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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1901
Page
4
An old advertisement warns of the dangers of contagious blood poison, stressing that external signs may vanish while the disease remains, and that mercury and potash misuse hides the illness. It notes transmission from parent to child and links rheumatism, catarrh, scrofula, and skin diseases as signs of hidden danger.
A short notice from Santa GA advertises a booklet titled on contagious blood poison. It claims the book explains the disease and how to cure yourself at home, describing it as complete and instructive. The offer urges every reader to obtain the free publication immediately.
Tobin and Webster, experienced auctioneers, announce sales in Davison County and statewide. Terms are reasonable. Address Tobin Hillside 8 0 or Webster at Farmers Sheds Mitchell.
The Rathbun twins Rex and Hoes reached their sixteenth birthday with a large Friday evening party hosted by Mrs. Raethbue. About sixty teen guests enjoyed games, a nine-way tie for first in a wall-guessing contest, and a unique partner supper method using a sixty-line poem guiding couples to supper. The twins, two bright musicians, received many thoughtful presents as friends praised the memorable, lively celebration.
Canton Newe reports Mr. Bately of Mitchell claims to have discovered a cure for emutin corn. If proven valid, those who lost cattle from smut in corn stalks may hail him as a public benefactor.
From Coopersville Michigan word spreads of a pleasant tasting liquid that relieves troubled coughs and aids sleep. Mrs S Himel burger asserts generations have used Dr King s New Discovery for consumption and lung diseases. Bottles 50c and 1.00 at SH Scallin s, trial bottles free.
If day could be night and night could be day, if smiles could be tears and tears could be smiles something might do you 8 much good as Rocky Mountain fea. S A Scallin. If you are in doubt as to the quality of a good smoke, follow the wise ones and try Upmana's Extra Scigar. It is positively the sweetest and coolest smoke of any cigar on the market and garanteed to equal 4 10 cent cigar. Try one from your dealer and be con vinced.
Benj Ingerson of Hutton Ind reports months of whispering until Foley's Honey and Tar cured his hoarseness. S. H. Scailin endorses to be sure to get Foley's.
Jobbers Association lawyers work through the day to file papers seeking an injunction against railroad terminal rates. It remains undecided whether action will start in state or federal court, and both Sioux Falls and Sioux City may be bound to the same mileage basis once the terminal rates are set.
The government money order system handles a vast yearly sum and the superintendent has issued an abstract detailing principal operations since establishment. The report notes over four million orders processed in that period, highlighting scale and efficiency across the service.
Figures show the aggregate amount of money orders at 4,256,726,675.17 with the 1901 fiscal year totals at 274,546,067.34 and fees of 2,394,451.65. Over four years fees rose by over seven hundred thousand dollars and total orders by more than 100 million dollars. War tax on orders stands at 1,932,104.86. Two years saw nearly seventy thousand orders with a loss of only 172.45. Average domestic order was 37.77 and international 81.64.
An old time advertisement touts Dr King's New Life Pills as a cure for headaches and nervous head pains, claiming they purify blood and improve health. Priced at 25 cents with a money back disclaimer. Sold by S H Scallin, druggist, and notes a rival Upmanns Extra sweet smoke.
G H Hauran of Lima Ohio writes that Foley's Kidney Cure relieved his backache and he recommends it to train men who suffer similar ailments. He adds Burdock Blood Bitters can renew energy and health for those with sluggish liver, headaches, or stomach upset.
Educational column by Superintendent Coursey reports Mt Vernon teachers meeting held last Saturday, progress in Mt Vernon schools, praises Miss Lizzie Arlasd, Miss Charlotte Duncan, Bessie Craiz and Rome No 1 work. Mentions bicycle mishap, presidential impeachment discussion, and state Course of Study adoption with Davison rules gaining traction.
Transfers show Edward N Bentley to A Boynton and multiple deeds involving Barns Mitchell area parcels, including John M Bell, Jane McCornack, and Guernsey's Addition to Mitch. Entries list lots, sections, townships, and prices. Bank and railroad addenda appear with various lot transfers. Includes Victorian ads for cures and cigars.
Caution to readers to obtain Cascarets Candy Cathartic genuine tablets stamped C C C and not buy bulk or from substitutes. Warns that substitutors are cheats and frauds and advises consumers to buy from reputable druggists only.
A whimsical circus tale claims monkeys at Barnum's Cage thrived after dosing with Scott's Emulsion. Keepers say consumption deaths dropped, suggesting parallels between monkey and human disease and hinting at a cheaper cure. The anecdote invites readers to consider using the emulsion if ill.
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