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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1900
Page
5
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A Spirit of Dakota editorial warns Republicans about party machine influence while examining the 1898 state convention outcomes. It questions the motives behind renomination of Burke and the Mitchell ticket, and notes Democrats find no flaws in the open door negotiations. Secretary Hay earns praise for the negotiations.
The article notes Senator Foraker's disclosure that about three quarters of current Porto Rico duties are paid by sugar trusts, undermining the claim that trusts favor or pursue tariffs on Porto Rican goods. The piece argues the opposite view in the tariff discussion.
A garbled local notice discusses Sioux Valley Mitchell planning to train at a camp with remarks by a Republican state leader. It references time, arrangements, and ensuring the public can attend or participate, urging readers across the state to coordinate efforts and support Mitchel.
The article discusses naval ship delays due to armor plate and gun production at Washington shops, a government penalty remission, and public scrutiny of political maneuvering around Mr. Greeley. It cites a Canton News letter where Greeley explains he won’t seek governor, countering claims of machine influence defeating him.
A bold advertisement promises a free elegant sterling silver plated sugar shell to every married woman who writes a letter requesting the gift. The letter must include her own name and full address, no children, one per family, and no payment required. The scheme aims to promote Quaker Valley Silverware nationwide with samples and illustrated selections.
Washington Pa prothonotary L O Gale reports finding Kodol Dyspepsia Cure effective for stomach trouble and claims great benefit from its use. The brief note endorses the remedy as a reliable stomach cure.
Sioux City Journal reports Polk Gazetteer shows South Dakota rising from 945 towns with 28 908 population in 1890 to 1 178 towns with 400 000 in 1900. Editor notes post hardship period and upcoming prosperity with settlers pouring in, predicting a larger 1910 story. A. J. Stenseth cites rapid northwest development and rising town counts as immigration accelerates.
A Boston lawyer recalls a capital meeting about a bill and a shouted mock exchange about Gen al Bloods plantation. He notes two southern members conversing and jotted lines in phonetic slang to probe geographic distance and social cues.
An advertising roundup touts Karl's Clover Root Tea for improving complexion via healthy blood and digestion, priced at 25 and 50 cents per package. It also quotes S. H. Scallin the druggist and endorsements from W. E. Lake and L. O. Gale praising DeWitt's Little Early Risers as effective liver and bowel pills without gripes.
The notice promotes Warner’s White Wire of Tar Syrup as a consumption cure and cold remedy claiming rapid throat relief and healthy lungs. It also features Beggs' Blood Purifier with a testimonial from Miss May Meyer of Trinidad, Colorado. A separate toss-foil promotes other health products.
An old advertisement extols Shilohs Consumption Cure as uniquely effective and warns if it fails the druggist refunds money. It lists price 50 cents and 31.48 a bottle and credits S. B. Seallin as druggist.
W. W. Mayhew of Merton Wisconsin endorses a cough cure as quick and safe. The ad claims it cures coughs colds croup bronchitis grippe pneumonia and throat and lung complaints. It asserts early use prevents consumption and notes children and mothers support it.
A frontier Missouri tale recalls Rev. Bill Scroggins, a snake charmer who located wells and drew crowds with trained serpents. He challenged a ghost on Bear Creek road, rode to victory, and became famed for his odd ministries and bold camp meetings.
A brief item notes an egg will settle coffee while Toomey settles a bill, in a curious Weekly New York column. The remark links breakfast whimsy with political finance in a concise, period voice.
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