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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1887
Page
9
A contemplative mix of religious reflections on prayer, suffering, and trust, paired with a child’s view of serving God as errands. It weaves biblical insight with moral maxims, brief literary quotes, and a travel note on Bulgarian life, finishing with home care tips and a lighthearted jab at a new store name.
A light column humor piece cites witty exchanges about women and manners. It references an exchange about invisible ink and letters, a playful flirtation, and cautions on compliments, noting a gentleman’s misstep with Miss De Tompkyns and the consequences.
A narrator recalls a blue and white room in his sister’s home where every object from books to slippers is chosen to match the scheme. The room shapes behavior, teaching sewing and painting, with daily items like a coal scuttle and matchbox becoming part of a shared family education. The tale ends with pride in his sister’s clever influence.
A Civil War tale follows a sixteen year old Southern private nicknamed Little Dandy. Though mocked for his looks and manners, he proves his courage during a dangerous rifleman’s salvo, sacrificing his life to save comrades and fulfill a selfless promise to his regiment.
A collage of humorous scraps and adages from a late nineteenth century page. Jests about hotels and guests mix with few sharper lines on love, a pensioner’s humor, and a parade of proverbs on snow. The collection nods to New Haven, Boston, and Brooklyn voices, with brief tales and quips.
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