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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1899
Page
11
The Mitchell Capital reports plans for a big Aberdeen visit with the South Dakota regiment and the president to view the troops. A nearby reference notes a Texas Democrats' dessert plan and a grocer offering to duplicate it for pennies. The article also discusses English and Boer tensions, predicting a looming overt act.
Dewey declines Chicago invitation for now and plans a Montana trip after Washington duties. In Sioux Falls a crusade to enforce school attendance ages 8 through 14 is underway, with a statue in the city requiring children of those ages to attend school. He expects a challenging task but supports enforcement in most towns despite potential hardships.
The speaker questions what Taylor will do about the fearful condition of affairs after examining state institutions. He claims Taylor made stereotype charges without solid proof and suggests the examination is a political maneuver to prejudice the public mind rather than substantiate wrongdoing.
Local accounts describe strong backlash against recent show recuts at Yankton and Vermilion venues. Citizens cite immoral content and disruptive performances, prompting resolutions by community groups to address concerns and safeguard public standards.
Col Mevie Grigsby defends humane conduct of U S forces in the Philippines, asserts loyalty to the flag, and supports annexation while criticizing populists and Democrats over expansion. He predicts Republicans win in South Dakota and Bryan's renomination and defeat. He questions Populist sincerity and cites Andy Lee as an example.
A groggy report notes a plan for the congressman to visit Ohio this fall and campaign on the stump regarding a contested Republican ticket. The piece casts doubt on the likelihood of selection for the duty and mentions opposition figures in vague terms.
The Review of Reviews for October outlines the Hearat competition at the University of California. It notes the September 7 award of a $10,000 first prize to French architect E. Benard and four other prizes totaling the same sum to American competitors. The article by H. S. Alles includes prize plan views, a portrait of Mrs. Phebe Hearst, and portraits of jurors.
Henry Rose schedules a public sale at his Mitchell area farm six miles north and two miles west on Wednesday October 18 starting at 10 oclock. Items include six horses and two colts fifty cattle including cows heifers and steers a Durham bull a lumber wagon harness farm machinery and household goods with cash terms a ten percent interest and one year payback two three percent discount for cash on sums over five dollars under that amount cash only.
Frank Wiley advertises a public sale at Stocking farm two miles south of Mitshell on Tuesday Oct 10. Items include 6 broad sows 15 shoats 22 cattle 2 Durham bulls 7 horses farm machinery and household goods. Terms: cash for sums 5 and under. over 5 payable in one year at 10 percent interest with approved security. Sale begins at 10.
An advertisement promotes Grain-O as a coffee substitute for children. It claims Grain-O is made of pure grains, tastes like coffee when prepared properly, and costs 25 cents. Available at all grocers.
480 acre stock or grain farm for sale 50 miles northwest of Mitchell well watered rich soil free of encumbrance price five dollars an acre terms available by writing D. H. WATEBURY Shavertown New York
W R Smith acts as agent for Peavey Elevator Co to list a large supply of fresh mined coal of all kinds. They claim readiness to meet competition and urge buyers to act before prices rise. Cuban lands price noted as 25 percent. October 1 date and another advance on November 1. See Boynton.
A Home in Cuba offers a single house lot for $15 and a small plantation for 6500 with titles clear. A note on viewing under artificial light discusses blue towers, purple and lilac flowers, yellows, and greens, followed by a dialogue snippet from Tit-Bits about manuscripts and looks.
An advertisement claims Dr Hobbs asparagus pills cure all kidney ills with a sample free. It lists Sterling Remedy Co Chicago or New York and notes about a mortgage envelope found near Mitchell National Bank. A birth notice reports a son born to Mr and Mrs A Gunt Berquist on October 3 1899.
A humorous verse depicting a waitress at summer resorts who reads deeply yet delays serving. A hungry boarder begs for food while she muses on learning, finally delivering a tart as a beginner and leaving him to eat alone. The piece parodies dining service and social typecasting with playful harm.
A Philadelphia man, bothered by earache, demonstrated a folk remedy by pushing his lower ear lobe into the ear opening to block wind and ease pain. He said cotton formerly did the job but the lobe works faster and has been used since.
A humorous exchange shows a child named Charlie answering yes to being papa's and mamma's boy. When asked how both can be true, he quips that a wagon can have two horses, highlighting a playful misunderstanding.
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