This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 19 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1901
Page
5
The Mitchell capital lists subscription prices for print issues and club access, with rates for various terms. It notes advertising rates on request and free obituaries. The column comments on corn hogs and pork price rises and critiques Bryan’s stance on Aguinaldo’s capture, predicting government handling of his fate.
The piece notes Kansas pride after General Funston’s achievement against Aguinaldo and tempers this with strong criticism of the state’s celebrated history and its reputation. It argues Kansas swings between praise and malediction and calls for focusing on practical progress like other western states.
On the session’s final day the Nebraska legislature elected two Republican United States senators. Governor Dietrich and J. H. Millard of Omaha were the final choices after a strong bloc threatened an uncertain vote. Adjournment without action would have disgraced the state’s clear Republican majority.
The public recalls Dr Herron of Grinnell College amid disturbance over his teachings and a suspected double life. reports say his wife obtained a divorce for desertion and that two women, a mother and daughter, followed him to Grinnell, raising questions about his social Christian doctrines.
Dispatches recount the capture of Aguinaldo by Gen Funston after a long chase in the Philippines. The government, once believed to abandon pursuit, acted to end the war by detaining the Filipino leader.
President McKinley appoints General Funston a brigadier general for capturing Aguinaldo, a move viewed as decisive to ending the Philippine hostilities. The Jiomestahe company at Leai issues a reform notice prohibiting drinking and saloon visits by workers, with violators facing dismissal to protect machinery and productivity. Similar corporate abstinence policies have spread as employers demand disciplined, productive labor.
Mrs P L Cordier of Mannington Ivy relates a three year old girl sick with creap whose doctor gave up hope. After using Poleys Honey and Tar the first dose brought relief and saved the child’s life. Quote ends with attribution to 3 H Scallin.
Mrs A M Logan wife of Capt A M Logan died at her east Third street home Sunday at about 1 am from pneumonia aged 65. She had rheumatic troubles and illness worsened by her husband cancer ordeal. The Logans were longtime Plano township residents who moved to Mitchell two years ago. Funeral services were held at 1 pm with many friends attending and graveside rites at Graceland cemetery performed by the W R C with pallbearers S Barnard S P Jewett A G Pringle W H McKeel Dr S J Moore.
An advertisement promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a remedy for backache, claiming kidney disorder causes back pain and urging readers to take no substitute. It is signed S. H. Scallin.
Mitchell lost to Plankinton 14 to 7 in the season opener on a muddy field. Plankinton’s veterans outplayed the college squad, whose batting needs development, with Kingsbury and Williams added later may boost the home team. A return game is planned at the home field.
A large crowd attended a Delta Upsilon Theta produced comedy drama in the University chapel Monday evening. Miss Madge Corwin led Rebecca triumph with strong acting from Miss Edith Noble and Miss Elizabeth Aboon among others. An amateur cooking club and college orchestra provided notable support before proceeds fund a new society ball.
An advertisement asserts Bucklen's Arnica salve cures severe piles and various injuries. It claims the product has cured thousands, guarantees cure, and prices a box at 2 cents, sold by S. H. Scullin, druggist.
The Dix House closes and all inventory goes for sacrifice. Furniture including bedroom suits, chamber sets, springs, mattresses, pillows, bedding, carpets, dishes, stoves and ranges, mirrors, chairs, dressers, lamps, refrigerators, and many other items are offered.
Advertisement proclaims Dr. King’s New Life Pills cure constipation and a range of ailments including sick headache dizziness jaundice malaria fever and ague plus liver and stomach troubles. Claims are made of vegetable composition and gentle action without gripe or weakness. Sold for 25 cents at S H Scallin's drug store.
D Eastman and W A Prather arrived from Saalem after smooth sales in Sioux Falls and other counties. Eastman reports lands fetching 14 to 40 dollars per acre in several counties, Minnehaha averaging 24.45 per acre. They plan to continue sales across the state. An editor notes Poley’s Kidney Cure for kidney trouble.
Administrator Charles F Raymond advertises to creditors and all persons with claims against the deceased Harvey B Raymond to present vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims directed to administrator at A E Hitchcock office Mitchell Davison County S D. Dated March 1901.
Notice to creditors and claimants of the Granville C Raymond estate to exhibit claims with vouchers within four months after first publication. Address for submission is the office of A C Hitchcock Mitchell SD. Administrator A E Be Hitchcock, attorney.
Notice of foreclosure on a South Dakota mortgage from Agnes V. George to Northwestern Loan and Trust Company. Assignment to Newton George. taxes unpaid. principal and interest due. Sale set for May 8, 1901 at 11:00 AM at the Mitchell courthouse front door. Described property: Lots 2 and 3 in section 1, 104W 62, Davison County.
The state of South Dakota Davison County warns of sale on November 7 1897 of real estate tied to delinquent taxes. C W Walrath now owns the certificate of purchase and may receive a deed if the property is not redeemed within sixty days after service of notice.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.