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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1900
Page
5
Advertisements offer one copy one year for .81.00 paid in advance, 1.25 after six months, 1.8 after a year, plus six months and three months options. Includes business cards and locals, legal ads at statute rates, and free marriage notices. List of political nominees and public officials appears, including McKinley Roosevelt Fitch and many state and county offices.
The article argues the United States demonstrates imperialism by citing Puerto Rico. It claims reduced taxation, better schools, improved roads, abolition of military courts, and a benevolent government aimed at benefiting Puerto Ricans rather than foreign interests.
The piece questions why Democrats dismiss the real issue of imperialism while debating a hypothetical case. It suggests Jim Corbett and Adlai Stevenson defend their relevance, while Republicans speculate on Democratic funding and tactics, hinting at influence from Tammany and a Bryan scenario to limit future Republican power.
The piece attacks Col. Bryan for dodging Secretary Gage’s charge on paying bonds in silver and questions his nerve and law knowledge. It notes Congressman Lentz’s sharp critique of the republicans and praises John Cook as an ideal candidate for register of deeds, citing his sheriff tenure and trusted public service.
The Sioux Falls Press clarifies Pettigrew has sent letters statewide to Republican friends seeking support. It claims there was no publishing error and notes the letters are uniformly typed and mailed to old Republican contacts to aid his community.
A congressional scene shows Pettigrew resisting floor time for pension legislation, asserting broader priorities. He notes extensive pension work this session while accusing others of false claims and pressing Philippine issues and actions by admiral Dewey and others.
War Department proves post exchange of military canteen aids temperance and discipline. Corbin notes prohibition on spirits, beer and light wines sold to officers and men, and describes canteen as cooperative club funded by soldiers with no government profit. Desertions and drunkenness declined after establishment. receipts mainly from beer show modest per-man annual spending.
President McKinney's public letter of acceptance stresses currency reform as the top national issue and frames his stance against Bryan over the free silver platform. The document signals strong support from followers who view it as a decisive address on economic policy and party standards.
The president touts a three year foreign trade surplus of 1.59 billion dollars and argues labor gains from steady employment and favorable policy. He warns against changing industrial finance, links prosperity to job security, and endorses the gold standard. He says a short day is better than a short dollar and calls wages adequate for home comfort and future security.
A remark imagines Senator Wellington reading an old four year old anti Bryan speech at a joint meeting creating a discordant moment for attendees. The anecdote underscores lingering partisan tensions at public gatherings.
The Capital office announces a new Universal job press with a 14 by 22 inch bed, plus two fonts of new type and an ink cabinet. The upgrades expand capabilities for Mitchell printing, allowing in-town job work without outsourcing.
Frank J. Cheney pledges one hundred dollars for any catarrh cure not aided by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Notary public A W Gleason authenticates the oath dated December 6 1396. Also promotes Hall's Family Pills and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claiming broad stomach relief and quick digestion from a single bottle.
Henrietta lawyer E B Munday credits Electric Bitters with saving his brother from malaria and jaundice after extended use. He asserts the remedy purges disease germs, purifies blood, aids digestion, and regulates organs. Available at S H Scalin's drug store for 50 cents.
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