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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1898
Page
7
The unreadable text appears as a skewed OCR capture of a narrative or poem with garbled phrases and missing context. It mentions a figure called the "Samemes" and other disjointed terms, lacking coherent events, dates, or clear entities to summarize into a conventional news item.
A county political clash pits Abe Pallerton and local figures against rival factions as theories swirl about who will lead the Republican ticket. The piece notes shifting loyalties, suspected strategy, and the impact on the upcoming nomination battle.
A survey suggests worship attendance in Maytland and Wales runs between 10 and 11 million percent across regions. It notes roughly one place of worship per 600 individuals in cities, counties, and states, with about 0,000 attendees per Sunday served by one pastor.
Fragmented text discusses various names and events, mentioning Conon Sageideet, Echinn Beit Se, Lee teat Sime Sorrel, and references to a 62 day period, FH Jaci, Bee Paras, and Virgin ace. It hints at trials, religious references, and the presence of authorities or observers. No clear single news event emerges from the garbled passage.
A fragmentary Chicago News excerpt describes a walking man recalling a nickel that fell from a treacherous tidewalk. The dialogue follows Pat about abandoning the pull of the tidewalk to recover the nickel and a later plan to drop a dollar to make it worthwhile. The oblique narrative mentions a Trahernan and a friend observing, with uncertain aging and a plea to understand motive.
A wandering visitor arrives with odd talk of a river city and a life spent chasing money and luck. The youth and Bt Pies debate the stranger’s claims of distant wealth, poverty, and a bleak future, while St. Peter weighs whether the man hails from Chicago or Detroit as the tale unfolds.
A garbled fragment recounts Edouard Peanenyl recovering a Hungarian violinist named Jo hannes Vrabios, found in Bamburg in 146%. They toured, ended at Weimar, and stayed at Altentury where Peanenyl sought protection for Vrabios. A slice of dialogue about housekeeping follows, ending with a Washington Bhar marker.
Mitchell and Davison County items detail electric light restoration, corn exhibit shipments to Omaha and Chicago, and a two week teacher institute led by Prof. Edwin Dukes. Reports include community events, weather, road service, and social gatherings with mentions of local residents, schools, and the Corn Palace committee.
Instructions from the Philadelphia Ledger explain safe mustard plaster preparation. Keep the mixture warm, use very hot water, and avoid shocking weak patients. Prepare mustard, flour, molasses, and muslin. mix to porridge thickness, layer between cloths, and keep warm until application.
The article discusses a case where removal of all lesser toes on both feet led to full recovery and active use. Despite slow healing, the patient danced, rode a wheel, and played tennis within a year and a half, with no foot problems. Pain from neglected chilblains caused muscle contraction and sleep issues. surgeons see simple foot operations as relief from much suffering.
Russians reportedly exclaimed upon first sight of the highland regiments that they had expected to face men but found devils in petticoats. This vivid remark captures the fierce reputation and striking appearance of the Scottish units in battle.
A South Dakota crop summary notes grain yields overestimated. central counties report mixed results with wheat cut by headers and early binders. Observers highlight lighter yields, machinery gaps, and evolving farm infrastructure as population stabilizes and towns grow.
War revenue tax sparks protest from express firms as Halphide of the consolidated U S offices explains the vast scale of railroad capital and debt. He notes express capital stock is a fraction of railroads and argues the tax would amount to de facto confiscation if applied equally. He cites stamp charges and vast transaction volumes to justify resistance.
At a special Wednesday meeting Mayor Fullerton and Aldermen Beckwith Koch Burnside India and Grace approved a billiard and pool table ordinance after an amendment setting a $10 first table license and $5 for each additional table with a one year term. Nomipor allowed in rooms. Attorney Spangler presented the artesian well sinking contract and read it to the council.
A garbled notice from a Republic party meeting hints at speeches, media access, and three delegates. It also mentions a central committee and a person called VicKory Breerox in Rhode Island, with scattered references to Alex Mig house and Four Secretary duties.
Delegates to the county convention were elected last night in the city with Scriven’s candidacy stirring the race. In the third ward delegates were chosen amid factional splits. the fourth ward backed Scriven by a strong margin while the second ward had no opposing delegations. Elected from the wards were: first ward W Seaman and others. second ward Jerome Wiltse and four more. third ward J O Walrath and four more. fourth ward Geo A Johnston and several others. The convention is set for tomorrow.
The New York Ledger describes how persistent strong winds shift lake levels, in some cases lifting water up to eight feet on the Baltic and creating exposed channels or newly dry shores. It cites Lake Erie and Lake Michigan, noting dramatic level changes when winds blow long and hard.
The Chicago Record notes several methods to detect anchored mines and torpedoes, including dragging with a hedge, visual checks in clear water, and a canvas telescope that blocks light to improve bottom viewing. It highlights countermining as the most effective, using water explosions to trigger nearby mines.
A tale notes how an apothecary first lit his front with a glass bottle and candle then added a second lamp, prompting rivals to brighten windows and adopt red lighting, shaping town decor per Christian Work. The piece contrasts this fashion with a somber report on the Buena Vista battlefield, where 6,000 American volunteers under General Taylor defeated 20,000 Mexicans under Santa Anna, leaving a neglected unmarked grave near Saltillo.
The Nebraska State Journal notes a vivid scene of colored washerwomen in New Orleans. They lean over the tub as smoke rolls from their lips, creating a quaint picture of daily labor and habit.
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