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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1902
Page
6
Fragmented ad style notice promotes a product or remedy named Do You Know IT claiming to aid health issues and bodily functions. It mentions general benefits for vigor, digestion, and family wellness with vague endorsements and a casual, promotional tone.
Fred S. Burton of the Pan American Show commends the Mitchell Steam Laundry for Pan American Show laundry work including flat and bundle services. He says the shop handled the job well, delivered early, with no faults, and praises its quality after touring seven states and territories. A traveling company is advised to give them a trial.
Special session of Davison County commissioners on June 30 1902 approved liquor licenses and bonds for Mitchell Mt Vernon Ethan and other towns. They also incorporated the town of Ethan and scheduled a voters meeting for July 22 1902 with notices in the Ethan Enterprise. Tax abatement granted for Mitchell property owned by M E Church.
Government land status noted for 1901 assessment. Motion made and carried to adjourn to one o'clock.
Davison County board convened June 30 1902 with all members present. A petition from Badger township seeks a bridge location report. commissioners appoint J W Gilfillan and Co C Halphide to inspect. Various county payments and refunds noted including dog tax refund 31.00 for W J Condon and coal and supply purchases for poor farm jail and county offices. The report of proceedings is certified by H B Anderson county auditor.
A column uses a boy’s pocket clutter as a metaphor for digestion problems and extols Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for restoring stomach health. It notes quick relief from headaches liver troubles kidney disorders and skin eruptions and adds Dr. Pierce's Pellets to aid bowel purging.
An 1890s advertisement proclaims Bucklen’s Arnica Salve clears sores pimples eruptions fever sores boils ulcers carbuncles felons and more. It promises invisibility of blemishes and complete cures with claims of infallibility for cuts burns and piles. Sold for 25c at S H Scallin’s store.
For Sale. N. W. 21-102-64-86.75 per acre cash. N. W. 32-101-66 near Platte S. D. -310.00 per acre, one fourth cash, balance $200.00 per year at 6 percent interest. S. 16 of 23-102-66. Seven miles south of White Lake. Choice half section. Must be sold quick. Frank Van Wagenen. Mitchell, S. D.
A Portland Oregonian tale recalls a new Irish brakeman on a construction train who sees a runaway car. The man on the run says he won’t jump, asking if anyone would quit when earning wages as fast as he does.
An old Lexington notice describes M A Hogarty turning yellow from jaundice and being cured after two bottles of Electric Bitters. It also promotes Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for summer illness and warns families to keep a bottle handy. A Chicago Herald quip about luxury follows.
A Washington Star quip about climate change features a tourist asking if climate is changing and an old settler replying that it has not changed, arguing that if it could be altered humans would have done so long ago.
Merchant F H Wells of Deer Park Long Island recommends Chamberlains Pain Balm as the test liniment for strains. He reports using it for a severe winter lameness and achieving quick relief and cure. Sold by L O Gale druggist.
A prominent physician notes patients rarely follow prescribed hygiene or diet, leaving drug treatment as the only resort. He cites chronic constipation and endorses Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as mild, effective, and nonconstipating. For sale by L. O. Hale.
Executor Louis H Coleman of Jenny B Coleman deceased notifies creditors and all who hold claims to present them with vouchers within four months after first publication. Claims to be shown at Bidwell Land & Loan Co office in Mitchell Davison County South Dakota. Dated July 2 1902.
County commissioners met yesterday and received a petition from a majority of Ethan voters asking for incorporation. They granted the request with village approval needed and set Tuesday July 22 for a vote on the act. Residents show strong support as Ethan experiences a boom in growth.
Henderson New York resident J A Kelly recounts a near identical neighborhood experience and praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for rapid relief. Ad copy promotes Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry and Rocky Mountain Tea as other suggestions with prices and vendor names.
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