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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1904
Page
3
An editorial argues Mitchell should be capital, claiming location benefits eastern lands and statewide interest in the outcome. It disputes Pierre supporters' slander accusations and urges voters to consider broader state-wide benefits beyond local gains.
Advert says Cole's Cough Cure lessens terrors of croup and whooping cough and will cure lung trouble if taken early. Claims children like it and it is guaranteed by all druggists with prices 25 and 50 cents.
The Minneapolis Journal notes only three states where the capital remains the commercial hub, listing Boston Atlanta and Indianapolis and argues capitals move to central points to minimize travel. It mentions Madison Lincoln Des Moines and Frankfort Ky as examples of planned capitals in central locations.
Soap Ointment and Pills touted as the world’s greatest skin cures with claims of relief for eczema psoriasis scalled head pimples ringworm and milk crust. The advertisement extols purity safety economy and constant world wide sales driven by user recommendations and declares Cuticura remedies conquering the world with depots in London and Paris listed.
A Groton resident challenges a Soo Falls Press editorial claiming Brown county land prices rise from proximity to Aberdeen. The letter argues values follow intrinsic quality and productive capacity, not distance to cities, citing Groton area sales at premiums and countering capital relocation fears.
The argument that the capital's location would raise or lower state land values is dismissed. The text argues western Minnesota shows higher farm population and land values due to better land, countering Pierre's claims and labeling the capital dispute as baseless political posturing aimed at swaying voters.
A. K. Failor of 1108 Dakota Avenue Grand Forks N D testifies he suffered backache and kidney trouble for years. He credits Doan’s Kidney Pills with relief after many remedies failed and notes they kept his kidneys from becoming sluggish during a broken ankle recovery. Sold by all dealers 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo N Y Remember the name Doan’s.
The university plans a baseball trip to Fulton next Tuesday and a May 10 dual meet with Yankton college. A new tennis club of 54 members has courts north of the building, and a track meet for April 25th will feature interclass competition. Julius Caesar is slated for June 9th as a home talent production, with Lardner directing and a full cast to be announced.
A Cincinnati Times-Star quip notes Travelmuch as a finished scholar while recalling a tale of being shipwrecked on cannibal islands a year ago with no word since.
Claims from the advertisement that Scrofula salt rheum erysipelas and other eruptions yield quickly and permanently to Burdock Blood Bitters cleansing and purifying power.
In the Philadelphia Press exchange Towne and Browne joke about a stubborn fellow DeBates, noting his refusal to listen as Browne confirms the point. The light dialogue captures a lively street conversation in a city paper.
Bodily pain loses its terror with Dr Thomas Electric Oil in the home promising instant relief for burns cuts sprains and accidents of any sort.
The Philadelphia Ledger quotes actors reacting to a new play with sharp humor as one says the creator caused a big stir while another groans at the here after jests. The exchange hints at theatrical tension and audience roar backstage after the performance.
The ad lauds Dr Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as pleasant to take and harmless. It claims the product provides positive care for coughs colds bronchitis and asthma for little folks.
A reader from Valley Street Saugerties New York credits Dean's Ointment with curing severe itching hemorrhoids quickly and permanently after medical treatment failed. The testimonial mentions personal relief and lasting results.
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