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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1895
Page
8
A fire at an unoccupied Second and Lawler street building damaged the structure while a northwest wind drove embers. Firefighters prevented spread to nearby lumber yards despite water pressure problems due to water works repairs. Owner R D Welch believed the fire was started by someone, not insured.
The Sioux Falls press and Argus Leader claim Mitchell feels sore about losing the state fair. local figures assert no such sentiment exists. Mitchell backers press for fair funding, noting costs drop from 9 800 to under 2 500 annually, while Minnehaha delegates and Pierre actions ire Sioux Falls.
The Republican notes that Minnehaha members in the legislature voted against the deficiency bill, hindering a Sioux Falls state fair. It recalls a near plan to abolish the state board of agriculture, blocked by Mitchell, and contrasts Valleys’ departures with South Dakota’s superior farming.
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