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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1904
Page
13
M. L. Garrett, working on a long distance telephone line eight to ten miles south of the city, fell twelve feet after a dazing electric shock while climbing a pole with a coil of wire. He dislocated a knee, was treated at Wyans boarding house by Dr. Crane, and is reported in good overall condition.
The regular city council session was led by Acting Mayor Hanpett with aldermen Perry Newbury I ings Curtis Foster Reeves and Wells present. Reports from Justice McIxinley weighmaster McDonald and others were read, money totals noted, and a fire alarm link to the whistle at the round house ordered. Monthly bills totaling 1894.28 were approved for payment. Street Commissioner action followed.
Grinnell council members directed staff to itemize all labor bills before presenting them to the body. The street commissioner gains authority to collect poll taxes. An extension of water mains on Van Pos street of about 1500 feet was authorized with bids for iron pipe to complete the run. The city plans to rename east west streets changing First through Seventh streets to avenues while preserving street numbers. The water committee can order pipe to extend a main from Main Street to the city hall. The council adjourned.
The nineteenth annual meeting of the South Dakota Pharmaceutical Association arrives Tuesday September 9 to Friday evening with an extensive program directed by local secretaries including Bent of Dell Rapids. Highlights include a smoker, opening address by F G Stickles, lectures by Oscar Oldeberg, field sports at University Park, receptions, and a shooting contest chaired by Thos W Wooten with 387 contests and notable prizes. Governors and lawmakers invited. excursions for spouses planned.
Medical opinion states catarrh is a mucous membrane condition not cured by blood purifiers or stomach dosing. The only sensible treatment is Hoymei inhaled through a pocket hard rubber inhaler for a few minutes, four or five times daily to destroy catarrh.
Scallin Bros, a trusted Mitchell firm, backs Hyomei with a personal guarantee on every package promising a cure or money back. Reports claim significant relief for acute and chronic catarrh. The Hyomei outfit costs 31.00 and includes an inhaler, Hyomei bottle, and dropper. extra bottles produce ongoing use at 0c.
The product Hiromie is described as a positive cure for sneezing watery eyes and runny nose due to hay fever. It soothes the irritated mucous membrane and provides quick lasting relief from hay fever symptoms.
The next regular teacher's examination will be held in the west side school building in Mitchell on Friday and Saturday August 19 and 20 starting at 8:00 am. Those whose certificates expire before March 1905 and those who wish to teach without certificates must take this exam. QC W Coursey County Superintendent.
Property listing for 320 acres of Jard land four miles north of Wessington Springs, all fenced with ten acres of trees. Inquiries directed to D. W. Collins.
Thursday market summary from Edwards Wood Co. Minneapolis and Chicago areas report wheat and cattle activity. Prices shown for Sept Chicago Park and Minneapolis wheat with assorted options and receipts for Sioux City stockyards. Cattle, sheep, and hog volumes listed with general steadiness noted across the regions.
Bids will be received at the county auditor's office until September 6 1904 for installing a modern steam heating boiler at the courthouse and for fitting with heating mains. Bid must include a certified check for 20 percent of the building price. County commissioners reserve the right to reject any or all bids. Plans and specifications are on file at the auditor's office. Q D Stearns County Auditor.
Laborers and butchers sought for packing house work. Seven hundred laborers paid 19 cents per hour and 800 butchers to receive union scale. Cudahy Packing Co. Sioux City Iowa seeking applicants.
A fragmentary social exchange shows a mistress asking a maid to write letters after breakfast and the maid responding with a plea that she will write as soon as possible, citing a cousin’s request to begin early.
A testimonial from J. W. Collins of 108 Eighth Street South describes severe backache and kidney issues. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills with rapid relief, noting sediment in secretions disappeared and his back remained well since. Sold for 50 cents per box by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y as US agents.
A house painter jokingly turns his trade into a roadside attraction by placing a sign reading Fresh Paint and watching crowds touch it to test if it’s dry. The quip reflects local humor about mistaken artistic fame.
A Philadelphia Press quote contrasts truth and fiction noting truth is stranger but less successful. The line suggests fiction gains popularity faster, with an aside about a twentieth edition in six months.
The exchange mentions obtaining a copy of Prometheus Bound and offers to bind it in any preferred format. The dialogue highlights accommodations for access and binding preferences.
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