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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1902
Page
2
The Mitchell capital paper outlines subscription plans with yearly, half year and short-term options, advertising rates, and business card pricing. It notes free publication of marriage and death notices, obituary lines priced per line, and club publication discounts.
A Hartington Nebraska Herald column argues that prices are rising and favors a political shift to lower prices under Democratic policy. It contrasts Republican and Democratic economic plans, warning voters to choose between high prices under Republicans and cheapjohn era under Democrats, naming J.J. McCarthy and J.B. Robinson as partisan figures.
In Iowa, Speaker Henderson draws the ire of northwest mil Jors, prompting a Minneapolis movement to defeat him in his district. Despite local popularity, organizers claim a personal grievance behind the effort, shaping a tense political clash.
A rheumatic man in Penslyvania was struck by lightning while crossing a field. He regained consciousness and his condition was restored to his former good health. The account notes such a cure should not be attempted by others.
Washington dispatch reports R. F. Pettigrew now a millionaire after leaving the Senate a poor man. He travels to New York to plunge into rail stock trading starting with Northern Pacific, likely on a tip from Jim Hill. Friends celebrate his financial surge despite ongoing gamble.
J W Peckham has sold the Alexandria Journal to Frank Chase of Ashton. Chase, who also sold his Chronicle, was formerly connected with the Journal. A Chicago dispatch notes Chicago, Milwaukee and St Paul railroad sale to Union Pacific. Critics warn of Pacific coast extension and impacts on South Dakota operations.
Parkersburg West Virginia union officials prepare papers to impeach Federal Judge Jackson for imprisoning miners who tried to halt work during the state strike. The judge ruled laborers may protect themselves but cannot block others from working, sentencing several strikers to jail. The union plans action, while the public views the decision as just and sensible.
Wisconsin foes rally behind Senator Spooner to prevent defeat with stalwarts organizing Spooner clubs across Madison district and seeking pledges of support from prospective legislators. The senator has not declared a stance on the Republican platform, prompting administration tactics and a likely fight in the state legislature over his candidacy.
An Vermillion Republicon columnist links Professor Droppers to the new democratic party and the civil service referendum debate. The piece recalls a Sioux City Tribune interview predicting pessimistic views on government and professional independence, noting graduates may back the Republican stance against the new party.
The article notes union services at the Corn Palace led by Rev. Fred T. Drewett with Rev. D R Tomlin and Rev Dr Carson assisting. A male quartet provided music and Drewett preached on Psalms 33 17 focusing on the words A horse. The gatherings attracted strong turnout and steady interest.
The New York Tribune reports a May rite in Liege where maidens walk to a hedge at sunrise and place three dew grass blades with colored threads. Heights of the blades after ten days reveal the bachelor or lover fate, green indicating secret desires.
A 1667 document from Duke of Rutland papers reveals private bill tactics in Charles II times. An agent notes that after dining at the Dog Tavern Westminster the House of Commons passed Lord de Roos's divorce bill as a committee with no amendments and ordered it reported next day.
The advertisement touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a cure for biliousness by cleansing the stomach and regulating the bowels. Available for sale by L. O. Gale.
Fred S. Burton of the Pan-American Show writes that Mitchell Steam Laundry handled Circus work for the tour well. He praises early return, no complaints, and high overall quality after visiting seven states. He urges traveling companies to try the laundry to prove its performance.
A discussion of how hot fire causes facial reddening. Heat relaxes skin blood vessels, increasing blood flow and creating blushing through vasomotor nerve connections. Safety note mentions paralysis can dull sensitivity leading to injury from heat exposure.
Local druggist L. O. Gale advertises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a worldwide cure that is safe pleasant and reliable for ailments.
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