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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1898
Page
4
A cautionary note urges expectant mothers to protect their condition before childbirth. It warns that neglect or improper care risks the mother’s life and that of the unborn child. The guidance emphasizes avoidance of risky actions and prioritizing safe, careful conduct.
A letter from a Shreveport, Louisiana woman extols Mother's Friend as a safe external liniment that relaxes muscles, relieves morning sickness, reduces nervousness and headaches, prevents hard breasts, shortens labor, and aids recovery without internal medicines.
A physician once studied snakes to extract venom for antidote research. The venom is drawn by a chamois‑lined funnel and bottle setup as snakes strike. Rattlesnake venom is noted as most deadly, with the copperhead and cottonmouth also examined. The fangs fold when resting and strike forward to deliver venom. dried venom can retain potency for years.
The article traces early forms of indemnity from Livy era contracts to medieval reciprocal insurance in Bruges 1310 and early Italian Lombard origins. It notes Cicero and Punic War references, early Portuguese notices, and debates whether true insurance began in the 10th century or earlier with Lombards.
The American consul general at St. Petersburg describes a Russian admiralty board trial of cornstalk pith from Indian corn packed into a cofferdam. A 6 inch shot perforated the dam but little material escaped, showing the packing could be breached five feet below the water line without water entering.
Isaac Vermilyea died October 16 1898 at his Mitchell residence after a illness of over two years. Born May 19 1827 in Rensselaerville New York he lived in North East Pennsylvania before moving to Dakota in 1883. He farmed in Aurora County then moved to Mitchell in 1896. Survived by wife Eliza Buckle, daughter Mrs John Colvin and three sons Gilbert Roscoe and Clarence all in business in Brookville or Mitchell. He was a charitable man and active in church and public life credited with patience and steadfast faith.
September 1875 gathering of Army of the Cumberland veterans in Utica New York included President Grant General Sherman General Hooker General Slocum and Governor Seymour. The crowd cheered Grant though he declined to speak warmly praising his fellow generals and Seymour drew loud cries of approval. In the hall the three generals traded witty speeches and Seymour recalled a past political contest with Grant.
A historical note explains how water extinguishes fire by coating fuel and turning to steam to remove heat. It asserts that small amounts can intensify flames while large quantities quench them, and claims water’s decomposition into oxygen and hydrogen feeds the flame when possible.
The American Coursing Club event at Flandresu drew strong entries across four events. Cash prizes totaled 1620 with winners including Iowa Girl owned by E M Kellogg and Royal Greentick owned by H G Nichols. Officers named S Herbert Watson president H C Lowe vice president H G Nichols secretary and others.
The Huron Huronite reports a Sunday service at the Methodist church paying tribute to Mrs. Mary S. Clark who died in Deadwood on October 7. Dr. Clark and wife had moved from Huron earlier, her illness proved fatal, and local groups including W R C and G A R attended. Clergy Rev J W Caffee led the service with music, prayers, and reminiscences from Asher F. Pay and Dr E C Walton.
The plaintiff appeared in court with her attorney while the defendant failed to appear. The referee stated the defendant did not appear and no one appeared for him. The filing concerns a local divorce case reported by the Walla Walla Statesman.
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