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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1907
Page
11
Mitchell residents weigh a proposed electric light franchise as the West ordinance goes before the council on February 40. The Electric Light Company argues its 17 year presence, pledged 25 percent rate cut, and plans to expand in exchange for continued access, while critics push for municipally owned options.
Fragmentary text discusses opposition to repeal of an unspecified act or decision. Mentions personal spite of current owners and expected lack of support from Mitchell business community.
J R Blankenship of Beck Tenn touts Electric Bitters as a sure cure for back and kidney distress. He says the first bottle gave relief and after a few more bottles he was completely cured. Sold under guarantee at Diehl Brown's drug store for 50 cents.
The poultry show finished scoring this morning and winners received ribbons. Attendance grew as weather moderated and Rush's Orchestra provided music this evening and tomorrow night. Secretary Thompson displayed a unique sky blue pair of chickens, a hen and rooster, on exhibit for the rest of the week.
C. O. Floyd of Kershaw South Carolina reports eleven years since a near consumption episode. He lost weight to 135 pounds and suffered constant coughing until using Dr King’s New Discovery for six months. Cough and lung issues vanished and weight returned to 170 pounds. Available at Diehl & Brown’s drug store, 50 cents and 1.00. Trial bottle free.
Carl Ortman proprietor offers 14 work horses 23 cattle including 10 milch cows 6 yearling steers 6 yearling heifers 1 thoroughbred bull Aberdeen Angus 15 hogs plus farm machinery and household goods. Auction Tuesday Feb 5 at 10 oclock at location 5 miles west and 3 miles north of Mitchell 24% miles south of Loomis 5 miles east and 3 miles north of Mt Vernon. Terms cash on small sums and credit on larger with bankable security at 10 percent interest discount for cash. Free lunch noon. Col J S Serverson & Son auctioneers L J Welch clerk.
An advertisement stresses nerve disorders often lack pain yet threaten mind and body with sleeplessness irritability memory loss and fatigue. It promotes Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a restorative enhancing blood and nerve vitality sold at 50 cents a box or six for $2 50 with the physician’s portrait on the box.
Mitchell hosts the South Dakota Disproved Live Stock Association as Mayor Branson welcomes breeders in the Mitchell Club rooms. President Elion and Secretary Wilson report membership at 282 with growth, and show stat charts for oats, wheat, corn, and live stock from 1901 to 1906 highlighting state progress and rising breeder interest.
Mr. August Sherpe, overseer of the poor, touts Dr. King's New Life Pills as superior laxative. Ad promises cure for biliousness and constipation with a 250 count at Diehl & Brown's drug store.
W H George acting for Milwaukee company returns from Chicago with news that spring work will begin on a new freight depot 200 feet long to be built east of the present one. An appropriation already exists for Mitchell improvements, enough to cover the depot and possibly a larger passenger facility this season.
John Kemp of East Otsfield Me recommends Bucklen’s Arnica Salve to cure chilblains and other skin ailments. He reports excellent results for salt rheum frost bites fever sores and wounds. Available 25c at Diehl Brown’s drug store.
The Pit a Great Play drew rounds of applause for Miss Carruthers and Mr Harrington as Mitchell audiences praised Wright Huntington's Curtis Jadwin. Laura Dearborn, played by Miss Carruthers, impressed with artistic handling. The pit crowd was omitted due to few volunteers and an earlier lighting issue affected the first act.
Kemp's Balsam claims to stop any cough and cure diseases from coughs to consumption in early stages. The advertisement asserts it is the best cough cure and free of alcohol opium morphine or narcotic substances. It targets coughs colds bronchitis asthma and consumption.
The article urges farmers to adopt a regular rotation system based on farm size and soil. It suggests a five year plan with cornfield fodder, grain oats and barley with grass, and three years of grass to improve soil and yield.
The American Cultivator advises warm dry quarters and skim milk with grain for pigs to be profitable. Do not overextend, feed only what will be eaten, start grain after two months, and increase gradually. Provide ample bedding for comfort and to produce rich manure.
A New York farmer argues beekeeping can profit young farmers and keep sons on the farm, noting low start up costs and potential long term benefits. The piece also compares Timothy and Clover hay, recommending Timothy with a nitrogenous grain for horses, and Clover as better for cattle and sheep.
The piece warns against feeding waterfowl whole corn for market fattening, favoring mash for better digestion and warning that too much undried corn can injure ducks. It also outlines a brining method for pork, advising salt and saltpeter brine, weighed meat, and keeping meat under brine until use.
Pig notes advise extra good feeding for suckling sows with succulent foods to prevent loss of flesh. Brood sows three to six years old produce the strongest pigs with high vitality to resist disease. Avoid a perpetually full swill barrel. Seed corn should not be stored in barrels or boxes as moisture can accumulate. freezing can destroy vitality if corn is not kept dry. Professor J G Holden from Iowa Experiment Station provides guidance.
White waists priced at 5c to 19c and tablefuls of laces and corset covers. Underskirts 59c, night dresses 79c. New shirtwaists 1.00 to 3.00. Ladies kimonas 1.50 to 1.25. Children's cloaks, wrappers, shawls, and fabrics deeply discounted. Trade at Winter Bros for heavy dress goods and cloaks during the sale.
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