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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1900
Page
4
A wife testifies to four pregnancies describing long pains with the first three, and states she used three bottles of Mother's Friend before the last birth. She reports a strong, fat and healthy boy and that the ointment let her do housework up to two hours before birth, calling it the grandest remedy ever made.
An advertisement extols Mother's Friend as a universal aid for women during pregnancy. It claims the product strengthens the body and clears the mind, relaxes muscles for easier labor, reduces morning sickness and nervous tension, and shortens recovery. The pitch targets expectant mothers with assurances backed by a cited Minnesota example and offers a free sample via Bradfield Regal Seed Company.
A Sioux City physician questions hay fever causes and suggests mind influence and Christian Science methods may ease symptoms. The piece also notes city council plans for gutters on Main Street, improvements to West Side Park, and ongoing street leveling, cement walks, and a envisioned open air gathering space at Mitchell Park.
Readers are promised a universal cure for catarrh through Hall's Catarrh Cure. The medicine is described as a constitutional treatment taken internally, targeting blood and mucous membranes to eradicate the disease. Proponents offer a $100 reward for any uncured case and urge sending for testimonials before purchasing from Cheney and Company in Toledo, Ohio.
Notes of a Bystander laments the lack of harmony over Mitchells corn palace plans. The piece argues concessions are needed to proceed, touts benefits to Mitchell and urges reformation of the committee, completion of cement sidewalks, and early action before winter.
The enterprising firm S H Scallin secured the Dr King’s New Discovery agency causing huge local excitement. Free trial bottles are given to sufferers and the remedy is guaranteed to cure coughs colds bronchitis asthma croup and throat and lung troubles. Prices are 50c and 1.00.
A lodge room installation of Rebekah officers was held Saturday with good attendance. W N Hollands served as installing officer and new officers were N G Mrs Frank Campbell V G Mrs Nels Jensen Financial secretary Mrs Ambrose Curtis Secretary Miss Belle Spink Treasurer Mrs J M Adams R S to N G Mrs N J Neilson L S to N G Mrs W N Hollands Conductress Mrs Oacar Kanoutt Inside Guard Mrs S K Spink Outside Guard Miss Annie Holt The heat led to omitting the usual social festivities following the metallation.
A Friday evening gathering at the local W. R. C. hall hosted visiting Plankinton Relief Corps members. Mesdames DeJesu Reeser Marsh Drake Brown Mabbote and Miss Patterson Marsh joined for fraternal visits, supper, and a luncheon.
Shake Into Your Shoes. Allen's Foot-Fage,s powder cures painful smarting swollen feet in growing nails instantly takes the sting out of corns and bunions. It makes tight or new shoes feel easy and relieves sweating and tired feet. Sold by all drug and shoe stores or by mail for stamps. Trial package free. Allen S. Olmstead LeRoy N.Y.
Mrs. Nannie Galleger of LaGrange Georgia used Bucklen Arnica Salve on severe sores on her head and face and reports a rapid cure beyond expectations. The ad also touts variety of skin ailments and guarantees cures. S. H. Seallin promotes Kodol Digestive Aid for stomach troubles and appetite.
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