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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1899
Page
11
A Mitchell page features county ticket details for Commissioner First and Fifth districts, editorials on expansion and Aguinaldo, opposition to Bryan, commentary on local journalism, yacht race notes, Shafter retirement, and Mrs. Blaine's wealth disclosure with a $1.5 million property schedule.
Mrs. Blaine argues the duty of the rich to share taxes and begins building two kinder garten schools for poor children at a cost of 500000 dollars. A southern paper notes cotton prices hurt free silver hopes among southern farmers, while Dewey and Helen Gould visit Three Oaks in one day. Baseball season ends with Brooklyn pennant and Indianapolis western league title, Minneapolis runner up, signaling many changes next year.
Gov. Lee attended the Aberdeen reception for the South Dakota regiment last Saturday and gave the final brief remarks explaining there were other distinguished gentlemen to follow. The event concluded with all speakers finished.
South Dakota citizens extend a warm welcome to Mitchell volunteers returning home after more than a year of service. The message praises their valiant duty and honors their extended sacrifice for the state and nation. The homecoming is described as a bright, lasting memory for all who supported them.
Try Grain-O the new grain drink that replaces coffee. Children may drink it without injury and adults like it. Grain-O mimics the rich seal brown of mocha or java but is made from pure grains and is easy on the stomach. Price 15 or 25 cents per package. Sold by all grocers.
An advertisement offers a bottle of Beggs Cherry Cough Syrup free to those unable to pay. It claims to stop coughs in church and cure coughs and colds. Includes a Cascarets health claim with a 2 cent price and a note on refunds if the CCC treatment fails.
A quirky blend of jokes and banter appears in a page of light trivia and quips. The dialogue features references to riddles involving a cockroach and a waistcoat, plus a humorous exchange about a trip in southern Europe and missing celebrity Monte.
The Republican notes Rev A C Stevens will depart Mitchell for Watertown next week after a three year pastorate marked by debt clearance a growing membership of 147 new full members and strong benevolent giving totaling 8077 over the period His wife aids the ministry with musical talent and the couple leave amid general good wishes The paper also previews the Mitchell Driving Park Association races set for Oct 25–26 with purses of 500 and support from the State Juvenile band
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away. To quit tobacco easily and forever be magnetic, full of life, nerve and vigor take No-To-Bac the wonder-worker that makes weak men strong. All druggists 60c or 1. Cure guaranteed. Booklet and sample free. Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York.
A brief exchange in the Kansas City Star features Willie Walnut arguing against male vanity and defending protective instincts as he quips that a manly man supports women. The remark about hair parting serves as a light page note in social commentary.
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