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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1890
Page
5
The Mitchell Capitol and Printing Co offers props, copy, and various subscription options with annual and six month rates. Advertising rates are available on request, with business cards and locals priced per line. marriages and deaths published free. Friday Oct 3, 1850.
The notice honors James Foster as a devoted husband and father, a trusted business partner, and an indefatigable public servant who shaped Dakota’s growth. His death ends a quarter century of civic effort. “Uncle Jimmie” Foster leaves a legacy of integrity, generosity, and inspiring character.
An Independent editorial questions whether laws encourage wealth accumulation while others restrain it. It asks if legislators should criminalize wealth, or hold all citizens to the same level, challenging policymakers on how to curb widening riches and poverty.
The Alexandria Journal recalls Lill Springer’s line urging a choice between deserting the grand old party and deserting the homestead. It notes Springer’s faction once pushed Dakota farmers off their homesteads during Sparks’ regime and says the grand old party now seeks to repair those wrongs as much as possible.
The South Dakota body rashly nominated Mr. Loucks for governor, ignoring that he was not a naturalized citizen but an alien, a point raising questions about eligibility and political perception.
In their dilemma over the alien plank our independent friends must cling to one horn or the other that plank either means what it says or the party which framed it having failed to say what it meant can hardly ask to be trusted with the particular work of making our laws.
The Clinton Age reports Iowa cornfields produced a $20 per acre return this year with $8 per acre costs, leaving farmers a $12 per acre profit. The paper notes this profit exceeds earnings of Iowa railroads when accounting for plant and operating costs.
The passage recalls the court house speech by Mr Preston and contends readers who oppose it may reprint it to counter their objections. It argues such a reprint would read well now and blunt the critics alleging personal abuse.
Wheelock, targeted by independent fusileers along the line, resists being blamed for any action of the independent organ, calling such charges a degree of stupidity or infamy he will not accept without protest.
Sioux Falls dispatch notes Milwau kee road agent Powell travels the state and says the capital will go to Huron. He warns that Huron newspapers will garble his interview, but Vierre's friends should print it in full without comment.
The Huronite notes Little Master Leach reports that President John Quincy Adams often followed the nightly ritual of prayer but recently altered the verse to a burlesque line about keeping an eye on Huron. The piece argues that such sacred childhood prayer should be protected from parody even in political contests.
The Hanson County Independent article on Mr. Preston circulates weekly across Davison county from Alexandria. The local paper confronts the piece’s bold stance and implies the publication supports the Republican party and its candidates.
The passage recalls Mr. Wheelock telling Gazette editors that Republicans knew about independent candidates and planned to use them. He also noted leaders of the new party on a platform of virtue must prove their superiority and not complain if their records expose their sincerity. The editor misconstruction is denied as a misreading of intent.
The Gazette laments lack of reporting on independent campaign tactics accusing others of misrepresentation. It urges consulting Mr Pease for specifics on the court house argument and notes indep endent speakers influence public views.
Sioux Falls Press argues the current congress will end soon as lawmakers pass major bills. It cites the tariff act plus measures on silver, customs, pensions, anti trust and anti lottery laws, land policy, and immigration moves. The piece warns that careless remarks give ammunition to opponents.
Independents complain that the Republican platform’s alien land ownership plank means banning alien ownership and reclaiming land held by aliens or foreign syndicates for settlers. They argue the wording is either literal or reveals ignorance of English, while Republicans concede it states the actual meaning.
Mitchell today stands as the leading market town in this state section and the Jim river valley. Citizens are urged to unite to pursue a capital policy that solidifies its supremacy rather than fall behind rival Jim river towns. The community has weeks to carefully canvass the matter.
Senator Ingalls quips that he and Gould started with similar tools a lawyer’s sheepskin and an inventor’s mouse trap. He jokes the only reason he lacks Gould’s riches is not knowing how to get it, and notes he cannot find any law preventing him from amassing 100 million dollars, though now it is too late.
The Sioux Falls Argus-Leader argues Pierre would become the state capital if the Midland Pacific line connected Sioux Falls to Pierre slowing access for Minnehaha County and much of the state. It contends South Dakota’s future growth outweighs Huron’s current campaign. Pierre remains the capital.
The Huronite cites a recent issue arguing that the country west of the Missouri River must rely on that region for principal support, framing the stance as essential to Pierre's future.
The independent organization shows clear improvement under editor Torteetiid’s control, with sharper editorial logic and streamlined operations. The change appears to bolster public trust and enhance overall newsroom effectiveness.
The article notes a lack of explanation in independent papers regarding how the sub-treasury plan would operate in practice, highlighting differences from the national bank system and signaling a need for clearer public discussion.
The speaker argues that nine-tenths of modern fortunes arise from rising property values and questions whether laws should curb real estate appreciation. The remark frames wealth as driven by land prices and hints at policy debate over housing market regulation.
Sioux Falls Press and Aberdeen News editorials mock any new railroad to Mierre while local columns cite nearly daily facts about two lines being built.
The piece quotes Loucks predicting a total vote under 70 000 this fall from a 76 000 total last year. He says Democrats will fall from 25 000 to around 15 000, with 10 000 of the old Democratic vote likely for independents. He forecasts over half of 50 000 Republicans, about 30 000, yielding a 5 000 majority and a 20 000 plurality over Republicans.
The Dubuque Herald cites a Des Moines Capital example of rail freight drops. It notes a household goods car shipment from Des Moines to Atlantic cost $18 in 1871 and a return trip recently cost $15.96 less than one third of that, illustrating substantial rate reductions. The piece argues that railroads and interstate commerce law have driven broad business efficiency.
The letter questions Pease about his past two years of work aside from politics and asks if Preston Hitchcock Watson Raymond and others are professional politicians. It accuses him of being the only candidate with politics as occupation and notes the Gazette denies him as editor.
Residents of Ethan gathered at the Methodist church to hear Hon. H. C. Preston discuss the hour’s issues. The speech defended government ownership of railroads, refuting eminent domain as lawful, with Col. Doty interrupting for questions and Preston replying.
Conklin's Dakotian, a strong ally of South Dakota farmers, will have its editor address the public on the hour’s issues in the city Monday afternoon.
A Republican critic accuses John M Pease of a long pattern of seeking public office in Davison county. The piece lists numerous alleged candidacies, party shifts, and negotiations, challenging Pease’s loyalty and motives while detailing past offers and electoral outcomes.
Bowdle and Seaman report about 1000 hogs on the fair grounds with one car shipped last week and two cars Monday. The sizable herd and a sprinkling of cattle occupy the grounds and demand substantial feed. City mains water flows, supplying abundant water for the stock.
Judge Conklin of Watertown will speak in the city Monday at 2 p.m. on the farmer’s situation and bearings on rural life. He recently challenged Mr. Loucks to a state-wide discussion, which Loucks declined. The event aims to reach every voter in the county.
The Republican county executive committee schedules meetings through the remaining campaign weeks in every township. Oct 4 at llend o n Shay school house and other towns are listed, with later sessions in Brendon Beulah Baker Perry Union Lisbon Mt Vernon Prosper and Badger. Mitchell hosts three meetings next week with speakers including Judge Conklin and H C Preston.
Attorney General Dollard stated that Stanley and Nowlin counties retain voting rights at state elections since attached to Hughes county for judicial purposes. Hughes county commissioners set polling places and judges. Some argue Meade county taxation attachment reversed this. Supreme Court will hear the writ of certiorari next Saturday. farmers invited to Wednesday night joint discussion between Mes Preston and Pease.
C J Ward reports a pit load of rock salt now in stock. The salt is described as the cheapest and least wasteful option for pasture or barn use.
Judge Conklin is the man whom Mr. Loucks refused to meet in joint de bate. Tie will speak in Mitchell next Monday afternoon.
An old advertising verse recalls how Castoria accompanied Baby through illness childhood and motherhood. It notes the product as a trusted remedy from infancy to children’s care in a sentimental family vignette.
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