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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 19, 1901
Page
4
A vintage notice extols Mother's Friend as a skin applied liniment easing pregnancy strains by improving abdominal elasticity and strength. The advertisement warns against internal remedies, claiming external use prevents pain and helps mothers respond smoothly at delivery.
John Burns, a stranger, was accused after Koch's hotel money drawer was found empty last Friday evening. Burns denied the claim. he was arrested by Chief Keith and later tried before Justice McKinley. The jury found him not guilty amid uncertain circumstantial evidence. Spring coughs are dangerous and One Minute Cough Cure by 8.8. Scallin is advertised.
Mitchell will host the Great Oratorical Contest involving several South Dakota colleges. Brookings College produced the prize winner John Hatton with the subject South Dakota, though delivery was described as somewhat affected. Redfield plans a local contest once smallpox concerns ease. athletic teams seek the state cup and a Madison trainer arrives for Brookings athletes. DeWitts Little Early Risers are advertised.
The region enjoyed ample moisture this spring after a dry winter. Rain fell 0.45 inches before seeding and 0.5 inches of water from melting late snow. Snow began Monday night and totaled about five inches, flooding fields briefly before melting as sun returned. The late snow proved unusually beneficial for soil moisture.
The report notes farmers completing wheat seeding will gain better germination, with ground prepared for later planting of other crops. The season shows a highly favorable outlook with strong chances of a good crop and timely conditions for future plantings.
A 19th century advertisement claims deafness stems from Eustachian tube inflammation and cannot be cured by local applications. It asserts a constitutional remedy, offers a hundred dollar reward for incurable catarrh deafness, and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills available through druggists.
The Champeny interests buy the local creamery and Prosper skimming station, with the Prosper plant opening Thursday. Machinery moved to Turner's warehouse for overhaul, plus new gear to boost butter quality. Turner outlines fair milk payments every thirty days and will accept only clean, untainted milk or cream. The Republican notes patrons are returning and expect honest handling to sustain revenue.
In Troy Ohio Mr D N Sinks credits Chamberlains Pain Balm with rapid relief from a severe rheumatism attack in his arm and shoulder after trying other remedies. He says he bought a bottle on recommendations from local druggists Geo F Parsons & Co and soon felt no pain. He has since advised others that it is the best remedy for muscular rheumatism in the market.
A girl with extensive experience in private families and hotels seeks summer employment. Willing to work in a private family at 4 dollars per week or as a hotel cook at 5 dollars per week. Available to start May 6. Address N. M. in care of The Republican.
The notice claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures a stubborn cough from lagrippe or heavy cold, strengthening and restoring lung soundness. It credits S.4H. Scallino with endorsing the remedy.
Official figures from the commissioner of school and public lands show bare ground prices across South Dakota rise above last year. Codington, Hamlin, Brookings, Kingbury, Lake, Roberts, Day, Grant, Brown, McCook and others reported average per acre prices ranging from about 10 to 18 dollars with several counties listing highs near 30 dollars. Overall state average likely between 18 and 19 dollars per acre. many sales on partial payments. Davison county lands not offered due to lease.
Tom Mernaugh of Letcher and Billy Martino of Kimball plan a $100 aside horse match at Mitchell on Thursday May 9. Each has posted $50, with Glader facing Martino’s trained horse in a best two of three half mile heats, drawing on C W Johnston to seal the handle.
Mrs. Frank Baughman exchanges millinery for butter and eggs. She offers an elegant line of goods and invites customers to call and view her millinery, expressing willingness to take produce in trade.
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