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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1890
Page
5
The Mitchell Printing Co offers subscriptions with one year in advance at 150 dollars, six months at 75, and three months at 25. Advertising rates apply, with business cards six lines at 5 dollars per year, each extra line 1 dollar. Legal ads at statute rates. Marriage and death notices are published free of charge.
On Friday October 17 1890 independent spouters reveal willingness to discuss their entire platform. The Harrison county and Davidson county independent campaign operate steadily, producing material the home organ lacks the courage to circulate.
The Ruralist discusses the independent party position blending politics and business. It asserts Lluron as capital while noting unclear links between the two issues. The piece highlights that Huron supporters vote independent and Pierre residents align with independent candidates.
The American Protective Tariff League issues a pamphlet titled Export Discounts arguing that U.S. manufactured goods sold abroad do not underprice domestic sales. Request a copy by mailing a two cent stamp to the League at 23 W. 23d St, New York. Document is No 35, orders by number.
The locality debates the capital question with focus on statewide development. A statesman quips that South Dakota voters will act for the neighbor’s good. The piece argues Pierre capital would help Huron and Mitchell prosper in ten years, boosting the Jim River valley.
Iluron Independent reports that supporters claim Loucks and Wardall blocked 169 legislators in Pierre last winter. Critics note twelve of fourteen alliance measures passed the statutes despite their efforts, while John M. Pease defends the independent stance against the majority view.
Editor Pease argues he has no fight with any Mitchell citizen beyond self defense. The piece condemns a hostile tirade as mudslinging and defends scrutiny of a political record from 1883 Sioux Falls prohibition to 1890 beer pledge to Germans. It asserts voters can compare Pease and Preston without external help.
The piece attacks an independent campaign for lacking a coherent platform beyond a single plank. It accuses a party apostle of self serving tactics and demands clear proposals, facts, and detailed plans, especially on the money question and sub treasury scheme, warning that rhetoric without substance misleads voters. It stresses the need for measurable platforms and responsible discourse.
Kuoger Mills of Texas has stirred debate as Republican leaders in LaCrosse print side by side his westward prosperity views from Milwaukee with his La Crosse speech. The piece contrasts Mills’ optimism with criticism from The New York Sun, urging Democrats to disavow or restrain him amid his provocative demagoguery.
A sharp editorial rebutts yesterday's blast by editor lease, accusing him of empty threats and hollow logic. It challenges him to publish the ten aristocrats alleged to have controlled the community for a decade and warns of his own repeated campaigns and alleged double dealing.
A county editorial urges voters to back the Republican slate from top to bottom for the November 4 election. It hails the Carrall convention ticket as strong and representative, accusing independents of corruption and urging Republicans to vote for every candidate without scratching. It stresses unity and nonpartisan loyalty to community interests.
The piece critiques Sanders and the independent platform, arguing they dodge their own principles. It challenges their willingness to discuss only select issues, cites the four resolutions in question, and accuses independents of breaking their terms while failing to propose concrete remedies.
A 1810 Lafayette farmer price comparison shows buying and selling costs. The Call lists historical prices for staples such as wheat, corn, oats, beans and bacon, and estimates a typical farmer's bill of supplies at 143.17 then versus 449.1 now. It also notes farm goods to sell would fetch about 331.50 in current prices, implying 1840 costs of 331.50 for what today costs 44.91.
The Ruralist defends Major Pickler on free coinage of silver, asserting he supported the bill as passed in Congress and opposed Bland’s motion to recommit. It argues the present silver coinage must continue to redeem treasury notes and that Pickler voted for what became a practically free coinage measure.
The piece urges farmers to challenge independent speakers who claim currency contraction. It argues that silver coinage and greenbacks are interchangeable with gold and other forms of money and credits the 1879 Sherman era resumption of specie payments as the nation’s best currency. It calls for economic specifics and remedies before the election.
An independent organ reports the state board of equalization lifting farm values by about 40 percent and monies and credits stocks and shares and town lots by about 75 percent. The piece asks whether this is fair to farmers and implies concern about the impact on agricultural interests.
The go p whistle furnishes the music that keeps Pease and his independent outfit lively on the floor. The scene captures the spirited mood and rhythmic movement as the group dances freely to the distinctive tune.
A fragmentary 19th century voting notice lists constitutional amendment debates and candidate names for state offices including Governor Lieutenant Governor and Attorney General. It includes instructions to voters to erase Yes or No to indicate support or opposition to amendments and cites numerous local officials and districts.
South Dakota Republicans in convention reaffirm the national platform, praise Harrison and Mellette, back irrigation via artesian wells, urge federal aid, support currency expansion using silver, tariffs to shield labor and farms, back Blaine’s reciprocity with Central and South America, endorse disability pensions, invite immigrants, and affirm labor organization rights.
A fragmentary 19th century political platform expresses support for law and order, preservation of lands, prohibition, and education aims. It references safeguarding teaching institutions, advancing state law, and urging voters toward a prosperous governance path within a party framework.
A letter to the Republican county central committee from L N Seaman announces withdrawal from the coroner ticket. Rost Dorr resigns his candidacy, and W E Crane is chosen to fill the vacancy after the executive committee met yesterday. Dr Dott returns to Alexandria as his former residence. Excursion trains last night mark the season’s final run over the I D S C D lines with many passengers.
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