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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1900
Page
11
An aged newspaper fragment discusses healing claims by Dr Newton Hathaway and his partners, urging readers to seek treatment for weakness and sickness. The notice mentions their clinic location in the General Block of Sioux City and frames the service as restoring vigor.
Sioux Falls vies to host a two-team college track meet between Yankton and the University. Geo A Douthit arranged with W J Van Blarcom of the Argus Leader to stage the event in Sioux Falls, May 7, with expenses guaranteed. The program includes about 18 events and teams of 17 from each school, aiming to draw 50 to 100 Mitchell supporters.
At the Macca bees regu lar meeting Tuesday evening new members Wom Patterson William Slade D A Mizener Ir ed Braught Albert Soder gren were initiated. Officers elected for the year include Commander Dr R C Warne Lieut Commander Avery Frink Record and Finance Keeper H P Beckwith Chaplain DO J Fish Sergeant D A Mizener Sentinel William Slade Outside Picke Cyrus Warne Guard W B Dodson and R L Tremaine Physicians Dr Warne and Dr Frey berg Board of Trustees Dr Crossett H G Nichols Earl Brown. After adjournment many attended a supper at Sam Webber's lunch room.
An advertisement touts Warne’s White Wine of Tar Syrup as the best cough remedy curing colds and throat illnesses for 25 cents. Testimonials from Sceallin Beggs and J H Lawton Boise City Idaho praise its effectiveness for consumption and lung troubles.
Farmers report a dry winter with only two light snowfalls. A recent heavy rain and six inches of wet snow on Tuesday raise moisture levels to about 1.50 inches over two days, prompting optimism for spring planting and farm labor as the ground dries. Observers note the favorable conditions for seeding and field work ahead.
The Mitchell Plumbing Co. led by M. E. Orrell remains strong amid Rust firms Roth Bingham Austin Lewis plan to fill the field. Austin explains his long experience in steam and hot water fitting in Mitchell and Sioux City and lists notable projects including Dakota University and several creameries. The new firm promises repair work, gas stove service, and guaranteed results while citing endorsements from local figures and druggist S. H. Scallin.
Pretoria reports General Joubert died last night after a stomach illness. The town mourns a patriot and upright leader, noting his gallant service and honor. Also an ad touts Shiloh’s Consumption Cure listing five treated ailments and a money back guarantee.
The account traces wig history from a Saulite daughter’s goat skin to early Italian luxury wearers in Apulia. It notes Greek and Persian examples, Xenophon’s tale of Cyrus, Phoenician hair offerings, Venus altars, and Roman use with Ovid citing hair concealment. Messalina reportedly owned 150 wigs.
A Philadelphia Record item lampoons excessive sampling in stores where yard long pique and other fabric swatches are sliced for customers. The piece notes workers pre cut samples by stock, mail buyers rely on samples, and shoppers scarf scraps while buying lags. It laments wasted time and money from insatiable samplers.
The Brooklyn Eagle explains Montana sapphires differ from Orient sapphires in brightness and dichroism, noting light color but notable brilliance. It argues sapphires are not inherently blue, as they appear green, yellow, purple, or white, with red varieties classified as rubies.
A humorous exchange from the Chicago News features Mr Growells asking for a new bonnet while Mrs Growells and neighbors tease that the current one is ancient and decrepit. The quip reflects light social banter on fashion.
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