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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1896
Page
1
A Mitchell letter from 1896 describes extreme poverty in Mexico with laborers earning 75 cents to 2 cents daily, crowded tenements, scant furniture, and dangerous living conditions. It notes high prices, cheap Chinese labor, and abundant silver, urging readers to compare monetary systems and consider coffee investment opportunities abroad.
The John Salter Seed Co exhibition car visited Mitchell and drew crowds to see diverse South Dakota products. Chas Nold leads the display planned for Iowa Illinois and Indiana tours. The ornate car features grain and seed panels with wheat oats corn rye squash pumpkins and large potatoes.
Hon. Edward Van Cise spoke on financial issues at the court house last Thursday in Mitchell. He recalled prosperity under Republicans four years ago and criticized the Wilson tariff. An enthusiastic but small audience heard a forceful dismissal of the Cleveland era and praise for protective policies. A separate incident at Ferguson's involved a man stealing two pairs of pants, resisted by a store employee and customer Miss Ball.
A large crowd in Salem, Oregon, gathered Friday morning to hear William Jennings Bryan. Students and locals rode bicycles and trains, with two extra Omaha-bound coaches added. About 500 to 1,500 people braved rain to hear Bryan speak for 10 minutes, while a student carriage accident caused no serious injuries. The last student group returned by Saturday evening.
J F McCormick and Miss Ella Beard wed via telegraph as Mr McCormick remained in Chicago and Miss Beard in Scotland about 700 miles apart. The ceremony was conducted by Rev Baldwin pronouncing them husband and wife. Both are known locally. Miss Beard once worked as a saleslady here and moved with her parents to Emery, while McCormick works on a Milwaukee Road engine near Chicago. Friends here will wish them happiness. L O Gale left for Iowa and Chicago Tuesday, planning a two week absence.
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