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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1900
Page
7
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The Sioux Falls populist convention laced Bryan with a presidential bid and nominated Charles Towne for vice president, signaling tension for Democrats meeting in Kansas City. The split risks undermining fusion and could force the Democrats to name a second vice presidential candidate or endorse Towne despite free silver divisions. Senator Allen and Pettigrew backed Bryan, while the party now faces a tough choice at the national meeting.
A returned Philippine veteran notes the climate can be harsh for whites, while Iloilo paymaster testifies to over $200,000 deposited by American soldiers who plan to settle after service to pursue business opportunities in the islands. A sound constitution and temperate living mitigate climate concerns.
House pensions committee revising general pension laws with key changes including a sliding age scale from sixty two to seventy cap and increasing widow income threshold from six to two hundred fifty dollars per year. Republicans aim to pass the bill.
M. E. Race of a Boston wool firm reports the heaviest wool clip in the northwest for years after touring Utah, Idaho, Montana and Wyoming. He contrasts this favorable outlook with the prior slaughter of sheep under a free wool policy, noting farmer hardship from feeding costs.
The Sioux Falls event drew sparse attendance despite massive preparations. Minnesota candidates Barker and Donnelly gain traction among populists, while H C Preston earns strong Republican backing and nationwide letters of support. The free homesteads bill moves to the senate as state factions align behind Preston.
Ignatius Donnelly, addressing a populist convention in Cincinnati, scorches Sioux Falls fusionists calling them traitors allied to the Democratic party. He likens their conduct to sheep and goats separated, and mocks Sioux Falls as a "gold brick" city for the national convention. A letter from William E. Curtis discusses the army canteen issue, noting officers support it as a temperance measure to regulate drinking and fund entertainment, while McKinley’s stance aligns with limiting禁止 alcohol in canteens.
The piece notes rising cow values due to national prosperity with data from the Department of Agriculture. It shows total value and per head figures for 1814 through 1900, highlighting increases to about $23 per cow, and mentions lower dairy demand during Cleveland administration when factories closed.
The article argues that busy factories and higher farm prices under protection boost family income. It claims cows are worth more with tariffs, totaling about $10 more per cow versus free trade, seen as a lesson for farmers.
Young Cuban and Philippine service veterans formed a provisional corps in Mitchell. Major O L Sues will head the staff with Capt Paul McClelland as senior vice commander and Capt Van Houten as junior vice commander. Encampment set for June 19 2021 at the G A R hall.
Frank J. Cheney a senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. swears to pay one hundred dollars for every case of catarrh not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The document, sworn December 6 1886 before Notary A W Gleason in Toledo Ohio, promotes internal remedy and testimonials.
An old remedy ad touts Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a fifty year trusted teething aid that soothes gums and relieves diarrhea while praising Twenty five cent bottles. A Crosby Mississippi affidavit from J Q Hood and L O Gale endorses One Minute Cough Cure for coughs colds and lung issues with immediate relief.
An old advertisement claims Warner’s White Wine of Tar Syrup cures consumption and coughs, promising a cold remedy in a day when taken in time. It lists S. H Scallin as the seller or contact.
Mitchell welcomes the Odd Fellows grand lodge and Rebekah assembly for their 25th annual session with delegates arriving from Belle Fourche Huron Madison Sioux Falls and other cities. The program includes initiations decorous ceremonies at Odd Fellows hall and a literary gathering with a local Encampment organized.
Chanka Lodge No 21 I O O F of Mitchell adopts resolutions mourning Past Grand Jerome Wiltse. The charter will be draped for thirty days. resolutions to be recorded, shared with the family, and published in city papers. Committee members John Reierson Hollands N J Neilsen sign.
An ad touts Karl's Clover Root Tea as a blood purifier and tissue builder with a half century guarantee. Sells for 25 and 50 cents from S H Scallin, druggist, with money-back satisfaction. Also promotes Warne's White Wine of Tar Syrup cough remedy at 25 and 50 cents from S H Scallin.
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