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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1889
Page
4
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Sioux Falls Press argues the Pierre and Huron bid for the capital is overblown while Mitchell and Watertown gain votes. The piece notes railroad surveys by Northwestern toward the Black Hills, asks voters south of the line to weigh who benefits, and accuses Sioux Falls of misrepresentation amid fierce campaign pressure.
A Plankinton Standard report from Kimball claims Mitchell stays in the capital race for Pierre, with Pierre paying her expenses. The Sioux City paper questions the tale, arguing it betrays regional interests and notes Huron and Pierre fear Mitchell more than any other candidate.
A first and likely only Republican rally in Sioux City drew a large enthusiastic audience at the courthouse. Judge Moody spoke clearly on prohibition and farmers’ interests, urging unity and majority pursuit of the party’s platform. W C Arnold of Huron urged young men to engage in politics and to vote Republican, stressing a strong prohibition showing and broad support for agricultural welfare.
The Sioux City Journal lauds Judge Lewis A. Groff as new commissioner of the general land office praising his legal ability and character. It notes the land department under Secretary Noble and Chandler has been a strong point of the administration and expects steady leadership, while calling for continual enforcement against fraud and a return of confidence for settlers in the Northwest.
Faulkton Record notes local interest pushes Faulk county voters toward Pierre as the only viable claim for the state capital. Siand County Press cites nearby counties boosting real estate and settler chances. White Lake Irrigator urges voting for Mitchell to keep the capital nearby and attract immigration. The capital feud pits towns against each other as Mitchell increases activity while Watertown Redfield Huron and others clash over influence and power.
Weslington Times argues residents should rebuke Bill Spritger and expose fraud by voting to keep the temporary capital at Huron by a larger majority than in 1885. It urges supporters to avoid highlighting Huron’s willingness last winter to block division and admission to protect its status.
Minnehaha county Democrats and a faction of farmers who allege unfair treatment by the republican legislative convention unite to challenge the regular ticket. The local political scene is described as a queer mixture with uncertain prospects for success.
The man appointed by President Cleveland as Montana secretary was arrested for embezzling 6000 dollars of public funds. He was dismissed last spring, and the shortage surfaced only when his accounts were balanced in Washington.
The article denies that Lincoln county's legislative delegation is pledged to Pettigrew. It notes the upcoming legislature will be nearly as independent as the late convention.
The Yankton Press and local editors declare South Dakota’s push for statehood hinges on strong Republican support. They urge complete voter registration and a full party turnout, praising the nominated ticket and warning against rumored disaffection as critical for achieving the most important year in Dakota history. They praise Frank Rh. Aikens for a unanimous judicial nominating in the second circuit.
Section 47 of chapter 27 is amended to define qualified voters as male residents aged over twenty one who have been U S citizens or declared intent with oath to support the U S Constitution, plus territory citizens meeting legal requirements. Voters must reside twelve months in the territory to be eligible for office and vote in their precinct.
Woonsocket news details the Capital Investment Company inviting farmers and residents to take five shares of stock without payment, then claiming unpaid balances. Officials boast 10,000 stockholders in the state, with potential demand for $270,000 if capital is located at Pierre. The article argues stockholders are personally liable for unpaid shares under corporate law.
A dinner table vote in Parkston shows five for Mitchell, one abstaining, and one for Sioux Falls, with local observers noting northern Hutchinson favors Mitchell. F. H. Clark of Plankinton, brother of Rev. C. J. Clark, shifted from Pierre to Mitchell, signaling growing support and a decisive campaign effort.
The Aberdeen state fair is expected to be South Dakota’s best yet. It opens Monday the 28th and runs through Friday the 27th, with a large and creditable exhibit forecast. About 500 stalls and enclosures already exist and more must be built. superintendents report many entries. The city foresees an influx of visitors and hotel overtaxing crowds, with plans to accommodate all attendees.
Many private families will be prepared to furnish accommodations. Aberdeen is showing commendable enterprise in making preparatory arrangements, and it would seem that if the fair is not the success it now promises to be, she will not be to blame. The railroads have made a rate of out fare for the round trip.
The note states that school starts Monday September 23 at 9 am and urges full attendance. The superintendent will be in the west side building office Saturday September 21 from 9 am to 12 m for exams. Eastside entrants go to the east building and A and B grammar pupils to the east side. J M d Pryne
I Rh Anson of North Western Electric Light Co St Paul seeks a twenty year exclusive franchise after a two day city visit. Council favoring first reading of a bill. second reading set for October 7. If approved, the plant will be installed at once. Centerville Journal notes Judge A J Edgerton of Mitchell visiting Center ville and urging South Dakota support for Edgerton Moody for the US Senate.
The Charles Mix county Agricultural society offers tickets for the Brerun LICAN fair to be held at Castalia from September 17 to 19. Charles Mix is noted as a fertile river county with a good crop and a large Mitchell capital sentiment. The former will be shown at the coming fair, and the latter at the upcoming election.
The piece praises Judge Mdger ton as a safe adviser and careful planner with the people’s best interests at heart, arguing for his future as United States senator and highlighting strong sentiment behind his leadership.
In Alexandria, Tanner’s habit of talking spills into trouble as his words slip from caution and he departs, leaving consequences behind. The remark-driven misstep fuels local chatter and raises questions about prudence in public speech.
At the national encampment of the Sons of Veterans in Patterson New Jersey the two factions merged. The Dakota department led the larger faction with over 100000 members, while the rival group had about 10000. Col G C Bras of this city, department commander for Dakota, helped form the consolidation committee.
Mary Lathrop set to speak on Constitutional Prohibition at Kink Opera House with sessions for both general public and men only. Advertisements tout Tomlinson remedies, Quick Relief Oil for croup and colds, Floods Sarsaparilla curative powers, and Dead Shot for bowel complaints. Ladies Aid harvest festival planned on election day.
Voters are notified of an election on Tuesday October 1 1889 in Davison county with polling places at Mitchell Dodge's coal office Winsor Mentzer building school houses in Perry Beulah Mt Vernon Robin and other townships. Offices include governor lieutenant governor secretary of state auditor treasurer attorney general superintendent of public instruction and more plus votes on constitutional amendments and temporary seat location. Also notices about Dr Kings New Discovery and Williams Australian herb pills offered by local druggists.
A $25 reward is offered for any rheumatism case not helped by Ballard's Snow Liniment. An advertising pitch claims the liniment relieves pain, reduces swelling, and heals wounds for people and animals. GALE, Agent.
Advice to Mothers Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup touted as a longstanding remedy for teething pain and stomach issues claiming universal success for forty years. Also promotes Syrup of Figs for travelers to aid kidneys liver and bowels, available in 50 cent and one dollar bottles at druggists.
A patient reports a long standing case relief only by Bradfield's Female Regulator. She asks others to write Bradfield Regulator Co in Atlanta for details, noting sales by S, LH and Seallin.
A Greenville Alabama druggist report notes many women have used Mother's Friend and would not be without it for future pregnancies. The advertisement from K. A. Payne of Bradfield Reg. Co. Atlanta urges inquiries for particulars as part of a staged campaign.
An ad for Buokion's Arnioa Salve claims it heals cuts bruises sores welts sores and skin eruptions and even piles. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and sells at 25 cents per box through S. U1. Seail- Wi.
A dated medical record describes a long battle with foot cancer and infection. It notes conventional treatment failed, the toe and part of the foot deteriorated, and the patient nearly died before being treated with Swifts Speedy Tissue product in a rural Mississippi setting.
A local notice from Thomaston Georgia reports a patient with a long standing sore on the tongue. After traveling to Atlanta for treatment, the sufferer began using Swift's Specific and the sore rapidly disappeared. The note includes a dealer address in Atlanta for Swift's Specific and mentions a Mr Lewis in Thomaston.
A single bottle of Ballard's Horehound Syrup kept at home can prevent serious illness and high medical costs by using 4 to 8 doses. The remedy is touted as effective for coughs colds sore throat croup whooping cough sore chest and hemorrhages with a guaranteed return. GALE agent.
We have sold Dr King s New Discovery for consumption Dr King s New Life Pills Bucklen s Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters for years and guarantee them every time. If satisfactory results do not follow their use we will refund the purchase price. These remedies have won popularity purely on their merits. IL Scanlin, Druggist.
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