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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1895
Page
4
The notice lists subscription prices for a publication. Rates include one copy per year prepaid at 10 dollars, post six months 12.50, after one year 18, plus six months or three months options. Club with leading publications offered at lowest club prices. Address changes and correspondence must be sent to the office by Wednesday. External mail discontinued at expiration.
In the Friday October 4 1895 issue advertisers are shown pricing for business cards, local notices, legal ads, and free marriage or death notices. Rates include five to six line business cards at five dollars per year and per line charges for locals and legal notices. FRIDAY OCTOBER 4 1895.
The Capital marks its sixteenth year and thanks readers and advertisers for support. The editor promises continued news coverage, aims to grow subscriptions in Davison county, and to keep THE CAPITAL better and brighter as volume seventeen begins.
Visitors enjoy farm product exhibits and interior decorations at Aberdeen's Grain Palace. The Chicago Marine band of 35, led by T P Brooke, anchors the event and draws strong local patronage. Afternoon coursing meets accompany the palace, which closes Saturday night with plans to pay expenses in full.
A detailed history read to the W R C and G A R recounts five years from 1887 in Mitchell. It covers founding of Ransom Relief Corps No 2, early storms delaying boards, key officers, relief efforts for soldiers families, social events, fundraisers, sewing and clothing drives, mutual aid for widows and the ill, and joint activities with post and other groups including encampments and county fires.
An advertising piece argues fast delivery and aggressive premiums to spur American trade. It touts Champeny Bros. as quicker than European rivals, promoting big prizes and discounts to attract customers. It claims Americans rush to live stores and shoppers respond to cash rewards and free premiums.
The busiest grocery store in town offers a chair or a set of silver knives as part of a promotional purchase.
A lengthy reminiscence details Ransom Relief Corps activities from 1889 to 1892 including elections, joinings with post and Sons of Veterans, charity drives, flour shipments, and building a new hall with carpet, shades, dishes, and an organ. It notes resignations, leadership changes, and the corps becoming the state’s banner unit, closing with a reflective benediction.
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