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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1901
Page
9
Reports from Sioux Falls and Aberdeen detail Rev. George Herron facing a church trial over conduct and divorce, Senator Pettigrew profiting on railroad tips, and a looming 1902 South Dakota Senate race with Kyle, Campbell, and others contesting Pettigrew. Governor Herried appoints a new board member amid constitutional concerns.
Georgia father from High Tower reports eczema covering his baby’s body improving after using Banner Salve. He describes severe itching and sleepless nights, then rapid relief and recovery once the salve was applied. doctor urged to persist with the treatment.
Milwaukee passenger train left Mitchell four hours late due to a wreck but reached Aberdeen 129 miles away in three and a half hours. Conductor Glenn led the trip with George Perry on the throttle. The run implies a running time near 50 miles per hour between stations. The Jim River division is noted for fast passenger service.
The Duarno-Eim meth Combination headlines a lecture and concert at the Corn Palace Friday evening with Just, Durno the magician, Emmett the musical artist, and Kimbrough the pianist. The trio promises new tricks and strong endorsements for a highly entertaining show.
Chas C Ellis of Lisbon Indiana washed down a telegraph line and suffered a severe cold and cough. Doctors in Oakland Nebraska Sioux City and Omaha declared consumption. After using Dr Kings New Discovery he was cured with six bottles. Trial bottles free. Sold by S H Scallin Price 50 cents to 1.00.
Miss Jessie Puller purchases Wm. M. Smith ranch in Badger township eight miles northwest of Mitchell for 138440 dollars. The 960 acre property suits sheep farming with two artesian wells, running water, sheds, ten miles of fence and room for 1500 sheep and 50 to 75 cattle. possession Oct 1. she plans to place 1000 ewes and about 20 cows, move to the ranch with her mother and two nephews, and run it directly while preparing for a creamery nearby. Miss Fuller is noted as a respected businesswoman and former Yankton Mitchell court stenographer and supreme court clerk. The Republican welcomes her back to Mitchell and Davison county.
Advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills claiming cure for constipation sick headache dizziness jaundice malaria fever and ague and liver and stomach troubles. Purely vegetable and non g zat gripes offered for 25 cents at S H Scuilin s drug store Fort Pierre Journal notes a local opinion on the issue.
The article laments three infected individuals who paraded through the town causing widespread exposure. It argues most residents have contracted the loathsome disease or are at risk, noting other towns quarantined earlier and attributing the spread to local inaction.
Missouri congressman Champ Clark cites overwork and sleeplessness from campaigning and claims three bottles of Electric Bitters cured him. The ad touts the drink as a top general medicine sold by S. H. Scallin, druggist, at 40 cents with a guarantee.
The Alexandria Fulton and Mitchell Odd Fellows lodges plan a Fulton celebration for the eighty second anniversary of the order. A full program of addresses and music will run through afternoon and evening with Parkston Letcher lodges invited. Mitchell lodge will send many members from Odd Fellows and Rebekahs. Ambrose Curtis serves as association secretary.
An old advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for a stubborn cough from flu or heavy cold, claiming it strengthens the lungs and restores sound breathing as a remarkable remedy.
A satirical exchange imagines St Peter questioning a candidate named Adam Sponger about honesty and newspaper subscription at the gates. The dialogue hinges on truth and integrity as the candidate admits to subscribing, uncertain about the paper’s status. The piece ends with Peter prompting further test.
Two Mitchell residences changed hands this week as Mrs. John Laidlaw of Alexandria completed the purchase of the Barber residence at Fourth and Rowley from J. H. Scriven. Meanwhile Mrs. Logan sold her city home to A. H. Betts of Alexandria who plans to move to Waterloo by mid June.
Observer Huyck presents a tabulated temperature summary for the week ending April 25 1901. The data list daily highs and lows, showing notable fluctuations and a cooler trend toward the end of the period.
An ad extols Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a superior blood purifier. It says the lungs liver and kidneys purify blood and that keeping bowels regular eliminates need for purifiers. One dose is claimed to do more good than a dollar bottle. price 25 cents with free samples at druggists.
A fragment from a Philadelphia Press item shows a drowning man calling for help on a wharf. A lounger mocks him asking if he should swim, saying he fears muddy shoes, before the man sinks.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the remedy for spring loss of appetite and general vigor decline. It claims the remedy strengthens the stomach, improves digestion, and makes eating a pleasure, with thousands using it and praising its effects.
An old advertisement promotes Banner Saive as a universal healing cream claiming quick cures for running sores ulcers boils pimples and piles. It features a testimonial style mention of S H Seallin and references to debt and money.
The Ohio State Journal cites a Pickpockets' union motto Slippery Sam says Whoever is worth doing is worth doing well.
Company J A Per ris advertises Mull's Lightning Cough Cure for throat and lung disease. It claims purity and suitability for children with a 25 cent price.
Anderson Riggs of Sunny Lane Texas reports ten year indigestion relief after two bottles of Kodo Dyspepsia Cure. He says he feels more like a boy than in twenty years. Thousands have testified similarly.
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