Mitchell urged to land lime cement sugar beets and sheep plan
An 1890 county column argues Mitchell should secure the Midland Pacific rail line and a local cement plant. It touts lime rock quality via A. J. King and B. F. Cheney, cites Brookings tests showing South Dakota beets meet saccharin standards, and promotes beets as profitable cattle feed. Supporters press for a beet sugar plant and sheep raising schemes to boost farmer income by about 103 dollars plus on-farm gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Smith
Omaha
Mitchell
State Agricultural College
Brookings
South Dakota
Chester Tribune Defends Tariff Beliefs With Local Farmer Figures
The Chester Illinois Tribune rebuts a free trade pamphlet by citing Randolph County farmer figures on costs for boots clothing and farm goods. The piece challenges claims of tariff‑driven price hikes, arguing the opposite and questioning the accuracy of the opposing view.
Sermon at Congregational Church Reflects on Enoch and Conversion
Rev. N H Bradley’s Sunday sermon from Genesis centers on Enoch walking with God and conversion as a real, immediate heart change. He warns that wealth or position does not equal holiness, stresses obedience to God’s laws, and calls prayer essential to a continuous walk with the divine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Church
Bradley
Enoch
God
Lfe
Man
Their Little Girl Adoptions Stir Mitchell Gossip
In a letter Mrs. Frank Baughman of Mitchell told Mrs. A C Oathout that she and Frank had adopted a girl. The two women visited Mitchell and toured Baughman’s millinery shop stopping to view a doll shown in the window, causing a surprised reaction and speculation in Alexandria about the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Frank Baughman
Mitchell
A. C. Oathout
Frank
Baughman
J. Baughman
After Election Souvenirs and Paper Dues
A historical note from November 5 1890 shows MITCHELL D. requesting the daily Republican be discontinued and billed. John M Peare and Samuel Perkins send similar requests via letter heads, while four Badger township independents drop in with cash, adding $6 to $10 each, Perkins owes about $14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Perkins
Badger Township
Perkins
The Sanborn House Reopens Under J F Conant
The Sanborn House reopened Monday under the proprietorship of Mr. J. F. Conant formerly of the Dakopolis Hotel Kimball. The landlord is obliging and capable and the RENUS- LICAN notes the good addition to our city and his excellent family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanborn House
J. F. Conant
Dakopolis
Kimball
Douglas County Cheers Senator Pres ton for Pease Scalp
Douglas County extends congratulations to Senator Pres ton of Davison County for the admirable manner in which he has taken Johnnie Pease's scalp. It regrets not sending a good Republican to accompany him to Pierre this winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armour
Douglas County
Preston
Davison County
Johnnie Pease
Pierre
Catholic Fair Draws Crowd At Friday Event
At the Catholic Fair on Friday evening drawing raffles and voting proceeded with dancing from 11 to 12. Mrs Lyons Miss Whealon and Miss McGovern provided music while the Knights of Pythias Band played. Voting on the ladies gold watch drew intense interest with Miss Whealon 906 votes and Miss Koch 1331. Proceeds reached 235.75 dollars. The capital cake drawing topped 100 dollars with ticket 316. The lantern contest ended Foote 581 votes and Duane 592. Capital location vote favored Pierre over Huron. Bedroom set prize went to Charles Hurley and the Huron doll went to Frank Baughman.
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Isabel Koch
Miss Whealon
Miss Koch
Foote
Duane
Huron
Pierre
Charles Hurley
Frank Baughman
Corbin and Annis Wedded in City Ceremony
Happily married Sunday evening at 10 by Rev J R Rairden at his residence. Mr G W Corbin wed Miss Cora L Annis both of this vicinity. The couple will soon establish a home on East Fourth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Rairden
G. W. Corbin
Cora L. Annis
East Fourth Street
Horse Kicks Clergyman in Plankinton injuring face
Rev C B Clark was kicked in the face by a horse in Plankinton Thursday evening the hoof striking his right cheek and eye. He was brought to town on the evening freight and remains at home. The Farmers Institute marks a Brookings event from Nov 7 to 21 with meals at 15 cents and no fees. A state Dairyman's association will be organized. H W Wiley sent a sugar beet analysis showing 15.01 percent cane sugar in beets and 15.80 percent in juice. purity coefficient 78.60. Independent politics in Yankton county urged to join Democrats. Mt. Vernon school reports quarterly enrollment and attendance details for grammar and primary departments ending Oct 24 1890.
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Clark
Plankinton
Farmers’ Institute
Agricultural College
Brookings
H.C. Preston
H. W. Wiley
Department of Agriculture
Washington D. C
Mr. Wiley
City Council Dish Becomes Election Day Palate Pleaser
Davison county soup with Pease in it was noted as one of the most palatable dishes furnished on election day in a Davison County City Council report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letcher Blade
Davison County
Mitchell Cement Plant Land Purchase Draws Attention
Interest in Mitchell's prospective cement plant rises after J J Petitt of Milwaukee buys 1220 acres near Mitchell. He visits Yankton where cement works opened, with Wm Plankinton, John Johnston, and D J Whittemore. Yankton tests claim cement equal or superior to European, while Mitchell land holds about 200 acres clay and 800 acres chalk stone east and southeast of the city. Local men J K Smith D A Mizener F H Winsor and J Wells helped secure the land and plant assurances.
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Mitchell
J. J. Petitt
Milwaukee
Petiit
Yankton
Mesars
Wm. Plankinton
John Johnston
D. J
Petitt
Mitchell Cement
Testa
J.K. Smith
D. A. Mizener
F. H. Winsor
J. ©. Wells
Mr. Smith
Burr Jind
Circuit Court opens with long docket of old civil cases
The circuit court docket for the November term opened with Judge Haney. Several long standing cases were continued or retried, including Leviake vs Kings and Judgments against various parties. The grand jury was sworn with Geo A Silsby as foreman, and the court ruled on liquor law interpretations and notice motions. The session adjourned for the day at 8:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court
Haney
J. M. Levake
A. J. Kings
Dillion & Preston
L. Q. Hardesty
Thos. Christopher
D. Olmsted
S. Pound
H. H. Calhoun
Davison County
Omaha
D. G. Maclay
D. C. Stanchfield
Alfred Dean
Asa Dodd
Dunette H. Shaw
F.goody‘koontz
S. D.g.maclay
Stanchfield
First National Bank ‘of Arkansas
A. E. Hitchcock
Plaintiff
Henry Fiindt
P Suchy
Oliver Pine
WW Baker
WN Blackman
E Spangler
Ole A Shaw
Henry George
James Tobin
Geo. A Silsby
Frank Gates
John K Johnson
John Schoenfelder
W M Smith
Lewis Hoone
J R Goodykoontz
CB Weeks
J H Colgin
Ben Davis
Leyi Brown
Lbslade
C W Adams
Geo. A. Silsby
Supreme Court
E. Roe
F.D. Powers
Mt. Vernon
Circuit Court Bar
Woolen industry price discussants urge restraint on retail impact
The American Wool Reporter argues against perceived price hikes in primary markets, asserting no major carpet or textile price increases target consumers. It analyzes ingrain, Brussels, tapestry, hosiery, and imports, contending manufacturers seek fair returns while retail prices remain largely unchanged for consumers and margins shift to middlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Wool Reporter
Seed Wheat Matter Shows County Aid Paying Off
County commissioners funded seed grain valued at 3879.17 under a recent act, liening crops for repayment. 113 recipients were served, with 10 still owing 268.95. most have paid, proving the program prudent and well managed. Redfield Journal notes K A Myers leaves for Mitchell to attend Methodist university. Plankinton Standard congratulates H Il Preston of Mitchell for defeating Jonny Pease.
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Redfield Journal
K. A. Myers
Redfield College
Mitchell
Methodist University
Mr. Myers
Plankinton
Hon
Preston
Demagouges
Jonny Pease
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Cheney
Iowa
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Nebraska
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Pine Bluff
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Knox
Chester Tribune
Randolph County
Sanborn
FAI
Kicken
Yankton Herald
Yankton County
g.O.p
Ginx Rich
Edith McClatchie
Willard Huyck
Gertie McEwen
Mt. Vernon School
City Council
Gazette
Fullerton Lbr Co
Weller Lumber
Thompson Houston “Electric Co
Davis
John C Roth
R C Irvine
Crouse
Geo Wallace
A Rogers
John Reierson
J Beswick
J King
JM Walrath
W Collins Ryst
W.H Knowles
JE Gilbert
GT McDonald
Bowdle
Peavey & Co Coal
Csstpm&o Freight
Barber Labor
Ave
Edgar Huyck
Ethel Huyck
Ralph Huyck
the Circuit Court
Canton
Christensen
Tas
Carnes J
Clayton WS Daurrell
C Frezher
Joseph Fox
Joseph
Fauth Tank Hall
Elizabeth Mclntosh
Edwin Pattison
Wm Shayer
Hattie Stein
Andrew Whitaker
J. W. Beartis
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