Mitchell and Vicinity Happenings Report Busy Week
Mitchell news notes arrivals and departures from Iowa and nearby towns, several visits with local residents, school staff movements, and legislative itineraries. Local business updates include Gillis the Shoeman selling spring shoes and a rise in the wheat market. Summaries cover church events, guild officers, and upcoming Driving Park plans with purses of 500 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank B. Smith
Pierre
Gillis
St. Mary's Guild
S. G. Boyce
Ambrose Curtis
R. A. Heath
Weather Flags Explain Cold Wave Signals at Mitchell
The Mitchell note explains the purpose of weather flags, clarifying that morning flags indicate upcoming atmospheric conditions for the night and following day, not the current day. It warns that cold wave flags may not bring immediate cold air and aims to correct public misunderstanding of the display timing.
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Pers
Mitchell
Chua
W. Johnston
George W
Dr King’s New Life Pills Offer Gentle Purge
An ad proclaims Dr King’s New Life Pills as a harmless liver and bowel stimulant that expels poisons, cleanses the system, and cures headaches and stomach issues. Priced at 25 cents at S. A. Scallin’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
S. A. Scallin
Teachers Meeting Draws Strong Attendance at County Office
The Saturday afternoon gathering in the county superintendent’s office at the courthouse saw high attendance. Supt Coursey noted every program participant answered with their assigned selection and praised the well prepared papers. He announced a new rule requiring teachers to submit papers before the meeting to encourage better effort.
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Court House
Coursey
Ruliny
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Extends Its Fame Worldwide
Legendary remedy Bucklen’s Arnica Salve known as the perfect healer for cuts burns bruises sores ulcers and skin ailments sells for 25 cents a box at S. R. B. Scallin’s drug store.
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Bucklen
S. RB
Scallin
Vampire bat torture in Venezuela sparks fear and cruelty
The article describes a cruel experiment on vampire bats in Venezuela. Captured bats are nailed to a door, a cigarette is placed in their mouths, and as the bat puffs and gasps it is then killed with a blow to the head. Some claim the bat enjoys smoking, others see fear and pain driving the reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Venezuela
An Odd Dinner With Lord Polkemmet And Hagart
Scottish judge Lord Polkemmet invites John Hagart to a family dinner at his country residence. The table features veal dishes arranged along the head to tail concept, illustrating a blunt explanation of their method: they cook a beast from one side to the other as they progress through courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Polkemmet
John Hagart
John
Robbers Foiled by Neighborly Prankster Wife
A Detroit Free Press tale recounts a late night robbery thwarted when a resident, sure his neighborly jokester friend was among the attackers, returns with a revolver to confront two strippers. The culprits scatter as the resident and his wife recover money, watch, papers, and a diamond pin hours later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cane
Lis
Detroit Free Press
Canary Claim: Woman Reunites With Lost Pet in New York
A woman who lost a canary discovers a bird in a front window cage that resembles hers. After verification by local residents that the bird can perform a pin‑in‑the‑carpet trick, the owner is allowed to reclaim the singing canary and take it home.
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New York
On the Edge A boy falls from bed in Idlewild
A Memphis Scimitar excerpt recalls a child who fell from bed at Idlewild and cried after family teasing. His mother stops the taunts and asks how he fell, to which he replies he slept where he landed, revealing a simple, charming misunderstanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Bailey
Grace White
Olivet
Dakota University
Idlewild
Memphis Scimitar
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