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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1912
Page
3
A vintage recipe guide explains making soft creamy frosting by beating sugar and water, folding into whipped whites, and thinning with cream if needed. It also covers several fillings including fruit, pineapple gelatine, gentlemen’s favorite apple and raisin mix, and a brown sugar cream filling with nuts or maple.
The article recounts Princess Nenia of Montenegro and a proposed match with the Duke of the Abruzzi. It notes court opposition, royal family intrigue, and a prophecy about two crowns, one fatal, influencing Nenia to seek a marriage aligning with royal expectations.
A brief dialogue notes a hunting trip with luck and missteps. The speaker claims missed two guides and photographs a mistake. A doctor visit at Rafferty's is mentioned with illness and a note that Kelly and Rafferty’s wife have twins.
A heavy liquor spill from a toppled keg on a downtown street lured pigeons to sip from the pool, becoming tipsy as more birds followed and a beggar hound crept closer, slipping in and joining the sleepy scene on a sultry day.
One fool in a family is often enough, but the idea is humorously extended. The piece notes that many castles in Spain seem to be in danger these days, using a light editorial tone and social observation.
Many bargains fill all departments with top picks still on sale. Customers find best items of the year at reduced prices across fashion, home goods, and more, with limited stock and eager shoppers taking advantage.
Public auction of personal property to be held at the Prewell store located 1 1/2 miles north and east of Riverside and 1 mile west of Mutton on Thursday Jan 11 1912 starting at 2:10 pm. Items include livestock cattle horses hogs and 1500 bushels of corn with farm machinery and harness. Terms cash for 10 or less, credit to Oct 1 1912 at 10 percent interest with security. M. Patton clerk announced.
Deadwood South Dakota reports the Lead Postal Savings Bank shows strong prospects with potential deposits running into thousands. Postmaster Grimshaw notes government limits may be lifted enabling larger deposits and expects the bank to handle ten times current business.
Sheriff Coyne Deputy Calhoon and Mr. Morford from Stanley county traced a Belvidere hotel disturbance. They found Mrs. Morford and Jack Shaton in the parlor bedroom after Morford had objected to the pair. The pair were escorted to Fort Pierre by authorities.
Norton Manassas Clarence WV reports Clarence Richeson’s health collapse in his jail cell after two lawyers raised his recent self-mutilation. Morse and Lee described the moment as the client grew faint and sank back on his bed.
Seven hundred imperial guard troops mutinied at Lunshauwawree nil in Peking. They oppose the long-standing stance toward a republic, cutting railway traffic as the commander sent warnings to Tianjin authorities from the frontline point.
Pierre South Dakota State Commissioner Hrinker remains in Washington negotiating a land exchange between the state and the federal government. The plan would move state timber lands out of the forest reserve and establish a state timber reserve south east of Custer, with a second tract in Harding County’s Short Pine reserve. Delays hinge on Harding County terms, but officials expect a quick resolution and a state forester to manage the reserve once transfer closes.
Mrs Nettie Lewis and Ray Crackenberger of Alexandria wed New Years day at Rev W W McClarknon’s home on University Avenue at high noon. They plan to move to Centar Citys Nebraska. The central telephone office will be overseen by W J George, auditor. J J Schavartsbaugh sold his Second Avenue grocery to Leonard Webster, who has city ties in hardware. A meeting at Mitchell City Hall formed plans for a Central Association of the Associated Charities with a larger scope. A second meeting is set for Thursday Jan 11 at City Hall to involve lodges churches the University board of education and city council. Mayor Hitchcock will preside.
The passage describes Bahama islands ending the use of British and United States coins as legal tender after Saturday, with Americans still accepted at a discount. It then shifts to a traveler’s tale of a prairie chicken shoot and a miscellany of notes on misread words, ink origins, camel hair, and German industry. The item reads as a collage of oft-jumbled excerpts from a 19th or early 20th century paper.
An expert on fish culture showcased a claimed memory in a large trout at his hatchery. The trout reacted to the keeper’s approach and to the presence of the cane, moving away when a red rod was waved over the water. The observer noted the fish’s behavior altered after a hook incident, suggesting learning from experience.
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