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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1899
Page
3
Advertising rates here are shown. Aberdeen and Parker Press items discuss grain palace plans, river bank reports, and the state’s finances. Articles highlight Gov. Lee’s influence, Amit? Ainsworth reform school leadership, and a debate over Lee Prentis contracts with procurement samples cited amid a broader critique of political patronage.
Representative Gamble returns from Washington stating no speaker candidate chosen and supporting a western man. O M Osbon, editor, leaves for the Philippines after his son’s death. he plans dispatches on the islands. Aguinaldo reportedly offers peace terms as hostilities may end. Gamble notes the South Dakota regiment will sail by June 10 and land by July 15, with continued support for U.S. policy in the Philippines.
In Chicago two Sundays of war conduct demonstrations revealed a clear split between approval and disapproval of the McKinley administration. Rogers Laughlin and others on the platform spent a week clarifying their positions and denouncing misquotes. The speaker at last Sunday's meetings praised the soldiers and the administration, saying no apology was needed for remarks.
Admiral Dewey to return to the United States in August after guarding the Philippines for over a year. Rear Admiral Watson will command the Asiatic squadron in his stead. Dewey will be banqueted in New York on arrival as towns vow to honor the famed commander. The Yankton Press and Dakotan notes South Dakota offered two regiments during Cuba call and suggests a new mobilization could form easily. The beef court of inquiry finds Miles erred in claiming embalmed or unfit refrigerated beef. no sufficient justification found for those accusations or for reporting it late.
The article questions where the South Dakota regiment will be mustered out after returning from the Philippines, noting Sioux Falls hosted the muster in and asking why another town should not handle the muster out. It also covers various social and health topics and includes an advertisement for Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets and Dr. King's New Discovery with local mentions.
Early December Warden Dodson found a fish trap across the Jam river near Casper Kerr’s home north of town and two weeks later reported its removal. Kerr pleaded guilty before Justice McKinley, paying a total fine and costs of 43.15. Dodson vows strict enforcement of the game law to curb further violations. Also mentions rheumatism remedies and a sales notice for Chamberlain's Pain Balm.
An advertisement extols Mrs Winslow s Soothing Syrup as a long used teething remedy praised for soothing the child reducing pain and curing wind colic. It also markets Cascarets candy for blood cleansing skin brightening and liver stimulation with guaranteed satisfaction in 10 25 and 50 cent prices.
The Alexandria Herald reports the Mitchell Eastern Star Chapter visited the local chapter. A banquet was hosted, a candidate was exemplified, and after-work games and entertainment followed to the early hours. Twenty six visiting members praised the hospitality, and the Alexandria lodge was decorated for the occasion. Guests included Mechames Anna Williams and many others from Starlight Chapter No. 41 and Park Chapter No. 35 Clear Lake Iowa.
Letter-went testimonial praising Chamberlain’s remedy for flux or diarrhea. J. W. from Lynch, Dorr, West Virginia, says a few doses cured him and he urges others to try it. Sold by L. O.
James Wright, an Indian from Rosebud agency, arrived two weeks ago blind for treatment by Dr Halphide. He left last Tuesday with good eyesight. The doctor has treated many Indians from various agencies and is respected for ocular success. Wright’s father and Leney Greenwood’s brother were previously cured by the same physician.
An old advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for burns cuts and bruises. It claims to kill pain heal quickly and cure old sores fever sores ulcers boi s fel ons corns and skin eruptions. Sold by S H Scallin druggist for 25 cents a box with a cure guaranteed.
An old advertisement touts No To Bac as a simple fix to quit tobacco spitting smoking and life loss. It promises easy, permanent cessation and vigor with a guaranteed cure. Available from Sterling Remedy Co in Chicago or New York with a 60 cent or 81 cent price and a free booklet and sample.
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