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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1895
Page
4
The Mitchell Capital lists subscription rates and ad fees, notes changes of address, and advises correspondence timing. It mentions the state fair date in Sioux Falls and October weather, plus brief commentary on coal, Harvard football, Taylor rumors, and a dress reform joke.
Citizens meet on Tuesday to assess city finances and tax levels. They conclude council handles finances well and taxes cannot be reduced without harming city growth. Secretary Morton uncovers garden seed graft allegations against congressmen. Connecticut lawmakers consider Australian ballot. Hartford Courant shows South Dakota ticket model.
The Washington Legislature adjourns after passing the general appropriation bill totaling 1,208,528, boasting a reduction of over half a million from two years ago. A million-dollar capital building is provided. Population sits slightly higher than South Dakota, which appears to be faring better.
The editor notes that the Fourth Arkansas Legislature has shown power, ability, and energy comparable to any state body. He asserts the record will bear scrutiny and that reasonable people will acknowledge it as well done despite inevitable criticism from long-range observers.
The article notes mail street cars will be in vogue in Chicago after April 1, with mail collected and distributed accordingly. It references Madison Daily Leader issue by the Ladies' Aid Society of the Presbyterian church and their creditable showing.
Mr Brookings and family suffer from grip. Miss Etta Watson to stay in Mitchell. Farmers busy seeding. many sick list updates. A seven pound girl born to Mr and Mrs Wise. standard weight girl born to Mr and Mrs Erik Owens. Rev Swartout to lead Bethel church next year. Demorest contest at Victor planned for April 16. St Bernard Commandery inspection and banquet. disallowed Crow Creek claimants move to file suit in Washington.
The text explains leap years align with years divisible by four, with century years only leap years if divisible by 400. It cites 2000 as a leap year and notes 2400 shares the same rule.
A Rochester butcher recalls a curious visit by a well dressed woman who bought a chicken for 40 cents and paid with 15 cents plus a 25 cent county poor office ticket. The transaction ended with her hurried departure, leaving the merchant surprised.
Town residents sent a strong delegation to a University benefit concert for Rev. Nerbert Haynes of Woonsocket who faced illness. Performances included Mendelssohn by Gertrude and Luella Blanchard, vocal duets, elocution by Miss Chandler, piano solos by Doty and Gertrude Blanchard, recitations by E K Colton, Faust overture by two pianos, a trombone solo by Nat Bennett, and a pantomime by Mayes and Chandler. A male quartet performed Kathleen Mavourneen, scenes from School for Scandal were staged, and a quintet closed the program. Net proceeds totaled 21.10.
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