pits Republican and reform-minded citizens against Democratic leadership, seeking to end current rule.
The Alliance has controlled offices that, to date, have all shifted to Democratic control. It notes that all beneficial legislation it has secured has originated from Republican lawmakers.
A convention at Huron on April 3 selects delegates to represent South Dakota at an interstate irrigation convention in Topeka on April 14. Miner county commissioners refuse to extend seed wheat aid for this spring.
The Watertown paper notes editor Lyon has reportedly fallen heir to $200,000. It also mentions a second local newspaper man who may be spoiled by this fortune. It then quotes President Harrison on silver coinage, urging caution and conservatism to avoid harming workers via a depreciated dollar.
The first issue of the Review of Reviews arrives as a joint English American publication. It offers short comment on current events and selections from magazines, serving busy readers with a cheap, invaluable literature substitute priced at 2 a year or 20 cents per issue.
Saturday's Sioux Falls Press claims the new banking law targets only state banks and allows private banks to operate without incorporation. The law section 27 clearly prohibits anyone from continuing banking activities or deposits beyond six months after passage without reorganizing under the act, with misdemeanor penalties, including fines of not less than five hundred dollars or jail time.
Montana senator Power, a strong silver state voice, says friends who backed silver bluffed and lost, argues for an early advance and predicts no silver legislation next session. Ex-Congressman Carter doubts Democrats’ ability to resolve the silver issue, sees Republicans as aligned on bimetallism and predicts a GOP-led settlement by 1892 with silver remaining a dominant political issue in the next presidential race.
An adjourned county commissioners meeting focused on farmer seed grain requests. After strong turnout, 85 applications were approved. Lew is and Auditor Robinson are authorized to finalize any remaining cases. Seed wheat is expected to cost about cents per bushel.
In a Prosper note, J P Carlson of Mitchell, South Dakota, accuses nine Swedish Lutheran members of pushing a charter of incorporation without consulting fourteen others, claims twenty six signed articles, and says the majority have not attended meetings or paid dues. He says Tobin supporters broke church doors to listen to an unseen preacher and argues for incorporation to protect the church.
Rev. A. H. Randahl notes no one was refused a vote on the incorporation petition after a meeting organized, with no objections raised. All present, whether or not they subscribed, had full voting rights. The incorporation committee met with several opponents, the charter was granted and received. Mitchell, S. D., March 23, 1891.
Pleasant Ridge notes report daily geese and ducks, sick livestock, family births, and visits. March 26 preaching at Wright schoolhouse by Rev. C B Clark, with an M E Sunday school planned. Local sales, cattle, sheep, and farm talk dominate, including Tobin debates and Davison vs Spink county contrasts.
In the country the farmers intend to farm more extensively this year than ever and no land will lie idle this season. The note on perseverance from Baker and the local mood shows strong rural energy. Baker, Beilfeldt, and Nelson head to Sioux Falls for the summer while Miss Brasch returns home from Mitchell for a couple of weeks.
A Sunday class of ten was confirmed at the Lutheran church. Otto Yetehkee of Sioux City visited relatives, Winnie Palmer finished a four month term of school, and Charles Strange returns from Washington to spend the summer here. Rev Mintz resigns from Firesteel church while Rev Burroughs of Michigan preached last Sunday. Ground conditions improve for seeding and local residents plan barn construction and mercantile work in Nebraska. The YPSCE social is set for April 3 at E P Swartout’s residence.
An Easter service will be held at the Ethan Methodist church on March 29 with a missionary sermon in the morning and a missionary concert by the Sunday school in the evening. A program of recitations and singing aims to make it the most interesting Easter service yet held. All are invited to attend.
Between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM on Sunday April 1891 the Davis County school lands will be offered for lease for a one year term. Bids open at the court house front door. bids received for each section in the afternoon with the highest bidder obtaining the land. Money deposited with the County Treasurer before lease closure.
Dakota Fire and Marine Insurance Company of Mitchell South Dakota files annual statement for year ending December 31 1890. Includes capital details assets liabilities income and risks with officers Geo Reed Jos Harker Geo A Silsby and notary C A Rathburn. Certifies compliance with South Dakota insurance laws and authority to transact fire lightning and tornado business.
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