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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1903
Page
2
Fresh testimony pours in praising Dr King’s Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. T J McFarland of Benterville Va says three years of bronchitis ended after using the product. Also claimed to ease pneumonia and grip with guaranteed satisfaction from Scallin Bros. Trial bottles free, regular sizes 50c and 31.
A humorous exchange at dinner features a village editor and a knight of the paste pot in a wrapper joke. The notice then shifts to a parenting appeal promoting Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children to soothe feverish, constipated kids and remove worms, with a 25 cent price and mail order offer from Allen S. Olmsted, LeRoy, New York.
A forced sale by Bidwell Lands and Loan Co announces 300 by 300 foot squares of 12 lots each near town and the university. Squares priced at 200 dollars each with four buyers sharing a square offering three lots per share for 50 dollars. Deeds to parties, first come first served, property expected to rise in value as Main street extends south near Milwaukee tracks.
Dr King's New Life Pills claim to cure sick and nervous headaches by purifying blood and boosting health. Priced at 25 cents with a money back guarantee, sold by Scallin Bros. druggists. The ad ends with a moral note from the Columbia Jester about temper.
A Fargo North Dakota citizen narrates recovering from a long backache by using Doan's Kidney Pills bought at Wilson's pharmacy in 1898. He credits relief to the pills and cites warnings that back pain signals kidney trouble, urging readers to buy Doan's from Foster Milburn Co. as sale agents.
Story about a former traveling salesman turned preacher who sought a navy chaplaincy in Cleveland's era. President Cleveland doubted favoritism and urged merit, while the applicant claimed God's will would open the path. The punchline: he later entered the Navy and recounted the tale with humor.
Berlin transit bars overcrowding with fixed car capacity of three seats plus platform allowance of six passengers. Conductor enforces limits strictly, acting as on board police. no standing in aisles or on straps when full. Rules separate some couples but prevent crowding and foot traffic, improving safety.
A railway journey encounter with a young English engineer who spent years in America and observed how youth is a barrier in Britain yet a strength abroad. He recalls facing directors who doubted proposals from a beardless youth, highlighting age as a major obstacle in England versus opportunities he found in the United States.
The Atlantic states that the Pacific coast needs oyster seed from both Japanese and American sources. Wareham Massachusetts reports a thriving seed industry with cross continental shipments. The government seeks tests of oriental stock to boost beds and seed quality.
A Berlin man bought two seats in a Central theater box and found the view partial. He sought a refund after being refused, and a court ruled in his favor that theater seats must provide a full view of the stage.
The city stands out for its large share of residents with international travel and varied observation. This stems from many young Mormon men who are sent to foreign countries as missionaries, learn languages, and then preach abroad returning with broad outlook and augmented knowledge.
The Welsh residents of London protest Mr Redford the play censor for denying a license to Liewe lyn ein Liew Olaf a Welsh language historical drama about Wales last native prince. Redford says he cannot judge the play as he does not know Welsh.
The Dakota University commencement closes with six senior college graduates honored for high achievement. Lauritz Miller delivers The Great American was the oration and Ella May Williams presents Our Three Heroes. William’s address reflects on Civil War era leaders and funeral pomp.
A string of lighthearted exchanges from children and a few adults. Jokes cover school, family life, and Bible tales with playful misstatements and kid logic. The humor centers on child mispronunciations and cheeky responses from Margie Bobby Johnny Elsie and others.
The oration discusses Hamilton as a model of virtue and ambition born in the West Indies and educated at Columbia. It references Lincoln, Garfield, Washington, and Kossuth, noting their deeds, leadership, and impact on American ideals and liberty despite adversity and national turmoil.
A broad minded citizen praises humble beginnings noting that even top statesmen started as rail splitters. The precise man counters with a quip that an infinitive splitter can irritate, reflecting witty debate in Washington Star.
The Cincinnati Commercial Tribune recounts a humorous exchange about luck and a race track bet. A cheerful but naïve man claims he once won money by an audacious stunt, betting a friend ten dollars he could beat him walking home, which he then did.
A brief comic exchange shows Miss Giddsy asking about her marriage and Miss Speittz recounting the surprised response. The font of humor rests on the line about asking how it happened rather than when.
In a Syracuse Herald item a woman notes the days growing longer and her bashful escort is suddenly inspired by the remark. The scene centers on a quiet exchange amid their seaside outing and a wink to a past absence.
The note presents two maxims: a Longfellow line on talent and effort for success and a Schoolmaster warning about exploiting the poor. It reads as a compact moral inscription rather than a news item.
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