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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1893
Page
8
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative from the California Fig Syrup Co. It claims gentle cleansing of kidneys, liver, and bowels without weakening them, promoting health, and selling in 50c and $1 bottles through druggists with the manufacturer’s name printed on every package.
In Waverly Iowa on December 12 1892 Dr J L Pomeroy M D hails spectacles from Tudor Optical Co after years of poor vision. He credits scientific exams and special fitting methods for enabling clear night and day threading of small type. The Tudor associate will be at S H Scallin Jeweler Mitchell South Dakota Saturday February 25 with no charge for examination.
The third winter lecture at the Presbyterian church drew a small crowd due to freezing weather. Maps displayed the armies before Gettysburg and Fredericksburg while Rev. Williams and a musical duo provided preludes. The talk highlighted the Union victory and a misartillery moment cited as pivotal, ending with praise for the American soldier.
A St Bernard club party drew a crowd of ghosts in a playful haunted evening. Guests wore masks as Layton's Symphony Orchestra provided music, and a grand march preceded refreshments. The event ended at midnight with dancing and a noted finale to the club’s party series.
Marshal Kintigh arrested John McNamara for drunkenness after he drew a knife in a West First Street joint. He was jailed, but at seven the city jail emitted smoke and cries for help drew the fire department to the scene.
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