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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 17, 1899
Page
4
A admonition stresses that no woman can be too careful of her condition before childbirth. Neglect or improper treatment endangers both mother and baby. The message urges caution, saying it is better to do nothing than risk doing something wrong.
A Shreveport woman touts Mother's Friend as the sole safe preparation for pregnancy. The liniment is said to relax muscles, relieve morning sickness and nervousness, prevent hard breasts, shorten labor, lessen pains, and aid rapid recovery with external application only.
The high school football team defeated the University third eleven 12 to 0 at Athletic Park in a hard fought contest. The first half produced no score as both sides defended fiercely. in the second half the high school offense broke through for two touchdowns and kicks. The victory boosts expectations for future games and a possible clash with the University first team.
Mr W A Hines of Manchester Indiana recounts near death from measles complications. He credits Dr Kings New Discovery for curing throat chest and lung troubles, noting others have used it on his recommendation. Also promotes Beggs German Salve for piles and Cascarets for beauty and clean blood with testimonials. Trial bottles free at S H Scallin's drug store.
An advertisement touts Warner's White Wine of Tar Syrup as the best cough remedy and a consumption cure. It promises to cure a cold in 24 hours if taken timely, and asserts it strengthens throat and lungs. Sold in 25 and 50 cent bottles by S. H Scallin.
A collection of brief quips from multiple papers lampooning political figures. The Lowville Journal questions menswear vice versa, the Cleveland Plain Dealer mocks Washingtons truth telling, and the Rochester Herald exaggerates oratory with a boarding house dinner image.
The body of Mrs. Lida O'Brien was found in Rhine creek near the Milwaukee depot at 5 this morning. She had recently been ill and a child died last week at Sacred Heart hospital. The coroner's jury ruled she drowned with intent to kill herself while temporarily insane, no other person being responsible. Jurors: Anthony Reagan, James Kingsbury, Jacob Running.
Dr D B Cargile of Washita I T reports four bottles cured Mrs Brewer of severe sores and facial eruptions after years of suffering. The advertisement claims Electric Bitters is the supreme remedy for eczema tetter salt rheum ulcers boils and running sores. It stimulates the liver kidneys and bowels expels poisons aids digestion builds strength. Only 50 cents sold by S H Scallin Drugist guaranteed.
A Ladies' Home Journal piece recalls Admiral Dewey’s quip on command and politics. Asked where he would take fleet, he answered Hongkong. When pressed about possible war with Spain and Asiatic duties, he replied Sailor's luck and that he had no grievances for years. He noted Spain owns the Philippines.
A mixed ad blurb extols Halls Catarrh Cure, Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and One Minute Cough Cure with testimonials from North Carolina to Alabama. Claims include internal cure for catarrh, blood purification, digestion aid, kidney pills and spuriously broad guarantees. Pricing notes 75 cents per bottle and free testimonials.
W.8B. Tobey recently purchased the grain house at Mitchell known as the Rice or Grace house. We are prepared to pay the highest market price for grain and seeds and supply best grades of hard and soft coal. Our scales are tested and approved. Honest weights and honest prices. James A. Grace, Agent.
South Dakota needs a railroad to connect the eastern and western parts of the state to exploit coal and lumber resources and reduce freight costs. John Hipple proposes a $1000 per mile, ten year plan funded by a state bonus, with legislative buy in via party conventions, citing historic rail expansions sparked by land grants. The idea gains support from the Sioux Falls Press and other papers, arguing such a bond would spur growth and wealth as in earlier railroad eras.
Advertisements from L. O. Gale feature Chamberlain's Pain Balm and other remedies praised by users. Ad quotes claim cure for a lame shoulder after nine years, plus testimonials for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure, Beggs' Cherry Cough Syrup, One Minute Cough Cure, and DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve. Cures touts and cautions about counterfeits.
Prominent 1920s advertisement claims No-To-Bac helps quit tobacco easily and forever. It asserts magnetic vitality and vigor for weak men, with a guarantee of cure. The Sterling Remedy Co. offers booklet and sample free from Chicago or New York for 50c or 81.
Geo Noland of Rockland Ohio cites his wife’s forty years of skin troubles and credits De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve with curing them. He calls it the best salve in America and says it heals all skin diseases. L O Gale signs the testimonial.
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