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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1891
Page
4
A collage of brief items covers topics from U S justices pay and San Francisco ships to Paris winter habits, Chinese customs, Japanese greetings, and odd domestic innovations. The collection touches on society, trade, science, and humor, with scattered references to individuals and places like Vancouver, St. Louis, Ann Arbor, and Detroit.
A collage of short items spans myths on Noahs Ark and shipbuilding, a Missouri farmer retrieves $3,000 in gold from a peat well, Minnesota records fatal violence, a Cuban woman hawks fibbing, Russian desertion, a Nevada County hunting accident, artificial malachite prep, a dull Nevada Legislature report, New Zealand bank cash-car routing, a Crescent Town hog case, the New Argentine Pacific railroad longest tangent, Caucasus irrigation schemes.
The Ram's Horn quotes include reflections on faith, revival, and character, urging devotion to Christ, mercy, and self-control. It recalls Washington's death with anecdotes from George Ticknor and others, then moves to trades in tanning hides and a Cincinnati Enquirer note about a New York girl's eye tricks, concluding with a note on principle.
A Sunday School lesson commentary on Jehu from 2 Kings 10 18 31 contrasts Jehu's decisive zeal with moral risk. It links modern reform to biblical judgment, urges complete dedication to oppose sin, and recalls Cromwell and Moody to illustrate the necessity of forceful action against vice.
Government ads for a boundary survey between North and South Dakota with a $25 000 appropriation. Bid letting on April 15 to the lowest bidder. Initial point at the intersection of the seventh principal meridian and the Big Sioux river. Detailed survey lengths across reservations and to Montana and the Missouri river. Monument specifications include 10 inch squares, 7 feet long stones, and Egyptian style inscriptions marking M and N D S D on posts.
Governor Mellette convenes South Dakota officials to form a convention at Huron on May 20, 1891. Delegates from cities and counties to plan a state exhibit for the Chicago World’s Columbian Exposition, outlining representation by population and guiding instruction for attendees.
An elderly Sioux Falls resident John Hensum was found dead on a Milwaukee road depot track with a forehead wound. Some believe a drunken fall caused his death while others suspect murder, as he was a well known Norwegian settler seen the previous night intoxicated. The case remains unresolved as investigators consider both accidents and foul play.
A London wife sues for divorce after moving to Sioux Falls to meet state residency requirements. Also reports a $500 anonymous grant to build a hospital fund, state land values for public school support, a Methodist camp meeting in East Sioux Falls, a statewide warrant payment notice, the mysterious death of John Hobson found in ice near Yankton, and seeding starting in Jim River counties.
The advertisement proclaims Syrup of Figs as pleasant and mild yet effective for kidneys liver and bowels. It cleanses the system dispels fevers and headaches and is said to cure habitual constipation. Sales offer 50 cent and one dollar bottles with druggists ready to procure if unavailable. Do not accept substitutes.
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