Mitchell Capital and War Office Shuffle Amid Philippine Dispatches
In a busy regional chronicle, the piece notes duels in Tennessee and Paris courts ending in fatalities, shifts in war leadership as Elihu Root assumes secretary role, Miles expected to gain broader command, and scrutiny of Fox and M L Fox with Pettigrew ties. It criticizes yellow journalism from the Sioux Falls Press and Hong Kong wires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elihu Root
Secretary of War
Gen
Miles
War Department
Gen. Miles
Advertising the merchant and his trade growth
The piece urges merchants to use widely circulated newspapers for advertising. It argues advertising should be popular, clear, and persuasive, emphasizing specific goods quality and scope to build a flourishing business. It also notes thought and observation help determine profitable advertising strategies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Record
Ag Hie
Willful editor sparks a Philippine War debate in Sioux Falls
A Sioux Falls newspaper column attacks the Press for lack of patriotism and for questioning U S policy in the Philippines. It recalls the First South Dakota regiment duties from Manila to San Fernando, noting nearly 200 killed or wounded and a large number sent to sick reports. The piece highlights returning troops and their reluctance to head home amid ongoing deployments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woonsocket Herald
Copperhead
Sioux Falla
United States
Philippines
Aguinaldo
Marilao
Malolos
Calumpit
San Fernando
Manila
South Dakota
Camp
San Fernando-Malolos
Mourners Up Higher Prayer Amid Storm at Georgia Camp
At a Georgia camp meeting a brother led a long prayer urging the mourners to ascend, as a hurricane roared outside. He then added a cautious close, asking not to send sin through the roof, noting that would be too high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Atlanta Constitution
Return of Dr Williams to Blair and Mitchell
Rev Dr Geo Williams resigns Blair pastorate and joins Alexandria Presbyterian. He will divide time between Mitchell and nearby town, with his family remaining in Mitchell. The Blair farewell noted his two years of leadership at University Club, including musical tributes and praise for his intellectual and spiritual influence. Omaha Presbytery passed resolutions commending his twenty years of service and aiding his dismissal to new fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Williams
Blair, Neb
Presbyterian Church
Alexandria
Mitchell
Williams
Blair
Blair Courier
Ph. W
Ada Jackson
Bessie Palmer
John Keupy
Dr. Williams
Omahs
Omaha
Presbytery
Bro. Williams
Niobrara
Grand Island
Church of
Gospel of Christ
Roper L. Wheeler
Cured of All Habits Promises Secret Remedy for Sale
A London Tit-Bits anecdote recounts a public ad offering a cure for drinking smoking loud talking night excursions gambling and weight gain promising health restoration for half a crown with money back if not cured. Mrs McPherson sought the remedy and received a reply claiming a three year confinement in prison cured all listed habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Her Majesty’s
London
Young Doctor Fakes Sick Leave Certificate
A division chief recalls a junior physician who forged his own medical certificate to justify three days off. The nurse-like self-signed note claimed Umptura Jones was under the doctor’s care, prompting the chief to reject the stunt as a sham. The excerpt also notes dairy consumption comparisons between the United States and older European countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Umptura Jones
Washington Post
United States
Manila War Veteran Fred Tobin Recalls 1898 Service
In an interview, Fred Tobin recounts enlisting at Sioux Falls on May 11 1898 joining Company B under Captain A B Sessions. He describes the San Francisco to Manila voyage, August arrival, a February 23 battle wound that still rests in his chest, and a June 17 1899 discharge at Camp Stotsenburg with honors and transport home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Tobin
Manila
South Dakota
Sioux Falls
A. B. Sessions
San Francisco
Camp Stotsenburg
Mitchell
Fred
San Fernando
Frank McLain
Tom Brigge
Chas
Ruth
Self Knowledge Quips From Detroit Journal
A brief reflection notes that self knowledge is hard and self assessment can mislead. It suggests that claiming not to be a fool risks error while acknowledging possible foolishness indicates false certainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit Journal
After the Call Aline Made Me Wish I Was Home
A witty remark from Brooklyn Life questions comfort and belonging after a call. The speaker notes mixed feelings about hospitality, implying warmth but restraint rather than true ease. The line captures social tone and urban, intimate humor from the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn
MR SHERRARD EXPLAINS AND RAILROAD HELP ACKNOWLEDGED
A letter to the Argus Leader argues a Madison Sentinel credit error over a Children’s Home case. It describesMiss Jewell, Mr Purdy, and Mr Wilt handling a late train and a girl’s depot arrival with kindness and proper tagging. The piece also advertises Grand Island Business and Normal College offerings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Argus- Leader
Colune
Madison Sentinel
Mitchell
Miss Jewell
Mr. Purdy
Omaha
W. B. Sherrard
Mr. Sherrard
Mr. Wilt
Advertised Letters at Mitchell P O Listed
The list of uncalled letters at Mitchell post office for the week ending August 2, 1899 includes Miss Etta Alvared Miss Mabel Anderson Mr J M Brown Mrs J A Buttler Mr A L Lennon Mrs Sylvester Schurtz Miss Gertrude. Callers should say advertised. Unclaimed letters will be sent to the dead letter office after two weeks. d C Clark P M
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Alvared
Etta, Anderson
Mabel, Brown
J. M. Buttler
J. A. Lennon
A. L. Miller
Sylvester, Schurtz
Gertrude
The Tone of Oxford University Essays
The Oxford atmosphere of culture shapes the university’s greatness and the student experience. Conversation in rooms reveals correct expression and lively thought, though some fall into superficial epigrammatic style. Harvard Bulletin notes this contrast with typical Oxford character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford University
Oxford
Harvard Bulletin
Promise to Die Recalled Sparks Hope in Wife
Reassuring remarks at a bedside after seven years of marriage prompt a wife to joke about surviving. A doctor had pronounced the husband gravely ill and, as he spoke of going, his wife recalled his frequent assurances during courtship that he would live.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McLubberty
Bedad
Duffy
Harper's Bazar
Clarence
Boston Courier
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mitchell Capital
Tennessee
Paris
Miller
Chicago
Milwaukee Road
President Hill
Great Northern
Huron
Hugbitt
Wheeler
Fox
Madisop Sentinal
M. L. Ox
Pettigrew
Yellow Journal
Hong Kong
Mr. Fox
L’alls
Philippine Islands
Keyes
L. O. Gale
Mr. Meekton
Henrietta
Washington Star
MR. Sherrard Explains
Rome
Grand Island Business and Normal College
Ths
Western States
A. M Harges
Neb
D. C. Clark, P. M
Prescott & Bidwell
Gillis Shoe Company
WM. Koch
Daily Bulletin
A. T. McGovern & Sons
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