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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1899
Page
4
A physician created formula of herbs and vegetables claims to cure irregular menses, leucorrhea, falling of the womb, nervousness, headaches, and backaches. The Bradfield Regulator, sold for one dollar, is advertised by The Bradfield Regulator Co of Atlanta, Georgia, with a free illustrated book offered.
The British Isles host six languages with Welsh, Gaelic, Irish Erse, Manx, French in the Channel Islands, and English used alongside native tongues. Wales reports 508,086 Welsh speakers. Scotland has 48,788 Gaelic speakers. Ireland shows 32,121 Erse-only speakers. historical data notes shifts from Irish to English. Manx and French are in use in Isle of Man and Channel Islands respectively. The piece highlights bilingual and multilingual usage across regions.
A slice of early 20th century rural life covers a Lent Easter lamb sale in Spanish towns where children buy or receive a pet lamb or kid, training it with tricks and adorning it with ribbons. Also recounted are a morning coffee mishap caused by ground cloves, a schoolroom joke about a flag hiding dirt, and notes on the White House design copied from an Irish palace.
A London academy correspondent recalls a binding error decades ago when an old edition of Sir Walter Scott was bound with mismatched backings. The Talisman and The Legend of Montrose arrived labeled as The Tallish Man and The Legend of Montrose, provoking warranted anger.
The Chinese census relies on each household head listing all residents on a slip of paper with strict spelling requirements and penalties for misrepresentation. This straightforward approach avoids complicated name pronunciations and streamlines population enumeration in Chinese cities.
An 1899 Brevard style notice praising Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and Mrs Winslows Soothing Syrup as trusted family remedies. It lists prices, local sellers, and various other patent medicines including Shilohs Cure Kodol Dyspepsia Cure DeWitts Little Early Risers and Karls Clover Tea. Advert reads urge careful self treatment and prevention while warning against counterfeit products and noting local bids for coal and other items. Also includes a testimonial for DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve and Dr Hobbs Sparagus Pills with dealer contacts.
A Boston Journal fragment humorously recalls life in a flat where a harsh voiced maid at the speaking tube turns visitors into adversaries. The tale follows a miscommunication about Mrs De Lancey Montressor and a caller, with Silence and frustration mounting as Emma answers calls, while the owner ponders sandpapering the maid’s voice.
J K Smith hosts a grain and grass exhibit in Davison County with cash prizes for best bundles of spring wheat white oats black oats white parsley and more. Entries must be in one bundle or sheaf by August 31 1899 and judged by township representatives with awards paid at Commercial Savings Bank.
A historical ad claims Shilohs Vitalizer relieves sour stomach and digestive distress while promoting kidney and liver health. It also promotes Cascarets candy cathartic for constipation with 10c and 25c prices and a druggist refund if CCC fails.
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