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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1891
Page
7
The notice advertises Mitchell Capital with subscription rates and terms for six or twelve months. It invites sole agents to provide former and current addresses and requests correspondence at the office by Monday. Addresses and distribution details appear scattered alongside pricing.
TO ADVERTISERS Advertising rates given on application and will be found reseoriad the Catle for exceeding at x lines $5 per year For additional Business Locals tive cents per line Legal Advertisement at Cards of Thanks 7 accents per line Marriage and Death Notices jubicaied free of charge Obituaries Heations of Respect and Wedding preatuts Flvita per line
The note urges voting for Colonel Jolley with an X and hints at political maneuvers. It references opponents Lewler and Woods, and accuses Independent papers of lacking vim. The writer questions a potential link between that stance and sacrifices to aid Woods.
In a forceful letter Harrison argues Americans should back the tin plate experiment at home. He says no other nation has the inventive and economic talent to match American capitalists and skill and urges Patriots not to celebrate or desire failure. He insists success would advance independence and condemns any anti American sentiment.
The Ruralist cites WM Woods as saying Democratic Independents may back him while Republican Independents back Smith, a claim the Sioux City Journal and Huron observer dispute. The piece notes Woods denials, Loucks ties, and suspected Independent managers eyeing a sellout amid looming fall obligations and next year’s contest.
Doane Robinson writing from Watertown to the Minneapolis Tribune questions Loucks projections for state voting. He cites two approximations placing total votes near 67 000 with Independents 27 000 Republicans 22 000 Democrats 18 000 and a probable tally of 55 000 with Independents 23 000 Republicans 14 000 Democrats 14 000. He argues Independents rely on Republican apathy to drag down GOP turnout while asserting Republicans are now fully awake across the state.
The piece argues Loucks overstates Republican vote loss and Independents lose strength, claiming Republicans will still mobilize next year while third party prospects fade in South Dakota. It forecasts Democrats reclaiming supporters who left last year, with Republicans balancing the contest.
The article traces a protracted dispute within the Methodist conference over prohibition as a political issue. It details Rev. Phillips of Henry pushing for an Independent party endorsement, the conference's resolutions favoring nonpartisan stance, and Rev. Boggs’ proposal as compromise. It also references Rev. Fielder denying a misrepresented claim and notes Dakota weather failing to match dire forecasts.
The Dell Rapids Times quips about how the Argus-Leader once defended its political independence while criticizing party papers, suggesting those long editorials would be a humorous column today. The remark reflects ongoing debates over editorial independence and political alignment.
The message urges citizens to vote next Tuesday to check the rapid rise of a new party. It warns that if every Republican in the state turns out, the growth of the new party will be halted decisively. It emphasizes the presence of the opposition at the polls.
Promoter announces Ignatius Donnelly will speak in Mitchell on Friday with further appearances listed elsewhere in the state. Critics call the event a crowd-drawing stunt and warn voters about the broader political stakes as the election nears. The piece notes the Democratic administration’s four-year record and opposition to Cleveland’s policies affecting the Northwest ahead of next Tuesday’s vote.
In the Argus Leader column a Democratic pro tem complains Jolley does not speak in Sioux Falls. It notes Mr Woods has spoken in Huron about five times in this campaign and urges more visits to Sioux Falls, questioning the candidate's outreach.
In a lively Sioux Falls Methodist conference session a report urged voting for the Independent ticket due to prohibition. Debates raged as members argued against the Republican party for backsliding on prohibition, with calls to mobilize party supporters to protect prohibitions in upcoming elections.
A. R. Groenke married Miss Annie Lindahl on Wednesday evening with Rev. Swenson officiating. Guests presented rich gifts including a silver sugar bowl and cream pitcher from the First National Bank youths and a steel engraving from Jerome Wiltse. The couple will begin housekeeping soon as friends offer hearty best wishes.
Gratifying to all for Syrup of Figs as the most excellent laxative, with universal acceptance and approval cited by the California Syrup Company. The Mitchell District state conference appoints include C. B. Clark as presiding elder for Alexandria-s, Fish, Armour and Delmont for I. A. Sparks, Artesian to be supplied by W. H. Irwin, Bridgewater by G. J. Corwin, Castalia to be supplied.
Newspapers report proposals in New York, Illinois, and Minnesota to require bold label warnings that baking powders contain ammonia. Physicians condemn ammonia use, claiming it upsets digestion and skin. pure powders like Dr Price's Cream Baking Powder are extolled as safe and superior. The page also notes a Society program in Mitchell with Christian Endeavor events and a Watertown News blurb endorsing Ely's Cream Balm for hay fever and catarrh with a personal testimonial from Oscar Ostrum.
Mitchell residents attended multiple worships as churches resumed in new Y M C A rooms and continued repairs. sermons covered manliness and conquerors with university quartette singing, Epworth League led M E services, St Marys and Holy Family drew large crowds, while a politics notice lists 1891 ballots and candidate details.
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