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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1886
Page
6
Chronic claims from Dr Fishblatt describe a universal cure for back and limb weakness impotency nervous debility dizziness and various organ diseases. The advertisement likens these illnesses to siren songs and warns of ruined marriages and fate if untreated.
A historical notice portrays solitary vice as a dreadful habit that ruins young men of talent and intellect, urging them to take warnings to avoid untimely death or ruin. The paragraph emphasizes eloquence, genius, and exposure to society’s judgment as factors impacted by the vice.
Married persons or young men contemplating marriage who fear nervous debility or other disqualifications are urged to seek treatment under Drs. F. and H. They promise discreet, honorable service and skilled medical attention.
A sensational health warning warns that improper indulgence causes enduring weakness and death. It claims youth risk bodily ruin, with the body and mind deranged, leading to debility, indigestion, coughing, and consumption as a fatal outcome.
The item accuses unlearned pretenders of damaging health by prescribing harmful compounds and urges immediate action. It warns that patients suffer month after month from such treatments and calls for prompt attention or remedy.
A graduate of a leading U S college claims to have effected astonishing cures for ailments including persistent ringing in the head and ears during sleep, great nervousness, alarm at certain sounds, frequent flushing, and occasional mental derangement, with immediate results.
The Dr addresses those injured by improper indulgence and solitary habits which ruin mind and body and mar future business study society or marriage. He lists effects such as back and limb weakness head pain dim sight loss of power heart palpitation dyspepsia nervous irritability digestive debility and consumption.
Special notice invites patients unable to call to mail their symptoms using stamps. It directs the reader to send details and address, to receive prompt attention through mail. The wording reflects early 20th century telecommunication limits and postal health outreach.
A two masted schooner John I Long from New York ran ashore near Seabright Highlands on December 7. The crew, except for a dog found aboard, are missing presumed swept by heavy seas. The Coney Island life saving station reports the captain and two men reached shore after a dangerous struggle. An unknown schooner is ashore at Atlantic City with crew in the rigging and no rescue yet. A three masted unknown schooner sinks east of Lowells island with no crew tidings.
The Dakota fine stock association met in Aberdeen for its second annual convention with over half the members present. C A Bliss delivered the welcome, Col M M Price responded, Theos David spoke on farm interests, C B Kennedy discussed sheep raising, and new members were elected. The session continues tomorrow with officer elections and a city banquet. The Grand Lodge of Good Templars of Dakota is also in session, likely lasting two days.
A community investment is valued for financial, not moral, reasons with local papers urged as essential. An old physician offers free recipe for a lung cure in multiple languages, sent by mail. A medical ad promotes mullein and cod liver oil tea for coughs and consumption, sold by druggists including L. V. Gale.
Rev T Rappaport a Jewish rabbi in ill health arrived from Chihuahua on the Mexican Central and says he and an American were arrested as revolutionists after returning to their hotel. Rappaport claims $48 was stolen from him by an officer. the magistrate released him but kept the funds. The American stayed jailed after an appeal to the consul who had no authority beyond commercial affairs. Consul Brigham will investigate and report to Washington.
A playful riddle compares a balloon to a domestic coin, identifying a cent as the ascent. The advertisement touts Taylor's Premium Cologne as long lasting and refreshing, available at druggists. Requests a two cent stamp for a Riddle Book, with Walter A. Taylor of Atlanta, Ga., and sale by L. O. Gale.
A clever quip compares a sharp lawyer to a man who cannot sleep as he lies on both sides yet stays awake. The ad promotes Dr. Biggers's Huckleberry Cordial for bowel pain, and West's Cough Syrup for colds and coughs, sold by L. O. Gale and at druggists.
Burr Woods wandered into Holler Beck and Co salt works in Alleghany City this morning and fell into a vat of boiling water. He was scalded severely with flesh dropping from his body as rescuers pulled him out. Death seems likely within hours.
The piece likens a farmer lending a thousand bushels to a newsroom where many small unpaid debts accumulate. It argues that while each nonpayment seems minor, collectively they ruin the farmer. It concludes that timely payments would sustain his business, much like a newspaper man’s ongoing cash flow.
David Davis contends each year every meal paper gives from 100 to 500 dollars in value to the community. He argues no other agency matches this, and the local editor does more for the town proportionate to his means, deserving support not for likability but for the paper's service.
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