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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1902
Page
9
Advertisement by Dr Doran of Minneapolis in the Boston Block proclaims a varicocele treatment using subcutaneous injection as “without pain” and “without blood jogs.” He claims it is a scientific, certain cure of the nineteenth century and invites consultations for $1.00.
The public debate ends as the Carnegie Library will be built on the northwest corner of Rowley and Third streets. Mayor VanAlstine convened a special council meeting to review site offers and divide reports. The council heard a majority report and a minority report from D B Miller detailing site proposals.
Z School will reopen in No 5 with Mrs Isabelle Lawrence as teacher. Miss Charlotte Duncan re elected for spring term at Ethan. Tyler school flag raised April 4 at 2 pm in Prosper township. Superintendent spoke in Baker and Badger townships. Grace Cornwall and Ida Gaines merged schools earning over 30 dollars. Nine applicants sought certificates. four transferred. four failed, one passed. Daisy Holshire’s letter to the superintendent to be published next week.
A. F. Clark druggist sold twelve bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy on January 25 1901 between eleven in the morning and closing time. He praises its customer satisfaction and widespread Virginia use. L O Gale a druggist also sells the remedy.
Claims quick cure for coughs colds croup bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. Describes action by liquifying mucus reducing inflammation and addressing the disease cause. Endorsed by Justice of the Peace J Q Hood and S H Seallin as safe and effective with first dose relief for his wife and family.
Report from city committees to the mayor and council of Mitchell SD states offers were invited for a library site. Two written offers were reviewed on March 24 1902. The committee recommends accepting J E Wells property with option to place the city hall on the offered land and library on city owned lots.
City council members are asked to consider the southwest corner of block eight for the Carnegie library, offering 92 feet on Second street and 142 feet on Rowley street. Signatories include L Gale and 19 other business men who will provide title abstracts and a warranty deed if chosen, with option for library or city hall on the site.
A Mitchell citizens committee proposes locating the library on the east side and offers the east 43 of blocks 1 2 3 block 2 Mitchell with clear title and $1 050 cash to the city. Signed by W M Smith H R Kibbee Louis Beckwith and C W Johnston.
D B Miller presents a minority report to the Mitchell city council arguing the east side offer of half of lots 1 2 3 in block 2 plus 1050 dollars for books is more desirable and equally valuable to the west side offer of half of lots 13 14 15 in block 8 with no cash for books. He questions why the committee favored the west side site.
Alderman Stout motioned to accept the majority committee report and site the library on the northwest corner of block eight at Rowley and Third. Debate focused on city hall plans and access, with vote tally Ayes Stout Perry Koch Hannett Scriven and Nays Miller Beckwith McLaughlin. motion carried. The article praises the chosen site and donor generosity ahead of adjournment.
A 19th century advertisement offers a $100 reward for an incurable catarrh case by Hall's Catarrh Cure. Endorsers from Toledo and Walding list their character and finances, praising the remedy with claims it treats blood and mucous surfaces. Price is 75 cents per bottle. testimonials available. Trall's Family Pills also touted.
Debunks surgery for piles claiming DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve cures quickly removing need for operations. Notes effectiveness for scalds cuts burns wounds bruises sores and skin diseases. Warns against counterfeit products from S. H. Seallin.
The undersigned offers a free sample of Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets to anyone seeking a reliable remedy for stomach disorders biliousness or constipation. The note says the remedy is new and good and is signed by L. O. Gale.
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