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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1899
Page
4
A historical notice addresses physicians about the dangers of internal remedies for expectant mothers. It argues that childbirth discomfort can be alleviated only by external treatment and introduces a liniment, claiming a unique blend. The tone emphasizes safety and novelty of the product for obstetric care.
A patent medicine pitch asserts Mother's Friend eases morning sickness and breast tension, reduces headaches and labor pain, and shortens birth. Doctors reportedly approve. buyers are advised to use during gestation. A $1 bottle is sold with a request to send for an illustrated book.
An afternoon audience at the Methodist church heard BE B. Colton discuss the YMCA's reach across the railroad industry military posts and colleges. He praised the organization for training young men to live religious lives and noted his own rapid progress since touring as a traveling secretary. Also quoted is W A Hines of Manchester Indiana praising Dr King’s New Discovery for curing lung troubles with many testimonials.
The annual election of officers for the Imper ial Mystic Legion named Worthy Regent H. L Raymond Vice Regent J. W. Broadbent Secretary and Treasurer J. E. Jabcock Herald Fred Kratz Warden Mrs. Della M Parks Watch John I Parks Guard Thos Weslen Messenger Mrs. Carrie Carpenter Trustee L. W. Lewis Physician P. W. Freyberg.
L Q Hardesty of Mitchell South Dakota and Julia M Willis of Buffalo New York were married in Madison Wisconsin on a December afternoon. Judge Donovan officiated with Clerk F E Currier and Deputy Sheriff C D Kanouse as witnesses. The couple secured a license and court order for immediate nuptials.
A fragmentary ad notes Hood's Pills curing constipation headache and liver ills while Electric Bitters praised by Dr. D B Cargile as a blood purifier. Claims include relief from eczema tetter salve rheum ulcers boils and facial outbreaks with benefits for liver kidneys and digestion. Sold by S H Scallin, Druggist, 50 cents guaranteed.
Blanche Turneaure marries Rev Harry Anderson at her parents home assisted by Rev A R Button in Armour. Bride teaches in Alexandria and will resume until June. Friends extend congratulations and gifts noted.
Arrangements are being perfected for a convention of implement dealers from South Dakota and parts of northwestern Iowa and southwestern Minnesota to form an implement dealers association. The meeting, January 9 10 and 11 in Sioux Falls, aims to unite dealers in the territory, with 150 already pledging and expectations of 250 to 300 attendees. A hotel adjacent hall will host sessions, and a committee plans entertaining programs between meetings.
An early hoarse voice signals a croup attack and a harsh cough follows. Chamberlains Cough Remedy given at first hoarseness prevents the attack and has a long proven track record. Sold by L. O. Gale, Druggist.
Catholics worldwide prepare for a special closing of the century from Christmas 1899 to January 1 1901. At midnight December 31 both years join in solemn high mass by papal blessing. Rome hosts a grand pageant after three years of prep with national committees and pilgrimages to Rome planned for 1900.
Benick Hamilton of West Jefferson, D. suffered 18 months from rectal fistula and was told he would die without a costly operation. He treated himself with five boxes of Bucklen's Arnica Salve, touted as the surest pile cure on earth, at 25 cents per box, sold by S. H. Scallin druggist.
A vintage ad-style excerpt touts Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething and diarrhea, Warner's Tar Syrup as a rapid cough cure, and No-To-Bac tobacco helper, with pricing, claims of universality, and distributor notes in a single panoramic pitch.
An old advertisement claims "Beauty is Biocod Deep" and promotes Cascarets as a candy cathartic that cleanses the blood by stimulating the liver to remove impurities. It asserts clearer skin free of pimples boils blotches blackheads and bilious complexion. Available in 10 25 and 50 cent sizes with satisfaction guaranteed.
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