Record of South Dakota flood impacts and river rise
The Mim river in South Dakota surged beyond banks after June rains, widening to over half a mile and flooding crops in Jim Flyer valley. Losses tally in the hundreds of thousands with hay wrecked and debris clogging the river bottom. Bridges and crossings face danger as water climbs and daily routes are disrupted.
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South Dakota
Bluff
Rock Creek
Jim Flyer
Grag. Greene
James Yobin
J. R. White
Alexandria Road
Firesteel
Ater
Gaetze
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve Ad 1890s
An advertisement promotes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as penetrating skin layers to antiseptic and soothing inflamed conditions. It claims effectiveness against burns cuts eczema ringworm and other skin diseases. Also advertised as a remedy for blind bleeding itching protruding piles. Sold by Scallin Bros and made by A B DeWitt & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
A. B. DeWitt & Co
Scallin ® Bros
Council Meeting Minutes Highlight Water Main Extension
At the regular city council session President Hannett chaired in the mayor’s absence. Chief Keith and City Engineer Nelson reported on poll tax collection and water supply. A resolution extended water mains to Dakota Wesleyan University with university payment承. Grinnell blocked his $85 bill for moving the land office safe, which the council cut to $50. he declined to accept and the matter was referred back to the finance committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannett
Keith
Nelson
Dakota Wesleyan University
Ok.t.grinnell
Finance Committee
Three Rural Routes Approved by Post Office Inspector
The rural route inspector for the Post Office department completed a trip over three Mitchell routes on Wednesday evening. He found the east south and southwest country lines satisfactory and sent reports to Washington. He will return soon to finalize formalities to place the routes in operation.
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Postofice Department
Mitchell
Washington
Bates Rural Route North Established Since Last
Bates rural route north of the area has been in place since it was established last year, serving local residents with mail delivery. Residents note the route’s continuity and its impact on nearby farms and settlements.
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Re Bates
Laxative Cough Syrup Marketed With Kennedy Brand
A new cough syrup from Kennedy’s Laxative Honey and Tar emphasizes a laxative principal to expel colds by gently moving the bowels. Marketed by Seallin Bros, every package features a red clover blossom and promotes relief for coughs colds and croup.
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Kennedy
Seallin Bros
Off to Watertown by Co D for Encampment
The 43 members of Company D under Captain Clyde Kimble and Lieutenants Rathbun and Waterman left Omaha Wednesday evening for Watertown to attend a weeklong encampment. They were joined at Salem by one or two other companies and traveled on a special train. Encampment officers Sergeant O’Mealy and Adrian Ruh accompanied the unit.
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Co. D
Omaha Road
Watertown
Clyde Kimble
Rathbun
Waterman
Salem
O'Mealy
Adriant Ruh
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Sold by Seallin Bros
An advertisement claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests food and strengthens the stomach to cure stomach troubles gas bloating heart palpitations and digestive disorders. Sold by Seallin Bros.
Prohibition Conference Draws Support Across Regions
Mitchell hosts a large prohibition gathering as delegates from Aberdeen to Yankton attend a statewide conference. Notables Volney Cush ing of Maine and Charles R. Jones of Chicago head the event with C. V. Templeton of Woonsocket and Quincy Lee Morrow of Brookings in attendance. The morning features open parliament and speeches, while afternoon sessions include financial report and talks by Jones on the national outlook.
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Mitchell
Aberdeen
Yankton
Volney B. Cushing
Maine
Charles R. Jones
Chicago
National Prohibition Party
C. V. Templeton
Woonsocket
Quincy Lee Morrow
Brookings
Milwaukee Road
City Hall
Morrow
Alexandria High School
Ife
Eva G. Williams
Watertown
Independent
Order of Good Templars
EH. W. Greene
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
State Committee
Chas. R. Jones
National’ Party
Prohibition Speakers Rally in Encouraging Session
The gathering portrayed the prohibition cause as strongly advancing despite discouragements. Speaker Jones offered thought provoking ideas and Quincy Lee Morrow, secretary of the committee, delivered a forceful address on prohibition. Morrow spoke with conviction and acknowledged opposing views with notable charity. The afternoon program concluded with these remarks and an evening adjournment.
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Jones
Quincy Lee Morrow
Morrow
Prohibition Rally Closes With Strong Maine Message
Tuesday evening at city hall the state prohibitionists held the closing session of their rally. Hon. Volney B. Cushing of Bangor gave the principal address praising prohibition and its Maine and Kansas success. He argued liquor revenue loss and home protection, calling prohibition a robber of commercial life. Chas. R. Jones of Chicago and Quincy Lee Morrow of Brookings offered brief remarks and praised the convention’s outcome.
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Volney B. Cushing
Bangor
Maine
Cushing
Prohibition Party
Kansas
Chas. R. Jones
Chicago
Quincy Lee Morrow
Brookings
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Endorsed by Governor Atkinson
Digests all classes of food and strengthens the stomach. Cures dyspepsia indigestion and stomach troubles and rebuilds worn tissues into rich blood and health. Gov. G W Atkinson of West Virginia reports using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure effectively and recommends it to friends. Sold by Scallin Bros.
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G. W. Atkinson
W. Va
Scallin Bros
Mitchell Plans Big Corn Palace Season Celebration
Mitchell did not observe the national holiday but gears up for six days of corn palace festivities. Heavy rain kept many in town as river areas flooded including Jitu river at Whites and Tobins groves. Fireworks lit the evening sky with private displays at homes such as Mr. and Mrs. H R Kibbee with about fifty guests attending the Wednesday club gathering and indoors refreshments served.
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Mitchell
Jitu
White’s
Tobin
H. R. Kibbee
Dr A W Chases Nerve Pills Sold By Mitchell S D
An advertisement touts Dr A W Chases Nerve Pills as restoring energy and steady nerves. It cites a testimonial from Fred Hoyt of New Brighton Pa about improved sleep, strength, and eyesight after using the product. Box price 40 cents at local dealers Scallin Bros Mitchell S D.
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A.W. Chase
Fred Hoyt
No. 724
6Th Avenue
New Brighton
A. W. Chase
A. W. Chase Medicine’ Company
Buffalo, N. Y
M. D
Scallin Bros
Mitchell, S. D
Notice of Receiver Sale of Dakota Fire and Marine assets
The receiver of Dakota Fire and Marine Insurance Company will sell at public auction at the Mitchell court front door in Mitchell South Dakota on July 17 1905 at 10 o clock a m to the highest cash bidder all rights title and interest of the company in and to certain judgments in favor of the company against diverse persons ranging from 10 25 to 698 35 Dated Mitchell SD June 14 1905 J G Markham Receiver
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Dakota, Fire and Marine Insurance Company
Mitchell
South Dakota
Dakota Fire and Marine Insurance Company
SE Ae
S. D
J. G. Markham
Notice of Mortgage Sale in Mitchell South Dakota 1905
Notice states Mary Earl and Herbert Earl defaulted on a July 29 1885 mortgage to Plano Manufacturing Co later assigned to Mary E Monroe. Aggregate due 291.87 includes principal interest taxes and 25 attorney fee. Foreclosure sale set July 29 1905 at 2 pm at the courthouse front door. Lot 8 Block 88 Lawler addition Mitchell Davison County. H C Cook agent and I J Spangler attorney.
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Mary Earl
Herbert Earl
Plano Manufacturing Co
Register of Deeds
Dayison County
Mary E. Monroe
C. Cook
Davison County
Mitchell
South Dakota
Lawler
Davison’ County
H. C. Cook
I. J. Spangler
Estate guardians seek order to sell Mitchell property
In Davison County Court a petition by Anna Welch guardian of Richard D. Welch and Paul Welch minors seeks court permission to sell undivided two-fifths of undivided two-thirds of lot 6 in block 41 of Lawler's addition and lot 5 in block 12 on the original plat in Mitchell. Next of kin must appear July 17, 1905 at 10 a.m. to show cause why sale should not be granted. Publication required weekly for three weeks in Mitchell Capital.
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State of
South Dakota
Davison
Richard D. Welch
Paul Welch
Anna Welch
Lawler
Mitchell
City of
Davison County
Mitchell Capital
Inseid
W. Abbey
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Ghange
Captain Kimble
Cele
Sarily
Attest S, Cattrell
Circuit Court
Frank B., Smith
Court House
Adolphus Platner
A. E. Perkins
Office of the Register of Deeds
Davisor County
T. J. Spangler Atorney
Appellant
America
Gran Americas Real Repres
Soweenanent
Winter Quarters
Bridgeport
Conn
New York City
Jsement Ideas
Sby Square
London
Eng
Te Port Mahon
Paris
France
AILY
New York
Europe
Deli
India
Viceroy
Viceline
Volo
Umnur
Ariniut
Momus’ Realm
Gale's Drug and Jewelry Store
Main St
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