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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1888
Page
7
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A crowded notice page lists subscription drives for the Mitchell Printing Co and regional agents, business openings including a bakery and restaurant, and local personal news from Mitchell and nearby towns. It mentions the territorial fair, court updates, and travelers in California with brief health and business notes.
Advertisement touts reasonable goods and low prices at Weil Bros. in dry goods carpets clothing boots and shoes. It invites customers to shop for bargains and notes Butterick Patterns are carried as agents.
Reports from the blizzard show Davison County suffered one death and two severe freezing cases. Drs. Parmelee and Crane amputated the foot of Mrs Allen after a long overland journey from Rome to Mt. Vernon area. Mrs. Dodd and Mrs. Bruen face possible outcomes while relief and supplies remain scarce.
The first southward train since Wednesday arrived Saturday around seven thirty or eighty, after three earlier attempts from Yankton. Curry led the snow plow from Sunday afternoon, moving from Yankton, and brought passengers including Silsby, Goodykoontz, the Revue Man, Prof Richardson, Dr. Robinson, Alex Alexander, Judge Tripp’s associate, the Dancing School impresario Barney, and several traveling salesmen along the line.
Dyspepsia and liver troubles are blamed on greasy and irregular meals. Green's August Flower is advertised as a remedy that improves digestion and overall health, claiming happiness follows health and urging readers to ask their druggist for a bottle priced at seventy five cents.
The week ending January 24, the Mitchell post office lists uncalled letters including Anderson Chie Lowe D A Moorus George W Casaday Judson Christianson Northrop F B Clark Leslie Dean Dora Thompson Leslie Fuller DD Watters Em Warmer John Wageck Adam Gands T G Wilson J B Geyman Eb Woodworth M L Wheeler ES Goodfried I Wurbert. Callers asked to say advertised. letters unclaimed after two weeks go to the dead letter office. D TlameEr P M
Los Angeles county endured a cold wave two weeks ago causing two deaths and widespread suffering. Hundreds faced exposure in tents and flimsy homes as coal rose to 25 dollars per ton and wood to 16 dollars per cord, amplifying hardship beyond prior storms.
An early 20th century advertisement touts Syrup of Fries as a nature made laxative and universal remedy for headaches cold fevers habitual constipation indigestion piles and related ailments, claiming easy intake and effective cleansing of the system.
San Francisco California firm seeks sale through N Scallin. Listing references California Fig Syrup Company location and broker.
The Madison Lake County board convened at the Lake Park hotel to reorganize and assign officers for the upcoming year. C A Bliss was named president with W F Bushnell secretary and E H Jacobs treasurer. Committees on grounds, transportation, printing, and arrangements were formed as Mitchell was chosen for the fourth annual territorial fair to be held Sept 24–28, 1888 with Mitchell contributing 1500. An appeal for a 5000 territorial fair appropriation was drafted alongside a memorial to boost county agricultural society premiums. The secretary’s salary was cut to 850.
The program listing for Sunday January 27, 1888 at the Excelsiors includes student entries such as Benjamin Franklin and Julia Pringle with essays and recitations by Patrick Trenry, Mattie Spangler, Alida May, Lettie Russ, Frank Windle, Emma Staker, and others. The event features a debate on whether education should be compulsory with an affirmative by Celeste Coughlin and Ruby Skinner and a negative rebuttal.
A retired physician offers a free recipe for a vegetable cure for consumption bronchitis and throat lung ailments plus nervous complaints. He states thousands have benefited and will mail the directions in German French or English to any reader who requests it with a stamp. Address W A Noyes 149 Power's Block Rochester NY.
Reports from Mt. Vernon and Plankinton describe a deadly blizzard with multiple fatalities. John K. Jensen perished while delivering ice as his wife froze trying to reach him, while he found home to discover their child dead and wife later perished. A post office daughter also died near Amboy. Plankinton observers report twenty people and about 400 cattle perished near White Lake, with fatalities likely higher than early estimates.
A Sioux Walls traveler, J. E. Heldon, and his wife rushed into a blizzard night near Plankinton. He later died after enduring frost and injury as rescuers and neighbors assisted the surviving wife who faced grim news and mounting hardship.
E W Rice bought out Chase Olson’s interest in the Sioux City dry goods business last Friday and yesterday sold the entire stock to C D Chase of Plankinton S D. Chase has not decided whether to move the purchase to Plankinton or stay in Sioux City permanently.
The Yankton Press notes the organization of the Omaha Yankton Northwestern railroad to complete a direct line from Omaha to Yankton and up the Jim River valley. It is described as fulfilling local desires and aiding intermediate towns, while not interfering with the Norfolk Yankton line and providing southern connections for the city.
The Minneapolis and St. Louis railway offers round trip excursion tickets to St Paul for the Winter Carnival from January 24 to February 2. Return by February 5. Fare includes 25 cents Carnival grounds admission. For details contact the nearest agent or S F Boyd G T P A Minneapolis.
Advertises Electric Bitters as a purer medicine that cures liver and kidney diseases and purifies blood. Promises removal of pimples boils and salt rheum, drives malaria, relieves headaches constipation and indigestion with full satisfaction guaranteed or money back. Sold at L O Gale's Drug Store for 50 cents and 1 per bottle.
A large crowd of friends accompanied the late Mrs. A H Pehrson as her casket was carried from the funeral, with mourners following to the graveside. The procession reflected the respect of the community for the deceased and her family.
The article notes a burial near the Ethan Lutheran church on Tuesday. It states sympathies go out to the afflicted husband, expressing sincere condolences from friends.
Mrs. Everitt Smith laid to rest in a large funeral service at her home on Tuesday. Rev. Babcock of St Marys church led prayers, and the M E choir sang two selections. Pallbearers included Rowley, Slitchcock, Foster, Devy, Bowdle and Singiser. She died in her 58th year, born near Lynchburg Virginia, married in Greensboro North Carolina in 1859, moved to Dakota in 1884, survived by husband W M and daughter Julia.
Members of Ransom Post and Corps and friends met at Odd Fellows hall for a joint installation led by past commander George A. Silsby. New officers were named for both groups with remarks of appreciation and renewed interest in G A R and W A C work.
The widow of Willard in Loup City Nebraska describes managing the Times since June 2 1837 and reports receipts of 3015.65 from job work subscriptions and notices. A final hearing of creditors claims is set for next Monday in probate court with hopes to satisfy all claims soon.
Mrs Whaslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children is promoted as the prescription of a leading nurse and physician in the United States. It claims forty years of universal use by millions of mothers, easing teething pain and curing dysentery, diarrhea, griping, and wind in the bowels. Price 2 shillings 6 pence per bottle.
An 19th century ad proclaims Bucklen's Arnica Salve as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers and many skin troubles. It guarantees satisfaction or money back and lists price 25 cents per box, sold by L O Gale.
A private telegram from Washington says the house committee has agreed to report the bill opening the reservation favorably.
The 18s8 edition of Vick's Floral Guide features new engravings and three colored plates of flowers vegetables and grain with a lavender cover. Published by James Vick Rochester NY the guide sells for 10 cents and includes a 10 cent seed certificate and aims to aid the garden and house plant interest.
The Dakota farming shift enhances corn acres from 1,000 last year to higher this year with reduced wheat. Farmers pursue mixed farming with cows hogs sheep and poultry for higher revenue and profits while avoiding heavy machinery costs. Extra wheat, millet or alfalfa, and more efficient care aim to lift farmers out of debt, else only the Lord may know what will.
A new rotary snow plow, fitted with revolving knife blades and powered by a stationary engine on a flat car, arrived last night ahead of the St. Paul through train and moved east again this morning. It is propelled by rear locomotives and clears drifts at about ten miles per hour.
News notes a surge of suffering and Rev. Brown’s effort to supply clothing fuel and provisions. Readers are urged to notify Mr Brown if they wish to contribute. The ad promotes Pono's Extract with warnings about fake sellers and touts Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption with testimonials and free samples at L A Gales drug store.
Advertisements note The A J Cleveland Co will deliver seeds to nearby stations and invites requests for a catalogue. Shilohs porous plaster treats back chest or site pain with 25 cents. Shilo's remedies claim cures for consumption and catarrh with nas al injector offered. Local money lending on city property at favorable rates referenced.
A notice offers a 160 acre quarter section of choice hay land patented, 6 miles southwest of Mitchell, for 200 dollars. Buyer must provide well secured notes to complete the purchase. Contact C W Ciinis in Ethan.
Davison Bros and Seaman advertise ready cash for loan on improved farms with low interest rates and invite inquiries from potential borrowers.
Bill Nye mocks royal life and the burdens of czarship, arguing an American feels freedom while czars face constant scrutiny, rigid duties, and public scorn. The column riffs on czarowitch to czar transitions, court etiquette, and the absurdities of ruling with humor.
Memoir excerpt details Ife improvising a gunboat from a mule ferry to patrol the Jessee river. Captain ordered to command the improvised craft with a single artillery piece and river crew, plus volunteers from the Fifteenth Kentucky, as life and troops faced scarce resources during Gen. Mitchel’s era. The Tennessee served until Mitchel departed.
A San Francisco correspondent outlines Chinese educational practice where males receive lifelong study and periodic exams to attain government rank, noting scholars predominate in office. The piece also mentions that the orange tree and lemon descend from the citron, linked to Crusades era introductions. A final aphorism links prosperity and adversity as a measure of friendship.
A Chicago Herald report describes Russian engineer Cosluwiche claiming to master aerial navigation with a 200 foot long machine built in segments across Europe to protect the secret. A Dakota newspaper notes a man near here died from poisoning after eating a lunch wrapped in a disliked paper, urging caution with that source.
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