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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1900
Page
9
A fragmented account recalls General Warren reaching Spion Kop and retreating British troops across the Tugela while criticizing Kentucky politicians for alleged acts and calling for a nerveful court and just verdicts.
The February issues include editorials on the Nicaragua canal proposition before Congress, Canadian and Erie canal projects, underground transit in New York, currency and banking conditions, treasury and bank topics, Senatorial discussions on the Philippine question, tariff policy in Puerto Rico and Cuba, views on neutrality in the Boer war, and an analysis of Boer strength and weakness.
A reliable poll shows 62 senators and 234 representatives favor action, with 1 senator and 29 representatives opposing delay. Majorities exceed two thirds in the senate and nearly three fourths in the house, with broad shore support likely to grow as undecided members lean toward action.
In Kentucky the contest board named Goebel as governor amid a wave of unrest. An assassination attempt mortally wounded Goebel before the decision, and no suspect had been arrested. Reports said Governor Taylor might declare martial law to block the legislature from certifying Goebel’s election.
Gazette notes a $100 payment to the county auditor and a $500 warrant, calling it possibly clerk hire to obscure the form. It says the warrant covered October to December auditor salary and argues the matter was clear in the proceedings and criticizes the Gazette editor for not understanding. The piece contends most bills are explained before approval and dismisses a clerk hire racket claim.
The Philadelphia Record notes a surge in domestic production across wood ware household items and farm implements with western drummers gaining Eastern market share. It predicts notable census changes in manufactured product values since 1890 and suggests Illinois may surpass Massachusetts in 1900 figures.
The February issue showcases The First Night of a Play Through the Slums with Mrs Ballington Booth and What it Means to be a Librarian by Herbert Putnam Librarian of Congress. Also features The Pew and the Man in It by Ian Maclaren and an American mother answering Have Women Robbed Men of Their Religion. An article on Mlle Chaminade, noted composer and pianist, and Frank Stockton's New Home in West Virginia appears, with opening chapters of The Parson's Butter.
Molly Donahue discusses woman’s rights with Mr. Dooley and essays like Edith and I in Paris continue. The pictorial In Honor of St Valentine by Alice Barber Stephens recalls happier days. Curtis Publishing Company NYC Philadelphia offers one dollar yearly, ten cents a copy.
In the Gazette of January 15 the writer attacks the Republlican for misreporting about an insane patient held two weeks at county expense. He questions the asylum superintendent's delay and suggests the Gazette exposed a mystery. Whitcher is praised for uncovering hidden truths.
A local critique argues the American League formed to back Senator Pettigrew for reelection, alleging it disguises partisan aims as nonpartisan unity. The piece contends unionists and populists are used to recruit, with alleged ties to Pettigrew’s friends and wartime support methods. The article forecasts the league’s collapse like prior reform groups.
A proverbs urging slow eating warns that haste spoils digestion and invites health problems. The piece promotes Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a stomach and nerve strengthener, claiming it purifies blood and rebuilds the body. It notes the temperance medicine contains no alcohol and offers free copies of Dr Pierce's medical adviser with stamp requests.
A long forecast details a marked warm spell on the first followed by a rapid barometer fall and rain storms with thunder in many regions. Expect snow and sleet in central areas from the 11th to 16th, then a cold wave and February blizzard across the country. A reactionary storm period around the 19th to 22nd brings more rain, wind, and snow, capped by a northwest cold wave. The piece notes February is typically dirty and disagreeable with frequent flurries, and emphasizes watchful stockmen for heavy winter conditions. Sources also quote an American mother’s reflection on motherhood and religion from Ladies Home Journal.
Dr J Newton Hathaway of Sioux City Iowa announces a perfected electric belt available to patients at a nominal charge. Write to J Newton Hathaway MD Commercial Block Sioux City IA for details and ordering.
An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as building sturdy hearts by producing rich pure blood. It claims the product gives strength confidence courage and endurance to men and women and notes Hood's Pills are non irritating and a safe cathartic to take with the Sarsaparilla.
Notice to contractors bids will be received at the county auditor's office up to 12 o'clock m February 3 1900 for the building of a combination bridge in Blendon Township between section eighteen and nineteen 16 feet wide and 46 feet long Plans and specifications are on file at county auditor's office Bids will also be received for papering and painting court house inside Plans and specifications on file at county auditor's office Dated January 17 1900 H B Anderson County Auditor There are many accidents to live stock which cause delay and loss to the farmer in his work Dr J H McLean's Volcanic Oil Liniment is a farmer's friend Its healing influence on domestic animals is immediate and permanent Price 25c 50c and 1 a bottle For sale by S H Scallio To Cure Constipation Forever Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic 10c or 2c If not to cure druggists refund money
A Mitchell charity evening hosted by the WCTU ladies charged ten cents at the door. The program features staged “poverty” costumes and mock fines for attendees in ragged costume while prizes reward the most disreputable attire and the poorest look among women and boys. Speeches and songs accompany games and free refreshments.
The old remedy has soothed millions of children for over fifty years. It calms teething pain, softens gums, relieves wind colic and diarrhoea, and is pleasant to taste. Sold by druggists worldwide at twenty five cents a bottle. Be sure to ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup and take no other kind.
An old promotional claim touts Cascarets as a blood cleansing beauty aid with prices 10c to 50c. A sailor’s note recalls dust forming on decks at night despite daytime cleaning, while a quip hints at men disputing a girl’s prettiness.
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