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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1901
Page
6
An old advertisement claims eczema and skin disorders stem from an acid poison in the blood. It asserts external salves fail while a specific tonic neutralizes the poison, clears the skin, and promises professional medical support from The Swift Specific Co in Atlanta, Georgia.
Friday evening the Sir Knights of St Barnards Commandery installed the newly elected line at their asylum with good attendance. Officers installed include Commander S H Scallin, Generalissimo H Winsor, Captain Genéral A H Pehreon, Recorder R R Bowdle, Treasurer A W Hitchcock, Prelate J T Morrow, Senior Warden C W Johnston, Junior Warden C W Adame, Warder W Jo Turner, Standard Bearer Wm Woodman, Sword Bearer Geo A Johnston, Sentinel Geo Foster, Captain of Guard Sam Webber, installation by Past Commander O T Huyck.
A nineteenth century advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a long tried remedy for teething pain wind colic and diarrhea. It claims usage by millions of mothers for over fifty years and notes it is sold by druggists worldwide at twenty two cents a bottle. It warns to ask specifically for the syrup and not another kind.
The article notes heavy rains in South Dakota with nearly an inch of water and saturated ground slowing planting. It contrasts Illinois drought and Iowa excess rain, placing South Dakota as a middle ground. It also advertises Mull’s Lightning Cough Cure by J. H. Ferris.
Rancom Post G A R arranges Decoration Day and Memorial Sunday events with Geo A Silsby as speaker for Decoration Day and Rev A D Fraser for Memorial Sunday. Both addresses will be delivered in the corn palace and full details will follow as arrangements are completed.
An old advertisement proclaims Mull's Lightning Pain Killer instantly cures cholera croup rheumatism diphtheria and other pains both internal and external. The claim notes safety for children and purity and lists J. H. Ferris as the seller.
Officials in the Mitchell land office report a new order becoming operative for proofs on Yankton Reservation land. The measure tightens requirements and directs how proof of occupancy and improvements must be presented to secure land conveyance rights.
The commissioner of the General Land Office announces a change in final proof timing for Yankton reservation settlers. After January 26, 1901, final proof before the five year limit costs 3.25 per acre, up from 1.25, while proof prior to that date remains free aside from standard fees. The measure aims to curb speculation and encourage longer residence, with remaining unsettled land limited and distant from rail connections.
An advertisement urges purchase of Mull's Pioneer Kidney Cure with bank draft payments and claims of disease relief. It lists J. H. Perris as the seller and warns to seek cash if no benefit from the remedy.
Milwaukee Road announces excursion fares for upcoming events. One round trip fare applies for the Lincoln Nebraska meeting May 24 to 31 with sale May 23 and return by June 4, extendable to June 30. G A R encampment Sioux Falls sale June 3 and 4, return by June 7. Pan American Exposition Buffalo five day tickets May 6 and 13 2027 good to the following Saturday night. fifteen day tickets at one and one third fare valid 15 days.
Charley Fewell a black 16 hands 1100 pound stallion with pacing 2114 trotting 2 27 and sire line Elmahdi Onward George Wilkes Hambletonian 10. He will season at Mitchell Driving Park Association grounds opening April 1 and can be seen Wednesday and Saturday afternoons with driver Guy Aikens. For details contact McCartney Logan Mitchell SD.
Cure free claims quick relief from Red Cross Pile and Fistula Cure with a mailed sample treatment. Ad states Rea Bros. & Co. of Minneapolis Minnesota handling the offer.
Davison county offers $1000 to loan on land within the county to schools and townships at 6 percent interest. Borrow your own money and keep it in the state rather than sending it to eastern corporations. Dated April 17, 1901. H. B. Anderson, County Auditor.
Special correspondence describes Secretary Gage greeting a line of young women from La Salle Seminary Boston as they enter his office. The scene shows a mix of charm and nerves as the secretary speaks warmly yet signals for order. The piece also notes naval force reductions proposed for the Asiatic station and a push for wireless telegraphy study in the navy.
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