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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1902
Page
5
Weather prophet Hicks predicts a central disturbance early July with a warm humid wave and severe storms, including hail in central and northwestern regions. Disturbances peak mid July with possible heat before storm activity, then a cooler spell as July ends.
The Mitchell capital notes a large turnout at the fire department tournament with twenty towns represented led by Yankton and Pierre. The parade featured the Yankton hose wagon with gray horses and the band from Mitchell and Scotland. Attendance from towns includes Worthing 23, Yankton 38, Pierre 21, Canton 9, Vermillion 2, and others, marking a larger representation than previous events.
Reader-reported testimonial asserts that Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription strengthens weak women, restores regularity, heals inflammation, and combats female weakness. Advertisement warns against substitutes and notes private correspondence with Dr Pierce of Buffalo New York. includes a testimonial from Mrs John Green of Danville Kentucky and suggests using Pleasant Pellets as a laxative aid.
Denver promoter Widely touted a $2 500 000 bond issue for the California Midland Railway linking Kern county oil fields to the coast with contracts backed by oil company assets. The plan cites a Port Harford steamship connection and routes through Sunset, chittick and Bakersfield districts, promising low costs and a ready market for oil. Also included are medical ads promoting Dr Pierce remedies and the People Common Sense Medical Adviser offered by mail from Buffalo New York.
Property listings detail multiple tracts for sale near White Lake and Platte with prices per acre, payment terms, and ownership notes. Frank Van Wagenen of Mitchell is the contact. A special Davison County commissioners session on June 30, 1902, will address a liquor license application and other business. H B Anderson is County Auditor.
Democrats nominate John R. Wilson and F. S. Robinson for Congress John W. Martin for Governor Everett Smith for Lieutenant Governor E S Ash ley for Secretary of State Louis Chaldek for Treasurer W A Lynch for Attorney General Nina M. Small for Superintendent of Public Instruction Wayne Mason for Auditor H B Rose for Railway Commissioner and W H Menahan for Commissioner of Schools and Public Lands Fusion with Populists debated but ticket will be called a democratic ticket and platform aligned to their wishes.
Dr. J. C. Bigelow field secretary for Dakota University leaves Milwaukee for Redfield to tour towns between Redfield and Watertown and spend a Sunday in Watertown. President Graham reports him greatly in earnest and expects good results from his new field work.
A Prosper reader corrects a previous township note asserting J. P. Carlson lives in the northeast corner near Mr. Watson and Mr. Hoffman. The letter defends both neighbors as longtime, well liked officials and expresses concern over a newcomer taking a visible clerical role.
Port Arthur Ontario has been chosen for a Carnegie library donation to fund a public library building. A. A. Russell, acting library board chair, asked Mayor Silsby to allow use of loaned plans and designs. The mayor pledge support to help the community. Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry advertised as a remedy for dysentery and diarrhea.
Mitchell residents discover relief as many people embrace a blessing sought by thousands. The town sees a shift from unrest to brighter days as happiness grows and previous misery fades.
A dated testimonial promotes Dean's Ointment as a cure for itching piles and eczema. It quotes A J McCay of Grand Forks North Dakota praising relief after using the product with Dean's Kidney Pills. The ad touts Mitchell Crude and a local well progress report, mentioning plans to finish a producing well in 30 to 60 days.
Grading for a Pioneer depot on the Sunset Midway line is underway despite opposition from Jewett Blodgett and others who seek control of local oil properties. The Mining Review notes California fortune assets in the district and predicts the railroad will push into Midway as soon as materials arrive.
Ladies can wear one size smaller after using Allen's Foot-Ease powder shaken into shoes. It relieves coins bunions and sore spots, curing sweating and hot feet. Available at druggists and shoe stores for 25c with trial offer free by mail from Olmstead LeRoy NY.
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