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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1893
Page
8
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pleasant liquid laxative that cleanses the system and relieves colds headaches and fevers. It claims safe action on kidneys liver and bowels without weakening them and notes it is sold by druggists in 0c and 1 bottles, manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Co with its name on each package.
A brief note highlights a new footwear selection arriving, inviting readers to explore a refined line. The piece emphasizes quality and style, suggesting a focus on craftsmanship and fashion.
The Madison leader reports a violent morning earthquake at 5 20 with a thunderous roar and a 15 to 20 second tremor. Buildings shook, a whitish mist hung after, and residents from Howard 26 miles away felt the quake. Dakota and surrounding regions show seismic interest and potential recurrence.
President Gale of the Corn Belt Exposition in Mitchell, D. took to St. Paul to promote a bigger event. The upgrading plan includes a 90 by 142 foot two story building modeled after the Sioux City corn palace, with county exhibits below and grain art above. Gale announced $8,000 more for improvements, $1,000 in county prizes, and invitations to chambers of commerce and jobbers unions across Town and Minnesota.
Six colleges send their best orators to contest for the chalcedony slab with two cash prizes. The slab valued at $600 is donated by Drake Co. Sioux Falls and the winner may retain it after five contests. South Dakota office discussions include charges against partisan officials and grand lodge updates from Hot Springs to Huron with officers elected and next session at Watertown.
President Gale of the Exposition travels to Milwaukee and Chicago to advance an electrotype ad, secure four sizes, and secure excursion-rate support from the Milwaukee road. Locally, property improvements continue with several residents expanding or upgrading homes and cottages. The sixth annual Collegiate Oratorical Association contest is scheduled at Redfield with a program featuring speeches on morality, government, and national progress and a named award committee.
Railroad circles claim Illinois Central plans an extension into South Dakota targeting Yankton and possibly Mitchell. The route would branch from LeMars Iowa, with IC representatives recently seen in the area. The idea dates back years and follows early surveys for such a link.
Local display highlights 99c ladies shoes and 75c children’s stock at Champeny Bros. Also offering Camel skin men’s shoes, Ludlow $1.75 plain, Little Giant school shoe, tennis shoes, and a wide range of dry goods. Special sale next Friday and Saturday promises further values for Mitchell area shoppers.
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