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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1890
Page
6
The column blends random items from Mitch h vicinity and Pierre, mentioning C Champney, trades in Calomel and patent medicine, emigration, and local notices. It notes a railroad plan southeast to northwest corridor, and references newspapers EPUBLICAN and REPUBLICAN with town politics and bonds warnings.
A humorous sketch about a man in 1829 fashion, praising Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood and liver antidote. The ad claims it renews youth, cures liver disease, dyspepsia, scrofula, skin eruptions, and lung conditions with guaranteed results or money back.
A five foot square sign by H D Crawford of Mitchell marks Davison countys superb display at the state fair. The county exhibit features wheat corn rye oats barley millet and potatoes beets cabbage tomatoes celery and more with notably large pumpkins and 11 to 12 foot sorgum cane. Native apples from an 80 acre orchard and silk cocoons from Mrs John Parker add variety while a homemade cheese by Mrs J W Mason of Beulah township highlights local ingenuity. Bushels per acre of corn range 50 to 60 and celery displays strong local cultivation.
A pointed critique labels a campaign spokesman as spreading falsehoods in Union County about increased farm property taxes. It asserts farm lands rose 15 percent while goods and merchandise rose 50 percent and money and credits 100 percent, arguing the figures are distorted to harm the Republican party.
A weather–hit gathering at the Lewis Grove barn drew about 75 voters despite threats of rain and high winds. Attendees included independents and 25 women from Mitchell Mt. Vernon Blendon Badger Lisbon Tobin Beulah Union. J M Powell of Blendon presided with speeches by Lewis Ward Bobb Pine Owens Silsby Hitchcock and Preston.
The notice invites readers in Mitchell and vicinity to visit on Monday and Tuesday September 22 and 23 to see fall and winter hats in windows and to inspect new shapes and materials. It notes prices are competitive and mentions items like birds, aigretts, tips, pompons, and feathers, signed by Mrs. Frank Bavuguman.
A market day sale is planned at the farmers sheds on Saturday September 20. The event offers bedstead chairs and assorted household goods for sale with a total price around 51 dollars.
C J Ward has received a bulk load of rock salt for stock. The salt is marketed as the cheapest and least wasteful option for pasture or barn use.
Extensive local ads promote Dr. J H McLean's Sarsaparilla and related remedies by L O Gale. endorsements claim cures for rheumatism eye ailments cough and digestive issues. Mentions Miss Sullivan closing millinery stock and Maj M H Rowley buying a saw mill near Tacoma.
The report lists six soldiers on the Republican ticket with occupations including three farmers one merchant one editor two bankers and one lawyer plus the attorney general. Dan West from Aberdeen says he sold his exhibit to cover expenses and predicts Davison county will win the second prize of 100 dollars while Clay county takes first.
Readers report Swift's Specific cured a child with white swelling and multiple bone protrusions. The niece walked again after eight months of immobility, crutches, and threatened amputation. A treatise on blood and skin diseases was offered free by Swift Specific Co. Atlanta. Sealed coal bids from Davison County auditors due October 6 1890. commissioners reserve right to reject.
A public notice warning against substituting Royal Baking Powder with inferior powders. It asserts Royal’s superiority in strength and purity, cites government investigations and a government chemist, and accuses grocers of profiting from cheaper substitutes mixed with alum or harmful materials. It warns about misleading ads and labels mismatching actual contents.
The notice touts Dr Miles Restorative Nervine as a rapid cure for nervous prostration and related ailments. Endorsed by John S. Wolf Hillsdale Mich Talbott Moss Greensburg Ind and A W Blackburn Wooster Ohio. Trial bottle offered free at L O Gale's drug store.
When she was sick as a baby we gave Castoria. As a child she cried for Castoria and as a young miss she clung to Castoria. When she had children she gave them Castoria.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a guarantee of relief or money refunded. Price 21 cents per box sold by B L Azall.
Mrs WInslow's Soothing Syrup has long been used by mothers for teething children. It relieves feverish discomfort and pain, promotes sleep, soothes gums, and smooths bowels. Pleasant-tasting syrup marketed at twenty five cents per bottle.
A weakened patient with consumption, told incurable, reads a wrapping paper note about Dr. King's New Discovery. She uses samples, buys full bottles, and rapidly gains strength and weight, becoming rosy and healthy. Full particulars offered by W H Cole Fort Smith with free trial bottles at H Scallin's drugstore.
The C M and St Paul railroad will offer round trip excursion fares for the celebration from Sept 25 to Oct 11. Tickets on sale Sept 24 to Oct 11 with return coupons valid until Oct 15. Agent FJ Clemans announces the arrangement.
The C M and St P Ry Co announces one way fare excursion tickets for the State Fair at Aberdeen from September 15 to 19. Tickets will be sold September 13 to 19 and remain good for return until September 22. Agent Ti J Chemans notes availability.
An advertisement invites readers to request an illustrated pamphlet on Dr Dye's Electro-Voltaic Belt and Appliances claiming to restore vigor. It offers a free pamphlet and, if afflicted, a belt and appliance by mail. The notice also promotes Florida and return rail travel with round trip fares for home-seekers, listing travel dates Sept 9, 23 and Oct 14 and urging inquiry at the nearest station.
Mrs. B. M. Searles of Elkhart Indiana recounts a twenty year battle with heart trouble and related symptoms. She credits Dr Miles New Heart Cure and Restorative Nervine with a rapid improvement after one bottle. The medicine is sold at L O Gale's drug store with a free heart and nerves book offer.
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