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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1900
Page
2
An advertisement explains collapse stems from undernourishment and diseased digestion. It claims the remedy purifies blood, strengthens the body, and aids nutrient absorption. Readers are invited to send stamps for a book and free mailings from Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo New York.
Passenger and accommodation trains depart and arrive eastbound with arrival and departure times noted. C. B. Wizt serves as the agent for handling the schedule and ticketing inquiries.
Funeral services for Rev J F Bradley, longtime Elkton pastor and former Wisconsin and Iowa resident, were held at his West Second Street home and Graceland Cemetery. He was born Sept 16 1854 in Sackworth England and served in Wolsey Twin Brooke Elkton Parkston and other Wisconsin Iowa and Minnesota areas. A Mason charter member, he preached three Sundays a week and died after months of illness.
Sen George F Edmunds opposes separate action by anti expansionist Republicans and says imperialism is the key issue but he will back the Republican ticket. He declares support for McKinley and opposition to Bryan, arguing party unity is essential for the country.
List of uncalled letters at Mitchell post office ending July 24 1900 includes Care Mr M E Erickson Albert French & Owen Hanline Milton L Nieman Chas Raney Anthony Spiddell T M VanMormer Count Carl V S H 53rd 4th class matter. Also notes horse care remedies and Rem Sho typewriter promotion by S H Scallin G A Baldwin with Sioux Falls agent Will A Beach.
The MircHeLu Republican has moved into a new commodious building, owned by its publishers. The Forum notes the paper’s prosperity and its role in Mitchell, Davison County, and South Dakota, wishing it a long, useful career in its new home. Rocky Mountain Tea is advertised as a warming poultice to the heart.
The article describes the cat catcher in the city who lures cats with catnip then uses a chloroformed sponge to capture them for a fur trade. Dealers reportedly pay 50 cents to $1 per cat depending on size and quality, drawing antipathy from residents and pets alike.
The Mitchell lads lost a hard fought afternoon contest to Sioux Falls 13 to 11. Errors by Kiick at third and Wasson at short stood out among two miscues as Eastman pitched well for Mitchell and Drummy limited visitors after the first inning. A rematch is set for 3 pm with Sioux Falls to follow by Sunday featuring Doc Hillebrand.
The text describes sulky and gang plows called Eclipse Stone Dodger that can be handled by any boy or girl who can drive a team.
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