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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1888
Page
5
The article surveys Republican achievements during and after the Civil War, praising victory over the rebellion, emancipation, wartime financing, currency stabilization, inflation control, and industrial growth. It contrasts Republican steadiness with Democratic obstruction, notes Cleveland's pension stance, and discusses Irish voting shifts and postmasters as political agents.
Benjamin Butterworth of Ohio and Everett Wheeler debated whether the tariff benefits wage earners. Butterworth argued that a tariff shifts costs to German producers and raises American wages, citing German wage growth and global competition. The piece notes a Democratic surplus debate ahead of the June national convention and potential free trade tariff measures.
The New York Sun quotes Featherly and Bobby in a teasing exchange about Clara’s pleased reaction to a planned call and a scrambled note about setting clocks. A second fragment shows Uncle James questioning Penelope about her upcoming French and Indian studies graduation.
A historical collection notes how figures such as Sarti Turgot Buffon Schiller and Voltaire favored unusual routines while composing or planning. Milton Balzac Fox Pitt Mezeray Bentham and Napoleon are described with distinctive rituals from cold water to candlelit writing and solitary study.
A survey of 19th century innovations shows 1248 non electrical patents in 1887, new English casting rings, use of wood pulp in French building ornaments, and a rise in domestic hides to 9 million annually. The piece notes ink and cement formulas, a cautioned warning on unscreened lights, earthenware perforation methods, and a new optics device the opsiometer, plus observations on tool edge fatigue across trades.
The West Side Driving park in Chicago plans to build 100 new stalls. A new grandstand at Sheepshead Bay track will hold 8 000 spectators. Hidalgo the trotter sold for 3000 to Los Angeles buyers. Jake Kilrain and Ashton set for American championship on their return. Pocahontas a 20 year old mare with no foal history remains in stud.
Under the iniquitous system of protection free traders rail against we have reduced imports of Brussels tapestry carpets from 2,000,000 yards in 1868 to 63,000 yards last year The cost of carpets has been cut by about one half due to active competition of American manufacturers Boston Journal
A collage of society notes and international curiosities includes Queen Victoria’s travels seen as the Countess Balmoral, Empresses and duchesses, actresses and writers in Europe and America. It recounts royal favorites, famous collectors, and a mix of inventions and curiosities across nations.
The Woman's college founded by Methodists at North Baltimore Md will open in September. A world conference of Young Men's Christian associations will be held in Stockholm Sweden in August. The AB C IF M receipts for the first half year exceed last year by £3000. Salvation Army reports 9100 processions weekly in the United Kingdom averaging 1300 daily. Chong Tong a Chinese Christian in Augusta Ga is the first of his race to join the Baptist church in the south and owns a grocery and Chinese novelty store with substantial wealth.
Land Office notes list dozens of names and parcel numbers for homestead patent readiness. Names include James Root, Nelson Bigalow, James Tanzy, Jens Matson, Stephen Welber, Wm Durrett, Jonathan McIntyre, Joseph Lun, Ephaim McKinney, and many others alongside parcel numbers and scattered notes. Timber Culture and other entries appear among the records.
Special excursion tickets may be sold for the event at fare one way for the round trip. Tickets available May 26 through May 25 inclusive on the Chicago, Milwaukee St. Paul and Pacific Railroad. A. V. Ie Carpenter General Passenger Agent.
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