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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1903
Page
10
A Rockport Hutterische Society wedding last Sunday united four couples in the schoolhouse chapel with an Elm Spring preacher officiating. The event featured a traditional line hymn and a large communal dinner, drawing many from the city and promising more weddings next Sunday at Elm Spring.
An advertisement extols Pain Balin as superior for deep muscular and rheumatic pains with a dampened flannel bound on the back side or chest. It notes Better Than a Plaster and claims relief for lame backs and pains, to be sold by all druggists.
November was warmer than average for a winter month with the thermometer above 40 for half the days. The warmest day was the 2nd at 69 and the coldest on the 17th at 1. Precipitation from melted snow totaled .27 inches. The greatest daily temperature range was 40 degrees on the 1st. A daily temperature table from the local government observer is included. Berg's Sweet Laxative Chips claim relief for biliousness and constipation with gentle action, priced 10 and 25 cents from L. O. Gale.
Menno Herald notes J E Hipple ends tie with State Publishing Co and plans to work independently as a likely move to Mitchell is suggested. The column alludes to capital relocation and public interest in local business shifts amid casual asides on health tonics and a quoted Harper's Monthly remark about a hospital victim.
Merchants in Bridgewater boycotted Standard Co oil, pressing a trust war. The Standard agreed to undercut by five cents a gallon after gaining a merchant ally, driving customers to the cheaper option. Once the independent firm fails, the Standard may restore its previous price.
Rev A R Button concludes a ten year pastorate at the Armour Baptist Church after growing a 30 member group to over 60 and guiding the church to a new, debt free, commodious house. He served as a pioneering missionary preaching in 26 county schoolhouses and leaves amid strong community regard to assume assistant superintendent duties in Sioux Falls with his family.
An old remedy praised for teething relief and diarrhoea care. Claims to soothe gums, ease pain, and cure wind colic. Sold by druggists worldwide at twenty five cents per bottle. Encourages buyers to insist on Mrs Winslow's brand.
We thank our friends in Mitchell and across the state for sincere sympathy and valuable assistance during the seven days of suffering that culminated in the death of our wife and mother. Without your support, life would be unbearable. H. u. Bras and Family.
Baker December 2 report lists Robert Schutz traveling to Mt Vernon on Monday J L Bourret selling hogs in Plankinton last Saturday Grace Johnson visiting from Thanksgiving through Sunday at Letcher Emma Strand spending Thanksgiving at home near Mitchell Edith and Ruth Parrett visited Saturday afternoon with Alice Bourret Walter Clark was in Mitchell Saturday A basket social at School House No 5 next Friday Mrs Russell of Mitchell visiting neighbors Amelia Ruthardt spent Sunday with August Kersting My Brown now carries the rural delivery route with Ford Shane resigning authorities note service changes
A hunter in a canoe at night fires at crocodiles drawn by a lantern light. In creeks infested by crocodiles the eyes gleam in darkness as they swim toward the boat. A single night may yield a dozen specimens felled by gunfire.
A jumble of local items lists for sale pigs and farm goods, new marriages, church bazaars, and social clubs. Barnyard ads mingle with sermon notes, a rain and snow report, and small town updates on meetings, receptions, and neighborhood happenings.
A sharp exchange occurs between a subscription seller and a miserly man. The woman quips that money talks and the man retorts that he never indulges in extravagant speeches, illustrating local tone about finances and prudence.
A brief Detroit Free Press item notes a livery man rejecting rubber tires for his ride. The mention contrasts traditional wheels with modern tires, quoting a ridership preference and local transport sentiment. The snippet captures a stance on tire use and riding comfort in a historical urban context.
After a postcase rest trip Whistler attends a Venice dinner hosted by an American friend. A sharp verbal bout with the host ends with Whistler promising not to offend again to avoid a water bottle smashed over his head. The London Academy notes the exchange as a witty if cutting quip.
Otto von Gottberg describes Caracas courtship scenes with suitors courting by windows, women in ornate dress, and mothers validating matches as neighbors observe. The excerpt ends with a quip from a judge about a successful poet who leaves money for burial.
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