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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1890
Page
5
The Mitchell Printing Co discusses advertising rates and subscription options including one year in advance at 81.50 to 1.00 and six months at 50. Business cards six lines or less priced at 85.00 per year with each extra line at 1.00. Legal ads at statute rates and free obituary notices are noted.
A dense ballot listing gubernatorial and constitutional candidates and official endorsements appears with instructions to voters. It includes a long slate of state and local offices and a directive on how to vote Yes or No to proposed constitutional amendments.
The Republican slate features C Preston for state senate and George Watson as a representative American farmer. Preston is described as capable, energetic, and principled with broad support for local needs and farmer interests. Watson is portrayed as a dedicated farmer and advocate for constituents.
The passage praises two farmers, Chase and Raymond, for their capacity to represent fellow farmers. It notes Chase arrived ten years ago in Davison county penniless and rose through diligent work and public awareness, earning a reputation for thrift, integrity, and articulate discussion of current issues. It laudsCharlie Raymond as equally capable, noting his thrift, industry, and understanding of agricultural needs.
The county ticket profiles W M Smith for treasurer and TM Wells for register of deeds. It backs T Robinson for auditor, David Cole for sheriff, L Wannett for county judge, J Johnson for clerk of the courts, A E Ntncock for state's attorney, and I L Bras for county superintendent, highlighting service records and integrity.
The piece praises joins P Carlson in the first district and II McCormick in the fifth district for county commissioner roles. Carlson is described as an integrity driven Scandinavian farmer capable of protecting taxpayers. McCormick is praised as a proven leader and watchdog of the treasury. The article urges full Republican support to ensure victory.
The farmer voters are urged to reject John M. Pease for legislature over delinquent taxes. Auditor records show 1888 tax of 31.82 and 1889 tax of 35.25 unpaid, with no taxes paid since 1583. Accuses Pease of 320 acres of government land and failing obligations, urging support for the straight Republican slate.
The piece warns that independents use bluff to inflate their claims while Republicans conduct an earnest canvass. It asserts a countywide Republican victory is an absolute certainty if supporters stay active and work hard.
The article critiques John M Pease for dedicating years to building an independent party in Davison County, praising his organizing but arguing taxpayers and friends would prefer he pursue a more remunerative occupation rather than spending time buttonholing farmers and promoting impractical proposals.
The voters show little interest in the charges between fluron and Pierre but remain deeply concerned with a course that benefits the state. Mitchell residents especially support development of the reservation and western lands.
Rey AT di ten Mitchell has shown effective campaign activity across the state among his own nationality. He has addressed gatherings in his mother tongue, engaging with voters and promoting his platform.
A disrupted Vernon gathering sparked chatter about an independent stance affecting the Republican cause. Attendees voiced loud concerns and debated party alignment amid the controversy.
Circulars circulating in the Black Hits country claim to be from the Thuronite. Some exchange disputes appear misattributed, and the Hurronite’s anger over it is noted as a possible consequence.
The state central committee announces that Iron Geo. A. Mathews will address Republican meetings in Brookings County this week. The move settles rumors that he was a bolter, a notion those who know him best dismissed.
The Des Moines Homestead commends the recent session of Congress for enacting substantial agricultural legislation. It credits the farmers movement for this progress and expects ongoing farming inspired laws in coming years.
The county public is urged to study local materials showing independent party speakers and newspapers misrepresent tax facts and U S statutes on distillery warehouses. It is claimed the county central committee chair accuses independents of unfair campaign tactics and readers are urged to scrutinize statements by the independents per Citizen’s advice.
An argument promoting Pierre as a capital to spur western development. It asserts capital follows steady steps westward and cites Chicago Sioux City Kansas City Omaha St Paul Minneapolis as proof that western settlement benefits the whole region, with Sioux City highlighted as a prime example.
The Ruralist retracts prior charges against state Auditor Taylor after reviewing vouchers from deputy treasurer Peaslee. It finds Taylor did, from February 1 1800 to October 1 1840, remit all state fees including insurance tax, and rejects claims he hid funds. Neighbors affirm his integrity across parties.
The passage urges voters to back the legislative ticket straight along Republican lines. It argues independents cannot win without Republican support and calls Republicans to unity by voting the party slate.
The text argues for moving the state capital to Pierre to boost development across South Dakota. It stresses using cheap coal and timber from the Black Hills and trading for eastern Dakota farm products, promising benefits to Mitchell and the whole state. Pierre is presented as the correct and inevitable capital location.
The Republican quotes Col. Foster as a reliable source to dispute John M. Vease’s denial of saying he would not back Judge Tripp for the U S Senate. The piece labels Vease as duplicious and notes a history of shifting positions and alleged falsehoods in local politics.
The piece argues that Pease serves political interests and accuses an independent organ of misrepresenting him to farmers. It claims farmers have learned they were lied to about the sub treasury plan bonded warehouse law taxation and the Mt. Vernon meeting and now distrust Pease.
The Mitchell region shows deep interest in reservation settlement while papers in the Huron country argue against it. The Ituronite notes less than 20 000 square miles remain open west of a Pierre line and observers report long travel without sight of farmers. The piece laments past missed opportunities in the Jim River valley if Sioux City Yankton and Sioux Falls press had chosen restraint a decade ago.
The author argues Pease uses poverty to justify his election to the legislature. He notes Pease received 320 acres like other pioneers in Dakota a decade ago and questions how a man of ability can boast of a nonproductive record. The piece condemns professional poverty as a political tactic.
John R. Gamble, a leading Republican speaker, will address Mitchell next Monday afternoon and evening. He has carried much of the campaign burden and is highly in demand beyond his official duties. All Republicans in the county are urged to attend.
The Gazette reports on B S Johnston of the HUG faction and independent candidates trading accusations. It notes claims about veracity, editorials from Mt. Vernon, and talks of forgone support, with figures like Geo A Silsby and John M Pease tied to the fray as candidates defend or attack rivals in a heated local political clash.
In Davison county a final campaign rally is announced as a grand demonstration. Preston could not attend a discussion at Vernon due to court duties, while Frantz Brandt says there was no riot at the meeting. The Gazette’s sensationalism is denounced as harmful and misguided.
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