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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1907
Page
14
The July period ranks as the wettest and most stormy in twelve years of records dating to 1905. Observations show July average rainfall of 3.58 inches, with 7.45 inches for the month and 2.32 inches in a single 16 hour span on the 20th. Thunderstorms and hail caused damage, including a cyclone event on the 13th that wrecked homes and barns.
Caution against using ointments for catarrh containing mercury as harmful to smell and health. Hall's Catarrh Cure from FE J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio is promoted as internal medicine. advised to buy only from reputable physicians and druggists. Price 75 cents per bottle. testimonials free. Hall's Family Pills for constipation also advertised.
A fair audience heard M L Herr of Allegheny pa representative of the Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society speak at city hall. He based his message on Rev 21 4 describing no more death and argued the devil is an immaterial force working through minds and resources of the world. He urged stamping out the devil by truth and painted a future of no more death for families.
The last regular meeting of Rauson Relief Corps entertained charter member Mrs. Ella N. Mills of Canistota after a 15 year absence. Many original members have left, new ones join, and Mrs Mills renewed old friendships while Mrs Travis of Sioux City attended. Short speeches praised the corps’ exemplary work in Ransom.
The article argues that human life can extend beyond current limits with advanced knowledge, stressing ages 50 to 60 as a critical period. It promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic to revitalize the body and longevity, offered by Diehl & Brown druggists for 50 cents.
A. H. Pease of Wagner reported from Aberdeen where the city council is considering an electric light plant. The existing gasoline plant may be shut down October 1, and Pease along with other franchise seekers plan to attend Aberdeen council meeting next Monday when the franchise ordinance is slated for second reading and final passage.
Wm M Dietz editor of the Otsego Journal Gilbertsville N Y endorses Dr Kings New Discovery as the most popular remedy in Otsego County and the best friend to his family. He calls it an infallible cure for coughs and colds and vital for lung and throat diseases. Dieb Brown’s drug store backs the guarantee.
The Davison County South Dakota district court hears a pending case where William Winter of Mason City Iowa sues LT Johnson of Dakota alleging fraud in inducing a land sale. Winter, ill at the time, claims Johnson secured a long option with easy payments and seeks rescission of the contract. Depositions are being taken in Mitchell South Dakota this week with legal representation for Winter.
Bluff, Missouri businessman C. G. Hays touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as the quickest and surest healing salve for sores burns wounds and piles. Guaranteed by Diehl & Brown druggists at 25 cents.
Taken up on my place 344 miles west and 14 miles south of Loomis on Sg 20 104 61 July 15 a Hereford bull weight about 1900 bob tailed seems very vicious full blooded animal. G. C. Case Loomis S Db.
A closing out sale offers over $20,000 in goods including corsets parasols pillows pillow tops and finished centerpieces doilies ribbons bed spreads sheets pillowcases combs belts bags negligee shirts lace embroidery jackets suits skirts window curtains and table spreads.
The notice states that everything enumerated and many other items will be sold at heavy sacrifices with prices slashed by as much as 50 percent in most cases.
The first week of the normal institute closes with 107 teachers enrolled. The program is praised as the best in fifteen years for practical work. Names of enrollees include Mattie Wittstuck, Ida Wittstruck, Nina Williams, Nona Grebel, Ada Heng, Florence Watson, Sadie Raben, and many others from Mitchell Fulton Ethan Woonsocket Parkston Loomis Letever and surrounding areas.
Sealed proposals due August 12, 1907, for multiple bridge constructions in Davis County S Oak Prosper Rome Union Badger Tobin and Baker townships. Bids require a certified check equal to 15 percent of the building price and are submitted to the county commissioners.
Public bidding notice states the right to reject any and all bids. Dated the 8th day of July 1907. Hf. B. Anderson, County Auditor.
Notice invites bids until August 12 1907 to furnish hard coal and Best Hocking Valley coal to the Mitchell court house and county poor. Bids may deliver to court house or bidder’s coal bins in Mitchell. Best Pokahontas coal also to be delivered at court house. County commissioners reserve right to reject any or all bids. Dated July 9 1907. H B Anderson.
A humorous exchange from the Minneapolis Journal features a good natured boarder praising hot coffee to warm up while a chronic kicker counters that cold coffee brings the greatest heat. The light item captures streetwise humor and cafe culture.
The Washington Star quotes a conversation about Tim Mins asking why someone believes he is ideally married. The response notes a dinner invitation, a delay, and a wife’s quick query about whether the home team won.
A brief Des Moines Register quip notes that Jones did not raise money but did raise mischief with his famed lifting invention. The line humorously contrasts expected success in funding with unintended trouble caused.
A South Dakota co partnership form Hess Ray and Company to operate in Mitchell with partners Szmnel2B Hess, Albert Ray and John H Geise. The notice dated July 1 1907 from Watertown lists residences and signs by S B Hess A F Ran and John H Geise. Notary C K Snyder verifies the filing in Codington County.
A humorous exchange notes that the De Hitt and the Dobsons finally have a girl born yesterday. Mrs De Witt questions the match as absurd, while Mrs de Hitt asserts she was born to them yesterday.
The phrase portrays a steadfast resolve under hardship, praising a fearless spirit facing exile or peril. It reflects a theme of endurance and courage associated with Drveéen culture.
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