Water meters and waterworks in Mitchell debated by Tax Payer
A Mitchell reader writes to the Republican supporting water meters over the open hydrant system. He cites Sioux Falls Yankton Canton and local pump data, argues meters reduce leaks and expenses, and warns against reducing gravity pressure during peak summer demand. He urges Citizen to consider meter advantages for the artesian belt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican
Sioux Falls
Yankton
Canton
Mitchell
Tobin and Webster Auctioneers Stage Local Sales
Tobin and Webster, auctioneers, conduct sales in Daviso County and across the state. Terms are reasonable. Contact Port Tobin Hill Side SD or Webster at Farmers Sheds Mitchell.
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Daviso County
Port Tobin
Hillside
S. D
Webster
Farmers Sheds
Mitchell
Night Alarm Warns of Croup Dangers
In a brief endorsement from Mannington Kentucky Mrs Crodier reports her three year old daughter survived a severe croup attack after using Foley’s Honey and Tar. The ad warns that brassy coughs signal danger and urges prompt treatment with the product.
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Croup
Volev
Mas
L. Crodier
Mannington
Foley
S. WI
Seallin
Rocky Mountain Tea Promises Holistic Health
S. HW. Seallin advertises Rocky Mountain Tea as a tonic aligning body organs for harmony and wellness, claiming internal balance through the product. The short notice emphasizes health benefits and brand attribution.
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Rocky Mountain Tea
S. HW. Seallin
Foley's Honey and Tar for croup and coughs
Foley's Honey and Tar advertised as best for croup and whooping cough with no opiates and quick cure. Aimed at careful mothers, the product is priced at $8 per bottle and signed by TI. Scallin.
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Foley
Scallin
Who Is It That Sympathizes
A lettered critique questions whether home merchants or distant department stores best support a town. It cites Michigan Crawford and Pukwana, noting stores in Chicago New York Philadelphia and Minneapolis largely ignore local fairs and church needs while a few respond. It urges readers to patronize local merchants and resist cash‑only pricing with hidden freight costs.
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Sears & Roebuck
Montgomery, Ward & Co
Chicago
New York
Philadelphia
Minneapolis
Bucklen Arnica Salve Claims Worldwide Fame for Cures
Ad from S I Seallin promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as superior for cuts burns boils sores felons ulcers tetter salt rheum fever sores chapped hands skin eruptions and piles with a 25 cent price and guaranteed cure.
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S. I. Seallin’s
My Family Doctor Dream Balm Testimonial
A reader endorses Ely Bros Dream Balm as a family remedy for nine years aiding colds in the head and children. Trial size costs 10 ets, full size 50 ets, available from druggists or by mail from Ely Brothers 56 Warren St New York.
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Ely Bros
Kimball
Ely Brothers
Warren St
New York
Uurdock Blood Witters Offer Health Tonics
An ad-like snippet promotes Uurdock Blood Witters claiming a tonic cures liver trouble and fatigue, promising a new man or woman through their patent remedy.
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Trade Mark Box Ad
An old advertisement highlights the Cascarets Candy Cathartic product with its C C C stamp on a light blue enameled metal box. The copy notes the trademark C with a tail and warns against bulk sales while directing readers to drugstores.
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Cascarets Candy Cathartic
C.C.C
Miraculous Healing Claimed After Prayer at Free Methodist Church
At a south side Free Methodist church gathering on February 14 1902 worshippers prayed for the pastor's wife who suffered lung trouble. After anointing she reportedly recovered and arose this morning, witnesses say. Signed by Mary F Coffee W N Coffee J P Leister G W Moore Mrs May Summers George TY Summers M DL Lewis FP Schutz Mitchell.
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Republican
Free Methodist Church
South Side
California
Mary F. Coffee
W. N. Coffee
J. P. Leister
G. W. Moore
May Summers
Geo. TY. Summers
M. DL. Lewis
M. Schutz
Mitchell
Coffee
Miraculous Healing Claim Attributed To Faith and Prayer
Local editor recounts a reported cure of tuberculosis in Mrs. Coffee through prayer and anointing at a church service. The account stresses patient improvements after six months of poor health, extensive prayer, and a scripture-based rite, asserting divine intervention rather than human aid.
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Republican
Everning
Coffee
B. A. Robb
California
Mrs. C
The Free Methodist Church Pastor Endorses Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil
Pastor W Coffee defends divine healing while supporting medical science and condemns Christian Science and Dowieism. He notes Dr Bobb saved Mrs C three weeks ago, praises Eclectric Oil for curing croup and burns, and claims hundreds of lives saved annually by having it on hand.
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Bobb
Simon Maus
Free Methodist
Ehurch
A Fireman's Close Call and Patent Medicine Ads
A Burlington Iowa locomotive fireman C W Bellamy recalls a near miss on the job and praises Electric Bitters for renewed strength. The page advertises Dean’s Ointment for piles and Foley’s Kidney Cure from S H Scallin.
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C. W. Bellamy
Burlington
Iowa
S. H. Scallin
Everett Couple Married in Washington
A letter from Everett reports the marriage of Miss Rosabel Griffith to Nutting E. Bachelder on January 29. Rev. R. B. Wassel officiated before relatives and close friends. The bride wore drab French satin with pale blue trim. rooms held ferns and evergreens. They will reside in Everett after March 1 and previously lived in Mitchell before moving to Washington two years ago.
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Everett
Wash
Rosabel
W. J0. Grifith
Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup Cures Colds and Coughs
A vintage health claim promotes Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup as a natural remedy for coughs and colds. The ad emphasizes the pine based tonic as a soothing, healing assistant for respiratory symptoms.
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Dr. Wood
Norway
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Mitchell Printing Co
Candy W
Atharti
Sterling Remedy Company
Mitchell, S. D
R. C. Warne, M. D
Sterling Remedy CO
Frank van Wagenen
Mitchell House
South Dakota
Madison Medicine Co
Madison
Wis
Doan
J. B. Abbott
Cashier Security Mutual Life Association
Phelps Bank Building
Binghamton, N. Y
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Bucklen
Mrs. Coffee
S.S. S
S S S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
C. Burnside
Heekin
J.H. Tobin & Sons
Dean
H. Seallin
Washington
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