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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1907
Page
4
Provincial Constable Wm Thomas Lanergan of Chapleau Ontario describes catching a burglar in a forest swamp last fall and being cured of a severe cold by two small bottles of Champlain’s Cough Remedy. The ad touts the remedy for coughs and colds and notes availability at druggists.
The Woman's Library Association held its regular meeting Tuesday of last week. Home circulation for the month reached 1978 books with four hundred four non fiction, the class including science and biography.
An advertisement asserts rheumatic pain spoils life and that a home is the best possession. Chamberlain's Pain Balm is promoted to relieve pains after one application and, with continued use, claimed to bring a permanent cure. Sold by all druggists.
Judge Newcomb in Scranton warned that a new county rule paying defense counsel in homicide cases invites commercialism in the bar. He argued gratuitous service upholds the profession’s ideal of equal justice, noting lawyers owe duties to the community beyond paid work. He questioned the shift toward paid defense and warned it may cheapen the bar’s standing.
Washington Post argues Congress should pass a law to authorize federal investigation of train wrecks and employ experts to conduct inquiries. It criticizes railroad managers for suppressing wreck facts and urges national oversight to assign blame and spur rail safety improvements.
Ella Slayton of Noland Ark writes about Dr King s New Life Pills costing 25 cents per box. The pills cleanse gently and impart new life and vigor to the system with a satisfaction guarantee at Diehl Brown druggists.
Richard Pardoe, arrested on drunkenness charges, confessed to robbing the Webber Bros. restaurant after being pressed by States Attorney Spauuler. He claimed $18 was given by another party to aid the robbery and tried to warn his mother to backdate a $20 gift. Pardoe then caused a jail disturbance, seized a knife, and behaved as if insane before being confined. The report also discusses railways and public safety measures as a national concern.
Mrs Fannie Connor of Rural Route 1 Georgetown Tenn recounts severe lung trouble and continuous coughing until her husband bought Dr King’s New Discovery. The ad claims it is the real cough cure and lung restorative, with a 50c to $1 price and a free trial bottle.
The Gazette accuses The Republican of omitting facts from coverage of the city council report read by City Auditor Markham and Judge Herbert. The dispute centers on fines, including Charles T. Greene, whose case was state and county tied, clarifying where funds went and asserting no fraud.
Citizens insist railroads be held to closer control of the transportation system amid concerns over accidents. The Philadelphia Public Ledger notes the public demand for stronger safety measures and better management of rail travel.
John Washington of Bosqueville Texas says a spider bite caused blood poisoning and a leg to swell with running sores. After four boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve Healing all sores, the first application brought relief. 25c at Diehl and Brown druggists.
Friday the county commissioners opened bids and awarded three bridges to Fred Bjordstrop and the Iowa Bridge Co. Bjordstrop will build a 66 foot bridge over Wire Steel Creek east of town for 1424 dollars, with work to finish in 30 days. Iowa Bridge Co. handles two more bridges north of the poor farm and Mt. Vernon for 3300 dollars, due in 90 days. High water last spring and this spring has damaged several bridges and raised rebuilding costs.
A. A. Chisholm of Treadwell New York recounts near death from indigestion and weakness, praises Electric Bitters for his recovery, and says he has resumed business. The ad, guaranteed by Diehl and Brown druggists, lists a 50 cent price.
The WCTU directed a six contestant oratorical event at the courthouse Friday evening. Participants included Albert Kaye with The Enduring Nation and the prize medal winner, Ralph Jewell with License of Prohibition. Other speakers were Philip Norvell, Kenneth Roberts, John Chapman, and Carl Fosse.
An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as a internal blood purifying remedy for catarrh. It claims doctors prescribed it and promises direct action on mucous surfaces. Includes price 75c and a joke about a patient not following a prescription.
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