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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1901
Page
12
The fragmentary OCR reads as a brief item noting a defeat tied to WANs and a named subject Sinan, with unclear surrounding details. The readable pieces point to a sports or competitive context and possible identifiers 27 ity and Splang. Further readable context is needed to determine full facts.
A garbled OCR capture details a football or basketball play with players, positions, and actions, but the text is heavily corrupted. It mentions lineups, a quarterback, a guard, and a forward, with references to left and right sides and a possible score or possession sequence.
Fragmentary OCR reads as a garbled notice mentioning 17 infra structures and Iria Tus. Readable lines suggest a local brief about planned projects and budget notes, but key details are missing. The item reads like a municipal planning snippet with uncertain identifiers and dates.
The Argus Leader reports M L Fox announced a Mitchell Vermillion game then was recalled after Vermillion declined. Vermillion players allegedly claim Mitchell medals, demanding return and apologies, a move condemned as childish and unworthy of a state institution. The piece notes other towns and fans favor playing at home and seek local funding to cover potential losses.
On Wednesday November 13 1901 at 12 oclock public sale of farm goods and livestock to be held 8 miles northeast of Mt Vernon Sec 24 Blendon township includes 4 horses 18 cattle self binder mower hay rake 3 section harrow corn planter disc pulverizer riding plow lumber wagon buggy 4 tons millet and household goods Free lunch at noon Terms cash on sums 10 and under one year with approved security at 10 percent interest 2 percent discount for cash on sums over 10 T W Hills proprietor Phil Tobin auctioneer
The undersigned will sell at public auction on his farm in Lisbon two miles and section 17 eight miles west and five miles south of Mitchell on Tuesday November 12 1901 at 10 o clock a m. Items include three horses a sorrel gelding eight years old weight 1300 a roan gelding twelve years old weight 1100 and a pony mare nine years old. Also about 40 chickens mostly White Leghorns one wagon with top box one Muller John son top buggy run two years one open buggy one riding corn plow one broadcast seeder one Osborne mower one hay rack one Peru coro planter one 16 inch stirring plow one hay rake two sets work harness one set driving harness used two years one hay buck one stone boat one grind stone locest hole digger hay knife wire stretcher a few household goods including stove chairs table barrel churn milk pans etc free lunch at noon. Terms cash for sums 10 and under over 10 one years time on approved security at 10 percent interest 3 percent discount for cash on all sums over 10. FRANK OLSON proprietor Boyden and Welch auctioneers.
Mitchell fans anticipate a Thanksgiving clash with the University of North Dakota football team, hoping for redemption after a prior drubbing. North Dakota, noted for fast play, recently lost 10 to 0 to Minnesota State University in Minneapolis, a game affected by an injury to North Dakota’s star halfback.
An advertorial piece promotes One Minute Cough Cure as a fast remedy for winter illnesses including coughs croup bronchitis grip and other complaints. A Winchester Kentucky testimonial from C B George and S H Scallia claims immediate relief and restored speech after a croup attack.
The Argus Leader reports ongoing efforts to arrange a Vermillion versus Mitchell football game. Mitchell expresses strong eagerness and is willing to concede conditions or cancel other games to secure the matchup. Inquiries from across the state reflect a demand for the Vermillion Mitchell clash.
County physician Geo W Scroggs of Hall County Georgia testifies he has taken Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and the medicine gave him great relief. He says as a physician he prescribed it and found it effective avoiding starvation by aiding digestion. The ad promotes rapid relief from dyspepsia claiming the cure digests what you eat and never fails.
Rev Phillip Holp formerly of Plankinton Congregational church was expelled from the ministry in Angola Indiana for conduct unbecoming a minister of the gospel. He lived a dual life with a supposed wife in Chicago while leading independent oil ventures against Standard Oil and campaigned for the Republican nomination in the district.
The Yankton Press report highlights the Children’s Home in Sioux Falls led by Mr. Sherrard, which has housed 660 children since its founding. The home seeks funds for new buildings and facilities while stressing five years of no asked-for state support. County commissioners approved a $500 appropriation, praising the program as economical and effective in placing children in good homes across South Dakota.
G F Carter of Atlanta Georgia tests DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve for piles reporting instant relief and complete cure from a bad case. The ad claims surgery unnecessary and notes quick healing for burns, bruises and wounds while warning against counterfeits.
An advertisement touts Foley's Hovey and Tur cures as remedies for colds and coughs. It claims the formula clears phlegm without causing strain and promotes healing. SAB Scallin.
On Saturdays November 9 and November 16 1901 physicians from Mitch ell Mt Vernon and Eihan will vaccinate residents of Davison county at 15 cents each. R C Warne MD supt Co Bd of Health W E Cran MD supt Mitchell Bd of Health. Diphtheria relieved in twenty minutes via Dr Thomas Eclectic Oil sold at drug stores.
Advert explains a vegetable pill that assists bowel action without forcing. Claims to be thorough, gentle, reliable and invigorating. Promoted by S H Scallin as small and easy to take.
The readable text shows a garbled line about blaze and cloths and a mention of a person named Tom. It lacks clear event details, dates, or locations to identify a full news item or outcome.
OCR fragment mentions a person named Rick and a cottage with a one month term. Details are unclear. no full event or context is readable.
The readable fragment shows garbled text with odd spacing and missing context, offering no clear names, places, dates, or concrete facts to identify the event or subject.
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