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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1894
Page
5
A fragmented clip from The Weekly Capital cites wry quotes about folly and rivalry. It mentions MITCHELL PRINTING CO and references a poet noting decline in the editorial realm. A quip on ball reformers debates how to score after a death.
General public begins to value proper drainage and ventilation as essential as warmth for comfortable buildings, highlighting the role of air flow in indoor comfort.
A Chicago stonecutter died while carving an inscription on a gravestone, seen as having fulfilled all duties and proprieties of his trade, according to local reflections on his work.
King Minan of Servia states no enmity toward Russia and urges calm as a buzzsaw metaphor warns the public against rash action. The column notes general sentiment toward danger and prudence in foreign policy.
The article notes it is curious that Queen Victoria wore her crown on only about twenty occasions during her long reign, despite the many domestic moments captured in portraits. It emphasizes the unusual frequency of crown use in royal imagery.
Mississippi proposes ending the barbarous penitentiary lease system and creating a convict labor farm of at least five thousand acres. Texas already operates such a farm and reports profitable results.
Slimu Thomson, regarded as Edison’s rival in New England, built an electrical machine at age 13. He entered Philadelphia High School that year, and on graduation four years later led the school laboratory and served as assistant professor. Thomson is described as a young man with pleasant manners and modesty.
Maine railroad workers report wooden smoke jacks are replacing sheet iron jacks in round-houses. The sand sprinkled wood resists smoke corrosion and lasts longer, offering a durable alternative to metal.
A French inventor unveils a new extinguisher that shoots a steady sheet of liquid for six to seven minutes. He proves its effectiveness by lighting a tar-filled box with kerosene and then directing the extinguisher’s contents at the blaze, which is extinguished in under a minute.
The Cataract Electric Company will supply Niagara Falls power to propel Erie Canal boats between Buffalo and Albany. The scheme uses the falls as the energy source and aims to retire the maule as a quaint memory, with the electric power reportedly securing a fifty year monopoly.
The article lists Russia's population at the start of the year as about 124,000,000. It breaks down by region with roughly 89,000,000 in Europe’s fifty governments, 8,900,000 in the Vistula area, 4,750,000 in Siberia, 6,100,600 in Asia, and 2,380,000 in Finland, noting the peacetime strength of the Russian army.
The article notes about 820,000 men in reserve and compares this to national populations. It states Germany and France already have over one percent serving, and asks if the Czar will adopt compulsory service to command the world’s largest force under one sovereign.
The piece urges Britain to ban ads on rocks and beaches to protect scenery, noting U S locales like the Adirondacks and Yosemite suffer from painted signs selling pills and other goods. It laments American legislators distracted by politics and railroads, praising the English approach.
Rev. Thomas Dixon Jr, a New York clergyman, urges that the East misunderstand the West. He argues Kansas and Iowa outrun New York in intelligence and the East shows narrow, provincial thinking while the West leads with broader views. His sermon casts East vs West as a national concern.
Argentine wheat production climbs as sown area more than doubles from 1880 to 1893. Last year 6.1 million acres were planted, up from 2.8 million in 1890 and 490,000 in 1880, with a Buenos Aires province farm of 66,000 acres cited as the era’s extreme example.
A Christian Register writer describes the Witwatersrand gold reef in Africa as 117 miles long with richer ore at depth. He notes Johannesburg’s rapid growth and a rising gold output that could soon meet global demand, while warning silver price politics may hinder white metal recognition.
Fashion notes describe the season's spring coats with covert fronts, military lines, velvet collars, and shoulder fastenings, plus feminine frock coats and colorful moire fabrics. Promenade suits, ball gowns, tea and house dresses feature yellow silk, leather bodices, chenille trim, and large draped revers. Sleeves trend smaller while outdoor attire dominates April interest.
A 19th century article argues that women should value beauty and physical health alongside mental growth. It contends vanity harms a graceful mind and body, urging balanced care, training, and culture for a wholesome soul and outward charm.
The article notes that beyond harm from the dots, certain gyp substances used to stiffen or color nets are poisonous if they enter the eye, elevating the risk of eye injury alongside impaired eyesight.
The Lady's Pictorial notes a shift from youth to maturity, claiming women over thirty hold sway by tact and experience. It argues the mature woman gains control, accepts a realistic view of men, and can openly discuss faults, reshaping expectations and census perceptions.
The method uses hot water and a long brush or tied rag to wash dishes without touching heat. Pile scraps, fill the dish with hot water, wash each plate front and back, then lift to edge to air dry. This keeps hands dry and avoids wiping. The text also notes dangers of dotted veils to eyes and fashion trends.
Advice urging harmony in marriage guides wives to keep home welcoming and free from gossip. It counsels husbands to return home, share business concerns, and treat wives with courtesy, while wives dress for him and avoid envy of others.
Health Journal notes that neatness in dress and grooming enhances beauty and charm. Glossy hair, white teeth, smooth skin, fresh linen, and spotless garments contribute significantly to personal appeal, with consistent care worth the expense.
Ribbons grow more popular for trimming summer dresses as new designs appear. A stiff perfectly lovely sash ribbon can stand alone with tiny flower bouquets powdered on a white ground, reminiscent of Dresden chint. The same design in black grass grain and a ribbon with a long white lace edge offer additional pretties.
The Anaconda Standard reports Mrs. Childs, landlady in a three story brick block, raising broilers in a third floor room. She uses two incubators with 100 and 200 eggs, hatching chicks that move to a basement brooder, then pens by two weeks old, reaching market age at eight to nine weeks.
The article recalls Doctor Samuel G. Howe of the South Boston School for the Blind as a leader of rare presence of mind. It highlights his courage in battle aiding a wounded Greek and his clever disposal of sensitive papers during Prussian arrest by hiding them in a king’s bust and tearing others into fragments.
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