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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1900
Page
6
The opera house may not be repaired after a fire months ago because appraisers valued repairs at 928 dollars, which owners Mrs Sickler and Mr Bradley say falls far short of the loss. Bradleys agent Mr Mannix says settlement is unlikely and Mitchell risks losing a major venue needed for winter crowds.
Rev J T W Ver non of Hartwell Ga credits Electric Bitters and Bucklen Amica Salve with curing a long running leg sore after unsuccessful remedies. The ad touts Electric Bitters as a blood purifier curing sores eruptions eczema tetter salt rheum and similar ailments. Satisfaction guaranteed or money refunded by S H Scallin. Large bottles 50c.
A minister delays, swears softly as a train runs late. A telepathic doctor in the new congregation reads his thoughts and informs all. Upon arrival, the minister is met with disdain, and the town ridicules his temper. The moral is to avoid dragging the town into one’s trouble.
Cattlemen at Pierré report June drought delayed early shipments as beef fattened on dry grass. Recent rains turned grass green and fattening rapid, pushing shipments to align with prior seasons. With hay now secured across the range, many cattle will be held rather than shipped.
A letter from Will Herbert reports Mitchell baseball club’s third loss to Aberdeen, 8 to 1. He notes Aberdeen played clever baseball with under three errors and credit Lange and Scharnweber for strong pitching and plays, while Mitchell struggles with team work.
The article describes a shift in enforcement against poaching under the Lacey game bill. Local sportsmen have suffered from pot-hunters who slaughter various game and ship it to eastern markets as poultry. Lawmakers believe the act will strengthen oversight and curb illegal shipment of game.
A local sportsman informed the Newe about a federal law signed by President McKinley to stop shipments of game across state lines. It prohibits transport of certain wild animals or birds and dead bodies or parts, with fines of 200 dollars for the shipper, carrier, and consignee.
Sheriff Swindler returned from Yankton where about 25 sheriffs attended the state sheriff's association meeting. New officers named include President H A Hildebrant of Watertown, Vice President Dennis Donahoe of Sioux Falls, and Secretary Treasurer Henry Swindler of Mitchell. A legislative committee may be formed to push beneficial bills next winter, with plans to meet again in Pierre in January when the legislature convenes.
Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption has caused worldwide excitement with its cures for coughs colds and lung diseases. It promises reliable relief for pneumonia pleurisy bronchitis and hemorrhage and claims rapid improvement even for hopeless cases. Sold by S H Scallin with a money back guarantee and trial bottles free.
Lewis A. Larson of Spink Union county pleaded guilty in Sioux Falls federal court to making false returns to the auditor of the postoffice department to fraudulently raise his pay. He was fined 50 dollars and has refunded 340.78 to the government, representing excess commissions from his office transactions.
An advertisement offers one hundred dollars reward for an incurable case of Catarrh by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It cites F J Cheney & Co. of Toledo as props and lists endorsements from local druggists West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin. The cure is described as a internal remedy affecting blood and mucous surfaces, priced at 75 cents per bottle with testimonial free.
May reports show 13 cream eries scattered statewide paid out over $37,000 to patrons. Locations include DeSmet Parkerton Alexandria White Lake Iroquois Doland Woonsocket Oldham Letcher Glenn Kimball Smith Creek and Gann Valley with many other creameries not yet reporting. Drought has little effect on this South Dakota product.
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