Mitchell growth fuels 1905 building boom in city
Mitchell braces for a robust 1905 as local capital funds major upgrades. Projects include Widmann hotel, Century Memorial Hall, city hall, gas plant extensions, and a new railroad depot with total improvements around 484 495 dollars. Local sewer and water work, cement sidewalks, and numerous residences mark a strong growth pattern driven by citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Widmann
Mitchell Gas Co
Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railroad Co
J. W. Warner & Son
Commercial and Savings Bank
Chicago, Milwaukee & St.Paul Railroad
Catholic Church Society
Moonses
Mde
Fred Widmann
Widtmand
City of Mitchell
Mitshell Gas Co
Lurner & Son
R Electric Co
Harker
Roy Hackett
W. Seaman
Messingstrsteiec
Areteceys
W. Johnston
S. L. Tenney
Fiotner & Son
Dr. M. Halphide
Cuticura Promises Hair Growth and Skin Cure
An advertisement extols Cuticura as a complete hair and skin remedy. It touts stopping hair loss, removing crusts and dandruff, destroying parasites, and nourishing follicles for new growth. It also promotes a full external internal set including Soap Ointment and Pills for one dollar and lists Potter Drug & Chem. Corp. as proprietors with address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter Drug & Chem. Corp
Columbus Ave
Boston
Rasmussen confrontation ends with attempted break in
Rasmussen visited Ole Hendrickson’s home at nine, was refused entry, and broke in after Hendrickson locked the door. An axe touched Rasmussen during the struggle as he searched for Olive Hendrickson, then fled with the weapon while neighbors pursued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostor Republicany
Conrad Wasmussen
Rasmussen
Ole Hendrickson
Mr. Hendrickson
Hendrickson
Olive
Rassmussen
High School Notes and Changes At Local School
Attendance this week reached 140 with total enrollment 153. There were 29 half days of absence and 41 tardiness cases among 27 students. A boys chorus will be formed led by Miss Windle next week. Examinations for the last semester start next Tuesday afternoon and run through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windle
Maude Scholes
Board of Education
Mitchell
De Witts Little Early Risers Named Best Liver Remedy
An advertisement touts DeWitt’s Little Early Risers for liver trouble and constipation. It claims mild action, no stomach weakness, and cites Bob Moore of Lafayette Indiana praising the pills while contrasting with other laxatives that cause griping and sickness. The ad notes travel convenience and lists B. O. Gale as a seller.
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DeWitt
Bob Moore
LaFayette
Ind
B. O. Gale
Cure for Scalp Pimples: Ada Smith Endorses Cuticura
Ada C. Smith of Jersey City describes severe scalp itching and pimples. She used Cuticura Soap with Cuticura Ointment, claiming the regimen cured her and restored clear hair growth. She vows never to be without Cuticura again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ada C. Smith
Grand St
Jersey City
N.J
Local Improvements Advance at Perry Building Project
The report notes Perry building lease and other improvements under consideration for ongoing urban development. Officials and contractors are reviewing enhancements to storefronts and related facilities as part of a broader redevelopment agenda.
Drabgerous Country and Indoor Duelist Tale
A drift of memory and satire flows through a fragmentary tale set aboard a coach journey to Cork where a grand dinner is interrupted by an indoor duel firing a bullet through the ceiling. The scene blends humor with political asides from a New Irish League leader criticizing a proposed remedy for Ireland and a gardener parable about a policy that buries refuse yet discards the leftover dirt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piierty
United Irish League of America
New York
Ireland
Ife
Sermons and theater tales from the Civil War era
The Rev. Dr. George P. Mains admires profitable sermon volumes but notes few ministers can publish them. An elderly Scottish minister jokes about authorship earning £500. General Sherman enjoys theater, politely handling a pushing spectator and preserving the row’s peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Mains
Methodist Book Concern
New York Tribune
Mains
General Sherman
Helen Sherman Gridith
Lippincott’s
Save Now for Future Opportunities at Bank
Review last year and decide to save part of your salary next year. Open a savings account at this bank to help you save. You can start with a small amount and earn 4 percent interest, compounded twice a year.
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Neary
A. LD. Walpole
Seventh Avenue and
Lawler Street
Walpole
Kimball Street and
Seventh Avenue
A. PD. Walpole
First Avenue
A. D. Walpole
Schawhler
O. Newbury
J. P. Lindahl
Loslu
A. H. Doyle
SH Seallin
Magpie Salford
Mosk Sp Souoosbopusites
Infeeietiesbesesrets
Eliza Myers
W. E. Tipton
G.F. Kleinan
Bailey & Christenson
Wmil Becker
G. W. Austin
I. G. Crouse
Lina Voien
G. A. VanderVort
Dan McDermaid
Edward Devy
HK. C
Ball
Fourth Avenue
Clark
Hitchcock
C. Dean
Dakota Central Telephone Co
L. D
Sasa Goa Descea Y
Hampton & Lest
Vel Cvehetel Ster Aesiet Ete
Kk. Y. Gamble
Florence Starr
Sanco
J. O. Walrath
Krank Olson
S. I. Clark
I. H. Winsor
A. J. Pringle
A. G. Pringle
Crosbie
J. J. Gleason
L. L. Clark
L. Wallace
Cuticura
R. F. Otto
J. C. Purdy
Sea Asha J. OC
Purdy
Ncgeen
L. A. Stout
Johnson & Co
Western National Bank
Olive Hendrickson
S. D
Clark John
John Grace
Gracegdac
Walter A. Hooker
Germania Land Co
G. Bergquist
C. A. Anderson
Dakota Wesleyan University
College Hall
HW. Cope
Isteltierete
I. J. Purdy
A. K K. Mooney
Prof
Pr. Graham
IK. L. Moyer
Margaret Smith
Levi Peirce
Cssceynous Segas
Patrick Smith
M. M. Ramer
Prin
Dence
SiGunxn Malls Brewing Co
Otl
Perry
ALOK
Vota
Vietor
Arami Gattien
Cork
Sabe
James
Os Angeles Times
Aver
Lowe
William TL Proror
J.C. Aye
Manuf Clyers
Ico
Lowell
Massacturers of
Sarsaparilla
General and Savings Bank Business
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Sunidi Iys
C. A. Bower
Main St
Mitchell, South Dakota
D.M. Ferry & Co
Detroit, Mich
A. B. Hager
Champeny Block
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