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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1891
Page
7
The Mitchell Capital lists subscription prices for The Mitchell Printing Co publications. One year in advance five dollars. six months two dollars. three months one dollar. Mailing to out of state would end when time paid for expires.
TO ADVERTISERS. Advertising rates given on application, and will be found reasonably low. Business Cards not exceeding six lines, 3 per year. Each additional line $1.00. Locals five cents per line. Cards of Thanks ten cents per line. Marriage and Death Notices published free of charge. Obituaries. Resolutions of Respect and Wedding presents five cents per line.
The Madison Leader reports Hon. Chas. B. Kennedy of Madison will run for Congress. It notes Kennedy holds valuable business interests in the Black Hills.
The passage laments lack of Mitchell County representation at the fair with no Commercial Club or Real Estate Association visible. It laments years of effort to sustain enterprise and civic spirit, insisting this year must not be a setback.
The piece criticizes independent papers edited by ex Republicans for deriding reform methods while asking if those men ever pushed reforms while in the Republican ranks. It argues it is more creditable to belong to a party that dares correct abuses internally than to stay with the independently run organization.
Boss Loucks led efforts advertise Senator Kyle for meetings in Aurora Brule and Charles Mix counties. The Reverend Senator did not appear at any event, but his name drew farmers to listen to cheap calamity harangues, despite Loucks losing some potency.
Professor H E Kratz reports from fifteen towns that among 333 leading men 60 ministers are college bred, 59 lawyers are college bred, 53 railway workers are college bred, and 31 merchants are college bred. In total 293 of 433 leading men are college bred, though editors and merchants with college backgrounds are in the minority.
The Argus Leader argues credit for the admission of American pork into Germany belongs to Congress as a whole, not any single figure. It notes Harrison Blaine and McKinley helped shape the late Republican Congress and its strict inspection law, while lamenting the fuss over individual credit.
A Minnesota state committee resolution protests third party claims that the wheat crop is excessive. It states the crop is good but not excessive, challenging exaggerated yield figures and urging accuracy from committee members and farmers.
The Aberdeen Star notes uneven county harvests with some counties failing to reach fifteen bushels per acre while others exceed twenty. The piece mocks inflated crop hype by state editors and contrasts it with the real, normal conditions and the Independent’s critical stance.
The Aberdeen Star, noting senator Kyle as a director, condemns a deceased rival figure for alleged sins and political tactics. It contrasts hostile obituaries with supportive coverage of Loucks, urging reflection on partisan journalism and moral judgment.
A North Dakota example shows J. W. Lofthouse profiting from 143 acres and 5000 bushels of No 1 hard wheat sold for 1500, yet arguing much of his gain goes to middlemen, railroads, and eastern monopolists. The piece questions calls for blaming these intermediaries and urges honest discussion.
The Aberdeen Star argues that nearly two billion dollars flow into the nation for this year’s crop while railroads middlemen and lenders claim most profits. It contrasts farm revenue from South Dakota wheat at 75 cents a bushel with seaboard prices up to 95 cents and questions whether 25 percent transport costs justify high sea-board prices. It estimates farmers’ gross profit around 50 percent on a 7 dollar per acre cost and 20 bushels per acre yield.
The piece argues no party can count on favorable treatment from all outlets. It cites Peffer and Simpson as examples of welcome coverage from Republican papers, while implying third party organs preach distrust of the opposition press to their followers.
Vague notes promise Senator Kyle as a local draw this Thursday in town. The piece hints at his farming ties and a claim of owning 500 acres, suggesting questions about profit and possible involvement as a middleman in farmer surplus.
A new estimate cites food shortfalls in the old world totaling 200 60 000 bushels of wheat and rye. The farmer is described as one who sells only enough grain to meet needs while avoiding market floods to keep grain from speculators when prices rise.
An Omaha Bee editorial mocks Rosewater reflecting on his return and lampoons his self conceit and impudence. The piece derides his influence as a diminished force amid a scene of local ribbing and sharp political commentary.
The Northwest Iowa conference adopts resolutions barring any university adoption until a suitable campus and $50,000 in secured, income producing property are provided. It also urges avoiding any school under local control or conference-elected trustees. Mitchell University, backed by South Dakota, prospers.
In a letter dated June 20 1891 Secretary Cooley of the Alliance Hall association informs Clark County South Dakota policy holders that the Fidelity Fire Insurance company alliance department has reinsured its farm business with the Hecla of St Paul Minnesota. All policies remain protected and stockholders bear the loss as the company closes its alliance operations due to three years of unprofitability.
The piece defends South Dakota farmers against political attacks by calamity promoters, urges persistent advertising of the state’s bumper harvest, and notes a batch of reliable crop returns from local farmers. It argues the large yield merits world-wide notice despite critics.
Neighbors report a Cottage organ donated to Beall church and Sabbath School. Misses Helen and Eliza Loughead were surprised at home. Rose Palmer and Eliza Loughead left for Mitchell to study at the University this fall. Luna Clark of Ethan will teach at Beall schoolhouse. J W Sidman seeks a renter. Carl Striech foreclosed Spaulding farm. D G Mabie from Sioux City visits Garfield township. Northern Douglas and southwestern Davison farmers seek a more convenient grain market to support possible railroad extensions from Mitchell.
John Chester and Mrs. Henry Ingraham oversee farms near Tl and Osage Iowa while planning moves. C. Caye, Bender Bros. & Co., and others expand facilities as farmers show strong corn yields. A prairie fire damages 80 acres. Harvest Home picnic at M Dougherty’s hosts Harden and Pease amid political talk.
Emsley reports a successful harvest home picnic with speeches and a woods dinner. Joseph Franklin, visiting from Kansas, praises South Dakota crops. Lisbon township expects higher corn yield and quality this year. A J Annis forecasts a $2000 threshing season. Haying is complete and fall plowing begins as corn escapes frost. Moyers Endeavor sociable on the fifteenth proves successful with excellent refreshments.
Mrs Bywater and Miss Nellie returned from an east visit last Friday. The U P S C E plans a social at J A Kipp's residence Thursday evening October 8. Cal Sanders hosts a mother and sister visit while Prairie fire destroys hay for Swartout and Greenacre. Reported light yields note Adams ten bushels per acre Simpson fifteen, with Will Clark A J Smith Waugh Pooley also mentioned.
Local items cover wheat yields for T Smith and field averages, visits by Ethan Tibbetts and F C Rathbun, a Lawrence County lecture by Prof Welch on Christian Science, and school start for Miss Luna Clark. Also notes on a Dougherty grove political picnic featuring Gen Harden and candidate banter among John K Johnson’s circle.
Mr. Ingalls predicts Harrison will be renominated and notes Democratic hostility to Cleveland's renomination in prior times. Miss Kate Field offers cautious views, suggesting Democrats back Cleveland and Republicans keep Harrison if no scandal, with Blaine possibly rising. The speaker cites reciprocity as popular and warns outcomes depend on party mistakes.
Dakota University opens the fall term with seventy five students registered and plans for larger enrollment by week’s end. New president Chas 0 Merica will arrive soon to lead the faculty, which includes I A Stout in the normal department and T A Duncan in mathematics. The campus gains new furniture, sidewalks, and a furnished Swim house for students.
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