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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1889
Page
1
The column discusses officials in Aberdeen and Sioux Falls, land prospects in Oklahoma and the Sioux reservation, and rail connections shaping settlement. It cites Governor Bailey, Supt. Bell, warden Kanouse, Dr. Bland, Red Cloud, J. A. Carle, and Sioux Falls boosters, with timelines for land, emigrant flow, and rail schedules.
Moody County Enterprise explains the proposed method to elect delegates to the constitutional convention. South Dakota would be divided into 25 districts with three delegates per district, voters choosing at most two candidates, and top three receiving certificates. The piece notes minority representation aims and critiques the Illinois cumulative system. It also identifies Congressman Springer as the sponsor of the plan to ensure Democrats gain at least one third of delegates.
Commentary on Mark xiv 8 9 and John xii 1 8 focusing on the Bethany anointing by Mary, Judas objection, and Jesus praise. The piece links the event to Jesus as the Passover Lamb, urges devoted service, notes Mary’s act as a model of doing what one can, and cites the prophecy of memorial preaching.
Letcher S D of S D Letcher writes to Aultman Miller & Co Akron praising Buckeye binders and mower for reliability and low repair costs. He claims two Buckeye machines require only forty cents in repairs over three years and endorses their superiority. March 16 1889. L Bassett
Rev Ira R Hicks in Word and Works forecasts a volatile April period with frosts then heat then heavy rain and storms through mid month plus a wet spell from the equinox. He links weather to summer character. Iand County Press questions Pettigrews motives in Sioux Falls capital bid.
The Argus Leader questions Pettigrew’s senate bid noting his public benefactor image may have enriched his own finances. It argues Pettigrew’s services to Sioux Falls benefited both town and him, with interests aligned through business gains.
Pierre appears to hold a strong advantage in the capital race, with Huron Mitchell and Sioux Falls promising strong showings.
Mr Nick Kauff Inan formerly traded a farm near the bijou Hills for Indiana property and has now returned hoping to acquire Dakota land.
Douglas County Chronicle notes district papers unanimously support Judge Edgerton as one of three delegates to represent the area at the constitutional convention.
Sioux Falls asserts its bid for the capital rests on ample hotel accommodations and a strategic map showing its central role in South Dakota as proof of future success.
Kluren’s circular argues Alexandria merits capital status due to proximity to a school section. It notes the city’s corporate limits touch two school sections, advocating Alexandria as capital for both North and South Dakota.
A Bismarck correspondent to the Minneapolis Evening Journal reports North Dakota residents who favored division now view the hold as a mistake, while South Dakota remains split. The shift suggests divergent regional attitudes toward sectional division.
M. M. Pricn of Letcher South Dakota clarifies that Hanborn county did not instruct for Kanouse at the convention. The letter details how delegates were elected and denies instruction for Kanouse, while criticizing the earlier Telegrams and urging cautious reporting.
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