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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1897
Page
2
Irregular readable fragments mention terms and numbers without clear context or events. No identifiable people places or organizations are confirmed due to the damaged OCR text.
The readable fragments reference a petition and financial figures from 1896 including mills and yen terms. Mentions of Japan and names appear tangled. no clear event or outcome emerges beyond noting a dated monetary context and incomplete names.
Sk Turner of Compton Missouri reports seventeen years of piles ended after using three boxes of De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve. He adds it cures eczema and skin diseases, according to L O Gale.
Bethel correspondent notes trips and visits including W B Rowley to Alpena and Harry Mortimer from Sioux City. Cattle shippings, house moves to Mitchell, and local illnesses like grippe. Social events include Miss Conklin’s eighteenth birthday surprise, cap and basket social on March 13 to fund church organ, and necktie social on March 17. Local election results listed with officials.
The forecast predicts a fair cold start in the western and central regions as March opens with sharp westerly winds and freezing nights. By the 3rd there is a shift to warmer air with southerly winds and a falling barometer. Storms are forecast from the 3rd to 5th and again from the 8th to 13th, with rain or snow and possible violent local storms in warm-south wind areas. Cold frost returns around the 13th to 16th, with a renewed watch for unsettled conditions from the 17th to 20th.
The item outlines storm conditions from late March into April with warnings to prepare for severe weather. It promotes Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for indigestion and general health, lists auction details for farm goods on March 1, and includes multiple advertisements for Hood's Sarsaparilla, DeWitt's Little Early Risers, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, Ely's Cream Balm, One Minute Cough Cure, and DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve, mentioning their uses and prices.
Weather Bureau records for Huron South Dakota cover March over a 15 year period. Reported metrics include mean temperature 27 degrees and overall precipitation 0.94 inches, with highest monthly 1.71 inches in 1896 and snowfall 6 inches on 30 1891. Prevailing winds NW and max wind 68 mph on March 8 1892.
A proposal to form a Mothers Club in Mitchell seeks to address children’s needs. Miss Whited, state organizer, will speak on the club’s aims. a first April meeting is planned. Communications to Mrs. L. A. Owen, Ashton, S. D., and officials urge mothers and supporters to discuss and attend.
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