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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1900
Page
10
Mitchell and vicinity report a flood of small items from Sept. events. Visitors arrive and depart, sales and improvements reported. farms, mills, and stores show activity. Posts mention court terms, tours, and elections with remarks from local figures and visiting speakers.
The Treasury secretary and Carl Schurz engage in a partisan dispute over possible actions if a Silver Candidate were installed in the White House. Gage warns of blue ruin while Schurz argues Congress could block presidential debt payments in silver. A health ad follows offering Hood's Sarsaparilla and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with testimonials.
The Social Democrats announce a September 27 mass state convention in Aberdeen to nominate a full state ticket with four presidential electors. Leaders signing the call include G. W. Cralle and Ulrich Bosley. Debs and Harriman are named as national candidates. a Brown County socialist convention will follow to name a county ticket.
Mitchell launches a milk delivery route with orders accepted at Mitchell National Bank Harker Bros and THE REPUBLICAN office. John Parker East First Street near fair grounds lists contact and location details.(.25) Wine line of Fall Street hats now on hand with prices to suit at Cor Fourth and Main.
A local seller promotes a wide range of new and second hand school books and a large assortment of school supplies. The ad highlights extensive stock for students and classrooms.
A glance at the Corn Palace exterior shows near completion with exterior decorations to be finished by Friday evening. Mr Roche reports interior work to follow with the balcony managed by the ladies nearing completion and ready for use. Mr Hollands says electric lights are nearly all installed with 500 incandescent bulbs planned to enhance the display.
Phinney from Chicago arrives Wednesday for a first concert in the evening. Gale has engaged bands from Sioux Falls Canton Chamberlain Hudson and likely Aberdeen for daily street performances during corn palace week. An Indian band joins attractions with Mitchells Band confirmed though not public. Chorus of 100 under Miss Goodykoontz and Mrs Nichols sings sacred concerts Sunday. Celeste LeFevre Coghlan, soprano from St Paul, will perform several times. Large military drill by 48 young ladies rehearsed under Mies Miner and D. C. Burnside with completed costumes and expected applause. Everything portends grand success of the palace.
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