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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1901
Page
6
The earliest sundial likely began as a simple upright spear or staff placed by a tent. Observers noted noon shadows lengthening and direction toward north, then how shadows varied with season. A plumbed stick with a knob could aid shadow observation, possibly leading to early astronomical measurement and obelisks as future records.
E W Howe recounts a voyage across the Atlantic in the Atchison Globe describing a sea sickness discovery. He notes a feeling that the ship pitches upward when the stern is down and the screws rise from water during a hard lunge, a paradox that muddles perception.
A visitor jokes about getting money from a husband while Tommy quips that his mother does not pull teeth for money but removes them and stores them in a glass, as reported by the Philadelphia Record.
An unnamed authority suggests Milwaukee avoids changes from any Milwaukee Great Northern deal and may benefit more than the Great Northern. Claims say President Earling holds Milwaukee stock and will not sell. The piece notes public relief at stable Milwaukee policy and rail service. Added ad promotes DeWitt s Witch Hazel Salve by S H Scallin as a healing antiseptic.
Col. G C W Ainsworth and Capt W V Lucas travel from Chamberlain to Plankinin to discuss a plan. The board of charities and corrections aims to present their case to Gov. Lee and seek a friendly submission to the supreme court. If needed, vacancies will be created by retiring old officials. Capt Lucas may become commandant of the soldiers home at Hot Springs. He may resign his receiver post at Chamberlain to lead the home, a role once successful under prior management.
The December contributions to the Sioux Falls Children’s Home come from city churches, families, and country friends. Readers list gifts from St Mary’s church, Mrs Haroc huth’s room, Mr and Mrs Goldie, and others totaling a few dollars to several dollars. The article notes a build fund growing and praises Mr Sherrard’s work for orphan care and citizenship, urging continued public support.
In Jericho a charity drive for the ill widow of Tom Jackson collapses when Lish Billings learns the fund will be used to aid Jackson's sister who arrives from Albany. Deacon Spooner marshals the effort as townsfolk name donors and plan a purse, only to discover the need is for the late widower and his widow.
A Pittsburg sportsman recalls a Beaver River camping trip where three poor friends could not afford 16 cents for photos. An anonymous benefactor funded the photographer ensuring the lads’ shot with the girls, later revealed when a sister of one girl explained the girls had paid the dollar already.
A hurried tenderfoot on a western ranch is startled by rough table etiquette. A cowboy wields a large knife and presses for an answer, declaring he has manners but no time to use them, in a sharp exchange captured from Youths Companion.
An obscure Paris fruit dealer offered 5 francs for the largest apple sent to him. Readers responded quickly, delivering enough fruit to stock the shop for the season. He paid 5 francs for the largest, kept the rest for sale, and observed a surge in business.
A Chicago Times-Herald remark notes the deceased suffered poverty and envy of the rich. The speaker mocks the man’s misfortune, saying his only carriage ride was to his funeral. The tone is bitter and sardonic about social disparity.
A fragment from the Ohio State Journal notes Bingles known as a lucky man whose timing is precise in waking and sleeping. It asks about Bingles business and identifies him as a watchmaker. The excerpt also comments on English women's reading habits and a German 16th century daily schedule.
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