Mother's Friend Promises Easier Childbirth and Faster Recovery
A vintage promotion asserts that Mother's Friend eases nervousness during pregnancy and reduces pain in childbirth. It claims safer outcomes for both mother and baby, with shorter recovery, and cites a Georgia testimonial from Joun G Potaki of Macon. The ad offers $1 per bottle and free information books from Bradfield Regulator Co. Atlanta GA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joun
Potaki
Macon
Express
Bradfield
CGO
Atlanta
South Dakota soldiers reach San Francisco and Camp Merritt
The South Dakota Regiment of Volunteer Infantry arrived in California, fed by Red Cross aid, and stationed at Camp Merritt near San Francisco in a sandy area. The unit reports good spirits and a smoother voyage with less sickness than at Camp Dewey. Corporal Green of Co F was court martialed for intoxication and abusive language, later reinstated for bravery in saving a comrade, then escaped while leaving Green River Wyoming and faces a desertion court martial.
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South Dakota
San Francisco
Camp Merritt
Red Cross Society
Camp Dewey
Corporal Green
Co. F
Sioux Falls
Green
Sioux River
Green River
Wyoming
Splendid Elocution Recital at University Chapel
A well attended elocution program in the University chapel Friday evening despite threatening weather. The Riley and Dunbar class offered instrumental duets, vocal solos, and group numbers including The Soldier's Home and Old Kentucky Home. Selections by Riley and Dunbar featured performers such as Ethel Huyek, Nelson Peters, Blanche Robertson, Rodney Dunbar, Nana Cook, and Kittie Carpenter. At the close, ice cream and cake were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley and Dunbar
University Chapel
Miss Smith
Little Red Riding Hood
Riley Ethel Huyek
Paw Nelson Peters
Old Kentucky
Klondike
Kittie Carpenter
Will Hitchcock
Erasmus Wilson
Riley
S. Whittaker
Presbyterian College Move Sparks Huron Synod Session
The Presbyterian Synod of South Dakota met in Huron and adjourned with plans to consolidate Presbyterian academies at Scotland and Pierre and to relocate the Pierre college. Dr. H P Carson reported the Pierre college moved to Huron by synod vote, with delegates leaning toward Huron over Aberdeen. Hidden aims focus on strengthening Huron as the central college.
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Presbyterian College
Pierre
Huron
Presbyterian Synod of
South Dakota
Presbyterian
Scotland
Aberdeen
H. P. Carson
Pierre College
Huron Ua
Resolutions Adopted By Ransom Post G A R 1898 Memorial Day
At a regular meeting of Ransom Post No 6 G A R on June 6 1898 the post unanimously adopted resolutions thanking public school teachers and pupils for honoring Memorial Day, praising Rev B W Burleigh and Hon C H Dillon, and thanking those who provided music. A second set of resolutions from Star Light Chapter OES honored the death of Mrs T J Spangler.
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Ransom Post No. 6
B. W. Burleigh
C. H. Dillon
H. H. McLain
T. J. Spangler
Star Light Chapter
Silent Reaper
Fioods pest to take after dinner and preparations
An old ad claims Fooods pest to take after dinner aids digestion prevents distress and cures constipation, described as purely vegetable and non irritant. Sold by all druggists for 25 cents, prepared by C J Hood & Co Lowell.
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C. J. Hood &O
Lowell
Storm harms Aberdeen and warns of heavy losses
A strong wind storm hit northern areas early Friday causing extensive damage to farm buildings and street fronts in Aberdeen. Telegraph and electric lines failed, leaving the city dark while property losses mount. The storm also disrupted Milwaukee road wires as far south as Ashton with limited local damage. The piece shifts to medical advice about consumption and promotes Dr. Pierce's remedies, Omaha Exposition notes, and local testimonials about Dr. King's New Discovery and DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
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Aberdeen
Milwaukee Road
Ashton
Dr. Pierce
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo
N. Y
Common Sense
Senior Class of Mitch ell Public Schools to Graduate
Seventeen graduates, including Frank T. McLain, will receive diplomas at the corn palace Friday evening as Mitch ell Public Schools closes another school year. The program features music, prayers, salutatory, and multiple orations and essays by students such as Mamie Be Saull Clyde Kimble Pearl Jackson Zelma Maude Smith and others. The Rathbun orchestra will perform seven pieces, followed by diplomas presented and a valedictory by Gustavus Levinger.
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Mitchell Public Schools
Frank T. McLain
Spain
B. W. Burleigh
Mamie BE
Saul
H. N
Clyde Kimble
Pearl Jackson
Prank T. McLain
Renee
Maude H. Hager
Aor
Pg Ag
Lone Big Loy
H. McKeel
Barbara E. Rogan
Eseay
Zelma Maude Smith
Eben Marie Hannett
Helen E
Louis E. Beckwith Masay
Jennie Keyes
Reeser
Odessa Kimble
Augusta M. Maguire
Seene
Jessie B. Sandidge
Jack
Florence E. Willison
Gustavus Levinger
Corn Palace
Rathbun
George W. Liko
Milwaukee Excursion Rates and Events Summary
F E Clark lists Mitchell excursion fares for June events from the United Norwegian Lutheran church to the Trans Mississsippi Turnfest with round trip prices mostly at one fare or one fare plus $2. Special note on the South Dakota Firemen’s tournament Yankton June 14-17 offers one fare round trip with good return by June 18. Also includes endorsements for DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve and One Minute Cough Cure with testimonials from L M Kennon and L O Gale.
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F. E. Clark
Mitchell
United Norwegian Lutheran Church
St. Paul
General Federation of Woman’s Clubs
Denver
Colo
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
National Electric Medical Association
Omaha
Neb
American Institute of Homeopathy
Convention of Royal Orange Institute of U.S
Firemen’s Tournament
Yankton
Sioux City
Masonic Grand Lodge
Sioux Falls
Milwaukee
South Dakota Firemen
Milwaukee Road
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Harrer
Oindison Place
Agency
Peter Banner
Broadway
New York City
Ely
ELY Brothers
Warren Street
New York
J. E. Wells
Harker Bros
Scientific American
All
Munn & Co
F St
Washington, D.C
OUR Boys
California
Outh
Dakota
Pacific Coast
Dunbar
The
Nana Cook
L. C. Sage
Walter Elfrink
Noey
Sweet Bird
Jewells
Assisistant
Luella M
Bro
Mary J. Hall
Anna Cook
Sara EB
Bracy
Harry
L. O. Gale
Philadelphia
Chicago
trans-Mississippi
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul R’y
Geo H. Heafford
Chicago, Ill
Ada E. Hart
Groton
S. C
S. H. Swallin
S. M. Geary
Pierson, Mich
DeWitt
Bucklen
Arnica
S. H. Seal
S. E. Parker
Sharon, Wis
LL. O. Gale
B. P. Jones
Prosper Township
Davison County
L. M. Kennon
Merchant
Odell
Gillis Shoe
Fai
Glegbbessisiisiiivy
L. O.gale
JONES
Plano Manufacturing Co
D.w. Col.lins
Lam Zominte
Mitchell, South Dakota
A. H. Pearson, Mitchell, S. D
Mitchell National Bank
W.G. Davison
E. J. Quigley
N L. Davison
W. M. Smith
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