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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1898
Page
2
An advertisement from Bradfield Regulator Co. of Macon Georgia promotes Mothers Friend claiming shorter labor and easier births after multiple confinements. The notice touts its use for managing labor pains and mentions express delivery on receipt of price.
A fragmented letter from South Dakota describes cold weather, wintering in Locespa, farm prospects, and travel life. The writer discusses climate, farming conditions, and plans to return home, with mentions of family, exchanged letters, and a hopeful note about spring work. Additionally, a prose snippet includes observations on vegetables and fruits, noting Michigan imports and spring preparations. The column ends with a discussion of proverbs about women, highlighting satirical lines from various nations.
A 196 year old cradle used in Rev. John Brandt's Valparaiso home rocks over forty babies including Mordecai Hardesty, first white child born in Indianapolis. The cradle, from Virginia, passed through Mrs Brandt and her grandmother, a 14 child matriarch. It is a log carved relic, five feet three inches long, with mortised rockers and a glossy ebony-like finish.
The article notes a surge of emi grants entering the country with three carloads passing west or north daily. Most arrive from Illinois Iowa Wisconsin and other regions while additional arrivals are expected later in the month. It mentions farm owners seeking western farm ownership amid stock raisings and a push to show profits in this country.
The Mitchell High School students extend heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved family of their beloved son and brother. They express thanks to neighbors for sympathy and acts of kindness during the time of loss. J. L. Hannett and Martha Hannett sign as a family.
A dated notice lists uncalled letters Olson Axel Carter Chas Randall OD Urell Mike with instruction to say advertised. If not claimed within two weeks they are forwarded to the dead letter office. An advertising section promotes DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve and Ely's Cream Balm as remedies for skin conditions and nasal congestion with endorsements from Rev. Reid and Rev. Poole. One Minute Cough Cure is praised for whooping cough and croup.
A weather bulletin predicts a warm spell followed by powerful storm activity from late February into March. NW airflow, rising temperatures, and widespread rain or snow are expected, with tropical systems along the Gulf and Atlantic coasts. Jupiter’s opposition on the 25th may heighten seismic unrest, and warnings urge readiness as storms develop from the 24th to the 15th, with wild weather likely Friday the 28th and into early March.
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