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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1904
Page
10
Daily market digest with Chicago Minneapolis and Duluth grain data. Wheat May prices range around 90 cents per bushel in Minneapolis and Chicago, with flax and corn figures listed. Cattle hogs sheep and stock receipts for Chicago Sioux City and Duluth noted.
Hyomei claims to prevent colds and grip and cure catarrh with breathing via a pocket inhaler. The ad touts a guaranteed refund if it fails, with a $1 outfit including inhaler, dropper, and bottle, plus 50 cent refills.
Mrs. Thornton reports organ pipes need fixing while Mrs. Hadley prefers the town's experienced plumber over new arrivals. An ad-like line promotes Rocky Mountain Tea complexion products by Scallin Bros at 35 cents.
Miss Keedick offered herself to Miss Darley on a Postal card. Miss Darley refused. Miss Keedick said she preferred sealed proposals.
Dr. Frank E. Brush presents his library of about nine hundred volumes to Dakota University in memory of his father Rev William Brush D D. The gift includes major works in religion philosophy and history and will be housed in a new Wm Brush Memorial Alcove with cataloguing and shelving underway for use next week. The university previously sought $10000 to $15000 in books and voices jubilation at this substantial contribution.
A historic quip from the Atlanta Constitution recalls a sheriff who seized a homeowner’s house only to have a hurricane blow it away, illustrating swift providence restoring the seized property. The line frames a witty exchange about justice and fate in old Atlanta.
Robert Livingstone and family visited H I Stevens on Sunday. Miss Una Moses stayed home. The Scovilles and Stevenses met Albert Stevens, and Mitchell’s Miss Scott visited Mrs. Barnard. Many residents shopped, traded stock, or attended social events, including a basket social near Robin township and a dance in Ethan.
Advertisement touts Dean's Ointment as a solution for eczema and other skin diseases, claiming it won’t harm delicate skin and is available at drug stores for 50 cents. The tone is promotional and local to the period.
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