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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1893
Page
9
London reports Lord Rosebery warned a political friend that Britain stood closer to conflict with France than at any time since Waterloo. As the crisis faded, details of the July 28 and 29 days emerge, revealing English alarm over Europe’s perilous balance.
A Buenos Aires correspondent reports Governor Costa remains in La Plata with demoralized forces. The siege is seen ending soon with his evacuation. Bosch urged sending a warship to Es Plata for aid, but the cabinet refused. The national government maintains neutrality between combatants in the provinces.
In Corydon Indiana a lynch mob attacked two men intending to lynch them. The would‑be lynchers were shot by the intended victims, killing four and injuring others. Authorities arrested the assailants and later released them after a preliminary hearing.
A fragmented report hints at ongoing preparations for an expansive exposition in Chicago. Officials discuss weather, staffing, and funding challenges while key planners push for decisive action and public engagement amid uncertain timelines.
A Saturday fire tore through Liverpool joining the Mary River area between Liverpool and Timber, causing extensive damage estimated at £190,000 and prompting emergency response.
The Bank of St James in St James Minnesota with MEK Armstrong as president, founded in 1573 with capital of 150000 dollars has closed its doors. The event marks the end of an era for the long standing financial institution in the town.
The Plano machine binder earns high marks from Mt. Vernon and Mitchell users. John Tu ckey of Mt. Vernon credits its light draft and simple construction, preferring it to Champion and McCormick. A second user reports reliable running, easy turning, and effective binding in varied conditions.
A garbled report notes attorney Freudenfeld and Hon. Robert Dol commenting on a suit related to Par mers and Fremdesield with unclear details and timing.
A damaged OCR fragment references a sale and personal names but lacks clear actions dates or locations. Readable pieces point to a public sale context with unspecified participants and officials. The incomplete text prevents precise identification of parties, venue, or deadlines.
Editor argues for using local wells to supply the city water needs and reduce risk by repairing the cistern to store surplus. The piece notes no danger of drying wells and minimal expense to connect power for direct pumping. Also includes a Breckville Ontario testimonial for Brandreth's pills and a report on the Real Estate association meeting in Yankton to plan two men for the World Fair exhibits and subscriptions.
A fragmentary ad and testimonial page highlights Texarkana editor Thomas Batte as a notable local figure. It cites remedies for constipation, kidney health, and skin salve claims, promising cures and money refunds, with pricing and vendor names amid scattered notices and World’s Fair excursion promotion.
An assortment of early 20th century patent medicines is advertised. Hall's Catarrh Cure offers a $100 reward if uncured, with endorsements from Toledo wholesale druggists WEST & TRUAX and WALDING KINNAN MARVIN. Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup, Dr King’s New Discovery, and Chamberlain's remedies are promoted with testimonials and trial offers. Ayer's Sarsaparilla is urged for health and vitality.
Rates for Mitchell to Chicago and Mitchell to Milwaukee during the World’s Fair period from August 1 to October 31, 1583, with first class tickets set at 313.2 and 313.20 dollars respectively. Passages are valid one way, continuous, unless canceled by law.
Advertises Electric Bitters as the leading pure medical tonic for stomach liver and kidneys. Claims it cures sick headache indigestion constipation and removes bilious matter with satisfaction guaranteed or refund. Price four cents per bottle sold by S H Scallin druggist and notes Shilohs Cure for cough and croup with pocket size twenty five doses for children sold by S H Sesllin.
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