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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1905
Page
2
The St Marys Guild thanks the public and organizers for the Toy Shop comedy produced by 80 young people led by Mrs Virginia Doyle and Miss Carrie McCune. Net proceeds totaled 197.90 with expenses 132.90 leaving a Guild share of 65.00.
Advertisement claims Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea cures headaches constipation and kidney or liver troubles, urging readers to use the product for relief despite previous medicines failing. Scallin Bros. promote this tonic in a period newspaper style.
The twelfth annual camp meeting opened with a sec oal session led by the president. Rev W A Ginn and Mrs Catherine Ginn of Sioux City assisted by a chorus opened the song service. Dr W A Morrison of Louisville Ky preached on Losing and Finding Again of Jesus from Luke 2 41 52 stressing spiritual loss through business or pleasure and urging self examination and prayer. The fiery southern orator stirred the large audience despite light rain and those who miss him miss a rare opportunity.
Mr. Johnson Bane presented a classical guitar program at the Presbyterian church in Mitchell on Thursday evening. Despite light rain and a small crowd, his performance showcased challenging pieces and several compositions by Bane himself, highlighting the instrument's rich tone and his artistry.
Judge Carland of the federal court at Sioux Falls voided the $2,930 sale to Thos Evans after he canceled the order for misrepresentation. The case arose from a Minneapolis Threshing Machine Co order placed June 26, 1903, with Evans near Parkston. The company shipped the machine and Evans refused payment. after court maneuvers, Evans was relieved from payment. Parkston, Hutchinson County, and related actions are noted.
An advertisement touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a remedy for bright eyes with a handsome face as a compliment. The product is offered in tea or tablet form for 35 cents, promoted by Scallin Bros.
W A Williams recalls riding the inaugural Milwaukee line fifty five years ago when it opened a 20 mile stretch to the river. He notes the railroad now spans over 6000 miles and boasts top equipment nationwide and hopes the first crossing on the river would occur on the Fourth.
G A R special train to Denver via Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul sweeps cars through without change leaving Aug 31 from Fairbault Austin Mason City Decorah West Union Dubuque Cedar Rapids and on Sep 1 from Perry and Spencer Free reclining chair cars depart Emmetsburg and Calmar Aug 31 Rates are low for this Colorado trip Details and itineraries available from John R Cook Excursion Agent West Union Iowa or A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago
An advertorial appealing to women details Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a uterine tonic and strength builder to calm nerves during pregnancy. It claims the product has third of a century of sales, and offers a $500 reward for women not cured of leucorrhea, female weakness, prolapse, or falling of the womb. It also promotes Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for constipation biliousness and headache.
A humorous exchange in the Chicago Journal features a youthful scientist urging drinking water be boiled to kill microbes. The elder man replies with a wry line, comparing his preference to being an aquarium rather than a cemetery.
An English tourist remarks on a driver’s habit of speaking Irish to friends on the road while addressing the horse in English. The retort humorously questions the driver’s English, saying Masha cannot English well enough for the horse.
A professor notes that ancient Chaldeans used to inscribe letters on bricks a notion echoed by Mr Graball who adds that letters could be repurposed to build a stable. The fragmentary text references a Detroit Free Press item and a dialogue about fortune tied to family.
A tale from Village Pame describes aches and a throat tickle that leads a narrator to seek help. They consider sending to the White Horse for three pence worth of gin as a possible remedy, joking that it cannot hurt after death.
A streetcar conversation mocks Mrs Softer and a baby with a jab about a fat man talking to his canary bird. The Chicago News cites the exchange as a humorous aside overheard on public transit.
The nephew urges the old man to see a new play and laugh. The uncle glares, then a scratching pen signals another will revision, his forty fourth.
A nervous young man, soon to wed, sought guidance on proper behavior as he asked whether it is customary to cut the bride. Brooklyn Life notes his anxious dilemma and the humorous tone of the inquiry.
South Africa harbors earthworms closely related to the common angleworm. Two species exist, one dark red and the other nearly black. They are larger than a finger and measure three to four inches long, reputed to have a taste for human blood.
A bold girl presses her mother to put a conditional marriage warning in writing. The mother questions the purpose, and the daughter jokes about giving the note as a wedding present to Fred.
A poetically minded young man tells a girl that a thousand stars look down on her this night. She instinctively raises her hands to adjust her hat, hinting at a delicate, unspoken romance in a quiet moment.
The item notes growing demand for ostrich tips used to trim hats. Describes various styles such as the willow plume with yellow tips and mauve pansies at the back. Mentions differing curl in ostrich feathers and the Paris Millinery Trade Review observes fashion shifts.
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