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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1886
Page
8
An advertisement promotes a universal remedy claiming to cure back and limb weakness impotency general debility nervousness languor confusion of ideas heart palpitations timidity trembling and varied illnesses of throat nose skin liver lungs stomach or bowels. It asserts the remedy can reverse fatal practices in disguise and restore marriage prospects.
The article warns about the dangers of the cruel habit of nolltary, describing how it steals young men of talent and intellect before they can contribute to public life or artistic achievement. It urges caution and awareness of the habit's grave consequences.
The notice urges married persons and young men contemplating marriage to seek relief from nervous debility and other disqualifications. It assures readers that those who consult Drs F and H may confide in their honor and rely on their medical skill.
A historical notice describes organic weakness as a punishment for improper indulgences. It warns young persons’ excesses lead to deranged systems, weakened functions, loss of power, nervous irritability, dyspepsia, heart palpitations, indigestion, debility, wasting, cough, consumption, decay and death.
In urgent appeal readers are warned against unlearned pretenders who keep people sick by giving dangerous and injurious compounds month after month and are urged to seek proper treatment immediately from qualified practitioners.
The doctor boasts cures for ringing in the head and ears, insomnia, nervousness, and sudden fears. Patients described as anxious or deranged by certain sounds were reportedly healed promptly, marking notable outcomes from a leading medical figure.
The Dr. warns that early indulgences harm mind and body and render youth unfit for work, study, society, or marriage. It lists effects such as back weakness, headaches, dim vision, reduced strength, heart palpitations, dyspepsia, nervous irritability, digestive derangement, debility, and consumption.
Residing at a distance and unable to call may receive prompt medical attention by mailing symptoms and necessary details with a stamp and address included. The notice directs patients to send their information to receive services efficiently.
The piece notes Iowa and Michigan Republicans praising Dakota and outlines a survey path toward Grand View, connecting with the Black Hills line at Valentine and crossing the Missouri at Wheeler in Charles Mix County. It mentions the Roscoe example and previews the Territory's education report and a Mitchell charter excerpt on liquor licensing in Davison County.
At St Paul on August 26 L. S. Coffin of Ft. Dodge Iowa urged a national railroad commission and the resolutions called for a secretary of agriculture in the cabinet. They seek interstate commerce regulation to protect industry, a $3 million disease stamp program for livestock, expanded telegraph signals, waterways development including the Mississippi, a 1867 wool tariff restoration, rice and sugar Tariffs, anti futures laws, enforcement of the oleo margarine act, and national Farmers Congress incorporation with state farmer assemblies. Two bills on interstate regulation were postponed.
In White Lake the James Cooper vs. John Foote trial adjourned to Sept 13 for attorney refilling, fair visits, and harvests. Kimball beat a mixed Pukwana-Chamberlain lineup 14 to 1 in a standout amateur game. A fire damaged Chamberlain’s engine and pump house, risking water supply with minor material loss.
A prairie fire raging since Tuesday devastates Potter and Sully counties with losses in crops, livestock, and homes. In Sully County many farms burned. a farmer named James Hinds started a blaze near Buiunt that destroyed a mansion and extensive hay and grain, with losses around 4000 dollars and insurance on some items. In Philadelphia Adams Express cash 30000 disappeared. Ruth Pratt arrested amid a probe into the robbery.
Davison county Republicans select delegates to the Yankton convention and to a legislative meeting. Resolutions praise Hon. Os Gifford for Dakota work and support division along the 46th parallel. Delegates listed for each district, with instruction to cast full votes at the conventions.
Manchester engine No. 176 broke loose from the round house and backed onto the turntable pits delaying the yard as workers freed it. The incident halted east and west freight runs until the engine was resecured and serviced.
Land Office at Mitchell Dakota announces final proof dates for Abigail J. Fuller widow of Danford D. Fuller for the SW quarter of section 27 and Benjamin H. Bennett for the southeast quarter of section 10 in township 103 range 60. Witnesses named include Judson Mason John Ward John Smith Edwin Ward Oliver B Bates H C Applegate L W Adams and T H Wilson. Also a summons notice to the Territory of Dakota is included.
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