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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1899
Page
5
Advertisers and local names appear amid a statewide update. Messages note regimental movements from Manila to San Francisco, a major in J Q A Braden, and a Mitchell event on Sept 14 with Buffalo Bill. Governors, civil service debates, and South Dakota crop prospects headline a slice of regional and national happenings.
The Nebraska regiment led the firing line in the Philippine war alongside other volunteers. About one thousand served, with nine hundred twenty eight returning home. Seventy two died, thirty nine in battle and thirty three from sickness, marking a costly service for their country.
The encampment objects to summary and dishonorable discharges of members from the soldiers home. It insists veterans should receive proper care and not be cast into cold charity or left homeless. It resolves urging management to review and prevent such treatment of old and disabled veterans.
Two circuit judges clash over whether the liquor law remains in force after the dispensary amendment. Judge Moore says the amendment repealed the law but lacked executing legislation. Judge Smith argues it is not self executing and requires action to take effect. The Bellon vs Day case centers on claims of liquor liability for a death tied to an intoxicated purchaser.
Advertisers tout Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and coughs claiming over ten million trial bottles given away and thousands cured. Hood’s Sarsaparilla and Hood’s Pills are promoted for vitality and digestion. Ely's Cream Balm advertises relief for catarrh with trial sizes and mail order from New York.
Over fifty years of use by millions of mothers. It soothes the child relieves teething pain and wind colic with a pleasant taste. Sold by druggists worldwide. Twenty five cents a bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup and take no other kind.
Foot-Ease promises relief for swollen tired feet and ingrown nails with a cooling effect and pain reduction. Cascarets Candy Cathartic claims to cure constipation with a money back guarantee if it fails, priced at 1c or 25c. Trial packet offered for Foot-Ease. Allen S. Olmsted of Le Roy, New York, advertises.
A South Dakota editor praised H C Preston for turning populist after a July address. Preston, a steadfast Republican, rejects the shift, affirming support for McKinley and opposition to trusts. He defends the Philippine policy, flag, and national prosperity.
The Odd Fellows lodge installed new officers led by Deputy Grand Master C. C. Halphide with Geo. EK. Law as grand marshal. Listings include N. G. John Reiergen and V. G. O. J. Fish among others. Spring 6 month term begins with Finance Committee W. N. Hollands, C. C. Halphide, Geo. Law. Also advertises King’s New Life Pills and Begg’s Cherry Cough Syrup with local sellers S. H. Scallin and L. O. Gale.
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