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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1904
Page
2
The Pierre area editorial urges raised livestock as the chief future industry for the range country and argues against Mitchell’s criticisms. It cites an official range-country stance on the agricultural prospects and notes political debates over capital relocation and population centers.
Andrew Carnegie expresses anger at party factions seeking to defeat President Roosevelt for re nomination. Quoted by Walter Wellman, he would donate up to a half million dollars to finance legitimate campaign support and would raise the amount to one million if needed to aid Roosevelt.
The Vermillion Republican lists ten counties likely to give Mitchell a majority, including Clay, Charles Mix, Bon Homme, Brule, Douglas, Aurora, Hutchinson, Turner, Lincoln and Union, then ten more such as Hanson, Jerauld, Sanborn, Moody, McCook, Roberts, Grant, Day, Clark and Yankton. The piece argues Minnehaha and part of Hill’s vote favor Mitchell and Davison may also back him, with Mitchell drawing from “enemy’s country” counties to offset Pierre’s edge.
Mayor Silsby seeks five delegates for the National and International Convention in St. Louis during the World’s Fair May 16 to 21. Leading engineers will attend. volunteers who will actually attend are urged to respond to City Auditor J. G. Markham.
The Sioux City Tribune questions Pierre district land schemes tied to a push for a new capital. Circulators claim easy Stanley County homesteads while misrepresenting laws. inspectors are sent to Pierre amid warnings that many filings mislead buyers. The piece hits the Pierre Board of Trade and South Omaha colonists, noting voters may reject plans at the next November election.
Scallin Bros promote Mollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a spring blessing for all mankind claiming it makes one strong healthy and robust for the whole family. Sold at 35 cents per tea or tables.
Uncalled letters at Mitchell post office for week ending April 5 1904 include Blackman Davis Nazarenus Peterson EF Rowland Wilson Williams and Zelma Williams. Mailers should say advertised when calling. unclaimed letters will be sent to the dead letter office after two weeks.
Cleansing tonic claims to drive out impure matter and strengthen the entire body. Promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea in tea or tablet form for 35 cents. Scallin Bros.
A doctor questions Mr. Henpeck about buzzing in the ears during a Gavnose exam. Henpeck replies he experiences the buzzing only when he must stay inside the house.
The advertisement touts Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent Pills as a complete skin cure for psoriasis eczema and related humours. It claims immediate relief rapid permanent care safety and economy with depots in London Paris Boston and a U S supplier Sutter Drug & Chem Corp.
An in memoriam note honors a departed friend and comrade. It laments loss, recalls shared friendship, and asks the bereaved to trust God’s plans while reflecting on life and memory. It speaks of lilies, rest for tired feet, and the belief that God knew the best.
The text explains color fastness depends on the dye and its binding material. Light and air bleach many organics, forming ozone and hydrogen peroxide that oxidize dyes. Red, yellow, and green fade slowly, while blue, violet, and ultraviolet rays are highly reactive, making fabrics exposed to sunlight fade quickly.
In Law Notes, a writer recalls John MacMahon with blunt humor noting his heavy style and lack of humor. The piece recounts MacMahon agreeing with remarks to please judges, and a master of the rolls quipping You are speaking as if I were a mere tyre in the law. MacMahon responds Quite so my lord, and continues his argument.
A feature describes itinerant craftsmen in China earning their living on the street. Blacksmiths, tailors, cobblers, and others travel with tools, offering repairs and services from bowls to elaborate dress outfits. The article notes their mobile booths and multi use equipment.
A clipped note describes Mr Singleton’s claimed strict impartiality while recounting a shooting outing with him. The narrator recalls that Singleton appeared indifferent to hitting a rabbit or a friend, illustrating perceived bias or lack of concern.
Lord Brampton narrates a cross examination tactic that secured a verdict on a technicality. He compelled a magistrate clerk to testify to a formal matter, then forced admission that bail was refused by the defending counsel, influencing jurors. The opposing counsel objected, but the jury heard the line of questioning and acquitted.
A Cincinnati Times-Star quote recounts a famed public figure recalling humble beginnings. The interviewer asks about early work in shirt sleeves, and the man replies he initially had no shirt when he arrived, emphasizing his rise to success.
A Philadelphia Press snippet shows Miss De Mure declining new suitors with the line No, thank you She notices a newly given ring and remarks she has suddenly been selected. Miss Gaddie reacts with surprise and a remark about Miss De Mure being selective.
The envious person feels pain at all occasions that should bring pleasure. Their life loses relish and objects that delight others cause quick pangs. All the perfections of others appear odious to those driven by envy.
In China a wife is rarely addressed plainly by her husband. Playful phrases like my thorn in the ribs and my dull companion earn affection yet lack elegance. The mean one of the inner room carries a hint of masculine self interest in its tone.
In a brief exchange, Burroughs notes unsettled weather as a fitting topic, while Newitt-Well recalls meeting Lendham and connects the weather talk to a prior account. The dialogue highlights casual conversation and memory triggers.
In a brief New Yorker fragment a timid new girl asks if the mother is a fine cook. the young mistress declares ignorance and relief, and the pair agree they will get along, both admitting they know little about cooking.
A Swift line observes that when a man enforces distance on me he also preserves his own distance, highlighting mutual restraint as a form of comfort and social balance.
Scallin Bros offer a money back guarantee if Hyomei fails to cure catarrh without stomach dosing. Four minutes of breathing four times daily destroys catarrhal germs and restores mucous membranes. The inhaler fits in a purse. complete outfit costs 1 dollar with extra bottle 50 cents.
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