Gale's and Scallin's advertise latest styles and goods
Street Talk notes Gale's and Scallin's offering clocks, jewelry, medicines, stationery, and hardware with new lamps, floral studies, and a wide line of plated ware. It mentions Gale's and Scallin's as haunts for furniture, tools, and imported goods while announcing local sales and stock updates. The column also reports on local home news including the Sanborn house management and a barn fire at Mrs. J. M. Washburn's property and the Mitchell Mail newsroom changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi. D. Williams
Sanborn
Mitchell
Mrlliams
Campbellse
Thell
J. M. Washburn
Correction on voter shifts in temperance vote
A reader from Mitchell Sun disputes a report that many voters will switch from local to license this fall. The letter cites no such cases and criticizes the Sun for bias and inaccuracy, noting a lack of public utterance by Rev. Down and other cited figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell Sun
Down
France
Sun
A. A. Brown
The School Flag Fund Subscriptions Report
Subscriptions received for the school flag fund include 25 cents from the Board of Education and a 2 dollar payment from Kratz. Additional names appear with uncertain spellings such as J. M. Adams Rigerton Hey and Lulu Cornell, but many entries are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ard of Education
Kratz
J. M. Adams
Ache Perea
Rigerton Hey
Lulu Cornell
Facts in the case of Register Smith rebuts Mitchell Mail piece
Editor H. McCormick defends a county auditing inquiry into Davison county finances. He states the county records were incomplete and five questions guided the inquiry, with Foster paid $206 and about $25 to $30 still owed. He says Smith was not a target and details the warrants and bonds involved, denying a prearranged plan to crush Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epitor Berussican
Register Smith
Mitchell Mail
Territorial
Davison County
Smith
Foster
Public Examiner
Mr. Smith
Familliar
Committee For Correction
Harrison and Morton tent moves as mock election cheers sweep town
Uncle B H Bennett revives his old firework for Tippecanoe and Tyler era as news from New York sparks celebration. The Harrison and Morton tent shifts to Judge Hammer’s yard while a noisy parade tracks a mock statewide tally. Bets fly on the general result amid political jests and wagers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Bennett
Harrison and Morton
H.C. Preston
Judge Hammer
New York
Harrison
IL. C
Henry Harrison
Brice
Attendance praised at high school as perfect record set
The past week saw perfect attendance in the high school with no half day absences. Some lower grades lagged, and the note urged parents to send children more regularly or keep them home if irregular attendance continues. The Journal of Education noted the challenge of memorizing national songs with many students only recalling a line or two. Mitchell schools showed about one eighth could recite America and many knew Star Spangled Banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal of Education
America
Mitchell
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted As Blood Purifier Cure
An advertisement claims catarrh stems from blood impurities and local treatments fail. It touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as the superior blood purifier and cites testimonials from relieved users. A book of cures is offered for two cents with a stamp request to Hood & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
C. I. Hood & Co
Lowell Mass
Tlood
C. J. Hood & Co
Lowell
Mass
Davison County Ballot Fight Yields Mixed Returns
In Davison county a tense election produced scratched tickets and slow tallies. Democrat allies carried the People's ticket for Harden and the Church ticket, while Republicans faced internal pressures. Majorities show Mathews 291, Sullivan 184, Powell 134, Greene 251, Wells 213, Dwight 137, Johnston 241, Robinson 161. district attorney race tight. Stanchfield up 32 on Hannett. George W. Hunter leads Adams in the first commissioner district and local option is defeated by about 100 votes. Official counts may change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davison
People’s
Harden
Church Legislative
Mathews
Sullivan
Powell
Greene
Wells
Dwight
Johnston
Robinson
Stanchfield
Hannett
George W. Hunter
Adams
Advertised Letters in Mitchell Post Office
List of uncalled letters for the week ending Nov. G Blakesley 8 Becker Al Baley Mr 8 Cronk Conner BH Collins Lewis Callihan Miss E Dickerson Mra M M Davis J M Horne Fred Jones Mr G Jacobs Mr E H Klingele Mrs C Martin Geo L Maxwell T C Outcell Mr John Randall EW Rentson Mr John Storm Mr Wm Avery Mrs May Wilkins Charley Washburn Mr BE B. Callers urged to say advertised. two weeks to avoid forwarding to dead letter office.
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Mitchell
Blakesley
Becker al Baley
Cronk
Conner
Collins
Lewis Callihan
E Dickerson
M M Davis
J M Horne
Fred Jones
G Jacobs
E H Klingele
C Martin
Geo L Maxwell
T.C
Wm Avery
May Wilkins
Charley Washburn
D. Hammer
P. M
Ca rson County Board Sets Special Session for Election Canvass
The Board of County Commissioners of Carson County will meet Monday November 12 1888 at 9 am to canvass the election returns and transact any business before them. R T Robinson Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Board of County Commissioners
Board of Commissioners of
Carson County
R. T. Robinson
Rosedale Literary Groups and Local Happenings
The Rosedale literary society at Miller school house meets Tuesday with R Williams and George Parker leading debate on high license and prohibition. Bard society gathers Thursday with an engaging program. Social events include a Wm Miller party and John Moore birthday gathering. Election day passed quietly with Republicans strong. anti saloon sentiment carried ten votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller School
R. Williams
George Parker
Bard
Rushford
Minnesota
Carma Gibson
Ryegate
Vermont
S. C
F. L. Gibson
John Wayman
Geo. Smith
Mr. Grant
Wisconsin
William
Frank
Miss Grant
Water Works Pressure Fault Delays Fire Response
The report notes a nearly thirty minute delay after the alarm before fire pressure could be applied, due to a messenger waking the engineer. The fire was contained, but the lapse signals a serious fault needing investigation to prevent future delays.
Cowboy beaten on street by railroad man Lew Blake
A young man known as the cowboy was assaulted on the street Wednesday night by Lew Blake, a railroad worker. Blake, drunk and unprovoked, struck him, breaking the man's left arm and sending him bleeding to Koch's opera house for safety before doctors treated his injuries. The victim claimed he was robbed of 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lew Blake
Chris. Jorgenson
Blake
Koch
Tie
Webber
Plainview Notes on Local Changes and Visits
Community updates include Ren W Palmer teaching at the school start, William Keehn visitors from Germany, Mrs M Diesterhaupt visiting from Wisconsin, W D Sidnam taking a warehouse job in Parkston, J F Spaulding renovating, and Joseph Baumgart building a new house. Also advertisements for Shiloh's Vitalizer and Hackmetack perfume sold by S H Scallin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ren. W. Palmer
William Keehn
Germany
M. Diesterhaupt
Wisconsin
W. D.sidnam
Parkston
J. F. Spaulding
Joseph Baumgart
Gallery Prize Draw Announcement at Jerome Wiltle Studio
The notice offers a $15 silver fruit and berry dish and a $5 silver and cut glass pickle dish as prizes. All photo session participants will receive a ticket for the drawing to be held by ticket holders at the gallery on January 1, 1889, by Jerome Wiltle, photographer, near Gale's store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Wiltle
Gale
For Sale Horses and farm implements advertised
For Sale listing includes horses and colts, a steel beam plow, breaking plow, horse rake, harrows, riding plows, a cow, heating stove, Estey organ, sewing machine, and other items. A. E. Fuller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estey
A. E. Fuller
Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup Ad
How Can Parents allow their children to cough and strain and cough and calmy say Oh it is only a little cold and keep giving them cheap and dangerous medicines until they are down with lung fever or consumption when they can be easily relieved by Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup For sale by H. Scallip.
Begg's Cherry Cough Syrup Promises Quick Relief
An asserted advertisement claims Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup will immediately relieve coughing. The dealer S. H. Scallin offers the product for sale.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Notice
One hundred dollars reward offered for a catarrh cure not helped by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney Co Toledo Ohio. Endorsers affirm Cheney's honor and solvency. West Truax Walding Kinnan Marvin Toledo druggists. E H Van Hoesen, cashier, Toledo National Bank. Cure taken internally, price 75 cents per bottle, sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Props
Toledo
I. J. Chencey
West & Truax
Ohio
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin
E. H. van Hoesen
Toledo National Bank
Croup Warning and Remedies From Winter Weather
The dry cold of early winter increases croup risk in children and mothers should guard against it. Early hoarseness signals an impending attack, followed by a rough cough. Chamberlains Cough Remedy, given at the first hoarseness, reportedly prevents danger and anxiety, with no harmful substances. For sale by S. H. Scallin. St Patricks Pills also advertised for sale by S. H. Scallin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
S. H. Scallin
St. Patrick’s Pills
Prevent Cold Warnings and Patent Remedies Advertised
The notice touts Ballard's Horehound Syrup and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as cures for consumption threats and severe colds with free samples at Gale's. It promotes Ayer's Pills and Sarsaparilla as tonics and cleansers, warns of blood disease, and endorses W. G. Morris as a Chicago watch and jewelry dealer with a catalogue offer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Gale’s
Williams Australian herb pills advertised for women
An Kennedyville ad promotes Williams Australian herb pills as a beauty cure for women. It claims clear color and complexion, brighter eyes, and renewed vigor, urging purchase for 25 cents at Gale's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale's
Reducing the Surplus Consumptives with Dr King’s Discovery
The article argues surplus in U S treasury is secondary to surplus consumptives. It promotes Dr King's New Discovery as reducing mortality from consumption, urging early use for coughs colds sore throats or chest pains with a guaranteed cure and free trials at Scallin's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Treasury
Dr. King
Scallin
Castoria Recalled in Nostalgic Verse Ad
An old promotional verse recalls Castoria as a remedy from infancy to motherhood. The rhymes celebrate the familiar brand used for babies and children across generations.
Exhibition at My Gallery January 1 1889
Notice states that everyone having photos taken will be at my gallery over Gale's store on January 1 1889.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Battle Against Impure Blood Widens
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a reliable medicine to defend the body against an impure blood condition. It portrays the remedy as a weapon to restore health and push back illness, promising lasting bodily strength and peace.
Swayne's Ointment Promises Cure for Itching Tumors
Symptom description cites intense nocturnal itching and stinging leading to tumors that bleed and ulcerate. The ad claims Swayne's Ointment stops itching and bleeding, heals ulcers, and removes tumors in most cases. Available at druggists or by mail for 50 cents from Dr. Swayne & Son Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swayne
Swayne & Son
Philadelphia
Begg's Blood Purifier Promoted For Blood Purification
An advertisement extols Begg's Blood Purifier as the world's best blood purifier and maker. It contrasts with cheap nostrums and claims universal satisfaction at equal price. The note states a money back guarantee if a bottle does not work. Sold by 8. H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Begg
8. H. Scallin
SwAaYNE OINTMENT Claims Cure for Eczema and Skin Eruptions
An advertisement touts SwAaYNE OINTMENT as a simple external remedy for eczema, tetter, salt rheum, ringworm, piles, itch, sores, pimples, and all scaly itchy skin eruptions. It promises a cure without internal medicine and at a trifling cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swaayne
Consumption Cured by Simple Vegetable Remedy
Retired physician claims a vegetable cure for consumption bronchitis catarrh asthma and other lung ailments along with nervous debility. He offers to mail free instructions in German French or English to any requester who sends a stamped return and names the paper. W A Noyes 149 Powers Block Rochester NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East India
W. A. Noyes
Power
Rochester
N. Y
Dr. J. H. McLean’s tonics and balms advertised cure claims
An advertisement touts Dr. J. H. McLean’s Liver and Kidney Balm Tar Wine Lung Balm Strengthening Cordial Blood Purifier and Eye Salve as cures for indigestion dull headaches coughs colds and eye ailments. It promotes high priced tonics at 1.00 per bottle and 25 cents per vial with claims of restoring health and vitality, plus a 35 cent Diarra Balsam remedy from Beggs Diarra Balsam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. McLean
J.H. McLean
Ballard’s Snow Liniment Advertises Quick Relief
Ballard's Snow Liniment is promoted as a sure cure for rheumatism neuralgia sore chest old sores wounds sprains and bruises. It restores contracted muscles, treats croup, corns, chapped hands and lame back, for external use. Price 50 cents. Gare, Agt.
Bucklen Arnica Salve Promises Quick Skin Relief
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with piles cure or no pay. Guaranteed satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by S. H. Scallin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. H. Scallin
Our Candidate For President Ife Nominated And Elected
The text endorses Ife as the presidential candidate and predicts his election by the people. It praises Electric Bitters as the top tonic and alterative for liver stomach and kidney troubles as well as malaria fevers. The ad guarantees satisfaction or money back, priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar at Scallin's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ife
Scallin’s
Advice to Mothers: Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Endorsed by Nurse
A nurse and physician in the United States touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a forty year trusted teething remedy for children. It is claimed to relieve pain, cure dysentery and diarrhea, griping, and wind colic, with a bottle priced at 25 cents.
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Scallin’s Ik and Jewelry Store
St. Mary’s Church
Conant
Convill
Plankinith
E. Fuller
the Mall Management
Elmer Miller
McBride
Medhanic
U.S
H. C. Green
Rile
McCormick
Rosedale
Plainview
Shiloh
H. Scallin
Ayer
W. G. Morris
Fish Avenue
Chicago
Capital
Castoria
Miss
J. H
S'Jacobs Ol
Deuggists and
Nealers
Charles A. Vogeler
Balte., Md
Bucklen
Hood's
Gos
W. C. Morris
Fifth Ave
Ill
Bankers
Aeelle St
Grosa
Mois
T Hn
FOO
iMustrationap
Said
Ey Crow
Territory OF Dakota
Victor Ss
Jean & Este
Davieon
Deforto
Capitan
Gatd
J. N. Crow
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