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The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-06-05
The Cranberry

The value of the cranberry as a me-
d1cinal agent was early recognized by
the American aborigines, who prepared
poultices from them to extract the ven
ON from poisoned arrows. On the same
principle they are used now as a rem
edy for erysipelas. taken internally or
applied as a poultice. In malarial and
typhoid conditions the acid of the fruit
is specially commended, while dyspep-
tics who lack gastric juice are also Of
tered cranberries. Eaten raw they are
said to be an excellent remedy for bill
1ousness. AS a health food cranber-
ries should not be strained, as too much
of their substance is lost.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-06-05
A Coffin

A writer in an English church ma ga
zine once found in a Golfers cottage
in StafTordShire a coffin used as a
bread and cheese cupboard. Notwith-
standing his wife's remonstrance. be
told the story of the coffin as follows:
Eighteen years e l ordered that
coffin. The wife and me used to have
a good many words. One day she said,
I'll niver be content till l see thee in
thy coffin We'll, lass I said, If that
I'll content thee it III soon be DONE
Next day 1 gave directions to have
the thing made. In a few days it
came home. to the wife's horror. 1 got
into it and said, Now, lass, are thee
content? She began to cry and want
ed the 'horrid thing taken away. But
that l wouldn't allow. In the end she
got accustomed to SEEM it, and, as we
wanted to turn it to some use, we had
some shelves put in and made it into a
bread and cheese cupboard. We have
n1ver quarreled since it came"
Thwarted Them.
"Why did old Rollingoid give away
his money!"
"He was afraid his relatives would
have him aGjudged incapable of taking
care Of it.'-Newark News.
Contagious Only.
"This fshin' fever seems to be con.
tagious," said the stranger, noting the
long row of anglers perched upon the
creek bank.
eyes, it's contagious, all right" said
the mar who had been fishing four
hours without a nibble, "but not ketch,
in'."-Baltinore American.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-06-05
LOTS SOLD AT AUCTION
Oyer $4,000 Worth of Property Sold
in the Eastern Part OF City at
Public Auction.

The selling of city property at pub
lie auction is something Of ar inno-
Walton in the disposal Of real estate,
yet 1t was attended with good sue
cess. Wednesday evening r. G. Burns
placed 22O lots in the Gleason addi-
tion in the eastern part Of the city
on the market and they were disposed
Of at auction. The addition lies
within eight blocks of the postofice
and it is an excellent site for resi-
dence purposes. People who bought
property out there are getting a ben
eft that will show itself strong in
the near future. The addition was
but recently plated to the city and
the matter was we'll advertised
throughout the state. The opera
house was filled with people and their
presence showed much interest in the
sale. Previous to the sale Nichols's
mandolin club played several selec-
tions.
j. S Serveson %oficiated as the auc-
tioneer and in less than an hour a
little over So, DOC worth Of lots were
sold in various parts of the addition.
The bulk of the property was bought
by D. A. Mizener and D. a. Braught,
of the Germania Land Co. The gen.
tlemen stated that with the exception
Of two lots A Of them we've purchased
for parties in various parts Of the
state, so that nine-tenths Of the
property is held by outside parties.
Messrs. Mizener and Braught were
authorized to make the purchases Of
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-06-05
OUT AT CHAM
Firemen Having a Successful Meet.
ing and Tournament at the
Missouri River Town.

Wednesday was the opening day OF
the tiremans tournament at Chamber.
lain and a letter from VIII Barber
this morning says that Chamberlain
is going fine by the tiremen. Thos.
Briggs got second place in the single
mems coupling contest, Fox, OF
Yankton, being first. Briggs and
Schlimgen won second in the aouble
mems coupling contest. Fox and
Magner being first.
In a special 10O-yard foot race be-
tween Cropp, of this city, and a
Yankton man, for 800 a side, Cropp
beat his man quite handiIy in 10 2-5
seconds.
Most Of the races of Yesterday were
green events and were not entered
by Mitchell. Their work Genes to-
day.
This morning the Yankton Depart
ment passed through the city on
their way home from the tourna-
ment. A dispute arose over whether
spikes, running tights and harness
were to be used in the racing events.
A ruling had been made by the board
Of control some time ago barring
these in races, but Yankton wen t
prepared to use them. The Yankton
boys Eel pretty sore over their
treatment, and while they we're in.
clined to charge the whole matter ur
to Mitchell we are informed by
Editor F%alkenburg, OF the Scotland
Journal, and a representative of the
Tyndall department. that the board
of control vas responsible for what
ever was done in the matter. There
are two sides to the incident which
caused 20 much friction Wednesday
and these disinterested parties men.
| toned seemed to understand the sit.
uation as it really was. We under
stand that the board of contro
offered to yield the spikes and running
toys to three of Yanton's best mer
but they declined to accept anything
1t is to be regretted that friction
came up in a departm ent that has
moved along tremendously for a gooC
many years.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-06-05
Sugar Making In 100.

The historian Latittall, the period OF
whose observation dated back to
17OO-O5, describes how in March the
Indians make transverse missions with
their hatchets, from which trickles an
abundance of water, which they after
ward boil over d fire. He says the
sugar thus made has nearly always a
burned taste, but that the French
make it better than the Indian women
from whom they learned how to make
it. Bossu, writing in 1856, is equally
explicit as to the source Of sugar max
ing.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-06-05
MIDSUMMER
FESTIVAL
Al Siopz City, JpJe 29th to and In
ClUdiDg July 4th.
$4,000 to $4,000 Reward.

Can be earned on this occasion by
connecting business with pleasure.
In order that we may place one or
more pianos in every town nea
Sioux City, we quote you TIC prices
below which will actually save you
from $50 to 500 on the purchase of
a single piano. Our reasons for max
ing this offer is purely a business
proposition. We are in the wholesale
; as we'll as the retail piano business,
n as a matter Of advertisement we
make you this offer. Our line of
pianos comprise such world renowned
makes as the Emerson, Gramer Vose,
Ludwig q Co., Price & IeepIe,
BuCteli 81 Co., and 20 Others. We
not only have the largest and finest
stock of pianos in Sioux City but we
are the only concern in the city
handling pianos exclusi vely. READ
THE FOLLOWING QUOTA TIONS:
We will reserve for this occasion
ten pianos which have been taken
back on account OF parties falling to
make their payments. Three piano
cases slightly damaged in shipping,
seven pianos Of various discontinued
styles: FORMER oRJCE:ONE &i75,
TWO 1915, TWO $3.50. ONE $500. and
ONE $3.50.
NOW: 1926. 1885, $3.50. 1926, 1925.
S195, and $165. ONE line Vose piano.
case Slightly damaged. one third of.
ONE piano special bargain sl35. 10
organs, Story & Clark, Mason &
Hamlin, Crown, Chicago Cottage,
Hamlin, Estey, and Packard organs.
All as good as though they just came
from the factory. PRICE,: S., So,
$40. SIS. 1925, and up to $50. Some of
THESE organs retail as high as $50.
The above prices are for cash. How
ever, with interest, we will sell on
monthly payments on one or two
years. time.
SPECIAL INDICTMENT TO
MUSIC TEACHERS.
Write US what day you will attend
the carnival, and we will hold any
particular piano for your inspection.
Yours respectfully.
L. Fl. Jones & Co., Wholesale Pr
amos, AIS 4th street, Sioux City,
, Iowa.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-06-05
Glory.

Glory is but a transient dream that
gives color to a sleep bespangled with
illusions Of greatness; a mirage. gilt
tering, but unsubstantial, lowering
above the oasis in the desert of life at
whose fountain many a weary travel
err would quench his burning thirst
that he may press on to grandeT
heights. 1t beckons us on to where
the broad light plays on Countless
graves Of those once called great. but
now FORGOTTEN. upon whose gravestone
Is chiseled the hooking phrase. "Sic
transit gloria mundi." How often
does the victor, spent and worn, look
around for the laurels and the peace
he has earned, only to find the bubble
bursted, the colors faded.-Roanoka
Times. *
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-06-05
Old Time "simples,v


In the family Bible Of a. Roxborough
man there are a number Of medical
rules, written over seventy years ago
by the great-grandmother Of the b.
ble's present owner. Among the rules
are the following:
"A stick Of birthstone worn in the
pocket is good for them as has cramps"
"A loadstone put in the place where
the pane Is is beautiful for the Rheu'
matiz."
"A basin of water cruel, with half q
quart Of old run in it, with lots OF
brown sugar, is good for Cold In Hed'
IF you have hiccups, pinch one Oh
your wrists vile you count sixty, OF
get somebody to skare you and MAKE
you jumpe."
"The earache-Put oniosa in ear a1l9
= is well roasted"
"The consumption-Eat as many pea
nuts as possible before going to bed.
Philadelphia Record.
Injustice.
After a brief but spirited intcrVle"
with his father in the basement WIN,
emerged with tears in his eyes anu
rubbing himself on the places where "
still hurt.
81 hate him!' he exclaimed. "He
says I've got an ungovernable teHpe
and yet he tn,dshes me cause Can
govern it." Chicago Tribune.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-06-05
Injustice,

Many a man who goes through lie
bemoaning the fact that he is mlsun,
derstood ought to be thankful tha'
such is the case.-Chicaeo News.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-06-05
Hasty Judgment,

Jones-Women are not good listeners.
Johnson-Evidently you've never had
ZEN for servants.-Kansas City indie
pendent.
The Mitchell capital. (Mitchell, Dakota [S.D.]) 1879-1918, 1903-06-05

Advise an old man to marry a woman
young enough to be his daughter, and
he may ask if you take him for a fool,
but he will not be Observation-Disclosures
Globe.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19
The Doctors statemen..

st. John. Kan, Nov. 16.-This town
has a genuine sensation in the case OF
b little boy, the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Mcbride. DR.. Lines. the at
tending physician. says:
Scarlet Fever Of a very malignant
type brought this child very near to
death and when the fever left him he
was semi-paralyzed in the right leg
and right arm. He also lost hearing
IN his right ear, and his mind was
much affected.
His parents tried another treat.
ment for time and when I was re-
called L found that he was having
spells very like Epilepsy and was very
bad and gradually growing worse. !
advised the use of Dodd's Kidney Pills
and in a short time the child began to
improve. Inside of week the nerv
GUS spasms or epileptic seizures
ceased altogether"
Mr.. and Mrs. Mcbride have made q
sworn statement Of the facts and DR.
Jesse L. Lines has added his sworn
statement saying that Dodd's Kidney
Pills and nothing else cured the fits.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19
PENSIONERS WARNED.
chouId Not Pay Money to Pretended
Pension Officers.

chouid Not Pay Money to Pretended
Pension Officers.
For the protection Of pensioners and
pension seekers, Pension Commission,
er e. F. Ware has issued the following
notice:
"All persons employed by the Blu
reau Of Pensions are paid for their
services by the government Of the
United States, and are not entitled to
collect any money from any individual
for performing their official duties.
"Any person who pretends to be an
omcer of the bureau, and demands
compensation for his alleged services
in that behalf, is an imposter, and
should be turned over to an officer Of
the law.
"The object Of this circular Is to pro-
tect all persons having business with
the bureau against the swindling
schemes of unprincipled imposters,
who. falsely claim to be officers of the
government, having power to grant
pensions, arrears and increase, and
who collect money from their victims.
"Genunie special examiners do not
demand or receive any money"
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19
Pat Turns the Tables.

A man who boasts that "he knows
glass of wine" invited few select
friends to dinner. In the midst Of the
meal his Irish servant brought UP q
very old-looking bottle Of wine. "Ah,
john" said the master, you forgot to
take the cobwebs on this bottle before
you brought 1t up" To his surprise
and discomfort John replied: Sure,
sir. thought ye didn't want 'em taken
of. after putting em on SO careful!"-
Spare Moments.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19
Woman's Fire BRIGADE,

The town CT Armidale, New South
Wales, has a woman's fire brigade
that has earned distinction in numer-
GUS encounters with the flames. A
dozen or more young women form the
brigade. electing one of their number
as captain. They drill with the town
brigade appliances and are capable Of
rendering assistance to the male fire
men when necessary. They are ex.
pert In rescuing work with the life
line and with the jumping sheet.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19
Ono on the Lawyer.

Counsel Ito witness)-How can you
prove that the prisoner stole six of
rour handkerchiefs? why, because
they we've my handkerchiefs that
were found on him. Look at them
for yourself. They are exactly the
same as NINE" THAT proves moth
ing. have some handkerchiefs like
tnose." That's quite possible" re-
piled the witness, several more Of
mine are missing"
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19
Why Hood Left Nashville.

An old pleasantly worth repeating
relates to the experience Of Gen.
Hood. who in great haste left Nash
vile on one side of the city just as
the Federal troops were entering
upon the other. His colored servant
being captured, was asked why Gen.
Hood left in such a hurry. "Ah." he
said, "Massa Hood didn't think he
could do hisself justice in this city
Boston Christian Register.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19
Chatham Islands.

The Chatham islands are a group in
the South Pacific. $50 miles east Of
New Zealand, OF which colony they
form a part. They are mainly used
for cattle and sheep breeding for the
purpose Of supplying whalers and 9TH
CT vessels calling to ref. and take in
stores.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19
Objected to Tombstone Paving

Objected to Tombstone Paving.
Tombstones are not SO infrequently
employed in different parts OF Not
tinghamshire, Derbyshire. Lincoln
shire and Leicestershire, England. for
the purpose of paving; and year or
so back the Inhabitants Of the Vale
Of Belvoir raised a vehement protest
against their being used for path
way leading to the parish church.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19
An oId.Tlme Legend.

When King Edward II. Of England
was among his torturers who hurried
him to and fro that no man should
know where he was they set him down
upon bank and the more to disguise
his face shaved him and washed him
with cold water from a ditch. The
king said, well, yet will have warm
water for my beard" and SO shed
abundance of tears.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19
siame.e Marriage Customs.

In Siam girls get married at about
fourteen. and men at about twenty.
When a young man is in love he gets
an old woman to propose for him.
The proposal is made to the girls par
ents, and not to herself. The chances
are she has never seen her would-be
husband.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19
Influence of Transportation.

A recent remarkable illustration OF
the influence of railway transporta-
tion on commerce is given by the
opening of the western section OF the
Transsiberian railway. There were
only 140 dairies in Siberia in 1893,
which produced for export about
100000 pounds Of butter. In 1902
there were $500 dairies. producing up
ward of 90000,000 pounds.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19
A ~society" Wedding.

City Editor-"I notice that in this
account of yesterdays you reter to
the happy couple"
Reporter-'Isn't that all right?"
City Editor-"How many times
have told you tnat you we're to give
facts and not guess at things?"-
Town Topics.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19
Language Of the People.

Prof. George o. Curmee of the
Northwestern University says slang
is the language of the people and al
ways will be. He says: THE speech
Of the street gamin is more virile, d.
rect and forceful than that Of many
educated people.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19
An Unfortunate Meeting.

A citizen took up the ubiquitous COW
of a neighbor and started to the
pound with her. However. on the way
he Unexpectedly met the pound. in
the shape Of the owner of the bovine.
who proceeded to prove that he was
much the larger man of the two.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19
Certainly Worth Saving.

Sometimes" remarked Auna Ann
PEBBLES. Il almost doubt whether Sis.
ter Hinklesby is even Christian.
She's SO busy looking after the souls
Of other people, an gettin' donations
for the poor, an helpin' all sorts OF
folks out Of trouble, that l don't be-
lieve she's ever stopped to see whether
she's got her own soul saved or not"
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19
woman's Best Characteristics

Woman's Best Characteristics.
The readers of one of the French
newspapers were set to cnumerate the
qualities which their IDEAL woman
should possess. Placed. as they say
in examinations, ''in order Of merit,
lnese characteristics are, first, econo-
my; second. fidelity and modesty:
third, kindliness; fourth. maternal
love; fifth, cleanliness and patience.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19
Fishes In the Nile.

A painstaking survey Of the fishes
of the Nile. extended far up both
Blue and White Niles, has just been
completed. 1t adds fourteen new spe-
cies to about ninety known before.
and gives much other valuable infor.
nation.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19
Revive Old Customs.

Swell mothers in New York have
taken to dressing their little boys in
fancy costumes-Prince Charles.
L'Aiglons and what not. The Little
Lord Fauntleroy idea has gone out.
Not few little swashbucklers with
leather leggings and belts may be
seen toddling along with their nurses.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19
One a. Good a. Another.

A wife wanted her husband to SYM
rathize with her in feminine quar-
rel. but he refused, saying: i've lived
long enough to know that one woman
is as good as another, II not better"
And l." retorted the exasperated
wif,, have lived long enough to
learn that one man is just as bad as
lother II not worse"
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19
Maxine Great Families.

Almost all great families of the
earth are descended from either a
bandit or a cutthroat. Judging by the
police reports. the work of establish.
ing great families for future use is
going on right merrily these days.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19
Not suffieientIx Definite.

An exchange announces the birth
to Mr. and Mrs. Bud Craig Of "a young
girl" This is entirely too indefinite.
Newspapers should be more positive
and explicit. The exact age Of the
child at birth should be given on
an occasion of this kind.<
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19
Why, indeed!

Scolding is easy. 1t takes neither
power of brain nor heart to scold. 1t
does not even make any great draught
upon the physical being. Any fish,
wife can be a grand success at scold.
ing! Why compete with her?
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19
All Smoke in Slam.

In Siam everybody smokes. from
baby to grandfather. The native to-
bacco is very strong. but European
tobacco rolled In lotus leaves makes
a cigarette with flavor that is by no
means to be despised.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19
ORIGIN Of Plant super.tItion..

The origin Of plant superstitions
may often be traced to the uses made
of the plant. its foliage or flowers.
Among the Greeks. the bodies OF the
dead were crowned with parsley. HE
will be in need of parsley" was q
euphemism signifying belief in the
approaching death Of the person In
dicated.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19
Don't Rent a Farm-Buyl

Colorado farmers can get good irri-
gated land. best Of water rights. splen-
did crops. and pay about the usual
rental for the use of the land. In three
years they'll own it clear. The best
chance to get good farm ever offered
In the state. Write to-day to The
Colorado Bureau of immigration, Git
Majestic building. Denver, Colorado.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19

Mother or.y's Sweet Powders for ChrldrsA
SuccessIlHy useq oy MoIner gray, nufss
Constipation, Feverishness, Bad Stomach,
Teething Disorders. move and regulate the
Bowels and Destroy Worms. Over so, 600 tes-
timonials. At all Druggists. 25c. Sample
GREE. Address A. s. Olmsted, LeR0Y, MY.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19
couIdnY ses ANY Reason.

"This paper says" remarked Mr..
Chugwater. looking at the headlines.
that there is a good deal Of unrest
among the workmen at the chair fac
tories. Don't they ever let them use
the chairs?"
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19

A st. Louis Worlds Fair lnforma-
tlon Bureau has been established At
$50 Seventeenth street, Denver, In
charge Of Phil p. Hitchcock, where
Information will be cheerfuily fur.
nlshed. l.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19

Defiance Starch 10 G.<arantced big.
gest and best or money refunds1. 16
ounces. 10 cents. Try II now.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19
The Power Of Love.

Love does to woman what the sun
does to flowers: 1t colors them. EN-.
beflishes them. makes them look radl.
ant and beautiful. But when 1t is too
ardent 1t consumes and withers them.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19

Naggsby-Professor RLggs. who ha
been trying to perfect a flyias-machine
says his ambition has abort burned its
self out. Wuggsby-I suppose on &c
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19

II you don't get the biggest and
best it's your own fault. Defiance
Starch IL for sale everywhere and
there II positively nothing to equal
it In quality or quantity.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19

And you permitted that strange man
to kiss you!" No. mamma, he didn't
give me time"
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19

The Marriage Lottery.
Most Of the women VINO go shopping
In the matrimonial market start in
the silk department and end up at the
remnant counter.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19

Now Is the time to speak to papa,
Geor :. he's just come In" "well. /
think Ill give him time to get his slippers
on"
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19

Lemon Juice for Dog Bite.
II person is bitten by supposedly
mad dog. let him call a physician and
apply lemon Juice to the wound. This
is the advice Of DR.. Lagorio. Of the
Pasteur Institute.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19

The miidest tobacco that grows 10 used
in the makeup of Baxter's BullheAd 3
oent cigar. Try one and see.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19

OF an Old Maid.'" III she were young
and handsome they would be In y mirror
instead OF q newspaper"
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19

Thickness Of Whales Skin.
The skin of the whale Is from two
inches to two feet thick, that Of .
large specimen often weighing thirty
tons.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19

do you think that the automobile will
cause the extinction of the horse:" mot
unless the horse persists in getting in the
way" answered the chauffeur.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19

Carries the Most Freight.
A single American system, the
Pennsylvania, carries more freight
than all the lines combined In any
other nation in the world.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19
The Lesser Of Two Evils.

An impostor. whether in politics
or religion, hates to have the truth
told about him. but he hates great
deal worse to have nothing told about
him at all.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19
PLAQUE inoculatlon.

OF 400 natives belonging to the
American mission Of Rahuri. Bombay.
India. who we're inoculated against
plague. only one girl caught the dis
ease, and she recovered.
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19

To Cure . Cold in Ono day.
druggists refund money IL Il fails to curs. 2to
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19

Mrs. Windows Soothing syrup.
For children teething softens tho gums reduces IN
0asumation, allays pain. cures wind coc sc bottle
Gilpin observer., 1903-11-19

To ExtermInate Mosquitoes.
The lower branch Of the Baltimore
council has passed an ordinance ap-
propriating $4,000 for the extermina'
tion OF mosquitoes.