Mitchell Capital One offers varied subscription terms
The notice lists subscription options including one year for new and renewals with early payment discounts and multiple shorter terms. It also invites subscribers to update addresses by providing both old and new addresses and notes a Friday publication date of May 4, 1900. The piece references political commentary on Clark and Quay, South Dakota weather, Hobson’s heroism, and Geo Snow as a potential lieutenant governor candidate.
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Geo. Snow
Bon Homme County
Snow
Herried
Bill to bar government from printing business cards on envelopes
A proposed bill in Congress aims to prohibit the government from printing business cards on envelopes. The text argues there is no revenue need and that government involvement intrudes on a free press and trade, likening it to government entering groceries or dry goods.
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Congress
Pettigrew Papers Criticize John R Lowe in Populist Revival Debate
The Pettigrew papers attack John R Lowe for reviving the middle-of-the-road populists and claim he aids the Republican party. They note fusion would help their senator’s return and recount Lowe’s past as a populist founder accused of aiding the Democrats, which he retorts as a courteous reply.
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Pettigrew
John R. Lowe
Republican Party
Senate
Lowe
Democratic Party
Admiral Dewey as presidential candidate satire in Harper's Weekly
E S Martin argues readers overreact to Admiral Dewey seeking the presidency. He compares Dewey to a stuffed eagle in a glass case, suggesting the hero may crave active involvement and public scrutiny rather than comfort. The piece urges restraint in pity until clearer signals appear.
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E.S. Martin
Harper's Weekly
Admiral Dewey
Move Toward Popular Vote for U S Senate Gains Steam
The piece notes nationwide heat for electing senators by popular vote and cites Republican conventions endorsing the idea. It highlights seating disputes in Congress, party shifts, and critiques Marion Butler’s tactics with Bryan and the Democrats amid populist realignments.
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United States
Congress
Pettigrew’s Record in Congress Highlighted by Probes
A Washington summary notes Senator Pettigrew’s early actions in the current session. He demanded explanations on U S troops in Idaho mining riots and inquiries about Manila and the Filipino flag. He pressed for a vote of thanks to Schley and sought papers on embalmed beef. He pursued Aguinaldo Otis talks and a Dewey report, then moved to end the Transvaal war and protest Delagoa Bay flour seizures by Britain.
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Sioux City Journal
Pettigrew
Washington
St. Paul Pioneer Press
South Dakota Statesman
Secretary of War
Senate
United States
Idaho
Manila
Sampson-Schley
Congress
Schley
Admiral Dewey
Manilla Bay
Delagoa Bay
Great Britain
Pettigrew’s Senate Record Highlighted by Resolutions And Travel
The passage reviews Senator Pettigrew of South Dakota, detailing his pushes for Philippine resolution reviews and insurance of public printing, his pursuit of Adjt. Gen. Corbin’s court martial, and a plan to print aphorisms at public expense. It notes his travels to Cuba for material, his aim to boost postal service costs, and the urging that South Dakota voters reelect him to continue his work.
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Samoa
Germany
United States
Senate
South Dakota Statesman
Philippines
Philippines Commission
Adjt
Gen
Corbin
Gen. Corbin
South Dakota
Cuba
Post Office Department
Pettigrew
United States of America
Asia
Celebrated Anniversary Of Odd Fellows In Alexandria
The Odd Fellows and Rebekahs joined in Alexandria to mark the eighty first anniversary of the order with about 200 members from Fulton Alexandria and Mitchell lodges. Activities included a courthouse ceremony, a welcome address by P A Zollman, remarks by visiting members, supper, dancing, and a goat in the procession. The return trip home was hindered by rain.
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Odd Fellows
Rebekahs
Alexandria
Fulton
Mitchell
Court House
P. A. Zollman
F. A. Bidwell
Mr. DeGroff
Letcher
H. J. Rice
Huron
J. A. Bidwell
Mr. Twogood
Mitchell Odd Fellows
Shilohs Cough and Consumption Cure Ad
An 19th century style drug advertisement touts Shilohs Cough and Consumption Cure claiming it cures consumption if taken early. It promises a single bottle proves its worth and offers guaranteed satisfaction with prices 25, 50, and 100 cents.
Warne’s White Wine of Tar Syrup Ad Silence Colds
An old advertisement touts Warne’s White Wine of Tar Syrup as a cure for colds. The claim emphasizes rapid relief and lists a price of 25 and 50 cents, with S.H. Scallin named as the seller.
Democratic County Convention in Davison County
A Democratic county convention is called to meet at the court house in Mitchell South Dakota on Saturday May 26 1900 at one o clock in the afternoon to select eight delegates for the Democratic state convention at Chamberlain on June 6 1900 All Davison county Democrats are urged to attend A Democratic county central committee will be appointed Any other proper business may be transacted J K Smith Abraham Boynton
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Court House
Mitchell
South Dakota
Davison County
Chamberlain
J. K. Smith
Abraham Boynton
Jonx i Koontz
Isis
Jonathan’ ¢ Koontz
Athan Goods
van Slyke Clark
Davi
State of
Davison
E.S. Jongston
J. E. Wells
Eliza J. Locke
Self
J.E. Wells
T. J. Spangler
Mitchell Victors After Early Baseball Meh
Mitchell College beats Yankton 18 to 17 after trailing 10 to 0 at Athletic Park. Umpire Geo Douthit’s calls drew doubt. victory secures Mitchell a spot in the intercollegiate championship with Redfield and Huron to decide opponents. Horn noise at the park drew complaints from citizens about disturbing horses and attendees.
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Yankton
Mitchell College
Athletic Park
Hut
Mitchell
Mitchell Boys
Geo. Douthit
Yankton Boys
Redfield
Huron
Brookings College
Cure for scrofula touted by Washita physician
Dr D B Cargile of Washita I T reports four bottles of Electric Bitters cured Mrs Brewer of chronic scrofula with terrible sores on head and face. The drug, praised as a blood purifier, is said to aid liver kidneys and digestion and cost 50 cents at S H Scallin.
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D. B. Cargile
Washita
I. T
Brewer
S. H. Scallin
New Physician Dr Roy St Clare Opens Mitchell Practice
Dr Roy St Clare a noted specialist of jaws and chronic diseases opens at Plotner House Mitchell. He claims 30 years in chronic care including Charity Hospital New York and Royal George Hospital London with 61 to 65 New York Regiment surgeon. Free consultation. Also promotes Beggs Blood Purifier as a top spring medicine.
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Roy St. Clare
Mitchell
Charity Hospital
New York
Royal George Hospital
London
New York Regiment
America
Karl’s Clover Root Tea promoted as blood purifier
The advert touts Karl’s Clover Root Tea as a blood purifier and tissue builder with a 50 year guarantee. It sells for 25 and 50 cents through S. H. Scallin, druggist, promising refunds if results are unsatisfactory. It also promotes Consumption Cure with Weather’s White Wine of Tar Syrup at 25 and 50 cents by S. Seallin.
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Karl
S. H. Scallin
Wearher
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National Populist Committee
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N. Y
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S. A. Seallin
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S.H. Scallin
Fred Ackerman
Moberly, Mo
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Hood
Frank Laufenberg
Carl Thompson
John Tobin
Mathias Kurtenbach
John Laufenberg
Ethan P. O
S. D
George E. Fosrter
Register
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BEGGS
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H. P. Fields
L. C. Hillman
P. C. Christiansen
Fred Thomas
P. D
S. D. Gee
E. Foster
Ceisa
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Kari
S.C. Wells & CO
LeRoy
H Scallin
Ratente
Rough Munn & Co
Scientific Americat
All
Munn & Co
F St
W. B. Broadbent
J. L. Bourrett
Ferris
J. H. Ferris
Droggist
Tate
Mitchell, S. D
Jacob C. Lehman
Abraham R. Reitzel
George W. Toland
Nick Reimers
Martin L. Bobb
Mitchell P.O
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D. W. Burright
Fale
Security Bank
R. €. Warne
Postoffice
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Republican
Charlot
Sid
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