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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1898
Page
9
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Frugal ad rates listed for 1898 newspaper Advertisements include business cards local notices and death notices. The issue notes Gov Lee proclaims Labor Day September 5 urging a spiritual and intellectual feast. It covers Minnesota Senator Davis joining McKinley’s peace commission and comments from the Chicago Record on Roosevelt and Plattism. Also reports Admiral Cervera’s Portsmouth greeting and Pettigrew’s sarcasm at Sampson remarks with critical quotes from Philadelphia and Portland papers.
The Minneapolis Journal notes the decline of bonanza cattle owners as settlers fence prairies and private ownership rises. It argues the northwest will prosper with settled ranges, predicting more cattle raised and marketed and greater demand for other goods as pioneer days end.
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a frightening illness with jaundiced skin and weakness. After three physicians gave up, a friend suggested Electric Bitters. one bottle sparked improvement, three weeks restored health, and he credits the remedy with saving his life. Available at 50 cents a bottle at S. H. Scallin's drug store.
John C. Dunn of Wheeling West Virginia endorses DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as the finest remedy for piles and claims it cures eczema and all skin diseases. L. O. Gale endorses the product as well.
Private Frank McLain of the South Dakota volunteers writes from aboard the City of Rio Janeiro on the Pacific voyage to the Philippines. He describes Honolulu as a modern city with shops open on Sunday, ample fruit, and a quiet atmosphere. He notes a planned ceremony aboard the Philadelphia to raise the American flag and suggests they may proceed to Manila on August 3 if delays occur.
A list of Republican editors from South Dakota newspapers attended the state convention. Names include Fred F. Moore Big Stone City Burt Fuller Summit S G Dowell Pierre L C Taylor Alexandria H Taylor T B Roberts Armour N C Nash Canton News Geo Schlosser South Dakota News Paper Union C H Anderson Pierre EK H Danforth Vermillion John Longstaff Huron R W Wheelock Minneapolis Tribune E W Caldwell Sioux City Journal J Tomlinson Jr Sioux Falls Argus Leader Fred Atherton Waubay Clipper J G Hawley Parkston Doune Robinson Yankton Gazette I L Mease Madison Sentinel Theo Twett Bristol Courier Samuel Burleigh Milton Redfield Journal Observer J C Torry Minneapolis Journal P A Bliss Scotland Citizen C J McLeod Aberdeen News J M Miles Redfield Press R M Slocum Mound City Picayune Geo C Lanning Sioux Falls Argus H L Hopkins Henry Independent L J Bates Lake Preston Times J H Gropengeixer Oneida Watchmap J D Reeves Groton Independent Joseph Gossage Rapid City Journal. A $25 reward offered for two dogs stolen at Bridgewater on Aug 20. Reward to finder. A F CaLt John Otten Sioux City Iowa.
F E Clark lists rail excursion rates from Mitchell to Omaha Chicago St Paul Minneapolis Des Moines and the usual territory. Fares include one way plus two dollars for round trip to Omaha one and one fifth fare for round trips to Chicago and other cities and special one third fare for Omaha during the Trans Miss Exposition with a 30 day limit.
Gro A Silsby states he is not a candidate and did not authorize Doane Robinson to use his image in a convention handbook label of a dark horse. He complains the photo was sent for a non political purpose and declares disapproval of its use for the Republican slate in Davison County.
A poem recalls sweet memories triggered by a village street scene. The speaker reflects on a past romance unspoken, realizing too late that the beloved loved another, while pride and fear kept secrets hidden and hearts forever changed.
A poor boy saves a pin and is later adopted by a rich man who makes him a millionaire in South Africa. He thanks the boy who inspired him, noting his success was sparked by that small act. The tale contrasts fortunes and the idea that kindness shapes outcomes.
Land office at Mitchell South Dakota dated July 29 1898 notifies that Robert Wilkinson has filed notice of intention to make final proof in support of his claim for lots 3 and 4 and signing in township 101 range 61. Proof will be made before the Register and Receiver at Mitchell on September 24 1898. Witnesses listed include Samuel M Daniels Charles F Atkison Herbert N Warfield and Adam Doering. Gro E Foster Register.
Notice from Mitchell South Dakota dated Aug 23 1898 lists Nels A Nelson filing for NW 14 section 32 township 102 north range 60 west with final proof required Sept 30 1898. It notes witnesses Peter A Anderson Ole Sodergren Gustave Johnson and John Peterson all of Mitchell South Dakota and is signed by register E Foster.
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