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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1895
Page
2
The Argus Leader reports Sioux Falls ready for a state fair with over a thousand dollars in premiums from merchants. A strong program, top exhibits in crops stock and livestock, and attractions promise a landmark event likely to attract visitors and promote South Dakota.
The Chicago Times-Herald predicts rapid journalism changes including telautograph reporting, remote editorship, and instant telautograph proofs, with reporters drawing and type setting via new machines. Also notes machine improvements will reduce costs, benefiting readers and the industry. The piece includes testimonials for Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery, and local ads for Foster’s Map of the Yankton reservation and Mitchell Printing Co, Mitchell SD.
A Harvester King 12 foot binder by Craver Steele of Harvey proved its feasibility in rye near Mitch ell. The machine cut an 8 acre field without stopping, switching from header to binder in 20 minutes, drawing strong demand from farmers. Local agents report two carloads sold, with another ship available. critics conceded the invention’s promise for future harvesting.
John Ziekrick and Sheriff Cook recover seven head of horses that strayed from a ranch 100 miles west of Chamberlain after a week of pursuit. The notice mentions reduced rail fares for trips to Meclette experimental station and various itineraries, with schedules and event details for Mitchell, Spirit Lake, and surrounding areas.
Madam Hansy, last jail occupant of Davison County, was released on Wednesday after the county physician deemed her too ill for confinement. States Attorney Mohr and Judge Taney agreed to modify the 250 day sentence, allowing her liberty to follow her inclinations.
A speaker describes the world as a vast curiosity shop filled with people trying to fix themselves. They mock modern remedies and promote Hipstetter's Stomach Sitters as a universal cure for constipation malarial fatigue and various ailments.
The Mandelin Club members Nichols Hover Dancan Hail Boggs and Beckwith performed at Mr and Mrs Gee’s home on Friday night delivering a refined hour of music. Nichols has steered the group toward notable efficiency with the audience applauding the final program. Graceland Cemetery Building progresses under the Ladies Cemetery Association in an octagonal form with two doors six windows and a concave roof. Contractor M Keith expects completion by week’s end at about 640. The Mitchell post office notes uncalled for letters as of July 25 with two weeks to claim before onward forwarding.
The MiveneLn Printing Co advertises a cheap edition of the 1895 session laws at 74 cents per copy. They promise accuracy and usefulness comparable to the regular edition and offer to place orders for the authorized edition due to be filled around June first in bound full sheep and bound half sheep formats.
Prof L D Edwards of Preston Idaho reports severe fatigue nervousness and insomnia from overwork. After taking Dr Miles Restorative Nervine his energy mood and sleep improved greatly and he now feels bright and capable of more daily work.
An advertisement for Dr Miles Nervine promises a first bottle will help. It states the product sells for 1.6 dollars per bottle with eight bottles for a discounted price, and offers prepaid shipment from the Dr Miles Medical Co in Elkhart Indiana.
Sealed bids will be received by the City of Mitchell at the City Auditor's office up to July 7 1895 for a stone arched bridge across Dry Run on Iborin Street. Plans and specifications are available at the City or County Auditor's office in Mitchell.
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