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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1903
Page
2
An advertisement touts Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent Pills as instant relief for skin tortures in babies and adults. It claims rapid, permanent cures for eczema psoriasis ringworm milk crust fetter and related conditions, urging mothers to use the trio after failed remedies and doctors.
Swiss writer Wallichius details a 16th century affair where Margherita Marsili, taken by Turkish corsairs in 1525, became wife of Sultan Solyman and mother to Selim II. Her lineage, through Cesare Marsili and Laura Chigi, reaches Pope Alexander VII by maternal lines, tying the pontiff to Mohammed IV of the era.
A historical note recalls Sir Walter Raleigh introducing the potato and tobacco to Ireland and his clash with Cork locals over the potato plant. It contrasts with a discussion of Japanese hygienic baths where hot water and a towel drying routine are described as promoting skin softness and flexibility.
In Ohio, three townships have centralized schooling under a general law, with 150 more showing partial centralization. Kingsville in Ashtabula County began in 1894 using nine wagons at $97 monthly, boosting attendance and efficiency. Madison Township reports tuition cuts and higher attendance after consolidation, while Gustavus and Greene townships expand four and eight room facilities with bus routes and new buildings.
A 1903 Agricultural Department report notes a net increase of 487 573 farm animals and 119 345 450 in value from the previous year. Total farm animal value reaches 3 108 515 540 as cows horses mules and swine rise in value though some categories dip.
An advertisement touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as the sole positive cure for blind bleeding itching and protruding piles as well as cuts burns and eczema. It asserts other salves are counterfeit and promoted by L. O. Gale.
Former Texas governor James S. Hogg, now oilman worth millions, aims for the United States Senate by aligning with current legislators. Although the race is four years away, he is quietly building influence with members of the state legislature.
A pigeon in Binfield Berkshire is claimed to be 27 years old, a note on remarkable avian longevity. The claim centers on the bird’s age as reported in local circles.
The advertisement touts fat feeding for consumption comparing pork with Scott's Emulsion. It claims fat aids digestion and lung health and notes cod liver oil and phosphates enhance effect. A free sample offer and label guidance are included.
Pierre February session opens with a motion to adjourn to Tuesday afternoon leaving only a fraction of members present. A bid to shift bill No. 80 from the judiciary committee is blocked by Lawson, Dillon, Frieberg and Bottum signaling potential defeat. Close withdraws his action as the judiciary panel holds the fate of the measure.
Pierre faces a pause as the valued policy law clears the senate and the anti-compact bill passes the house. Backers predict a larger anti-compact majority next session while the senate begins special appropriations. Secretary Berg blocks equal suffrage petition. readers plan a petition to urge a constitutional amendment proposal.
With eleven days left in the session there is little support for a revenue commission. The main action centers on Carroll’s bills creating a board of equalization with unlimited power to raise assessments, while Berndt’s measure caps increases at about one hundred million dollars. The Senate favors Carroll’s approach and may seek an amendment, but the House is wary and could halt any change.
Commander Blanchard announces the next South Dakota G A R and W R C encampment will be held at Big Stone Lake on June 23 24 25. The Commander in Chief of the G A R is invited to attend, with a fine program planned to entertain veterans and their wives at the summer resort during the gathering.
A reader notes that a Rocky Mountain Tea unsettled them for a week with digestive and liver issues while another user, Tom, claims it cured him and changed him as a new man. S. H. Scallin.
Experiments along the Nile show the cotton grown there matches world quality. About 15,000,000 acres of irrigated land exist but labor is scarce to till it.
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