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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1898
Page
3
The messy text reflects county paper discussions on wartime policy, local politics, and school funding. It mentions figures and places, including New York law and Philadelphia commentary, plus notes on legislative races and the distribution of school funds. The piece hints at debates over Norman school location and future state educational funding.
The Sioux Malle Journal reports a volatile political clash as fusionists clash with Republicans over recounts and Governor Lee leads the fusion ticket by about 3,700 votes. The outcome remains uncertain as legal challenges loom.
The Aberdeen News notes a new phase in the speaker race with H I Ras of Mitchell backing a candidate and Davison county delegates supporting him. Scriven’s Senate secretary bid could boost his odds while Jim’s withdrawal reshapes the leading list including Dwight McCook Beadle Wilmarth Beadle Vackard Spink Goddard Sully and Hurlbut Brown.
Fragmented OCR notes cover a regular meeting of Minchell Chapter No 1 at KR A.M with J McDougall Kiez C Clare A Biéweil Trenearer Hibtee and H P Bal oo on Tuesday evening. The record mentions a High Priest and a cough remedy Stilohs Cure as advertised by the local druggist B H Seal lis and otherAds.
In a Chicago Journal excerpt, Mrs. Dayton interviews Laycurie, a Highland Park cook whose name was learned from a novel. The worker’s real name is Lavonrie or Langurie, with mispronunciations traced back to her mother and a long lifetime use of variants.
A 19th century note describes Hungarian gypsy minstrels as forming a distinct caste with flashy dress and a Bohemian lifestyle. In Budapest hotels the bands perform freely and collect tips by passing a dinner plate among guests, with nickel coins common and larger coins rare.
The New York Journal notes a Samoa chief who alternates between discussing politics and offering laundry service. After completing the washing to your satisfaction he asks for a testimonial to attract future visitors. The piece mocks colonial pretensions and paternalistic behavior in island leadership.
A fragment features a polite exchange in a London Punch style scene with a hostess inviting refreshment and a guest declining then accepting a small drink before departure. It includes playful banter about brothers and a light humorous tease.
A fragmented early text notes that transportation facilities could starve some island inhabitants while others hoarded rice. It credits hallways with remedying the disparity and mentions England's first permanent military force, the King's guard of yeomen, established to stabilize matters.
A damaged 19th century style page advertises cheap prices for farmers and a Homestead Society education note. It highlights a reader audience of farmers, a sale and various prices tied to seeds and supplies, and extols broad humane education for farm families. The piece stresses values of education and humane treatment while promoting farm goods.
A short tale recounts Caleb earning pay for cutting wood and arguing over a daily rate versus a cord price, ending with a witty realization that balances the accounts. The second item shares a Musically inclined family tale from Audubon and a curious band organ. The final note explains fish respiration in icebound rivers, detailing oxygen diffusion and air holes as lifelines for crustacean life.
Short excerpts from John Aubrey record 1669 96 noting pipe chain of possession at table with silver priced tobacco. Mentions first pipes made from walnut shell and straw and tobacco bought by weight in silver. Describes Sir W R at Acton Poyntz park smoking a pipe prompting ladies to pause.
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