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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1899
Page
8
Mitchell and vicinity pages report social events, obituaries, thespian news, church activities, and local business notes. A range of items covers deaths, travel, theater engagements, a new telephone book, and plans for holidays with mentions of families, schools, and the Chautauqua impact.
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