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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1897
Page
3
One copy, one year, if paid in advance. One copy, one year, if paid after six months. All subscribers wishing their address changed should give former and new address. Papers sent to parties outside the state will be discontinued at expiration of time paid for. TO ADVERTISERS.
The Argus Leader and Mitchell Republican accuse Governor Lee of allowing alleged coal theft from the insane asylum fuel fund. They allege Father Haire knew of and aided the scheme while serving on the board of charities and corrections. They question funding to the Republican campaign and mark potential political fallout.
The Scotland Citizen challenges the Gazette by listing a series of proposed state expenditures and offices. It notes that Republicans did not favor many measures including a $30,000 recodification, a $10,000 printing house at the reform school, a $3,100 insurance commissioner, and other costs while asserting some proposals were opposed.
The text recalls Honorable Thomas Watson as a former vice presidential candidate on the free silver ticket. It quips on the one idea theory of free silver and asks if there is no balm for the bruised ear, urging attention to other issues beyond silver. It labels the Peoples' Party as swayed by a selfish few millionaires.
The piece notes debate on whether a Missouri River bridge near Yankton will be started, with the Press and Dakotan predicting June work but locals doubting due to secret proceedings. It also reports on Greece and Turkey ending their war as Greece appeals for intervention while Turkey held the upper hand.
The Aberdeen News reports Gov. Lee plans to appoint the populist investigating committee around July 1 amid arguments its funding is unconstitutional. A Supreme Court ruling upholds State Auditor Mayhew on requiring receipts with claims, ordering itemized bills and sworn statements for all state payments.
The Minneapolis Tribune notes ex Governor Altgeld may emerge from the Globe savings bank investigation with damaged business reputation and political standing. It cites evidence he borrowed heavily while the bank was insolvent and pressured state funds to keep it afloat.
The line will sell Homeseekers excursion tickets at one fare for a round trip to nearly all south and southwestern states. Tickets are valid up to 21 days from sale. For details contact agent C. L. McKinley.
The Letcher Blade lauds Mitchell teachers Miss Savage and Miss Gormley for excellent service after the village school closed. Savage led the upper room since January, Gormley ran the lower room for two years, earning strong affection from pupils and parents. Also note ads on Dr. Pierce’s Pills and One Minute Cough Cure by L. O. Gale.
10 cent trial size Ely's Cream Balm available from the druggist proves its merit. Send 10 cents for mail. full size 50c. Ely Bros., 56 Warren St., New York City. Catarrh caused speaking difficulty and hearing loss. use of the balm stops mucus drops and improves voice and hearing says J W Davidson attorney at law, Monmouth.
Public notice proclaims DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve speeds healing of long standing piles and serves as a household favorite for burns scalds cuts bruises and sores. L O Gale.
An old and trusted remedy used for over fifty years by mothers for teething children. The syrup soothes gums, relieves pain, cures wind colic, and aids diarrhoea. Pleasant tasting and sold by druggists worldwide at twenty five cents a bottle. Also advertises One Minute Cough Cure by L. O. Gale for lung and throat troubles.
Reverend Mr. Pond of Hot Springs preached at St John’s Episcopal Church delivering an eloquent Easter discourse. The address featured thoughtful language and extracted several splendid ideas for the congregation.
Unconditional surrender is the only terms those famous little pills DeWitt's Little Early Risers will make with constipation, sick headache and stomach troubles. L. O. Gale and Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Palmer traveled to Yankton with a sick relative. One Minute Cough Cure claims to swiftly treat croup, whooping cough, pneumonia, bronchitis and other throat and lung troubles.
State court notices a petition by Anna Walstrum for Letters of Administration of Peter Walstrum's estate. Hearing set April 30, 1897 at 10 a.m. in Mitchell, Davison County, to show cause why petition should not be granted. The document is dated April 12, 1897.
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