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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1886
Page
5
The Mitchell capital reports Weil Bros announces a Great Slaughter Sale to reduce stock. Prices include Lonsdale and Fruit of the Loom muslin 7c, unbleached 6c, Dress Prints 8c, standard colors 5c, dress goods from 6c, Brocaded Velvet 90c, Red Flannel all wool 20, with other goods similarly discounted.
After February first the Weekly Capital and Republican will charge $1.50 per year to current subscribers who pay arrears or subscribe in advance and to new subscribers. The old rate remains for short time subscriptions and those paid during or at the end of the year.
Miss Lena Dix and Mrs. Malcolm suffered deep burns after gasoline fumes ignited in a kitchen. Boarder Lewis Hoke smothered flames with a blanket, Dr Dix assisted, and Mr Toke withholds details to protect his newspaper’s early edition.
J B Wolgemuth of Plankinton returned from the Farmers Territorial Alliance meeting at Watertown where over fifty delegates gathered. He won unanimous support to host the next gathering in Mitchell, with Col Price and Col Peck delivering addresses and committees formed to study relations with railroads and elevators. Wolgemuth elected vice president amid minority status. The Watertown visit featured a banquet and strong anticipation of a larger turnout next year.
The month saw only two to three inches of snow at most with persistent but unclear wind velocity. The chilly conditions dominated, though measurable gusts remained elusive.
Notice outlines the third annual encampment to be held in Watertown on March 24 and 25 with sessions for the Council Administration March 23, invites ex-soldiers and citizens, and notes hotel and rail rates forthcoming plus camp fires and supportive participation by the Woman's Relief Corps.
Major G M Wallace kept daily readings from his north-facing thermometer through the month. Readings ranged from 25 above to 18 above zero with many days below. The average was about six degrees below zero, reflecting a damp, cold period and prompting thanks for the warmer days to come.
Notices promote the second visit of Dr Fishblatt to Mitchell Dakota at the Alex Mitchell House on Tuesday February 9 likely for cross eye operations and cures with free observation. Letters from patients in Stevens Point and New London Wisconsin praise cures and request further information and future visits confirming broad testimonials.
A column of various medical claims and product pitches from Hammer & Hammer and other sellers. Includes testimonials for Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption, Electric Bitters, Backlen's Amica Salve, Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, and a supposed cure for Consumption with a free recipe offer. Also lists nursery stock, oil and flour promotions, rental notices, and a piano organ for sale or trade.
List of uncalled letters includes Bollinger Blanche Johnson Alex Johnson Homer W Levake F alt By sare K mith Hara Mars ited Mrs Jennie jet Harn Miss Bertha Weyer Kristian K ohnson Joan The notice instructs to say Advertised and warns letters uncalled for in 30 days go to dead letter office. Also includes medical ads for Shiloh remedies and Catarrh Remedy sold locally.
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