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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1905
Page
8
A Wheeling West Virginia man recounts severe running sores from a leg injury and a poisoned blood supply. He credits 8.8.8 with curing the ulcers quickly and claims the sores never returned for twelve years. He endorses the remedy as the great blood rustler.
William H Gregory was arrested in Mitchell on a desertion charge after arriving from Portland and using the name James Rogan. He denies desertion and claims a mistaken identity with no prior enlistment since 1902. He will be held in Omaha pending Washington authorities. Also notes crop conditions in the state.
An advertisement touts Little Pills Early Risers as a remedy for constipation and sick headache. It claims they do not gripe or sicken and give early rising energy for children and adults, sold by Seallin Bros.
In central South Dakota west of the Missouri River crops and livestock thrive as the Milwaukee railroad expands toward the Black Hills. J N Cooley reports favorable conditions and rising farm land values driven by good rainfall and increased land under cultivation, especially in Lyman County where wheat yields and acre values soar.
Special to The Republican reports two million four hundred twenty five thousand acres of land ready for settlement including Uintah Indian reservation openings on August twenty eighth. Registration begins August first at several Utah locations with drawing starts August seventeenth in Provo. Certificates allow land inspection. entries must be filed individually. soldiers may use an agent. The tract offers irrigable fruit lands, grazing areas, timber, and minerals such as coal and copper.
Acting Mayor Han nett presided as council discussed condemning several sidewalks around the former corn palace site and from Main street to Duff street. An ordinance on first reading approved a tax levy to pay sewer bond interest per bond purchasers. Requests for a sewer on Fourth Avenue west were referred to the sewer committee. A small water works house was assigned to a committee led by Aldermen Wallace, Duncan and Curtis. The finance committee reviewed J. T. Grinnell’s bill for moving a safe. council approved $50 of an $85 claim after prior explanation.
A council member warned he would sue the city for the full amount if the council refused his proposed figure. The bill was sent to the finance committee and in Tuesday’s meeting the committee reported that $40 would be a reasonable cost to move the safe.
Mrs W H Snow of Mitchell visits Ethan with her son Verne. Emma Tobey improves and a race track may be built east of town. A mad dog scare ends with a marshal shooting a strange dog. Bank moving to new building on Main Street. Albert Klotz to repurpose old bank for butter cream and eye line business. Methodist church to get fresh paint. Several residents and visitors arrive from Chamberlain Luana Mitchell Tyndall and Beulah. Harvest starts. Catholic class to take first communion July 30.
Roy Lillie died Friday at 10 oclock from inflammation of the bowels. Funeral was held at the house Saturday at 2 oclock and burial followed at Graceland cemetery. The Lillie family receives community sympathy while Loomis prepares to reopen the state bank Monday.
Burt Pool and Lyle Cooper purchased a Northwestern steam threshing machine and plan first class work. F. J. Smith installs cement sidewalks in front of his store. Mr and Mrs V K Harris and all children leave Loomis Wednesday for Harrison crossing the country. Harris noted as a rustier and business man. A Lillie travels by train Thursday to Charles Mix county to visit his parents.
R D Lang and family visited Mr Satterlee. Mrs Tenry Fields travels to Washington to visit a ailing mother. Young people attended a dance at Fred Hoishire. Waworka couple visited their old home during an excursion. Hayorka owns a farm near Minneapolis. Bayley and Mrs Lang with baby visited Mitchell Tuesday. Mrs Lang stayed in town the rest of the week. Yabne and son were Mitchell visitors. Reapers began early week but rain halted work and oats suffered. Phil Lucas stays with Hobart Fields. Clare LaFortune tends a flower garden.
For sale description of the south half of section 5 township 97 range 60 west Hutchinson county South Dakota. Part of the Taylor ranch a fine 320 acre two farm unit located one mile north of Tripp in the corn belt. For price and terms apply to M. J. Higgins Odell Illinois.
In English towns a rush occurs when a child is born in poorer districts. A shilling reward goes to the first notifier within forty eight hours. Upon notification the mother is visited and given care instructions on a printed slip. The visiting officer ensures the directions are understood.
A reminiscence from an English reviewer concerns a Christchurch dean’s brother who served as a rector. Known for his eccentricity he was a famed whip and proud of his horse team. He delighted in flicking a fly from a leader’s ear and carried the whip into the pulpit to rouse any nodding congregants.
A description of the stork balancing on one leg beside its nest. The narrator notes no one believes the bird until witnessing this feat and praises the bird’s balance and sleep posture in that precarious pose.
Robert, six, quips he has little interest in the topic. He notes he has no little boys to consider, while his father presses for opinions on when boys should be in bed.
A fragment notes McBluff is said to suffer rheumnn tism though described as not in distress. The speaker claims the doctor calls it gout and that McBluff remains proud and happy about his condition.
A brief quip contrasts Dumiley's unchanged appearance with his unaware self. The other line notes a promise to dessert leading to a tiny wedge as redemtion, ending with the girl’s wry pronouncement.
A brief medical note links dizziness with a sensation of fullness dull pain and nervous headache to possible apoplexy or paralysis. The description warns of serious outcomes and urges caution for those experiencing such symptoms.
An advertisement asserts Dr A W Chases Nerve Pills restore health by feeding the nervous system and blood. Testimony from H B Smith of Troy New York claims rapid, complete relief from nervous headaches and dizziness. Pills sold 50 cents a box by local dealers including Scallin Bros Mitchell S Di.
Pierre Capital-Journal notes the superintendent of census returns to the county auditor due to vague individual residences. It emphasizes that each person’s residence must be specific enough for enumerator verification, such as street and number, allowing easy cross check. The city enumerator will be required to substantiate any reports.
A vintage ad touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a tonic that tightens the eye boosts complexion, eases tension, and clears the brain. Sold by Scallia Bros for 35 cents in tea or tablets.
The Springfield Republican notes that wheat exports fell to 43 797 188 bushels in the last fiscal year and that the United States has shifted toward manufacturing and population growth. It argues the nation is no longer predominantly agricultural and will produce less bread for export.
G A R special train to Denver via Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul will run August 31 leaving from Rairbault Austin Major City Decorah AWest Union Dubuque and Cedar Rapids with September 1 from Perry and Spencer Free reclining chair cars depart Emmetsburg and Calmar This offers a rare chance to visit Colorado Tickets and itineraries are available from John R Go Excursion Agent or F A Miller Passenger Agent Chicago
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