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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1904
Page
9
Readable OCR fragment lists subscription options for Thr Mtuhill Capital Co. Figures mention one copy and three months, with unclear pricing. Authorities include W. Downey as editor. No full context or dates provided.
J M Hupp pastor of First Baptist Elk Point denounces reliance on charity to fund church work. He argues ministers guard morality, marry and bury townsfolk, and plead for unsaved families while critics push endless social spending. He cites Anti-Saloon League efforts and looming legislative battles over liquor licenses.
The president moves toward relief for the country with cautious steps. The plan is not drastic and aims for fair adjustment without harming railroads. The Smoot case at Washington involves Utah senator seating questions, with testimony echoing last year’s inquiries.
The article predicts Mitchell will attract wholesale houses early next spring due to strong location, rail access, and favorable rates. Local business leaders and visiting delegates from the capital campaign praise Mitchell as a prime wholesale center, expecting rapid development and ample trade once firms relocate here.
Editor notes North Dakota’s wheat dominance with flax oats and sparse corn underlines rail influence. Northern Pacific Great Northern and Soo Line run multiple daily transcontinental trains, shaping immigration and settlement. Fargo and Grand Forks emerge as key cities. mentions Governor elect Sarles and local figures. state described as prohibition with many blind pigs and depictions of saloons.
The writer notes prohibition sentiment among travelers and compares North and South Dakota. He observes better railroad facilities in the north, shorter growing seasons, longer colder winters, and rural life dominated by farm implements. The journey northernly along the Northern Pacific includes Valley City Jamesown Bismarck Mandan and Dickinson before returning to the sunshine state.
A home health note urges rapid treatment for croup in children. Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is recommended at first sign of hoarseness or at onset of the croupy cough, described as certain, pleasant, and safe, with sale through druggists.
Hr Bras the Mitchell postmaster and former Davison county representative wed Miss Perle Phillips in Portage Wisconsin. The couple, who went to Chicago after the ceremony, plan to reside on Fifth Avenue East. The bride served as confidential stenographer to Bras during the campaign and is praised for her capable work and cheerful disposition.
The report notes that a teacher was at the Avier school house and Mr Mecanaden moved into one of the Linda houses on the south side yesterday, with the two events connected by proximity in the town.
The article rejects the idea Mitchell will decline after the capital contest. It praises its prospects as a grand city with fine hotels and halls, strong building materials, accessibility, and civic spirit. It foresees continued growth, education strength, and status as a convention center.
J L Tucker of Centre Alabama and Mrs Samuel Gage of North Bush New York share strong testimonials for DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve. Tucker touts it for piles cuts and burns and urges every family to keep it on hand. Gage claims a twelve year fever sore on her ankle healed after trying the salve with no remaining scar. Sold by L O Gale.
Dennis F. Donovan and Mr. McManaman arrived in Mitchell from Bayard Iowa with household goods and will become residents. They recently bought city lots in Van Eps second addition and plan homes and farming, Donovan starting a house on the south side near Porter field nursery and McManaman renting a spring farm. Christina is mentioned as his daughter.
A list of uncalled letters at Mitchell post office includes Ackley Auderberg Austin Brexey Cannon Caria Centon Chervenka Emily Chervenka Emma Cook Farmer Hathaway Henderson Kathrine Lyons Mills Nash Ollmann Potter Riley Smith Slater Simpson Waters White Wroe Lawrence. Carriers warn letters will be sent to the dead letter if not claimed within two weeks. H L Bras P M.
A Spencer Indiana man states after twenty years of dyspepsia that Kodol Dyspepsia Cure relieved his condition after trying local doctors Chicago and Norway. He urges all with indigestion to use it and notes it is sold by L. O. Gale.
A light exchange between Grimes and Grant about war secrets and domestic life. Grant jokes he withholds only what his wife does not care to know, saving time for questions about what she does want to know.
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