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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1887
Page
4
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In a detailed critique the author argues farmers are unfairly labeled as gullible while criminals prey on them through deceptive land deals and upcharges. The piece also analyzes Dakota state salary increases for Governor Church and notary fees, questioning reform credentials and the return to liberal payoffs.
Commissioner Cook assessed the Firesteel bridge north of Mt. Vernon finding it intact but with a six inch mid span sag and two damaged truss rods one fallen. Damages estimated at 12 to 15 dollars. Farmers report early spring work and several wheat acreages. a local elderly resident praises Electric Bitters for relief from kidney and lameness issues.
The Missouri River rose eleven feet by 4 PM flooding American Island area and lifting a stranded steamer Milwaukee against the bank. Despite drifting ice and scattered ruined timber, Brule county reports no damage. Locals discuss bonding Chamberlain school district for 10 000 or 20 000 for a new school as time and policy swirl.
Mapphonx Dakota March 21 reports spring work starting despite cold, with farm sales up and acre prices rising from 5-6 to 8-12 dollars. Lake County notes decent last year crop, migration threats eased, stock losses minor, and farmers shifting to Thouroughbred stock. Oats and corn to rise, wheat to fall. local meat prices and freight costs create market quirks.
A promotion offers free trial bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds at Stammer & Wammer’s drug store for a limited time. The claim promises powerful cures and urges all sufferers to try the remedy. Mrs Samuel Nutt of South Haven Kansas recounts how she saved her boy from croup.
A parent credits Allcock's porous plasters with curing a child’s croup cough and easing breathing within two hours. The user says the plaster covered from throat to stomach and kept on six days, preventing future throat colds and avoiding other treatments. The testimonial calls the plaster the best preventive for croup available.
Notice to township assessors that they must convene with the county assessor at the courthouse on Monday April 6 1887 at 10 a.m. to receive books and blanks for uniform personal and real property assessment in Davison county. County Assessor B H Bennett and County Clerk J K Smith sign the notice.
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup advertised as the prescription of a leading nurse and physician in the United States. It claims forty years of use with universal success among mothers and children, relieving teething pain and curing lyentery diarrhea and wind colic. Price 25c per bottle.
An old advertisement rhythm highlights Castoria as a remedy across life stages from infancy to motherhood. The repeated line emphasizes brand trust and lullaby like reassurance for generations.
Farm loans on improved farms with money on hand at a low rate of interest. Call and see us if you are in need of a loan. W Davisan Bros. & Seaman.
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