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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1902
Page
2
Advertising rates given on application and reasonably low. Business cards up to six lines five pounds per year. Each extra line one dollar. Legal adverts at statute rates. Cards of thanks ten cents per line. Marriage and death notices published free of charge. Resolutions of respect and presents five cents per line. Address changes require former and new address.
The Minneapolis Journal laments eroded teacher standing and inadequate pay. It argues teachers endure long hours for meager wages, urging endowments or higher funding to raise teacher salaries and improve public schools. It compares pay to other occupations and urges substantial endowment to lift salaries.
A claimed full pardon for the Younger brothers to return to Missouri was premature. They remain confined to Minnesota on a seven month old parole, and the Minnesota Board of Pardons will not act until more time passes since the pardon took effect.
Admiral Sampson, very ill in Washington, is sinking with no immediate danger of death but little hope he will survive much longer.
Watertown issued a large set of improvements totaling over 3.4 million dollars per a Public Opinion list. The northern city is also bidding to host the state Republican convention this year, while other towns have yet to respond.
The legislature enters a special session to decide the railroad merger and adoption of the tax code. Opposition is widespread across the state and even lawmakers doubt the new tax law will pass.
Secretary Long informed Admiral Sampson of retirement with quotation of President McKinley praising his war service and recommending promotion. The retirement may resolve the recent controversy surrounding his career.
Watertown eyes moving the reform school to Plankinton if the state separates boys and girls into different institutions. A Watertown correspondent notes prior moves sought full transfer but now favors half, believing recent Plankinton trouble could aid the plan to divide sexes into distinct facilities.
The piece ridicules the Huronite and Alexandria Herald for backing the Jim River canal linked to the Missouri River. It suggests South Dakota could shift funds from eastern rivers and harbors to this plan and hopes Bret Longstaff’s dream will one day come true, prompting apologies by mail.
Judge Campbell, who resigned his fifth circuit judgeship last fall, has been offered and accepted a government post as special attorney to represent the government in Spanish war claims. He did not seek the appointment. it was extended as a compliment to his ability by the South Dakota delegation. His retirement was noted as a significant loss to the fifth circuit.
St Louis has not fixed the expo year with talks of extending to 1904 halted due to campaign year. Foreign exhibitors cannot prepare for 1903 and postponement to 1905 is likely. Local movement to secure county exhibits may be abandoned until proper reinstatement.
At the Huron business men's convention a plan to raise 233000 for a St. Louis 1904 exposition exhibit was proposed. A county by county fundraising scheme would fund a governor appointed commissioner and a state board including Secretary of State Auditor and Treasurer to approve plans. The group favored a Mitchell style corn palace if feasible, and urged South Dakota’s representation linked to the Louisiana Purchase commemoration.
The note discusses digestive issues from constipation and prominent symptoms like nausea headache and indigestion. It promotes Stomach Bitters as a remedy to cure constipation and associated ailments, urging readers to try a bottle.
The piece notes Elijah II Dowie plans to abandon purloined funds from his brother in law after Judge Tuley ruled against him in a race industry case. Dowie aims to make amends to prevent further agitation and protect followers who invested in his schemes.
A Yankton Press and Dakotan reader letter condemns John Fanslow for an interview praising Yankton and disparaging Mitchell. The writer defends Mitchell, argues against city rivalry, and notes Fanslow received courtesy during his Mitchell visit.
The former commandant Col Linn faces accusations of missing funds at the soldiers home while under a populist board appointee. His ledger shows a shortage of 1037.75 and issue sheets 1038.30, with no appearance at a recent board meeting. The matter echoes earlier reforms school criticisms and is being weighed by the populist press as campaigns build.
A man speaks of needing lasting warmth as Hood's Sarsaparilla is praised for invigorating the blood and circulating it through the body. The ad claims the tonic fits men and women and helps resist disease in cold weather.
A powder named Allen's Foot Ease promises to cure chilblains frostbites damp sweating and swollen feet. Available at all druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents.
An old advertisement touts Dean's Ointment as a universally safe remedy for painful hemorrhoids. It claims the product cannot fail and appeals to readers across ages and social classes.
An urgent night alarm describes croup as deadly without help. Folys Honey and Tar is touted to give instant relief and cure the worst forms. A Kentucky mother credits the product with saving her three year old’s life after doctor’s grim prognosis. Refuse substitutes. S. H. Seallin.
S. H. Scallin reports Foley’s Honey and Tar as a remedy for coughs caused by la grippe. The product is claimed to heal the lungs and relieve grippe symptoms.
An old advertisement touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a cure for croup sore throat and pulmonary troubles claiming soothing, quick relief from painful conditions. The monarch reference implies high praise for the remedy.
Testimony extols Banner Salve as a fast acting cure for piles. Claims it relieves quickly with no other salve matching its healing.
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