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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1900
Page
3
Mitchell residents report on a busy week with board decisions, road and rail notes, and local business moves. News covers progress on paving, a new barn, school and church events, creameries, tours, and weather shifts affecting farming life.
Commander Lawrence issues General Order No 2 outlining South Dakota G A R support for the Chicago National Encampment August 27 31. Headquarters McCoy's Hotel Pierre delegates meet August 25 at 11:30 a m at Huron and other points. Junior Vice-Commander Wyttenback leads Hills route. 50 cent extension to Sept 30. rooms $1 per day European plan. W R C HQ 610 adjacent to G A R. Mull's Lightning Pain Killer ad follows.
An exchange writer claims the Great Wall of China is as enduring as the pyramids and would remain impregnable with modern artillery. It is described as having brick and stone greater than needed to circle the earth, built to defend the northern frontier from Mongolian and Manchurian tribes. The fortification took about a decade of work by millions and was completed around 200 BCE, spanning roughly 1,360 miles.
An advertisement touts Kings New Life Pills as a remedy for liver trouble, purifying blood and improving complexion. It claims the product from S. H. Scallin's drug store will restore a healthy, rosy look and clear skin.
An old advertisement promotes Mull's Pioneer Liver Cure claiming it purifies blood and cures liver trouble. It guarantees a one-dollar bank draft inside each box and offers 25 cents or one dollar price points with a cash-back assurance if no benefit is seen. Sold by J. H. Ferris.
A carload of race horses traveled on the Milwaukee road toward Aberdeen for races on Saturday and Monday. The lineup includes Blue Range owned by A. J. Kuhns Worthing Effie Stone Lou Swigert Misa Klopping and Embark owned by local figures. The horses will return to Mitchell for Aug 24 25 events with other entrants expected and the home track set for strong racing.
A safe quick cure for cholera and diarrhoea says the advertisement. It claims to be safe for children and adults and notes four handy bottles priced at 25 cents. For sale by J. H. Ferris.
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