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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1913
Page
3
Mitchell items recount city officials and visitors, church and fraternal events, and a major obituary. Notables include Miss Mabel Severson’s recovery, Mrs Elizabeth McGee’s death, and civic visits by J. H. Davis, W. H. Krebs, and F. J. Sullivan. The piece also covers lodge activities, railroad commission appearances, and upcoming bridge contracts.
Loomis hosts the Musical Shirleys in hall on Monday evening. Festivities begin Thanksgiving week with a dance Monday November 24. Clarke reception drew a large crowd last Friday with many gifts and a dainty lunch. Rev Thrall of Huron preached, next Sunday Rev Anderson. Depot enlargement underway with bigger waiting freight and office rooms and expanded cattle yards. Mrs A Darmer’s Mt Vernon grandchildren visited last Saturday. Don’t forget the November 24 dance.
A consumptive cough and stubborn throat and chest troubles are described as dangers signals. Dr Kings New Discovery is advertised to stop coughs loosen the chest banish fever and aid sleep with a first dose. Mrs A lo Mertz of Glen Ellyn Iowa endorses it and claims it cured a lingering cough. The ad offers money back if it fails and lists price 50c and 1.00 with availability from Bucklen Co Philadelphia or St Louis.
A capacity Gale audience enjoyed Lillian Russell backed by a galaxy of acts. Miss Russell showcased beauty culture on screen and sang two numbers. William Farnum delivered dramatic Virginius scenes, with Varnum praised for intense performance. Field and Lewis provided top comedy while Rose and Arthur Boylan impressed with dance. Margerite Farrell and Bert Melrose drew praise, and Kramer Belleclaire displayed notable physical feats.
Democrats in Pierre South Dakota face a split over county and state proposal committeemen as two rival mass meetings are published. The new primary law offers no resolution, fueling rumors of similar disputes in other counties with competing leadership factions.
An advertisement argues local applications fail to treat catarrh and promotes internal remedies. It asserts a blood purification claim and promises testimonials, naming Hall's Catarrh Cure from I. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo. The piece also mentions a popular laxative, Hall's Family Pills, for constipation.
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