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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1901
Page
9
The legislature banned large cannon crackers and the city council need not draft an airgun ordinance. The laws aim to reduce injuries to women, children, and bystanders, sparing future generations from the chaos of past Fourth of July celebrations.
An advertisement asserts that a weak stomach cannot sustain the human body and promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a remedy that digests what you eat and should do good, endorsed by Sestlio.
A Yankton county correspondent details a Bohemian wedding at Tabor. The groom bids farewell to parents, then the house is entered by force to obtain the bride by auction, dowry gifts are collected, a Catholic service is held, and a dance feast follows. The bride sheds her veil signaling womanhood. the ceremony ends in quiet simplicity aligned with their old customs.
An 19th century style ad touts Halls Catarrh Cure as a universal remedy for constitutional catarrh, asserting internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, offering 100 dollars to prove failure, and promoting Hall's Family Pills alongside the cure.
Watertown stood alone in pushing a capital removal measure while Pierre backed removal in sentiment but could not rally enough votes. The report notes Watertown sent representatives to openly advocate removal, but no progress was feasible.
After a heated push to move the capital from Pierre to Hoy, Watertown led a caucus with other towns but the plan faltered. Huron stayed out, and the removal bill stalled, likely delaying any change for two years. De Witts Little Marty Risers advertised in the same column.
Auction notice for Rowley public sale on east half of section 13 near Mitchell Iowa. Items include horses cows calves yearlings farming gear and a threshing outfit. Sale set for February 28 with cash or credit terms under $10. 3 percent discount on larger sums. Auctioneers Boyden and Welch.
A Minnesota smallpox expert examined Redfield cases on a trip home, confirming twenty genuine smallpox and five variola cases, with indications the total may be higher. The outbreak is confined east and south of the Northwestern tracks, while the college district is isolated. Dr. Bureh and two others are said to be in serious condition as authorities work to care for patients and prevent spread. A snapshot photo of a patient on the train was described as shocking, showing swollen eyes and restrained hands during delirium.
Oscar Michaels owner offers 160 cattle including cows heifers and steers and seven heavy horses with farm machinery at public auction one mile southeast of Mt Vow on Wednesday February 27 1901 starting 1 o'clock. Free lunch at noon. Terms: cash for $10 or less bankable security to Nov 1 1901 ten percent interest. cash discounts on larger sums. Booyden and Welch auctioneers.
Sare. Right Away Quick offers a sweeping list of items for sale at the Dix House including bedroom suites bedding springs stands tables chairs stoves pipe zinc boards lamps horses a curry spring wagon chair swings and related goods.
The nineteenth century inventor, famed for machinery and automatic devices, will be showcased at the Pan-American Exposition. The exhibition highlights machinery and transportation, with recent focus on self operating automatic systems and advances in agricultural machinery.
In 1884 Herbert Wilson visited Niagara Falls on his wedding trip and marveled at the cataract with his bride. Fifteen years later now free view, he headed to the power house, impressed by industrial progress. The Niagara Falls Power Company installation attracts visitors worldwide.
Orrin B. Dunlap signs that Niagara Falls Hydraulic Power and Manufacturing Company will astonish the world at the Pan-American Exposition with unprecedented electrical power. The piece notes scientists across continents marvel at Niagara’s use and the dramatic display of electricity, including a diverted stream of the falls enhancing the exhibit.
Mark Bennirr notes remarkable progress in machinery and road building at the Pan-American Exposition. The exhibit will showcase the latest engines, transport devices, and practical machinery, highlighting new power devices, steam and gas engines, and transportation innovations likely to attract wide interest and advance agricultural and infrastructural pursuits.
The Pan American Exposition has United States government endorsement and $500,000 in appropriation for three new buildings. The main hall measures 130 by 600 feet, with two additional structures of 150 feet square. Architecture blends Spanish Renaissance with Mexican influences, featuring staff construction, vivid color, gilding, and red Spanish roofing tiles.
A movement backed by the Commercial club of Louisville aims to attract merchants and manufacturers to the Pan-American Exposition at Buffalo by erecting a Louisville building. The board of trade will likely cooperate and seeks to raise 15000 to 20000 dollars. The Louisville Tobacco Exchange may back a fine tobacco exhibit if the plan succeeds.
The Pan-American Exposition will present a Fine Arts display aimed at showing Pan American progress in painting sculpture and allied arts. The exhibit seeks representative works from the last 25 years with emphasis on recent pieces, to stimulate patronage of native artists and elevate western hemisphere art. The text notes the expo promises brilliant electric lighting and a premier artistic program as part of a new era in the New World.
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