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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1896
Page
7
The town hosts political speakers including Anton Vanek and R. T. Leidergerber with Republican messages. Social notes cover weddings, funerals, family visits, school events, and local business updates. Fire crews fight a grass fire near the Milwaukee roundhouse as residents comment on campaign stakes and local commerce.
Two Mitchell residents died within a day, aging farmers John Shaw and A J Duane. Shaw, born 1813 in Stroudsburg PA, moved through Wisconsin and Iowa before settling in Mitchell. he died after ten days of illness with heart disease and mortification setting in his feet. Funeral services were held at the M. church with burial in Graceland. Duane, 77, formerly road master of the Lake Champlain and Moriah railroad, died after neuralgia and paralysis. he served in the Mexican War and celebrated a 50 year marriage. Funeral at his residence with Congregational minister and Graceland burial, Mason lodge assisting.
A Chicago dispatch reports a sequence of alleged misdeeds by Bryan managers as they push for labor upheaval and to deter votes. The piece notes a planned free silver street parade blocked by police and claims of forged charges against McKinley backers. Reports from Illinois claim Bryan’s state tour is a flat failure.
The passage promotes Syrup of Figs as a universal remedy for constipation and related ailments. It credits the California Fig Syrup Co as the genuine manufacturer and emphasizes internal cleanliness without weakening organs. It urges purchasing only the authentic product from reputable druggists.
Reports from states once doubtful show Republican confidence in McKinley sweeping the Dakotas Minnesota Michigan Kansas Nebraska and states east of the Missouri and north of the Ohio as well as several south of the Ohio despite strong anti silver sentiment. The piece notes bets and invokes Madison Courier on demonetization and patent rules.
An era of fear about thieves and killers is replaced by praise for Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription. The ad touts blood purification and tissue building as protection against consumption, claiming cured patients and a testimonial from Mrs. Ursula Dunham of Sistersville, noting improved health after use.
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