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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1899
Page
9
The Yankton asylum faces ongoing troubles since populist management took over. Fifteen nurses quit citing incompetence among superiors and two physicians who fought have also resigned. Reports claim unprofessional conduct and mass turnover reflect badly on the institution while broader political mentions discuss trusts and a coming legislative push on finance and currency.
Tax measures on circulating notes loom in both chambers with hopes for a conference committee to craft a satisfactory bill. Profane language on streets prompts limited enforcement. a Clark county farmer was fined 11.60 for using such language. Vermillion claims state football title but has not faced local teams. Maris Taylor remains as receiver for the Aberdeen building and loan and fulfills public examiner duties. Governor Lee opposes resignation.
The Mt Vernon News marks eight years since its first publication in January 1893. The currency bill heads to the house for debate this week with a party line vote expected on early consideration and a subsequent vote.
Congress has taken steps that suggest a cautious stance on Roberts possibly joining the body. The action denies representation to the polygamist, signaling a sensible approach to seating questions.
Volkmer of the Milbank Review was read out of the party by the reform press association during their Huron gathering as his views diverged from union reform leaders.
An old heavy ad fragment touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a gentle, effective remedy for headaches constipation and general health, with claims of cure and wide use. Other ads promote cough cures, worm remedies, pile treatments and various patent medicines, naming stores and testimonials.
An ad extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a reliable croup preventive and treatment used nationwide. It boasts a perfect 25 year record and endorsements by anxious mothers. The second item previews a light romance narrative about love, engagement, and marriage in a humorous diary style.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal healer for skin eruptions boils cuts burns and more with a 25 cent price and guarantee. It also promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claiming it digests what you eat and cures indigestion heartburn and dyspepsia.
A two minute snapshot on a downtown New York corner shows a mix of street life including three street urchins gambling, a gray haired woman with a jug, a loud iceman and a roistering negro, an undertaker delivering a small coffin, and a solemn old man in slippers taking part in a funeral ritual as a great ship gathers at the dock.
Notes and Queries traces how ships were named and christened after launch in earlier times, with a Tudor era custom of post launch libations by a magnate and later shifts to pre launch naming. It cites 1664 Royal Katherine as last explicit use of the old method and 1780 Magnanime at Deptford as a first known bottle smashing but not clearly new practice.
The Jeannette carried a Kanaka orderly from Noumea on his honeymoon with his wife. They planned to land at Aoha but landed with the wrong tribe. He was seized, killed, and eaten by the natives. The widow was given a second husband by the tribe.
An extract from a period journal contrasts elegant living with modern youth. The piece blends romantic anecdotes about John Grey, parental direction, and early 19th century manners with a quoted poem and literary judgments. It also includes brief reader testimonials on medicines from Baltimore Herald and local doctors.
A Columbus Dispatch anecdote recalls a sprig of humor from a rheumatism resort tale. An observer notes a cheerful exchange about water and supposed cures ending with the sobering thought that some guests may die soon after praise. The second vignette from the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegram shows Mr Spiffins and Mrs Spiffins learning from each other.
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