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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1886
Page
6
Dr Fishblatt announces a universal remedy for weakness of the back and limbs general debility nervousness languor confusion of ideas heart palpitations timidity trembling dimness of sight giddiness throat nose skin liver lungs stomach bowels and related ailments said to arise from dangerous practices damaging prospects and marriage.
The passage warns that solitary vice destroys young men of talent and intellect who could otherwise sway senates with eloquence and enthrall audiences with music, calling for awareness of this destructive habit. The rhetoric emphasizes the moral and social cost of addiction on promising individuals.
Married persons or young men contemplating marriage are urged to seek help for nervous debility or disqualification. Drs. F. and H. invite confidences and guarantee honorable care and skilled treatment in their medical practice.
An advertisement warns that improper indulgences ruin vigor and health. It claims young people may suffer deranged systems, weakened functions, nervous irritability, indigestion, debility, wasting, coughing, consumption, and even death as a penalty.
Warning against unqualified pretenders who repeatedly give harmful compounds. Advises immediate action to seek proper care and avoid ongoing health risks.
Dr Fishblatt, a graduate of one of the United States' eminent colleges, reports astonishing cures for patients troubled by ringing in the head and ears, nervousness, fear of certain sounds, and occasional mental distress, all cured promptly.
The doctor warns youths against improper indulgences and solitary habits that harm mind and body. He lists effects like headaches, dim vision, loss of muscular power, heart palpitations, dyspepsia, nervous irritability, digestion issues, debility, and consumption as dangers of early habits.
In Huron and Siuron the Dakota legislature adopted a plan to demand statehood rights from Congress. The conference committee repealed section 32 the schedule and ordinance by votes 28 to 9, adjourned to 10:30 pm, and formed a memorial committee with Campbell Edgerton and Haines to draft a congressional memorial.
The Dakota Fire and Marine Insurance Company elected George A. Johnston as vice president and George A. Silsby as secretary to fill vacancies. The company will move its offices to Mitchell on the 28th. Separately in Huron a Temperance union push sparks social flutter amid claims of eighty eight women of questionable character facing possible grand jury indictments. In Washington, Commissioner Sparks backs consolidating surveyor general offices in Minnesota and Dakota with HQ at Huron, offering 32500 salary and 3400 clerk hire, but the plan has little support and unlikely adoption.
Washington December 16 President names Rev William Walker of Fargo Dak to the board of Indian commissioners to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of William T Johnson The appointment reflects ongoing federal oversight of tribal affairs by a clergy member from North Dakota.
A roundup of local items notes the Aberdeen Catholic fair clearing close to $1,000. Other notes include couples Chas Seeliger and Mary Ide marrying at White Lake and various political and civic mentions across Dakota towns.
The column notes a push for strict pricing in legal printing and a declaration backing session law printing. It mentions attorney KR H Brown as a potential successor to Judge Church, Grand Forks University’s prosperous year with expenditures of 12 356.35 and funds totaling 5 239.14, appoints Mrs Stanley Huntley as adjutant general chief clerk in Fargo, a Hope Congregational parsonage fire injures the White family, a St Lawrence Tribune Hand county sketch, W D Hill’s planned move to Dakota, a capital commission meeting in Bismarck to prepare its report and capitol plans.
Buffalo county Sentinel reports Mitchell confident of securing the territorial court in a central town known for blunt asks. White Lake Democrat notes growing lead on the removal question and cites hostile Yankton papers belittling Mitchell. Alexandria Herald details J W Ross found dead near the Crary area after pursuing a teacher and others, with indicators of mental distress before death.
An 1840s notice extols Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup as a trusted teething remedy used for decades by mothers. It claims to ease pain, cure dysentery and diarrhea, and ease bowels with a five cent bottle. plus an Alexandria Herald local note about Commissioner Sparks and pay dispute.
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