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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1897
Page
7
The piece argues prosperity has returned, citing wheat and other commodities as rising, with Wisconsin and Kansas officials noting widespread gains. It highlights shifts in prices, mortgages, and stock values, and quotes officials like Breidenthal and Gov. Tanner on the broad rise in assets and confidence.
Fragmented notes describe a calamity and a vague season recap concerning the Croakers. The text references protests over changes, voter pressure, and economic concerns framed around a broader national context.
Fragmentary text notes a sharp rise in cotton output and fear about mills and markets. Mentions Grandpa Bluad Roy Bryan Teller and debates on Christianity morality amid economic strain. References wheat prices, a New Southern Cotton Mill, and shifting industrial fortunes with unspecified dates or places.
The readable text discusses Republicans and Democrats with garbled phrasing about policy and speed. It mentions surveys, rank, tests, and a confused reference to Decovematze Paz and a senator. Entities and facts are unclear due to OCR damage.
The article argues that higher iron production acts as a barometer of prosperity. It notes a 12 percent tariff-linked output rise within a month, with weekly pig iron production growing from 112,782 tons last October to 170,000 tons in spring, then fluctuating before tariff passage boosted output to new highs.
An observer notes uneven regional business revival with harvest delays. While the East and Southwest show gains, the Northwest lags as wheat harvest moves to market, and local bankers report only modest improvements.
A garbled note outlines tariff and import price concerns affecting wheat markets. It mentions trade partners, prosperity goals, and ongoing discussions as merchants seek adjustments.
The Omaha Bee accuses William Jennings Bryan of foraging for railroad passes from Southern Pacific and other lines while denouncing railroads. It cites passes linked to the World-Herald, claims Bryan severed ties with the paper, and notes interstate rules ban free transport. The piece labels his actions demagogy and deception.
Speech by William Jennings Bryan at Atchison challenges Republican claims on currency value and the law of supply and demand. He cites past statements on government declarations shaping silver dollar value and argues against a simple link between money supply and the dollar’s worth.
A reproduced editorial rails against Debsism and socialism, denouncing wealth envy as un-American. The piece attributes hostility to rich classes and contrasts wealth with perceived virtue, portraying social reform as a threat to national character and order.
The writer cites economic studies arguing that 60 percent currency depreciation under free coinage would harm depositors and wage earners. It notes wage resistance to money standard shifts, price versus wage changes, and criticizes a Mint Director for delaying commentary on silver demonetization and Japan's coin values.
Reports from Rhode Island praise mill recovery with Lonsdale Mills back to full operation employing 5000 workers. Woonseeker Worsted Mills restore wages to 1893 levels, a 7 percent rise. New mills break ground in Oluesville and a Blackstone plant will be bought and run anew, signaling tariff driven prosperity.
The column laments Bryan delaying his Mexico speech price schedule while Ohio editors rail at McLean's gold bond. It notes farmers burning mortgages, silver demand, wheat scarcity, and wool prices, with Populists and Democrats debating free coinage and bank deposits amid unsettled markets.
Secretary Wilson argues beets offer strong sugar potential for the United States, noting existing trials show broad suitability across regions. He cautions against overinvestment where climate or soil is unfit, and previews analyses from about 2,200 farmers to guide beet sugar refinery expansion and national independence from imports.
Postmaster General Gary, after careful study, decides to favor a postal savings bank system for the country. He plans to include this measure in his forthcoming report to the President for the next session of Congress.
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