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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1888
Page
7
The Mitchell Printing Co. announces subscription options including one copy for one year with advance, six months or three months, and a club plan at low rates. Address changes require old and new addresses. Advertising rates apply, with business locals ten cents per line for the first insertion and five cents thereafter. Wedding presents and obituaries offered at five cents per line.
The Grand Forks Plain Dealer highlights Jud LaMoure as a strong contender for one of North Dakota's Senate seats. The piece suggests the boost could solidify his standing within the division and bolster his political prospects.
In a light exchange Mr Springer tests varied nicknames for Da kot when she enters, indicating he prefers anything but the name Dennis and playfully suggests alternatives.
Jamestown residents show strong support for division and admission. Nearby up-the-valley neighbor may offer a prime capital location for the effort.
West Virginia governor defies party pressure and will issue certificates to three congressmen who have not been elected, contrasting with Tennessee's approach. The move signals a contested post-election legitimacy dispute within the Democratic party.
A New York manager proposes renaming new states Dakota and Takoda, calling it a euphonious transposition. The note criticizes Cleveland for appointing the designer of the dollar a day lie to a federal Indiana post and expects the Senate to rebuke the act as petty spite.
The fact is definite that he gave ten thousand dollars to the democratic campaign fund, a detail noted while adding sympathy to Mr. Cleveland.
Congress debates what constitutes genuine civil service reform with reference to four years of action, including measures in Dakota. The tone suggests scrutiny of past efforts and a push to define standards for reform.
Judge McConnell and the Hon. Martin Ryan telegraphed Democratic friends in Washington urging no delay in justice for Dakota and to admit the south while passing an enabling act for the north. The remark is described as death bed repentance, but deemed acceptable by some.
The Farmers' Alliance headquarters could move to Sioux Falls, with the territorial fair planned there next year. The piece argues Sioux Falls should be the capital of South Dakota and jokingly proposes moving the state capital to the city, making the rest of the state its outlying provinces.
The message from Aber deen residents urging a convention in central Da kota to curb division is met with broad newspaper support and bipartisan backing in Congress. Aberdeen rejects the proposed call despite Republican and liberal Democrat support.
The Republican accuses the Huronite of misrepresenting its stance on the Sioux Falls capital issue. It argues the Huronite never endorsed a noncapital deal and supports harmony while not conceding capitol relocation. The piece praises several state officials for their willingness to delay action to speed progress.
The Republican asserts Mitch ell will be a top contender when action arrives, boasting Mitchell's central Dakota location with unmatched railroad facilities. It highlights the city as a Milwaukee system hub and Omaha Northern terminus, ready to expand toward the Missouri river and Pierre, asserting strong internal connections and potential for capital honors.
Springer urges amending the omnibus bill to permit a Dakota vote in May. He argues snow and floods will fade by then, allowing people to express sentiment at the polls in spring.
The report notes General Allen is said to be ambitious to seek the Dakota governorship in the brief interval before statehood.
Diverse ads show Gale's offering perfumes toys dolls books and half price Albums while Champeny Bros promotes reduced prices on dry goods cloaks and shoes. O Ormsby is arrested for swindling in Calliope Iowa and medical ads tout Ayer s remedies and Hall s Catarrh Cure with testimonials from Toledo.
A physician advocate onions as daily nutrition for children and disease prevention. He cites boiled onions for dinner and raw or baked seed onions three to four times weekly to prevent colds, claiming no worms or diphtheria with such diet. Another physician corroborates the advice.
The Davison County sheriff announces a sheriff's sale of the defendants George E Letcher and Matilda S Letcher property in Mitchell to satisfy a judgment for Orlando R Betts. The district court levied on Lot twelve of Block eight in Mitchell. Sale set for January 23, 1889 at 2 PM at the court house front door in Mitchell. Cash bid with costs, judgment amount 3819.14 dollars plus interest and sale costs. Dated Mitchell December 9 1898.
An old time medical advertisement promotes Dr E C West Nerve and Brain Treatment for ailments from nervous insomnia and headaches to involuntary losses and mental decline. Each box covers a month of treatment priced at 1.00 with six boxes for 5.00 and a money back guarantee if no cure, offered by agent 8 H Scallin in Mitchell, D T.
A 500 dollar reward is advertised for cures of liver complaints and indigestion using West's Vegetable Liver Pills. The ad claims all vegetable pills never fail to satisfy when directions are followed, with 25 cent boxes of 30 pills and free trial by mail. Manufactured by John C. West & Co. The Pill Makers. Chicago. Sold by druggists. beware of counterfeits.
James Creelman of the New York Herald visits during the Dakota hood movement coverage. He is described as an accomplished journalist noted for extensive reporting from across the United States. He plans to spend days in the area and publish his impressions in the Herald. The page also lists a Kindergarten program at the Baptist church with a 15 cent admission and a Christmas tree for charity, featuring poems and songs by local children.
The annual Horticultural Society meeting drew strong interest despite limited attendance. Speakers from Brookings College and Davison County discussed forests, climate, and fruit culture, urging tree planting for heat and moisture regulation. Premiums for exhibits were planned for the June Brookings gathering, with a South Dakota organization to be formed.
Land contests decided with a list of victors including Peter Peterson, Chas Hubbard, John Anderson, Lena Lewis, Albert Marshall and others. Homestead patents issued Nos 4726 4763 5114 5317 5360 5853 6968 and 7206. Hood’s Sarsaparilla touted for rheumatic relief amid winter. Horticulture talks and orchard management discussed at a meeting with Mr Gibbs and Chris Thomson noted.
It is understood that treasurer Prescott and Tegister Smith will join teams after their terms end to enter real estate loan and abstract business. The move is described as a strongest kind of business combination, with both men experienced and well connected.
Prof Taylor notes a largely increased attendance over the first term of last year and says faculty are gratified by student progress despite unfavorable circumstances. Fall term ends Friday with no public exercises, exams to follow next week, and optimism for heavier winter term attendance.
An editorial note links Treasury surplus issues to a health concern and promotes Dr King s New Discovery as a preventive cure for consumption. It urges keeping a bottle on hand and using at first symptoms like cough cold sore throat chest or side pain with a free trial bottle offered at Scallin s drug store.
Our Candidate For President. Tie will be nominated by the convention and elected by the people. Electric Bitters has been given the highest place for ton ic and alterative effects. The people indorse Electric Bitters for liver stomach and kidney troubles. For malarial fevers and poisons it is highly recommended. Also cures headache and constipation. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded. Price 50c and 1 at Scallin's drug store.
A draw will award a 315 silver fruit and berry dish and a $6 silver pickle dish to ticket holders. Photos will be taken and entrants receive a ticket. The drawing occurs January 1, 1880, at Jerome Winter’s gallery near Gale's store.
An advertisement touts SWayNE's OISTMENT as a simple topical treatment that cures eczema, tetter, salt rheum, ringworm, piles, itch, sores, pimples, and all itchy skin eruptions without internal medicine. It claims effectiveness on stubborn cases and a low cost.
How can parents let children cough and fuss over a cold while giving cheap dangerous medicines, when Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup can easily relieve them. It has no superior and few equals. For sale by S. H. Seallin.
Readers are urged to choose Begg's Blood Purifier over cheap nostrums sold by dubious firms. The ad claims universal satisfaction and a refund if a bottle fails to work, listing sale by Ir Seallin.
An advertisement list promotes St Patrick’s Pills and McLean remedies for indigestion liver and kidney health eye ailments and coughs. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is praised for quick cold relief and croup prevention. Scallin’s Drug Store offers these products with prices noted.
A nurse and physician in the United States prescribes Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims forty years of use with millions of mothers noting relief from teething pain and related dysentery, diarrhea, griping, and wind. Bottles cost 25 cents.
Advertisement claims Ballard's Horehound Syrup cures consumption and affections of the throat chest and lungs. It asserts thousands of sufferers owe their lives to the remedy and offers free sample bottles at Gale's.
A vintage advertisement touts Ballard's Snow Liniment as a sure cure for rheumatism neuralgia sore chest old sores wounds sprains bruises and contracted muscles. It claims effectiveness for croup lame back and chapped hands with a 50 cent price and GALE as agent.
An 1880s style advertisement promises Williams Australian herb pills cure languor and bilious eyes with a 25 cent price at Gale's. It touts Shilohs Vitalizer for dyspepsia and liver complaints, guaranteed, sold by S H Seallin. Also promotes Wackmetack perfume at 25 and 50 cents by H Seallin.
Bucklen Arnica Salve touted as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. Guarantees cure or money refunded. Priced at 25 cents per box, sold by S H Seall in.
A historical ad describes piles symptoms mainly itching and moisture with night worsening. It claims SWAYNE'S OINTMENT relieves itching and bleeding, heals ulcers, and removes tumors in most cases, priced 50 cents, available at druggists or by mail from Dr. Swayne & Son, Philadelphia.
A local advertisement touts Begg's Cherry Cough Syrup as a guaranteed remedy for persistent coughing. It asserts immediate relief and notes sales through S. I. Seatlin.
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