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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1902
Page
5
A South Dakota editorial summary argues the capital question is constitutional and should be settled by voters without corruption. It notes three candidates for speaker, cites Codington county court activity, and cites Yankton Gazette views on building a new capitol and capital location incentives.
South Dakota press association plans a winter meeting in Sioux City prompting debate among newspaper boys about traveling out of state. The piece also notes Army canteen debates, Bates on discipline, and obituary of Thomas B Read, former speaker of the U.S. House, praised for strong leadership and Maine roots.
A. J. Snell of Summer Hill New York describes suffering stomach pains that threatened his attendance at a party. A lady friend advised Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He bought a pottle, took two doses, and says he recovered fully and enjoyed the party. The medicine is sold by L. O. Gale, Druggist.
An Irish century debate on woman suffrage featured Mrs. M L Bobb and Prof E J Quigley arguing for and against the ballot. The event lasted about ninety minutes with ballots showing the negative side winning 31 to 8.
A resident recommends Chamberlains Cough Remedy for a two month severe cough. The testimonial praises the medicine and notes it is sold by L O Gale Druggist. The endorsement comes from W C Wockner, described as an esteemed local resident.
Holiday excursion tickets within 200 miles available at one and one third fare round trip during Dec 24 25 31 and Jan 1 with return by Jan 2 1902. Agent M F Patton H T McIntyre of St PaulMinn cites relief from a stomach disorder using Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. For sale by L O Gale.
Mitchell gears up for the State Educational association meeting at the end of the month. Officials expect the session to be the largest in years and plan elaborate demonstrations to show Mitchell as the state capital. Local committees work on a lively program combining improvement and entertainment.
A Missouri man visiting Washington reports locals rely on electric cars bicycles and automobiles rather than horses. He notes people gamble by wire and do not need race horses, concluding that horse racing may be obsolete there.
The controversy over the waltz origin is resolved with evidence that it was first danced at the French court on November 9, 1178. A French courtier named it Volta, shifting away from the common belief that the dance began near the Danube.
A Capitol offer describes one year memberships via Inter Ocean Sioux City Journal and Dakota Farmer with renewal and new name options. The Mitchell Printing Co lists pricing at 1.25 for the package.
Advertisement notes a patent medicine named One Minute Gough Cure claimed to relieve coughs colds and croup quickly. It suggests use for respiratory symptoms and promotes rapid relief.
A quotation from Horace Mann on dedicating a costly reform school building. Mann says if it reforms even one boy the expense is worth it, and when asked if one boy is worth all that money he answers yes if it is his boy or yours.
At Friday’s regular meeting officers for the ensuing year were elected. Venerable Counselor S Cattrell and Worthy Advisor F J West lead, with Clerk C C Halphide and Escort Ole Kjelmyr also chosen. Chief Forester E J Greaves, Watchman A H Gardner, Sentry W S Sprague, Physicians Warne and Frey berg, Trustee A E Dean, and Delegate to Head Camp J L Hannett were named.
Mrs Mary R Melendy of Chicago endorses Chamberlains Cough Remedy for obstinate coughs and bronchial afflictions in children and all ages. Describes it as non narcotic, safe for lay use, a universal panacea, available from L O Gale.
At the Thursday meeting of the L. O. T. M officers were elected for the ensuing year. Lady Commander Clara A. Lukins leads the slate with Stella A. Moyer as Lieutenant Commander and Nellie Harnett as Record Keeper. Celestia V. Jensen is Finance Keeper and Harriet Nash serves as Sergeant. Ella H. Geiger is Mistress at Arms with Gertrude Abbey as Lady Chaplain and Carrie Sneller as Sentinel. Anna Martin is Picket.
A likely pioneer library in the United States was founded in Charleston South Carolina in 1749 marking an early effort to collect books and promote reading in the colony.
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