Madison Owns Light and Water Plant Prospers
The city operates its own electric light and water works and reports a net profit of 631.36 for the year ending April 30. Receipts totaled 8,610.05 with expenditures 7,978.69. During the year 785 new lights were installed bringing the total to 3025. Water mains show 51s miles with 272 consumers and 240 mains taps. Total city expenses were 19,910.34. Water and light gross income was 25,344.36 in 1900 and 6,963.65 in 1901, rising to 7,224.15 this year.
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Madison
Quack Cures Promoted by S. H. Scallin Advertisements
An old advertisement touts Foley’s Honey and Tar as a universal early cure for colds with comfort in severe cases, Rocky Mountain Tea as the morning fix for regretful moods, and Burdock Blood Hitters for dyspepsia, all endorsed by S. H. Scallin.
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Foley
S. H. Scallin
Aia
Building It All Over Co D Reorganizes Augmented Ranks
A Thursday meeting of Co D begins rebuilding the company. Captain Coursey issues orders promoting Sergeants Greaves Williams Foley and others to new sergeant and corporal posts. Lieut Briggs moves to night watch with Williams in command of the first platoon and Greaves directing the second. Clyde Kimble chosen base squad commander. New enlistments expected to reach full quota soon.
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Co.d
Coursey
Alonzo L. Greaves
Co. 1
Briggs
Walter A. Seaman
Solomon J. Nolt
James L. Foley
Clifton B. Turneaure
John E. Carlson
Joseph W. Coughlin
Harry N.C. Kimpple
Williams
John J. Rogan
Greaves
Clyde Kimble
Clyde
Texas Crops Oil Wonders Highlight Cisco Doctor
Editor J. J. Haver chronicles Dr King s New Discovery for consumption praising its cure of a wife s severe lung cough and hemorrhages. The remedy is touted as effective for coughs colds and lung troubles with guaranteed results and trial bottles available.
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Texas
Cisco
Tex
S. H. Callin
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Advertises Healing Claims
An advertisement touts DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as preventing and curing troublesome wounds and skin sores. It features testimonial claims from H. C. Hardy of Yankeetown Indiana and L. A. Gale warning against counterfeits and noting piles yield to the product.
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DeWitt
de Witt
H. C. Hardy
Yankeetown
Ind
L. A. Gale
Central South Dakota Race Circuit Planned This Summer
South Dakota towns including Armour Chamberlain Mitchell and Huron discuss forming the Central South Dakota Race Circuit for summer and fall meets. The circuit opens at Armour June 5 to 7 with Chamberlain June 18 to 20 and aims to include Mitchell and Scotland later. Each town agrees to a 1500 purse guarantee as tracks prepare at Island Park for Chamberlain.
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Fulton
South Dakota
Armour
Scotland
Parker
Chamberlain
Mitchell
Alexandria
Huron
Aberdeen
Iowa
Nebraska
Chamberlain Journal
Central South Dakota
T. E. Shaw
W. W. Davis
Davis
Island Park Track Association
Old Soldier's Experience
A Civil War veteran from Winchester Indiana claims his wife recovered from a long illness after taking Dr. King's New Life Pills. He asserts the remedy cured her, endorsing it as always effective and noting it is sold for 25 cents at S. H. Sceal lin's drug store.
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M. M. Nustin
Winchesett
Ind
Dr. King
S. H. Sceallin
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief
Turn summer coughs into quick relief with One Minute Cough Cure. The ad claims it cures coughs colds croup grip bronchitis and throat and lung troubles with instant action and safety. Testimonials from J H Bowtes Groveton and L O Gale support its fast effect.
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J. H Bowtes
Groveton
WN. H
L. O. Gale
Painful Remedies Promised For Ills In Edwardian Ad
An old advertisement warns that kidney problems arise from illness and touts Foley’s Kidney Cure. It also promotes Dr Wood’s Norway Pine Syrup for coughs and consumption, Rocky Mountain Tea for constipation, and claims of cures from S H Scallin.
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Dr. Wood
Real Estate Transfers Highlight Iowa Illinois Purchases
A list of land transfers prepared by Abstracter Wells illustrates ongoing activity in the real estate market. The entries emphasize the value of county land and the purchases by Iowa and Illinois men, underscoring strong regional interest and money flowing into property.
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Iowa
Mitchell land transfers list across townships and sections
A long register of real estate transactions in Mitchell and surrounding townships outlines numerous transfers of parcels. Buyers include McFarland heirs, John Cox, Elizabeth DeMarsha, Amy Darling, Arthur Taylor, and others. Properties span Secs 3A 20 23 25 28 35 in Twp ranges 101 102 103 104, with prices and lot numbers noted.
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Davison County
McFarland
Brunson
See
Lip Schomberg
Myron H. Row
Joseph Torrence
Jerome
John Lawlers
A. EB. Hitchcock
L. Burns
M. H. Rowley
Maggie M. Perry
John Carl- Adelbert L. Tibbets
Christ
NEY
Kuhns
R. Johnston
Elizabeth DeMarsha
Frank Nivy
R. G. W. Sanborn
Henry
Sti Chambspae CO
Teen Eran Rr Koop
Bessie R. Foster
John Cox
RG Teese Eee
Celal
Black
E. C. Wilson
Cc. Johnston
Amy S. Darling
Thomas
City of
Mitch
Frank G. Wilkins
F. H. Michels
J. Braey
Town
Arthur
Taylor
A. H
Austin M. Topane
Catherne Christopher
Philot
Jane D. Chambers
Jno
Joseph C. Kuhns
Albert J
Ernst Kick
Paul Moschner
William F. Hallowell
Clara
Weller
Nis
Kelso
Retta McCartney
August
Mpenee
Ceterertes
E. i Cox
John
Waspie Teethe
Amanda Augustin
Nellie Block
van Epps Hadh Rogers
Town Winsor
Mitchell
City of Mitchell
N.C. Towner
Jet
Owen BE. Brown
Frank J. J.C. Blenkiron
T. A. Tion
van Epps
Fr. H. Winsor
A. B. Hager
Ralph R. Bowdle
Cenca
E. Wt
It Saved His Leg Bucklen's Arnica Salve
P. A. Danforth of LaGrange Georgia suffered six months with a running sore on his leg but Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured it in five days. It’s touted as the best salve for wounds and piles with a cure guaranteed and sold by S. H. Scallin for 25 cents.
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P. A. Danforth
LaGrange
Bucklen
S. H. Scallin
Man Tells Of Breast Sore Cure By Banner Salve
Henry R. Richards of Willesville New York says a running sore on his breast persisted over a year until Banner Salve was used. After half a box he was cured and highly recommends the product. S. H. Seal in.
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Henry R. Richards
Willesville
N. Y
S. H. Sealin
Endorsement for DeWitt's Little Early Risers
Al Fred Heinze of Quincy Illinois praises DeWitt's Little Early Risers as effective for constipation and torpid liver. He notes they never gripe, are safe and reliable, urging others to try the tablets.
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DeWitt
Vlad
Alfred Heinze
Quincey, Il
Gale
Foley's Kidney Cure Reputedly Cures Kidney Disease
Mr. F. D. Arnold of Arnold Iowa reports a three year kidney trouble with frequent nighttime trips. After using Foley's Kidney Cure he claims a complete cure and says he feels better than ever and recommends it to friends. S I Seallin
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F. D. Arnold
Arnold, Ia
Foley
S. I. Seallin
Allen's Foot-Phase: a powder for tired feet
Ask your dealer for Allen's Foot-Phase powder to relieve swollen sore hot calloused aching feet corns and bunions. Available at all druggists and shoe stores for 28 cents. Ask today.
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Allen
Cascarets Candy Cathartic Tops Public Verdict in 1900
In 1895 there were none, by 1900 sales hit six million boxes as Cascarets Candy Cathartic becomes a popular bowel remedy. Advertisers claim it is best medicine for the bowels in the world and note availability at all druggists.
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Roc
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Jackson
Rolston
Candy Cathartis
Chicago
New York
Frank van Wagenen
Mitchell House
Sterling Renedy CO
J. &. Welles
Mitchell, S. D
A. E. Hitchcock
Mitchell.s PD
Ienuine
C.C. C
Nick Aemesegger
Priest
Stei
Co. D
M. Ferry & CO
Detroit
Mich
S. H. Seallin
S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Lieved
Wm. Campbell
Central
Wichita
Kan
Reyole
C. Burnside
Pbal Med
Cleveland
Ohio
L. C. Gale
Rock Island Sulkeys
Oliver
Sattley
Success
Drummond
Bettendorf
E. B. van Alstine
Railroad Street
D. W. Collins
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