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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1898
Page
5
The advertisement touts Mother’s Friend as a liniment that prevents pain and danger during childbirth. It claims widespread praise from mothers, offers a free booklet Before Baby is Born, and directs readers to Bradfield Regulator Company, Atlanta, Ga., for a sample copy.
At a regular Ransom Post G A R meeting new officers were elected including Commander W H Turneaure and Senior Vice D H Brown. Delegates to encampment J B Wolgemuth A G Pringle and T E Blanchard chosen with alternates listed. Next encampment set for Hot Springs Black Hills as a grand reunion of veterans.
Chanka lodge No. 2, I O O F elected N. G. W H Bloss W. G. John Reierson Secretary N J Neilsen Treasurer Jos L Lovinger Trustee W N Hollands at Thursday meeting Installation set for first January meeting with appointed officers also to be installed.
The Friday W R C meeting elected new officers for the coming year including President Helen Kibbee Senior Vice Anna M Williams Junior Vice Susie Tenney Treasurer Clara A Lukens and Chaplain Martha Litsey Delegates to the annual encampment were Anna Barnard Ann Thompson and Emily Silby The Rebekah lodge followed with new officers N G Mrs Clara A Luexens V G Mrs L C Thomas Treasurer Mrs N J Neilsen Secretary Miss Hannah Walstrum The vote section notes Gov Lee Rays statewide plurality and a threefold ballot vote pattern suggesting possible overvote in his favor.
Prophet Hicks offers forecasts for December, noting a Vulcan storm period from the 2nd to 6th and a domin ant Mars influence with the winter solstice starting around the 4th. Expect heavy winter storms 2nd through 7th and another storm surge 13th to 19th with falling barometer and possible wind and thunder. The period 14th to 17th features unsettled conditions, and a final storm window 25th to 29th brings warmer days, scattered rain and snow, and a west to east progression.
The piece cites storm progression lore with western rain and snow moving east as high pressure and cold waves arrive, and warns that women often neglect early symptoms of feminine complaints. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy and offers a 1008 page medical adviser for 21 cents.
Local businessmen start planning an evening closing standard of 6 pm to ensure all stores transact daytime business and close early. A meeting will be held before year end to decide on unified action, shifting toward 6 pm closing by January first. Electric Bitters advertised as a cure all with a guarantee. The Wagner Male Quartette concert in Mitchell was canceled due to illness of a tenor, causing public disappointment.
The Sioux Falls papers accuse Mitchell of fear to meet their high school team while the athletic board dictates the schedule. Negotiations show confusion between Colton Snyder and Douthit reports, with Salem as the arena for a potential game. The board maintains the game should occur where it best serves Mitchell’s athletic interests and gate receipts. The article also includes a consumer note for Dr King’s new cure for consumption with a local guarantee.
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