Local News Briefs from Mitchell Area
Mitchell and vicinity see social events and civic notes including weddings in Letcher and Sioux Falls, a Building and Loan meeting, business trips of Fred Widmann and Adolph Schuler, Keepe rs of the county assisting in a bank robbers case, and changes in the electric plant ownership. Also reports on theater, real estate, and church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Schuler
Edith McGurdy
Frank McCurdy
Letcher
R. N. Kratz
Coman
Mark Harris
Thorson Manufacturing Company Formed in Calumet Mitchell
The Thorson Manufacturing Company organized with capital of 50000 and headquarters in this city. Incorporators from Letcher and this city include Gilbert Shorson Edward Welch John Christopher C G Christopher and C Thouwipson. The firm intends to manufacture a patent cylinder wrench by patentee John Christopher and aims to market the tool early next spring with a future plan to establish a Mitchell factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorson Manufacturing Company
Gilbert ‘Shorson
Edward Welch
John Christopher
C. G. Christopher
Letcher
C. Thouwipson
Mitchell
Relief for stomach pains with Chamberlain’s remedy
The article notes that stomach pains resemble a toothache but are not dangerous. It promotes Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for prompt relief, suitable for both adults and children, and palatable when diluted with water and sugar. Sold by all druggists.
Loomis Congregational Church Dedication Planned for Jan 31
The Loomis Congregational society schedules a dedicatory ceremony for their new church on Sunday January 31 led by Rev E M Moore. The program includes doxology responsive reading scripture sermon and dedicatory rites with an evening sermon and brief addresses by congregational members.
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Congregational Society
Loomis
E. M. Moore
Vsalmis
W. H. Thrail
D. I
Huron
Bergs Sweet Laxative Chips Endorsed by Local Executive
A prominent city businessman praises Bergs Sweet Laxative Chips describing them as harmless and gentle on the bowels useful for constipation and bowel complaints. Sold at 10 and 25 cents, with endorsement attributed to LL. O. Gale.
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LL. O. Gale
How to Make Money with Aluminum Card Case
An advertisement urges agents to write Marsh Manufacturing Co. in Chicago for a personalized aluminum card case and 100 engraved business cards. Sample case plus 100 cards postpaid 40c, or 100 cards without case for 80c. Retail price is 75c. Send 40c now for the sample and cards, or 80c for cards alone. Mention this paper.
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Marsh Manufacturing Co
Lake Street
Chicago
Prize Magazine Premiums Scam Warned by Local Residents
Town residents report an Ideal Publishing Co subscription scheme run by J Burnett that promised 62 magazines with premiums after 52 deliveries for 5.20. A forged clerk of courts seal and signature were used to back a guaranteed certificate, leaving buyers without goods. Do not trust agents, hold funds until delivery. Cole's Cough Cure is advertised as guaranteed.
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J. ©. Burnett
Ideal Publishiny Co
Going Halves and Fragments of a Busy Exchange
A collage of overheard lines in a bookstore and street chatter. A customer offers seven cents for Romeo and Juliet while a clerk asks for a dollar and a half. The page threads in jokes and ad blurbs about cures, rings, boards, and a snoring neighbor.
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R. Paul Pioneer Press
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy
An old trusted teething remedy praised for soothing pain in children. Claims to tooth the child ease gum pain cure wind colic and diarrhoea with pleasant taste. Marketed worldwide by druggists at twenty five cents a bottle.
Pessimistic Outlook On Language Currents From Chicago Tribune
A prospective patron questions language offerings at a college. The president envisions fifty years ahead, stating all reading subjects except English are taught as slang dictionaries multiply and new words appear constantly.
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Chicago Tribune
Chamberlains Cough Remedy trusted for croup symptoms
Mothers recognize the distinctive cough of croup and should start treatment without delay. The notice recommends Chamberlains Cough Remedy as the universally approved medicine and warns against untried alternatives. It notes the product is for sale by all druggists.
Cole's Carbolisalve Ad Claims Quick Pain Relief
An advertisement touts Cole's Carbolisalve as the fastest pain reliever and a reliable healer for wounds and burns. The copy notes thirty years of steady use in millions of homes and urges purchase for 25 or 50 cents at druggists.
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Cole
The Strenuous Life Prompted Mischief in Chicago West
A teacher asks a student about meaning of strenuous life. The student answers with a mischievous recollection of in trouble events at home, noting misbehavior as the prompt. The exchange appears in a Chicago West context.
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Chicago
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Arthur Leigh
Francis Dowling
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Mr. J
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Ecgzema
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