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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1901
Page
5
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Advertisers may obtain rates on application. Wall space for business cards six lines or less costs 5 dollars per year with each additional line 1 dollar. Business locals 5 cents per line. Legal ads at statute rates. Cards of thanks 10 cents per line. Marriage and death notices published free. obituaries and resolutions of respect 5 cents per line.
The Iowa Republican convention nominated A. B. Cummins for governor on the first ballot, seen as a major western political victory. The Sioux City Journal notes the party behind Cummins and anticipates a strong campaign to boost his lead over opponents. In Oklahoma, Beals from Wichita leads Lawton as town marshal after a dramatic confrontation. Vice President Roosevelt tours the west, denied as political maneuvering though drawing wide support, and is expected to open the Minnesota state fair while no candidacy announcement is yet made.
The article notes that geologists and bankers project $100 million in gold from mines to be added to U S wealth this year. By early 1902 the treasury may reach $559 million in gold and total U S gold stocks near $1.2 billion. It views gold as a stabilizing counterbalance to crop fears. It also highlights strong American manufacturing and transport sectors with large trade with Britain showing a favorable balance in midyear figures.
The article argues the United States will see a large gold inflow from mines and favors gold certificates for payments, noting Americans prefer paper money over carrying gold. It highlights corn and a possibly counterbalancing wheat yield, asserting no cause for alarm about overall productivity.
The piece argues Canada buys far more from the United States than it sells, favoring reciprocal trade and criticizing Canadian demands. It notes exports to Canada rose 100 percent since 1895 while imports grew over 40 percent and questions who should initiate renewal of reciprocity talks. It cites Canadian obstinacy and distrust of U.S. motives, urging American leadership in negotiations.
Mrs Naonia Galeger of LaGrange Georgia applied Bucchen's Arnica Salve to severe sores on her head and face and reported a quick cure that surpassed expectations. The salve is advertised to treat sores bruises skin eruptions cuts burns scalds and piles. 25c Cure guaranteed by S H Scallin druggist.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line enforces a policy that one fare buys one seat. General Superintendent Goodnow directs conductors to curb passengers with extra belongings and multiple travelers per seat. Travelers with large grips, bird cages, or baskets must adjust to one seat per fare and avoid overstuffing cushions.
Local business S. H. Scallin lands the agency for Dr. King’s New Discovery for Consumption. The firm reports booming demand as free trial bottles are offered to sufferers with a money back guarantee if it fails to cure coughs colds bronchitis asthma croup and throat and lung troubles priced at 50 cents and 31.
Special excursion via Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway on August 17 and 18 includes a 1:30 p.m. band concert at Clear Lake Park pavilion and a 2:30 p.m. baseball game Chicago Marquettes versus Mason City at the new athletic ball park. Free general admission for excursion ticket holders. gate stand 25 cents. Train departs Mitchell 11:20 p.m. August 17 and returns from Clear Lake 6:40 p.m. August 18. Round trip Mitchell to Mitchell $2.50 with sleeping cars and berths available at extra rates. Further details from CMStP railway ticket agent.
Davison county has about 8000 dollars to loan at 6 percent on farms in Davison county or to school corporations. Parties wishing to make loans should apply at the office of county auditor H. B. Anderson, County Auditor.
Judge Carrachi decision stirred hopes of further recourse as the Wisconsin state railroad commission plans a meeting to consider Judge Carland of the U S court ruling in the South Dakota rate case that was adverse.
The decision suggests the case could be dropped and supplemental actions filed. Judge Carland noted a loophole allowing the railroad commission to seek further orders if later circumstances justify adjusting August 26 1897 rates to compensate the carrier. The suit covered 1894 1895 and 1896, poor years for business, while the board argues recent business gains may affect future actions.
A 25 cent advertisement claims Dr King’s Life Pills regulate the liver purify the blood and improve complexion. Read at S. H. Scallin’s drug store.
A vintage advertisement touts Blood Bitters as the natural cure for a lazy liver, presenting it as a never failing remedy and urging readers to trust the product for improved vitality and health.
President Warren of the Chicago board of trade argues wheat is the world's cheapest commodity and predicts a record export year. He notes domestic food prices rise, potatoes vegetables and fruit up sharply, bread remains relatively cheap, and warns against selling wheat at panic prices amid a forecasted yield of about 640 million bushels.
An advertisement promotes Down's Ointment as a cure for itching piles. It claims success without failures and markets the product at 60 cents and available at any drug store.
W A Davis, a licensed auctioneer with years of experience, will conduct sales in Davison and adjoining counties. Terms are reasonable and can be arranged at his office or by contacting him at Emsley, South Dakota.
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