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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1903
Page
2
The Boston Herald recounts late P T Barnum asking his lawyer about peacock eggs in his yard and whether they would be his or his neighbor s. The lawyer planned to research but joked the best plan is for cats to be kept and for neighbor to sue for possession. Barnum pressed on whether eggs laid by peahens change the outcome.
A pension bureau reviewer questions a colored widow’s proof of her late husband’s death. The widow replies with letters claiming she never saw him after he left for the war and that several letters returned as dead letters, noting she did not recall a date.
A reader recounts a misapplied idiom about Lincoln and a rustic who learned the phrase from a car ride. The tale then shifts to theater gossip about Carl Eckstrom and Grace George, with a punchline about what defines a heavy man. Dr Temple’s blunt humor is also noted in an exchange about a bishopric.
A fashion summary covering Irish crochet and jet in evening gowns, black point d esgrit versatility, and 1830 collar styling. Also notes on ecru lace and chiffon blouses, patterned net, and bright color choux. Pongee fabrics praised for wardrobing, suits, undergarments, and parasols.
Raymond Woodcock, a driver for J E Turner and Son, recovered five stolen pairs of trousers from a hay mow at Ole Kjelmyr's tailor shop. A tramp was found in the barn the morning of the robbery and later credited with the theft by oversleeping, but the bundles were recovered and returned to the owner.
Mrs S W H Newson of Decatur Alabama endured years of indigestion and stomach troubles with failing remedies. After trying Electric Bitters she reports immediate improvement and full recovery. The tonic is praised for liver kidney and bowel relief and is sold by Sceal lin Bros. Druggists for 50 cents with guarantee.
Organizers Ethan Enterprise Hub bard and Bower report rapid progress for a local lodge of the Order of Home Guardians. With a minimum of twenty five applications required, twenty two are written and organizers aim for thirty five to forty members. The group emphasizes equal terms for men and women, accident and old age disability benefits, and a solid reserve fund. Organizing meeting planned for Tuesday evening July 7.
An advertisement from Foster-Milburn Co. promotes Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney pain and backache. Mr. Harveyz Reed of Fargo ND testifies to relief after using the pills, sold at 50 cents by all dealers with Buffalo NY as agents.
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