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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1901
Page
13
The South Dakota Supreme Court ruled in favor of Gov. Lee appoints Bacon and Smith to the Board for a fixed term. Gov. Herried had appointed Republicans, but the court determined the Lee lineup is the legal board, leaving Populists in control of penal institutions.
Police raid on Warfield’s gambling apartments above Crouse’s billiard rooms nets five prisoners and gambling paraphernalia. John Dean Leo Fix Charles Fetch and David Shell fined ten dollars each. Warfield charged with conducting a gambling house. Officers praised for curbing illegal gaming in the city.
Edward Bok criticizes pulpit readings of secular notices in the March Ladies' Home Journal. He argues many parishioners find such secular material inappropriate for Sabbath services and prefer keeping secular matters away from worship.
The Mi not, N. D., Reporter notes Henry Parry and wife missing their infant son who died at five days old. Funeral held with Rev. William C. Hunter officiating at Rose Hill cemetery. Mr Parry, relative of Hon. H. M. Stanley, was traveling west to Washington with his family. Local citizens extend sympathy.
An advertisement touts Banner Salve as the finest salve worldwide for burns scalds piles ulcers running sores and all skin diseases. It claims a prescription from a world renowned skin specialist and is endorsed by S. H. Scallin.
Edward Bok in The Times and the Young Man urges capable industrious youth to work hard and seize self made success. He argues luck is illusory and conditions widen opportunities as trade grows, but many young men blame others and fail to act. He warns stubborn dissatisfaction keeps thousands down.
An advertisement promotes Foley's Kidney Cure for kidney-related illness with a guarantee. S H Scallin endorses trying it if you feel unwell.
A New York Sun excerpt describes decorative techniques using French knots with gold braids, lace insertions, and small gold buttons on blouses and collars. It highlights a simple galloon belt in black velvet, crossed with narrow velvet bands, and mentions various trim patterns and closures.
Major Crofoot promotes a self supporting home for orphans and aged without parents. He envisions 250 inmates funded by power from a 5000 horsepower engine driven by daily lost energy from inmates. He seeks 100 subscribers at $17 each and offers a volunteer superintendent position.
A schemer named Major Crofoot entices a woman with a revenue plan using a Crofoot Utopia Power company. The woman pays $2 after a math lesson, while a real estate agent waits for more loot. The rogue disappears, leaving the scene silent as bystanders cry foul.
The front page display of speeches in The Record depends on an agreement between the Senate and House and follows a first come, first served rule. Lawmakers seek early placement to influence voting days and gain prominence ahead of actions. The piece notes the practice and its advertising value.
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