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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1898
Page
2
A partial historical note advises doctors to treat strained muscles after childbirth with an external liniment that softens and relaxes overworked areas. It claims to produce gentle relief and mentions the liniment is manufactured and sold under an unusual name.
An old advertisement promotes Mother's Friend as a scientifically backed product aiding pregnancy and labor. It claims headaches lessen and labor easier, cites doctors' approval, and notes the product is sold for $1 a bottle. It urges readers to request an illustrated book from The Bradfield Regulator Co of Atlanta, Ga.
Western Electric solicitors have nearly completed a long distance line to Mitchell connecting with Chamberlain. A crew of twelve under J B Hermann arrived to establish quarters and bring the line from Spencer on the Omaha road toward Mitchell. The system will link with the local exchange and permit non residents to wire in and be in touch with Minneapolis and intermediate points.
The Mitchell city council met in special session to decide on allowing a long distance telephone line with poles and wires. The council, split 3 3, demanded 25 per year for five years, while business leaders supporting entry face opposition from Aldermen. The dispute reflects local hesitation to grant concessions despite business stock and Western connections.
The entrance of telephone poles behind Gale's drug store in Mitchell is approved by a majority of the Street and Alley Committee led by Bracy and Burnside, with McLaughlin dissenting. A $25 revenue for city entry is disputed, prompting possible council action. negotiations spared the line from full city-wide use.
The narrative recalls a Thanksgiving week at a dormitory with chapel visits and a gypsy queen entertainment. A reception in the evening featured cocoa and wafers, fortunetelling, and a closing program. Mentions of football guests, a broken leg news, and health propaganda for Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery appear amid social notes.
The Mitchell and Sioux Falls football championship clash appears unlikely as Salem officials offered to host for 50 dollars but the Mitchell board insisted on playing in Mitchell or not at all. With the dispute unresolved the game is effectively canceled though Mitchell remains the nominal champion.
Thanksgiving day reports claim Sioux Falls defeated Le Mars 25 to 0 for the state title. The Yankton squad played cleanly but lagged behind the winner, while lineup notes stir debate between Argus Leader and Press editors over team changes and championships.
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