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Mitchell Capital

Location

Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1903

Page

11

The Mitchell Printing Firm Prospects

The Mitchell Printing Company under W. Downey the editor faces regional demand shifts and potential expansion for the Capital The Mitchell printing venture weighs its options amid market changes.

Advertising rates and notice terms in local paper

The notice lists rates for business cards up to six lines at 5.90 per year plus 1.00 per extra line Locals pay five cents per line for local ads and ten cents for cards of thanks Legal advertisements follow statute rates Obituaries and resolutions of respect are published free of charge Five cents per line for notices and changes of address require former and new addresses

Delaware Holds Belt in Deadlock and Political Moves

The piece notes Delaware’s grip on deadlock in senatorial elections and reports various patronage moves. It lists Bishop selling the Salem Special to Will Dingman and hints at plans for soldiers' home work in Hot Springs. It also covers South Dakota appointments, post office nominations, and a heated exchange between Congressman Cannon and the Senate over an appropriation.

Delaware Bishop Salem Will Dingman Centerville Hot Springs South Dakota Washington John L.burke Rapid City L. P. Jenkins Lead Deadwood Osbon Howard Post Office Boyd Wales Joe Cannon Illinois House Senate Tillman, Hale Allison Teller Cannon South Carolina

Radical plan to auction county offices sparks criticism

Col. J. D. Shires of Marion County Kentucky proposes selling all county offices to the highest bidder to fund roads. He argues moneyed candidates would win and reduce influence of poorer voters. Critics say the scheme favors affluence and neglects the average citizen.

J. D. Shires Marion County Kentucky

South Dakota Legislature Closes After 60 Day Session

The 60 day South Dakota legislature adjourned at midnight Friday amid mixed views on its accomplishments. Observers note the body achieved several improvements for the state, including passage of a valued policy law benefiting policy holders, with other important measures completed before adjournment. The retiring lawmakers leave little to apologize for, despite some communities wishing for more.

South Dakota

Wabash Strike Fears Spread as Firemen Move to Defy Court

The Wabash railroad faced a wage dispute risking a widespread strike. The railroad president sought a St. Louis judge to issue an injunction to halt the Brotherhood of Firemen from ordering action. The injunction was issued but firemen immediately moved to dissolve the court order.

Wabash Railroad St. Louis Brotherhood of Firemen

Firemen Strikes and Labor Rights Clash

The writer argues against forcing workers, noting no law compels a laborer to work. He contends firemen with grievances deserve adjustment through quitting if needed, while railroads must keep operations moving. He warns strikers often hinder public business to gain aims, overstepping individual or organizational rights.

A Certain Care For Chilblains

Shake Into your shoes Allen's Foot-Ease a powder. It cures chilblains frost bites damp sweating swollen feet. At all druggists and shoe stores 25c.

Allen

American Enterprise In Canada Drives U S Factory Expansion

More than thirty American manufacturing companies set up factories in Canada. Also noted is a Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders advertisement claiming to cure colds, feverishness, headache, teething disorders, and worms in children, with free sample offer and 25 cent price.

Canada United States Mother Gray New York Allen S. Olmsted LeRoy, N. Y

Horses Wear Cowhide Shoes in Rural Australia

In rural Australia many horses wear cowhide shoes as their footwear. The practice persists across districts where horses labor on farms and in transport, reflecting local veterinary and agricultural customs.

Australia

It Saved His Leg from a Running Ulcer

P A Danforth of LaGrange Ga suffered six months with a frightful running sore on his leg but Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured it in five days. The salve is praised as best for ulcers wounds and piles with a cure guaranteed and a price of 25 cents at S H Scallin, druggist.

P. A. Danforth LaGrange Bucklen S. H. Scallin

Builder of Famous Dome Died Near Baltimore

Robert Poole who died recently near Baltimore was involved in the erection of the great dome of the national capital.

Robert Poole Baltimore

Witch Hazel Salve DeWitt’s Named as Genuine Product

An old Chicago firm E. C. DeWitt & Co claims a witch hazel salve is specific for piles and skin woes. The advert warns of counterfeit copies and urges asking for DeWitt’s genuine salve.

E. C. DeWitt & Co Chicago DeWitt L. O. Gale

Benefit of Going Barefoot

A brief claim that going barefoot or wearing sandals rather than shoes reduces head cords and influenza risk. No verifiable data or sources are provided to support the health assertions. The statement presents a cause and effect without evidence or context.

Tragedy Averted by Dr King’s New Discovery

Mrs W Watkins of Pleasant City Ohio writes that her son nearly died from Pettmonia and a terrible cough. After doctors failed he recovered with Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption now sounds and well. A druggist S H Scallin guarantees it as a cure for coughs colds and all lung diseases priced 50c and 1 00 with free trial bottles.

S. H. Scallin

Memorizing Poetry Likely Benefits From Whole-Text Reading

Research suggests reading a poem in full to memorize it saves time. Memorizing line by line may take about four times longer, as lab studies indicate.

Remarkable Case of Cough Cure Restores Health

Mrs Gertrude E Fenner of Marion Indiana suffered a deep seated lung cough that led to pneumonia and weight loss from 148 to 92 pounds. After trying many remedies she used One Minute Cough Cure and was cured completely, regaining health and normal weight. L O Gale

Gertrude E. Fenner Marion Ind L. O. Gale

Precaution Against Burial Alive in Paris Cemeteries

Paris cemeteries use open vaults linked to electrical devices to guard against burial of individuals who may be merely in a trance or momentary lapse. The system aims to detect life signs and prevent premature interment.

Life of John Q Anderson and his ranch frontier exploits

Pierre correspondent recounts the career of John Q Anderson a former Mitchell resident turned Crow Creek post trader and cattleman. He fought the wolf bounty in the last legislature faced rustlers in Lyman county and survived violent stockyard altercations and dramatic river ice rescues with his wife detailing rugged frontier episodes.

Pierre John Q. Anderson Anderson Mitchell Chambelain Crow Creek South Dakota Lyman County Missouri Chicago Easil

Local South Dakota storyteller famed for anecdotes

A South Dakota resident named Mr. Anderson is celebrated for his strong personality and storytelling flair. The text notes that without anecdotes about "John Q." a person is lacking in popular narrative equipment and community presence.

Horse Anderson South Dakota John Q

Dakota University Notes Measles Send List of Students

Wetzel Gingels Hugh Miller Miss Tovey and others remain ill with measles. Zitomers gave a taffy smoker to friends last week. Stewart is in the guard house. The Kappas and Sophomores will have pictures taken Monday at 2. Indoor athletic contest slated for next Monday. Prof. Markel back and welcomed. Prof. Rothenberger seen moving South Thursday. Faculty rolls attendance method questioned.

Wetzel Gingels Hugh Miller Miss Tovey Zitomers Stewart Kappas Markel Rothenberger

For Sale or Exchange 160 Acres in Tobin Township

For sale or exchange 160 acres of fine land in Tobin township at a bargain. Open to exchange for improved fur. Contact Harald Jensen Bridgewater South Dakota.

Tobin Township Harald Jensen Bridgewater, S. Dak

Build Up South Dakota Migrant Rail Fare Offer

On March 17 244 and 31 and on April 7 and 14 1903 a 14 dollar rate from Chicago and Milwaukee to all points in South Dakota on the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway aims to attract settlers. Send names and addresses of interested parties for complete low rate details and free information about South Dakota. Pay for trips via the nearest company agent. F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Ry.

Chicago Milwaukee South Dakota Milwaukee & St. Paul

Chicago baseball player turns pennies into payment

For years J. Zalusky has saved pennies from purchases in a wooden box. He recently presented the box and its contents to a Minneapolis piano dealer as the first payment on a new instrument. The copper coins totaled over 2,500.

H.s Fennies J. ¥. Zalusky Chicago Minneapolis

Farmer’s Friend Advocates Cash Purchases Over Credit

A dated protest from D. W. Collins urges farmers to buy cash and skip credit or itinerant collectors. He argues catalogue houses undercut prices by cash sales, touts John Deere goods, and claims savings of a thousand dollars yearly. He cites crop losses and illness as reasons to avoid on‑time debt and emphasizes direct sales through a fixed local dealer.

Wisconsin Collins

Scott's Emulsion Promises Nourishment and Gain

Advertisement touts Scott's Emulsion as a fattening tonic for invalids, convalescents, consumptives, and weak children. It claims to increase flesh, blood, nerve, and overall strength, and offers a free sample.

Scott

Also Mentioned on This Page

the Mitchell Capital W. Downey Official Mitchell, Man Sioux Reservation Dakota University Notes F. A. Miller Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Sherwin-Williams Waltham Harpringfield Hamilton Rockford H.C. Tapp Whlry “Mitchell Collins’ Gash Implement House Scott & Bowne Chemists Peart St N.Y Roth & Heutermann City Plumbing and Heating Co East 1St Street Bidwell Land and Loan. CO J. T Morrow Geo. H. Rew H.R. Kibbee R.E Cone SEL
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