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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1900
Page
9
The New York Sun argues large crops and dwindling pops while Republicans avoid the bloody shirt. It contrasts Bryan and Roosevelt on military records, Philippine policy, and thoughts on U S sovereignty, predicting rough rider prominence and Bryan’s protectorate stance versus McKinley’s stay-the-course plan.
The passage critiques the Democratic stance on voting rights for Black citizens in the south and contrasts it with Bryan's Philippine policy. It notes Tillman’s Senate remarks and questions whether Bryan will respect local wishes in Manila or impose a Filipino government, while Manila prefers American protection.
The Sioux City Journal notes Secretary Gage’s interview suggesting Bryan would place the country on a silver standard. The New York Herald queried Bryan, who declined to be interviewed on the subject, leaving his stance since 1896 unchanged.
The piece notes rising cattle and other stock values in South Dakota as assessed, praising the state’s hustling farmers and predicting substantial growth. It also mentions the political split over silver, Towne’s withdrawal letter, and various health and consumer ads including Cole’s Carboligyle remedies and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure.
A quiet wedding occurred at the home of Rev. Cantwell in Dell Rapids on August 29. William A. Bapp of Logan township married Miss Etta Conklin of Mitchell. They planned to visit in Mitchell and then reside in Logan township where the groom farms. Bapp is a respected local, while the bride is a welcome newcomer.
A list of uncalled letters as of September 6 1900 includes Atkinson Barber Bidwell Boudly Bray Colegrove Eddington Grekvard Larson McKeown Mickles Monroe Morrow Perry Warner and Wilson Callers should say advertised. If not claimed within two weeks items will be sent to the dead letter office. H C Clark P M
Frank J. Cheney a senior partner of F. J. Cheney & Co. vows to pay one hundred dollars for each uncured catarrh case with Hall's Catarrh Cure. The firm advertises internal remedy and mucous-surface action, citing testimonials and druggist sales, plus Carlyle quote on illusion.
The Republic an notes a telescope night by Prof. Quigley drawing steady attendance to view the moon and Jupiter as twilight favors lunar details. It praises the Indian Presbyterians led by Rev. John P. Williamson, noting Yankton camps, church growth, and a large Presbytery with 5 churches, 16 preachers, 1,416 communicants, and many Sunday school scholars.
Rav Williams has spent sixty five years among the Indian people, living with them in prosperity and need. He speaks their language fluently and has joined hunting expeditions, helped build cabins, and assisted in their fields, earning their trust and attention. The previous year’s fundraising for missionary work totaled just over six thousand dollars.
Sioux families travel through Michell en route to Buffalo Lakes for the annual gathering of Sioux and Rosebud Tribes. They stop to make purchases at local stores as they head north to Sisseton for the September 13 to 17 rites.
A fragment recalls Douglas Jerrold's sharp humor at a dinner when a guest praises a dish and Jerrold quips about egotism. Another scene features Jerrold driving with a spendthrift as he jokes about the man’s finances and debts.
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