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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1902
Page
4
The piece recalls historic Senate brawls and recounts a Saturday confrontation between South Carolina Senator McLaurin and Senator Tillman. It notes provocation, a quick exchange of punches, swift dispersal by colleagues, and expected reprimand, framing earlier prewar floor clashes as rarer.
A recent Senate altercation saw Senator Tillman strike Senator McLaurin. Tillman was held in contempt and barred from proceedings, provoking a political spat as President Roosevelt withdrew an invitation to Tillman for a royal dinner, deeming his presence an affront to the Senate. Both senators face serious backlash from South Carolina.
Patient reports restored vitality after using Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription for stomach and liver issues. Letter from Mrs. J. Ellis Hamilton cites relief from jaundice headaches and improved digestion, claiming she became a "new woman" after three bottles of each product.
Chas H Gross writes from Midway District California that actual drilling began on February 19 for the Mitchell Crude Oil Co with two expert drillers engaged and work to proceed night and day. Stock currently at 10 cents per share will rise to 15 cents on April 15 with expectations of a dollar within 12 to 15 months. Installment plans will allow 100 shares for 10 weekly or monthly payments starting March 1. Investors in the city express confidence in the venture’s safety and potential profits amid California oil district activity.
An advertisement page promotes Bucklen Arnica Salve praised for cures of cuts burns sores and skin eruptions priced 25 cents at S. H. Seallin's. It also markets Rocky Mountain Tea for children at 35 cents and Elly's Liquid Cream Balm for nasal catarrh at 75 cents sold by Ely Brothers New York with a mailing option.
Look around for household goods furniture garden tools or carpenter items you no longer need Or items you use but want to swap for something better If this fits leave word at the second hand store in the old Tobin feed and seed store south Main street Mitchell S D box 417.
Robert Waterman and Ida Bell Curtis wed in a ceremony conducted by Rev. Luther Bright. The couple, long known in the community, plan to settle on a large farm north of Mitchell South Dakota with Waterman farming and raising stock. Their society friends extend hearty congratulations.
A 19th century advertisement claims Hall's Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease. It offers a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure and promotes internal use to affect blood and mucous surfaces. The notice urges sending testimonials to F. J. Cheney & Co in Toledo Ohio and notes Hall's pills as well.
For sale an improved farm on the Jim River six miles from Mitchell South Dakota. For particulars call or write to Ed Devy Mitchell SD.
Davison County offers $5,000 from the permanent school fund for loan at 6 percent. Apply at the county auditor's office. Dated January 30, 1902. H. B. Anderson, County Auditor.
Constipation dullness depression headache and disordered health are eased by DeWitts Little Early Risers. They stimulate the liver open the bowels and relieve this condition. Safe speedy and thorough they never gripe. Favorite Pills S J Seallin.
The Philadelphia preacher Rev Dr MacIntosh visited Aberdeen delivering addresses that day. A 3 pm service at the Presbyterian church drew Christian workers who praised his practical religious methods. Evening services were well attended with Rev Fraser and Rev Geo Williams leading the preliminaries and a special double quartet choir providing music.
Dr Mac Intosh, representative of the general assembly committee on evangelistic work, urged 5 000 000 Christians to speak to one soul each month. He said the assembly cares for people and noted his western tour to show sympathy and support for Presbyterian workers in Mitchell and South Dakota.
A Burlington Iowa locomotive fireman recounts crippling pain and weakness until he took Electric Bitters. He reports renewed strength and vigor, urging others to try the remedy with a satisfaction guaranteed offer at 50 cents.
Wesley Nelson of Hamilton Georgia relates his recovery from rheumatism after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm from Mr Blackman's drug store. He initially doubted medicines but accepted a trial with a money back offer and was cured in one week. Sold by L. O. Gale.
Clerks met at the Firemen’s Hall to form a local branch of the Retail Clerks International Protective Association led by I A Stangohr of Sioux Falls. Officers named include President R W Morgan and Vice President Miss Emily Kings, with initial thirteen members and plans to grow enrollment citywide.
An 1865 testimonial from J. S. Geral of St. Paul Arkansas claims DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve cured protruding and bleeding piles after other remedies failed. The ad warns to beware of counterfeit products and promotes the salve for skin diseases, cuts, burns, and wounds.
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