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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1900
Page
9
Lists county ticket nominees for many roles including treasurer auditor and sheriff. The piece then comments on Roosevelt campaign perception, GOP reactions, and Democratic claims about Bryan and silver, plus a note on Pettigrew maxims and Jefferson on Cuba.
The Mt. Vernon News notes Pettigrew exaggerates threats of a South Dakota despotism if he loses. It also cites populist party divisiveness, Bryan’s stance on Cuba and the Philippines, and a northern southern contrast in imperialist views.
The piece argues Boss Croker wields vast power to sway New York politics and help or hinder Bryan's bid for the presidency. It notes Hill and others oppose Crokerism and that Pettigrew seeks support through a campaign appeal from his Sioux Falls headquarters.
The article notes an impending Bryan visit to South Dakota later this month and contrasts Republican hospitality with Democratic gestures toward Gov Roosevelt. It discusses Osbon's editorial stance, Bryan’s 1896 silver standard remarks, and the unproven future of his policies if elected, framing imperialism against financial questions.
A letter disputes a Gazette report quoting a remark about Roosevelt rally attendees. The writer defends Roosevelt as a lifelong reformer, citing his career from Harvard to the Civil Service Commission, Police Board leadership, and anti corruption fights in New York.
H. Preston defends Roosevelt and allies in a letter praising his law enforcement stance and wartime leadership. He cites Roosevelt's role in Manila and San Juan, notes defections by critics, and backs Roosevelt, Shaw, and Mitchell in the Republican ticket. He urges truth over falsehood in future quoting by demo-populists.
A Mrs. Ferris selling Cole's Carbolisaire touts its quick pain relief and healing without leaving a scar. The ad claims every mother who uses it will not be without the remedy again, and notes J. H. Ferris as the seller.
Word reaches town of a sensational shooting on the Rosebud reservation. An Indian police officer attempting to arrest three cattle thieves killed Pretty Boy and another unnamed Indian while the officer escaped unharmed. The incident may dampen recently active business.
Dr A Kellett reports a railroad laborer badly crushed foot cured by Bucklen's Arnica Salve praised for burns boils and skin eruptions as a world champion healer. Cure guaranteed 25c sold by S H Scallin Mull's Lightning Specific for summer complaint and diarrhoea offers safe quick relief 25c available from J H Ferris.
Saint Paul Milwaukee and Omaha Railway will offer excursion tickets for the September 17 to 22 1900 carnival and street fair in Sioux Falls at one and one fifth fare 2 45 for round trip with sales Sept 16 to 22 inclusive. Tickets not valid for return after Sept 24 agent C B Wil announces.
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