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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1902
Page
5
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Official county paper notes proposed venues for the winter meeting of the state press association with Sioux City Iowa showing interest and South Dakota editors leaning toward the Iowa town. The piece also discusses Joe Cannon likely becoming Speaker of the House amid Democratic and New England support and Cannon's tense relations with colleagues over treasury oversight.
The piece notes rising support for moving the state capital, with Pierre unconcerned about an attempted legislative measure. It cites agreements among towns like Huron Hellfield and Mitchell and argues the move would face strong opposition in the legislature. It also critiques European military trends and argues for peace through limited arms.
The article states that skin eruptions such as eczema arise from humors inherited or acquired through faulty digestion and assimilation. It warns that treating eruptions with drying medicines is dangerous and advocates addressing digestion as the proper approach.
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla with testimonials claiming cure for eczema and skin ailments. The piece shifts to a political sketch touching President Roosevelt bear hunting, Canadian annexation talk, and debate over moving state capital among Mitchell Redfield and Huron. A committee resolution backs preserving state institutions and supports capital relocation debates in the region.
J L Arney advertises seven hundred discounts on winter underwear and all Winter goods. Claims about pigments and beauty lore accompany a pitch for Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifier and beautifier.
Sioux City Journal reports broad support for moving the state capital to Mitchell. Local boosters like George D. Ford of Delmont cite Mitchell’s central location and strong railroad access. Critics in Pierre argue for geography. supporters say accessibility and timetable changes favor Mitchell.
The daughter of J X Powell stepped on an inverted rake made of ten penny nails, driving a nail through her foot and another partially. Cham berlain’s Pain Balm eased the pain within five minutes and the girl wore her shoe again in a few hours. Powell, a Forkland, Virginia merchant, promotes a local antiseptic for fast healing. For sale by L G Gale, druggist.
The Eastern Star Cheaper held its Thursday meeting and elected officers for the coming year. Worthy Matron Mary Hall, Worthy Patron C. W. Adams, Associate Matron Louise Bartow, Secretary Clara Lukins, Treasurer Fannie Wells, Conductress Florence Joanna, Associate Conductress Ella ion were chosen. The officer slate will be announced in December.
A lodge resolves sorrow over the death of Mrs Barnard and the resulting strain on Mr and Mrs Barnard and children. It expresses sympathy, hopes for comfort, and requests publication of the resolutions and a records entry. The notice ends with an advertisement for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets sold by L O Gale.
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