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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1907
Page
13
A historic July with 7.45 inches of rain and 2.32 inches on the 20th. 21 clear days, three storms, and a cyclone on the 13th causing damage in the county. Temperature lows reached 51 on the 26th and highs 102 on July 4.
An old sounding ad touts a sun like regularity of the day with a mock auction of the liver and bowels under Dr Ling's New Life Wills. Diehl and Brown druggists guarantee the product with a 26 cent price.
Warning against catarrh remedies with mercury warns of loss of smell and systemic harm from such ointments. Claims Hall's Catarrh Cure from F J Cheney Co Toledo is mercury based and taken internally. Advertisement touts testimonials, Toledo manufacturing, and 75 cents per bottle.
M. L. Herr of Allegheny Pa representing the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society preached at city hall on Tuesday evening to a fair audience. He cited Revelation 21 4 describing no more death and spoke for about an hour on Satan’s influence and the society’s goal to bind him with truth.
The Ranson Relief Corps held its last regular meeting with charter member Mrs. Ella N. Mills of Janistota in attendance after a 15 year absence. Other familiar faces included Mrs. Travis of Sioux City. Members praised the corps and renewed old friendships.
The piece argues life expectancy may extend with advances, highlighting ages 50 to 60 as critical. It promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic to revitalize all organs after 50, urging proper body care and labeling the product as a guaranteed remedy priced at 50c by Diehl & Brown druggists.
A. H. Pease of Wagner returned from Aberdeen where he consulted with the city council about an electric light plant. The current gasoline plant gives poor light and may suspend Oct. 1. Pease and others seek a franchise and will attend the city council meeting next Monday for the second reading and final passage of the ordinance.
Editor William M Dietz of Otsego Journal Gilbertsville New York proclaims Dr King’s New Discovery the most popular remedy in Otsego County and a family friend for coughs colds lung and throat diseases Diehl and Browns drug store guarantees its efficacy.
William Winter of Mason City files suit in Davison County South Dakota against T. Johnson of Dakota alleging fraud in a land sale. Depositions are in Mitchell as Winter seeks rescission citing ill health that allowed Johnson to secure a long option with easy payments.
C G Hays of Bluff Mo endorses Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the quickest and surest healing salve for sores burns wounds and piles. Guaranteed by Diehl & Brown druggists, 25c.
Estray notice reports a Hereford bull taken up on July 15 about 344 miles west and 144 miles south of Loomis on the land at S14 20 104 61. The bull weighs about 1900 pounds, bob tailed, and appears very vicious with the points of a full blooded animal. Claim may be made at Loomis, South Dakota, by G. C. Case.
A closing sale offers corsets parasols pillow tops center pieces doilies ribbons pillows bed spreads sheets pillow cases and more at heavy sacrifices. Clothes curtains and furniture pieces plus lace embroidery and bags are discounted up to fifty percent of price.
The first week ends with 107 students enrolled in the normal institute. The program is praised as the best in fifteen years for its practical work. Names of enrolled teachers include Mattie Wittstruck Ida Wittstruck Nina Williams Nona Grebel Ada Heng Florence Watson and many others from Mitchell Fulton Hurley Ethan Woonsocket Parkston Mt. Vernon Letcher and beyond.
Sealed proposals will be received by August 12, 1907 for construction of bridges in Davison County South Dakota. Bridges include a 60 foot steel bridge over Enemy Creek in Prosper, several A truss pile and steel bridges in Rome Union Badger Tobin and Baker townships, with bids accompanied by a 15 percent certified check. County commissioners.
The notice states the right to reject any and all bids with dated reference June 8 1907 and signed by Hi B Anderson County Auditor.
Davison County invites bids by August 12 1907 to furnish coal for the court house and county poor in Mitchell. Supplies include hard coal and Best Hocking Valley coal delivered to court house bins and Best Pokahontas coal to the court house. County commissioners reserve right to reject any or all bids. Dated July 9 1907 H B Anderson.
A light exchange at a Minneapolis Journal note spotlights contrasting takes on coffee. A good natured boarder praises hot coffee as warming while a chronic kicker jokes that cold coffee has the town’s hottest effect.
A fragment from the Washington Star shows dialogue about Tim mins being married, noting a dinner invitation and a remark about whether the home team won, reflecting a domestic humor tone.
The Des Moines Register notes Jones achieved success with his lifting device, but the outcome is described as raising mischief rather than material gains. The exchange underscores skepticism about the invention’s practical value and its unintended effects.
The undersigned form a co partnership under Hess Ray and Company for heating plumbing gas fitting water sewer construction and general engineering to operate in Mitchell South Dakota. Partners listed are S B Hess A Ray and J H Geise with residences in Watertown and Mitchell. July 1 1907 Watertown SD.
Mrs. De Hitt and the Dobsons celebrate the birth of a daughter born yesterday. A lighthearted exchange questions where such a girl could be found while confirming the arrival.
A compact aphorism notes that exile and danger fail to shake a brave spirit, highlighting resilience and courage in the face of hardship.
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