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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 09, 1892
Page
11
An old advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds with a guarantee of refunds. Free trial bottles available at S H Scallin’s Drug Store and large bottles priced 50 cents and one dollar. Also promotes Buckles Armen salve claimed to cure skin and pile issues with a money back guarantee.
Advertises the Vestibuled Limited as carrying top sleeping cars and couches for all classes without extra fares. Details night sleepers on Lake Superior routes between Minnespoaks St. Paul Duluth and St. Paul Ashland, with day parlor cars on others. Mentions Northwestern Line networks with Union Pacific through Lake Superior St Paul and aims to provide maps and timetables from T. W. Teasdale, Passenger Agent, St. Paul.
The Chamberlain Democratic convention nominated a full ticket led by Governor candidate Peter Couchman and Lt. Governor S A Ramsey with fusion opponents defeated. Leaders praised harmony, while Ramsey and others voiced opposition to fusion as party weakness. A central committee vacancy rule and a medicinal patent ad also appear in this report.
Hon. C. H. Sheldon Republican candidate for governor spent Monday in town en route to Chamberlain. He spoke at Brookings on Saturday the 10th and planned to be in Mitchell with Capt. Lucas on Tuesday the 27th, meeting many citizens who praised his plain demeanor and attire. The piece also notes Dr. Miles New Heart Cure claims and reports A. F. Davis of Silver Creek cured after twelve years, and mentions Dr. Brush’s election as University of the Northwest president in Mitchell.
Dr Brush, Yale graduate and former president of Upper Town University, is urged to lead a new Northwest educational institution with support from Dr Whitfield and the board. The text touts his broad experience and business skills as key to building a regional university pride.
Public Examiner Blanchard from Aberdeen reports north half of the state raised good crops this year the first in four years Wheat yields range 20 to 25 bushels per acre boosting confidence A familiar ad claims Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup relieves teething pain soothes gums and has long been sold by druggists worldwide at twenty five cents per bottle
An 19th century health note warns malaria rises in August to October due to waterborne spores and wind spread. Symptoms include minor chills, heat, headaches, and dyspepsia. It promotes Peruna as a universal cure, claiming quick relief and full-system cleansing, with directions and free literature from The Peruna Drug Manufacturing Company in Columbus Ohio.
The Independent county convention is set for Saturday September 10. Mt. Vernon residents defend Alliance Elevator Co. leaders Johnson and Broadbent amid rumors. Alderman Reierson may run for legislature on the Republican ticket. a Mt. Vernon auditor race rumor centers on Mark Betts. Local ads promote Dr. Mills Restorative Nervine and De Witts Witch Hazel Salve. Local crops and pasturage reported, with favorable blends for harvest and winter grazing. S. H. Scallin promotes King’s New Discovery and other remedies, with samples offered. News briefs from Argus-Leader, News, and local testimonials conclude the column.
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