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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1899
Page
5
The notice outlines ad rates for business cards and locals, legal ads, and notices. It then reprints a New York Tribune editorial arguing loyalty to lawful authorities during the Philippine question, condemning treachery and socialist extremism tied to Labor Day rhetoric by Ayres and Governor Lee supporters in South Dakota.
A San Francisco paper lauds the First South Dakota regiment for exemplary service from February 4 to April 25 in the Philippines. It notes their gallantry at Rinaldo church and Calumpit and lists 58 killed and 80 wounded across the campaign, as casualty tallies rise.
The report recalls severe losses during MacArthur's advance toward Malolos on February 24 and 25 with twelve killed and thirty-three wounded between Caloocan and Palo. Hale's northward push to Calumpit added thirty-four casualties, nine fatal or mortally wounded, then notes steadfast endurance through feverous Luzon camps and swamps. It also mentions John R. McLean of Washington Ohio spending $500000 to win election, Detroit officials' talks with Gen. Alger, and James McDowell's repeated cancer operation failures.
The passage notes that $30,000 can be raised in the state to support volunteers. It says counties sometimes fail to loan funds, but business leaders step in to advance money, and places South Dakota often raises funds as quickly as western states.
Joy and pride flood the state as South Dakota soldiers, after a year on foreign shores in battles at San Fernando Malolos Marilao, return to Dakota soil. They never shirked duty and earned credit for themselves and their state, and locals vow to show enduring appreciation.
The South Dakota governor, during a pass through Sioux City, criticized the war in the Philippines as wicked and unjustified. He urged immediate termination and withdrawal of troops, condemning McKinley’s administration, while announcing plans for an elaborate welcome for returning soldiers.
The South Dakota state fair comes to Yankton later this month with notable soil products on display and added management attractions. Sioux City and Sioux Falls compete for crowds this week with paces ball games parades and street carnival plans as residents split attending between the two cities. Chaplain Daley criticizes Aguinaldo supporters while praising Philippine destiny under Old Glory noting education and eventual independence day on August 13, 1898.
Philadelphia man John Oliver describes a near fatal illness with yellow skin sunken eyes and pain. After three physicians gave up a friend urged Electric Bitters the first bottle improved him and three weeks of use restored his health. He credits the remedy with saving his life and urges others to try it at 50 cents a bottle at S H Scallin’s drug store.
Counties and citizens respond to a fund drive aiming to bring home the South Dakota regiment at no cost. The finance committee reports about $25,000 raised of a $30,000 goal, with more cash expected shortly from numerous counties and boards. Meanwhile a Toledo Ohio affidavit offers one hundred dollars for each catarrh case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure.
An old German salve sells for skin injuries including scalds burns and sores. L O Gale offers Beggs remedy claiming scarless healing and broad use for cuts bruises and related injuries.
W R Smith acts as agent for Peavey Elevator Co to offer a large supply of fresh mined coal of all kinds for the coming year. They are prepared to meet any competition and urge buyers to purchase before prices rise.
Lovui se E L Hitchcock describes the Greater American Exposition in Omaha on September 6 1899. He notes evening crowds enjoy electric fountains colored lights gondolas and Bellstedt's band while contrasting opinions on the fair's quality and promising future sightseeing. He mentions Orpheus day concerts and plans more thorough exhibits.
Mothers of children with croup or severe cold are advised to use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. It contains no opiate or narcotic and may be given to babies as to adults. The remedy's success in colds and croup has earned wide praise in the United States and abroad.
First opportunity to view enclosed coursing occurred Friday at the driving park. Rabbits were slow and dogs quickly caught them, with McKeon's Jessie Green and Pulley's May Hershel among the last close races. A quarter mile horse race closed the afternoon.
A Virginia editor credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with curing his long battle with diarrhoea after other efforts failed. He urges readers to try it, saying he is now in perfect health. Also notes endorsement for Shiloh's Cure by a physician as a remarkable aid against consumption.
James A Grace agent announces readiness to pay the highest market price for all grain and seeds at Mitchell known as the Rice or Grace house. Also offers best grades of hard and soft coal. No new scales but existing ones deemed OK. Motto is honest weights and honest prices.
Sam Whyte announces readiness to purchase grain from farmers this fall. His warehouse near the mill adds a new scales setup and he will begin on September 1 offering the highest market price. L. O. Gale's Drug Store sells Beggs' Diarrhoea Balsam for colic and bowel complaints.
The advertisement warns against burning the candle at both ends and asserts Hood's Sarsaparilla enriches the blood to restore nerve mental and physical strength. It targets overworked and tired readers seeking renewed energy and vitality.
An old and well tried remedy used for over fifty years by millions of mothers. It soothes the child, softens the gums, stops pain, cures wind colic and diarrhoea. Pleasant in taste sold by druggists worldwide twenty five cents a bottle. Be sure and ask for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
A promotional note urges using Beggs Hair Renewer to prevent dandruff from falling on clothing after grooming. Sold by L. O. Gale.
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