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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1898
Page
4
The remedy relieves women of pain and suffering during maternity, makes the hour less dreaded, removes danger, and prevents common distress such as nervousness and nausea. It prepares the system for childbirth, reducing serious accidents at the critical hour. It is presented as a blessing to women.
Ransom Post No 6 G A R adopted resolutions on May 2 designating May 30 as a Decoration Day to honor fallen comrades. Citizens urged to decorate graves and refrain from amusements, with copies to papers, schools, and the University. Also includes testimonial for One Minute Cough Cure by L M Kennon and L O Gale.
Mrs. H E McNutt reports remarkable growth for the Degree of Honor in North and South Dakota with 81 lodges up from 54 and about 1,000 new members this year. The order now lists 4,000 members and more beneficiaries, as Sioux Falls hosts the grand lodge next week with A O U W. Geary of Michigan notes DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a top remedy for piles eczema and skin diseases.
The Kimball Graphic weighs in on student voting in cities, arguing that college attendees lack a permanent abode intent and should not influence municipal affairs where they only have temporary residence. The piece notes ongoing disputes in several towns and urges court action to settle the issue once and for all.
Chairman J D Elliott announces a meeting of the Republican State Central Committee in Mitchell on May 25 1898 at seven o'clock p m. The session will fix the time and place for the state convention establish representation bases from the counties and consider other business as needed.
Twenty six young plainsmen marched through Mitchell to join the cow boy regiment at Sioux Falls. Led by Capt. Jack Foster, they wore civilian clothes or cowboy attire. The group carried Dewey and Remember the Maine badges and Manila rope, symbolizing war fervor. J M Greene accompanied them from Chamberlain as they headed to Sioux Falls.
A meeting of the volunteer militia at the corn palace approved enlisting men to Sioux Falls for distribution among units. L. E. Whitcher relayed the governor’s authorization and wired Sioux Falls to confirm. Militia members vow to stay united and eager for action despite broader Camp Dewey tensions and dwindling numbers.
Sioux City & Pacific railroad in the Northwestern system offers best quickest route to Omaha with fine passenger service and fast time. A descriptive pamphlet of the Omaha buildings and exposition will be mailed to anyone sending a card to J. H. Gable traveling passenger agent at Denison Iowa.
Eighteen young ladies and gentlemen are to receive diplomas in June at Mitchell High School. The program includes salutatorian Mamie Saul and valedictorian Gustavus Levinger. Many students will extend studies another year. Electric Bitters advertised as a cure-all but not a factual event.
Miss Leah Wiener and Prof. Henry Slater of Minneapolis were married Wednesday at one o'clock in Alexandria in a ceremony led by Justice R. M. Dott. The bride, known in the city, will join her husband as he runs a business college in New Bedford, Maine. The couple proceeded to Minneapolis, then to their new home in New Bedford.
Advertisement urges readers to try Hood’s Sarsaparilla for purer, richer blood to reduce fatigue and boost vitality. It claims the tonic nourishes every organ and muscle and suggests using DeWitt’s Little Early Risers for constipation and liver issues. Endorsed by L. O. Gale.
List of remaining uncalled letters includes Mrs Lizzie Brown Mrs L K Lane Mr Florence Stafford Mr Charley Stiles Mrs Elda Walters Mrs Carrie Stainbrook at Mitchell post office. Advertised items must be claimed within two weeks or sent to dead letter office. S E Parker Sharon Wis recommends DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for itching piles claiming relief in two minutes. L O Gale.
E Black of Omaha, manager of S F Gilman’s wholesale flour and feed, writes to Diehl Chemical Co praising Silver Salve for sore shoulders and necks on heavy draft horses. He notes better results than any remedy and urges buying via stamps if a local druggist does not stock it.
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