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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1887
Page
5
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Stony City anticipates a Missouri River bridge with The North western tapped to build it. Cleveland hints Emma Abbott over Patti as preferred singer, at higher ticket prices. Sioux Falls Argus discusses possible successor to Judge D Palmer, noting spring as time to plan. Southern fire eaters target Phil Sheridan, shaping him as a potential 1875 candidate.
A Columbia Sentinel sentiment echoes a call for transparency as the Bismarck Tribune notes laws nearly ready for printing. Iowa and Dakota readers question railroad commissions and their value, urging clearer justification and action to balance public convenience with railroad interests.
The Dubuque Telegraph argues against Cleveland's renomination, blaming federal Democrats for pressing a second term to please their master. It says the GOP could easily defeat him if renominated and warns the party must redeem itself in the coming year. The piece also notes railroad law enforcement and equity concerns across regions. The Woonsocket News offers farming loan advice amid foreclosures in Sanborn County, warning borrowers about high interest and costs.
Dakota today presents the best field for investments with real estate comparisons. Farm land in France and other Europe regions fetches about an acre, while New York to Ohio lands range from 10 to 25 dollars per acre. California shows 50 or more, and Dakota lands command 7 to 100 dollars per acre, with top tracts producing excellent crops.
The article notes that land can be bought today for 35 to SS an acre and argues Dakota property will rise in value as settlers increase. It mentions railroad movements boosting investment certainty and cites Washington news about Garland replacing Woods as attorney general, with a remark about a cabinet change. The Iluron Times praises regional growth and shared pride in sister cities during booms and downturns.
The article questions editor O'Brien s motive for invading Canada and suggests his aim may be to gain cheap notoriety, noting that his mission has already achieved that outcome.
Aberdeen residents woke to a frost event Monday night highlighting the cold northern Dakota climate. The light freeze affected gardens and early buds, signaling a chilly week ahead for the region.
Sioux Falls Argus reports a governor ordered a full building inventory and insured rates under a new plan for public institutions. The plan offers safer, more complete coverage and about 200 dollars in territory savings, with boards nearly all approving and praising the approach.
The article criticizes the governor for bypassing a legislative law on insurance for public institutions. It argues the governor’s actions undermine local governance and question the administration’s integrity, noting the law requires boards to insure with gubernatorial approval.
The Aberdeen News questions a large insurance deal attributed to the governor claiming 32,000 in savings for the territory. It argues trustees appointed by the governor would approve his insurance. It notes medical doctors oppose his plan to appoint a homeopathic physician as health superintendent amid schools of medicine tensions.
In Pierre a chatter fuels plans for Lauren Dunlap to start a newspaper business in Dakota while John D. Lawler of Mitchell may be named territorial treasurer. Speculation ties Will Kernan to Aberdeen as editor as papers consolidate, and railroad alignment with the interior secretary could open Winnebago reservation routes from Woonsocket to Pierre with potential Aberdeen to Pierre extension if crops prosper.
A historical notice advertises Mrs Winslow's Spotling Syrup as a thirty year old teething remedy praised by physicians, claimed to ease teething pain and cure diarrhea and griping. Priced at 25 cents per bottle.
The iron steamer City of Madison arrived last week and now makes daily lake excursions. Builders transported a forty ton vessel 600 miles by rail and two miles across prairie to reach the lake, signaling a prosperous season for Madison with the Lake Park hotel expanding under new management and railway improvements planned. Memorial Day ceremonies will be held with community support.
In Canton four street gas lamps were destroyed at midnight amid petty prosecutions for drinking. The city council held a special session to expand police strength as part of the crackdown. In Watertown Oak on May 20 Judge Spencer issued decisions in attachment cases involving Beede and Bray lumber stock.
In Bismarck Foster Howell faces arrest by sheriff from Kidder county over alleged theft of Sil from a telegraph operator. Parco reports a separate claim over Mile when receipts were canceled by Benton for William ONeill Opera House. Mile Nhea plans to fight the suit. Yankton notes alleged asylum irregularities prompting officer removal after long investigation. Monre reports Sanders Olson, awaiting trial for wife poisoning, attempted jailer assault and hanged himself with a towel. funeral held later.
The Nourishing lodge and 87 subordinate lodges reported 500 active members and 607 initiations during the year. The total fund for relief reached 14749 dollars as the grand judge and local officers hosted a public reception.
Rumors of Manitoba’s Watertown Mitchell extension stir pale air in Miner County. Every town within twenty miles plans to mobilize as the Watertown and Mitchell extension is captured by Carthage News for that town.
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