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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1904
Page
7
The Marshall Capital reports a Workmen session at Brookings this week building order statewide. A cartoon contrasts W. J. Bryan and Judge Parker on speaking styles with Bryan shown talking loudly and Parker with a padlock on his hips, illustrating the difference in oratory.
The dispatches claim the Russian army could surprise by finally awakening to the war effort. The text notes skeptics doubt such a showing but foresees it as a potential major development given Russia's immense size.
J W Caldwell former editor of the Sioux Falls Press and late mayor of Sioux City is offered charge of the newspaper work for the campaign by Pierre capital committee. The piece notes doubt he will accept and suggests Pierre papers need direction amid the campaign reporting.
The Centerville Chronicle supports Mitchell for the capital, while the Pierre Capital-Journal notes it halted Sioux Falls convention action and backs the democratic nominee. The editor defends a paper’s right to political opinion and questions Pierre's involvement in newspaper ownership.
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway Co. distributes an elegant South Dakota booklet aiming to attract settlers. It showcases farm scenes resources and institutions to highlight the state and is managed by C S Young of the Milwaukee road advertising department.
A Pierre report portrays the cattle industry on the reservation as destroyed by settlers crossing the Missouri River to reach fertile lands beyond the capital. The wording emphasizes a dramatic defeat of the cattle sector amid frontier settlement.
A dramatic medical cure tale recounts relief from severe hand suffering attributed to a mysterious remedy. The narrative centers on extraordinary pain relief and the author’s account of suffering overcome through an unnamed treatment.
A Trenton New Jersey man recounts years of severe hand dermatitis with peeling flesh and bleeding from dozens of sores. After eight doctors and many remedies, he claims Cuticura Ointment cured him, ending years of pain and loss of work. He notes relief for two years and lists Cuticura products and depots worldwide.
The Pierre area notes no cattle trains westward this spring for the first time in state history while several hundred carloads of emigrant and household goods head west of the Missouri. A May 5 report states cattle shipments to the reservation lag behind prior years due to late spring, with James Philip planning to unload stockers around May 10 at Pierre stockyards, signaling faith in reservation range prospects and possible capital use.
The list of uncalled letters at Mitchell post office includes Ames George B Barber Waldo A Baker Milfred Luce Mrs Henry A LeRoy W P Nichols G H Patterson Edward Sand Carl Zanter Emma Miss. Callers should say advertised. unclaimed letters after two weeks are sent to the dead letter office. H L Bras P M.
An advertisement promotes Cole's Bludbilder as a pure vegetable tonic that revives blood and tissues and strengthens the body. It claims to make new blood and build up the system and offers bottles for one dollar at druggists.
The Order of Home Guardians of Mitchell South Dakota urges residents to choose their fraternal life insurance. It notes 880 743 44 dollars left the state in 1902 to foreign companies and promotes home investment of premiums. Members aid a local institution that pays losses promptly and holds funds in state securities. Inquiries at the home office explain admission terms.
Prosper notes corn planting as a community activity. Local farmers G Carlson F McFarland and Fred Hoffman sold hogs in Ethan. I Lodegren bought a buggy. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Kruse. Several residents bought, sold, or traveled. temperance meeting enjoyed by many residents despite noise.
Mt Vernon on May 11 reports Mrs J M Newell is quite ill with measles. L A Mabcott traveled to Brookings on Monday to attend the state convention.
Miss Pearl Corker and Miss Agnes Corker shopped in Mitchell while QC W Jones and Lou Mabbett traveled to Chicago with stock and plan to return by Friday. Little Morris Ink broke his arm when a barn door slammed. Mrs. C C Kitch visits relatives and delegates to the D of H convention. Mary and Susie Pollard visited Kimball and Retta Rossman with a party in her honor.
Loomis remains busy with building in progress. John Nagal plans a new house for John Slater of Mitchell. Truax Betts elevator mason work by C S Perry and Peter Rece crews. Various locals like John Ayers and Henry Purdy are noted with social visits and business on the streets.
A St Paul reader reports a cow's teat cut by barbed wire healed after five days of using Cole's Veterinary Carbolisalve. The advertisement promises fast healing for wounds and skin, with no scar and hair restoration. Available at druggists for 50 cents and one dollar.
L. O. Gale advertises a Saturday May 21 round trip to St Paul and Minneapolis for 4 dollars. The special train departs Mitchell at 8 25 am arriving St Paul 7 20 pm with return options on May 22 and May 23. Two baseball games scheduled Sunday afternoon between St Paul Columbus and Louisville Minneapolis. Local attractions listed.
Notice to creditors and claimants of E A Safford deceased. Administrator J E Stambaugh asks exhibits with vouchers within four months of first publication to Preston Hannett law office Davison County South Dakota. May 6 1904. Preston Hannett attorney for administrator.
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