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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1889
Page
1
South Dakota receives 3797 dollars from a 400000 congressionally allotted militia fund. The piece also notes Meade county’s first election favoring Sturgis as county seat, postmaster appointment for Vermillion, editor criticism, and Iowa-South Dakota political tensions with Sioux City Journal support for South Dakota.
Assistant Secretary Chandler, a western official, states that in land claims technicalities should not block entry. He vows that only prejudicial irregularities will halt a claimant, removing needless obstacles that jeopardize rights and cancel entries.
Editor Humphrey of the Faulk County Times debates Caldwell of the Sioux Falls Press on statehood as the path to a new state. Both editors aim to channel their efforts toward unity and productive results at the upcoming convention.
The Tribune proposes a slate including U S Senators K I Petti and George A Matthews. Representatives George W Sterling and F L Magerty. Governor A C Mellette. Lieutenant Governor Ralph Wheelerock. Treasurer John M King. Secretary Frank Washebaugh. Auditor J W Caldwell. The Sioux Falls Press declines the honor, while the Republican editor contemplates acceptance as a substantial showing.
A fragmented note describes a loud boom and a cackling scene as people nearby fear disruption. The text references Mitehell and Chambritin with mentions of cashing in and waking sleepers, hinting at a chaotic event and unclear outcomes.
The editor states the newspaper cannot provide free support to any politicians. He emphasizes the paper is a business and that the publication cannot endorse or back political figures without consideration.
A column explores common fears and fancies from ghosts to ladders and charms. It recalls personal anecdotes about woolen cords for nosebleeds, horse chestnuts against rheumatism, and the superstition of walking under a ladder, noting how such beliefs persist and shape behavior.
W M Powell and D T Mosillo report from Guthrie Kingfisher and Oklahoma City on the Oklahoma land rush. They describe starving soil in Oklahoma proper yet rich grazing on the Cherokee strip, crowded tent towns, inflated prices, and a chaotic boom with many move-ins, few claimants, and predicted collapse within weeks.
The Pukivand Press argues that a man with only a year in the territory and no property should not demand the support of the people, challenging his claim to leadership or influence in the district.
A.B. Cayti Chamberlain calls for support as he campaigns to represent the state at the constitutional convention. He criticizes chronic office seekers and urges voters to back his bid despite past tensions since arriving in the community.
The article warns that temperature changes bring sickness and urges immediate use of Braudreth's Pills to curb mild ailments. It then shifts to chess, describing the Pope as a strong amateur and recounting a Rome priest, Father Giella, who plays chess with Leo XIII, noting temper and virtue lessons drawn from the game.
The article discusses tested fire resisting options including porous terra cotta bricks and hollow tiles with vitreous coatings, reinforced by fire proof tintevia iron and steel frames. It notes best results come from encasing structures in fire resistant brickwork for roof and floors and highlights material choices for durability against water frost and heat. Also includes a human interest vignette about Mrs. Burnett and her son and a claim that heart is listening to you.
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