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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1892
Page
9
The item urges steady resolve to avoid chronic defeatist talk and to grasp the situation without hesitation. It emphasizes future focus and perseverance to prevent sour disease from taking control. The tone is motivational and cautionary.
An advertisement by Dr J N Hathaway M D touts a non surgical cell therapy for lost manhood sexual weakness and syphilis with claimed permanent cures. It promotes painless treatment, confidential service, and free nationwide delivery with symptom blanks for men and women and a 61 page reference book for ten cents.
The Mitchell Capital lists R W Wheelock and A E Dean as editor and business manager respectively. The notice identifies the publication leadership and staff roles in this local paper.
Subscription terms include one year in advance, six months, and three months options. Address changes require old and new addresses. Mail to the office promptly each Monday. Out-of-state subscriptions end at paid time. Advertising and business card rates listed, with legal ads at statute rates. Marriage and death notices are free, obituaries and resolutions five cents per line.
A local voter guide extols Chas. F. Raymond and George Watson for Senate and House as trusted Davison county residents. It urges strong support for county judge F. D. Powers and names incumbents Smith Wells Johnson and Robinson for reelection while praising Milt Ward for sheriff and Stand Stanchfield for state's attorney. It also supports Clarence Bras for county superintendent and Murner for surveyor, then outlines the state election law regarding official ballots and voter assistance.
G I Ames a Populist leader from Pleasanton Kansas announces support for Benjamin Harrison. He cites veteran insults to soldiers by Cleveland and the failed Weaver-Cleveland fusion, saying old comrades should vote for Harrison and oppose Cleveland. He notes party loyalties shift amid Kansas fusion talks. The piece also notes a bank interior overhaul at First National Bank involving reshuffled offices and staff.
A local convention endorses the Republican ticket with Dr. Atwood praised for dignity and strength. Nominees Gordimier Gilfillan Sayles Miles W. H. Bloss A. C. Davis Grant Trotter Frank Cole and B. H. Bennett are highlighted for their public service. The appeal urges voters to mark a cross opposite every Republican name on election day. The full ticket is listed.
A historical party slate lists Benjamin Harrison for president Whitlaw Reid for vice president and multiple electors including Geo A Silsey G W Kingsbury J H Provhero C J Buell. It covers candidates for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state treasurer auditor attorney general superintendent of public instruction and various county and state offices with names tied to Mitchell Mt Vernon Perry and other locales. The document presents a full ticket with legislative and county roles across South Dakota.
Voters spoiled ballots may obtain up to three replacements by returning the spoiled ballot to ballot clerks. The voter’s name and spoiled ballot number must be recorded, with the number noted as spoiled. Spoiled ballots are canceled, and all ballots distributed or undistributed are sealed and sent to the county auditor the day after the election. Clerks file a tally of voted, spoiled, and undelivered ballots with the county auditor. Careful adherence minimizes errors as sample ballots have been widely distributed.
Arrangements are made for a grand Republican rally at the rink opera house in Mitchell on Monday evening before election. Mon Geo A Silsby will act as master of ceremonies. Ten minute talks on Why I am a Republican will be delivered by listed Republicans. Includes music and a full experience meeting with prompt speaking. Also notes from Huronsays and brief health and product ads.
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