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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1899
Page
4
An article contrasts Egyptian veiling customs with American women’s perceived hidden beauty due to illness and age. It suggests if Egyptian practice prevailed in the United States, many women would cover their wrinkles and unhealthy complexions from the public gaze.
The writer rails against audience talking at opera and concerts, urges respect for music, and praises music education for boys. They note preparations for cold weather, Halloween mischief, and Mitchell’s educational institutions drawing families to the city, concluding with population growth from education.
A testimonial from J. W. Gardner of Tdaville Indiana touts Electric Bitters as restoring strength and appetite after stomach liver and kidney troubles. He says the tonic gave him new life and can be purchased at S. H. Scallin's drug store for 50 cents with a guarantee.
Sergeant Tom Smith of Company E Lake Preston recalled his Manila police days after two Filipinos struck him with machetes while on duty. He survived a severe facial wound and killed both assailants in self defense. His prized machete, recovered from the fight, was the first thing his sister asked about on his return.
The hero opens his valise to reveal a stolen relic, sparking keen disappointment and indignation toward the thief. Tom returns with a sergeant's stripe, but the lost memento still dominates his emotion as memories of his soldierly days fade into frustration.
Adolph L. Millett of Manchester New Hampshire reports nine year shoulder pain relieved after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He and his wife tried many medicines and doctors before trying the product which after one bottle left her shoulder almost well. Sold by L O Gale.
Tom Haney of Tyndall reports 150 teams and scrapers from Barnard and Chamberlain reached Tyndall from Missouri to work on the Milwaukee road extension between Tyndall and Tabor. Surveyor Jones had expected rail arrival and now the grading between Tyndall and the Dilger farm will be pushed to completion this fall.
Brave men fall but Dr. King's New Discovery owners announce they have donated over ten million trial bottles for consumption coughs and colds. The medicine is claimed to cure asthma bronchitis hoarseness and throat and lung diseases. Scal lin druggist offers a free trial bottle with regular sizes priced at 50 cents and one dollar, guaranteed or refunded.
Samuel Hollier of Miner County, South Dakota, bought eight cows for 233 dollars two years ago and joined a creamery. He has since earned 250 dollars from milk, 10 from butter, fed pigs 20 from skim milk, sold 200 dollars of stock, now owns twelve cows valued at 300 dollars each, totaling 3000 dollars with 2233 dollars paid, leaving 547 dollars profit over two years from eight head.
Advertises Dr King New Life Pills as the busiest little health booster promising strength energy and mental power in sugar coated pills sold by S H Scallin LaGrippe after effects blamed on annual tolls claimed cured by One Minute Cough Cure by L O Gale including relief for coughs colds croop bronchitis pneumonia and throat and lung troubles with quick results.
An advertisement touts Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup as the best cough remedy on earth. It promises cure for consumption and throat health, claiming a 24 hour cold cure if used timely, with testimonials from S. H. Scallin and J. D. Bridges. Also promotes Cascarets Candy Cathartic for constipation with money-back guarantee.
Mitchell college beat Yankton 17 to 0 on Monday in Yankton as fans noted improved play. Previous scores show Mitchell dominated Yankton last year 38 to 10 and this fall 34 to 6, with Vermilion avoiding a rematch for unclear reasons.
An old newspaper ad offers one hundred dollars reward for incurable catarrh and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Family Pills. It cites F J Cheney Co of Toledo and endorsements from Wrst TRUAX Walding Kinnan Marvin. Internal use claimed to affect blood and mucous surfaces. price 75 cents. testimonials free.
Resolutions of respect express heartfelt sympathy to Mrs. Saul on her daughter’s death. The committee adopts and asks for minutes to note the sorrow, publish notices, and present copies to the bereaved sister. Adopted by Ransom W. R. C. on Nov. 3, 1899. Anna M. Williams Hulda Stowell, Committee.
An 1860s Civil War era item describes a ball striking G. B. Stead of Newmark Michigan causing long lasting ulcers. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve claimed to cure wounds and skin conditions. An accompanying testimonial from Dr W Wixon cites One Minute Cough Cure for asthma relief.
W B Tobey has purchased the Mitchell grain house known as the Rice or Grace house and now offers to pay top market prices for all grain and seeds. The firm also supplies hard and soft coal, with trusted scales and a pledge of honest weights and prices. James A Grace acts as agent. Dr H H Haden of Summit Alabama endorses Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as effective for digestion and dyspepsia. L O Gale notes the remedy digests food and aids digestion.
An old time ad promotes Warne’s White Wine of Tar Syrup as the best cough remedy with 25 and 50 cent prices from S A Scallin. It also advertises No Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away by No-T o Bac promising strength and vigor with a 50 cent or 61 price and a cure guaranteed. Booklet and sample free from Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York.
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