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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1903
Page
7
Ralph Wheelock argues in a Mitchell Republican letter that the state's capital should be placed where the people can reach it easily, not to benefit a region. He recalls campaigns on geographical center and urges a location within easy access for most residents, stressing it as a pure business decision.
The article explains that papyrus origin marks early paper making in Egypt. It describes how the Egyptians used the reed’s smooth inner layer, dried and glued into rolls to convey hieroglyphic thoughts. It notes centuries of improvement leading to modern paper from varied substances.
In Greene county Ohio a juror on a murder trial panel stated he does not believe in capital punishment and would hang them at home. The remark surfaced during jury selection as the state capital punishment issue loomed.
A reader argues that caged birds outlive wild birds by about six times. The article claims birds form strong bonds with owners and surroundings and will not fly away when cages are opened. It notes birds resist solitude and may attack a competing mate entering their space.
In a tense exchange Mrs Minks urges discretion as a man nearby is accused of staring. Mr Minks says the man apologized claiming he was seeking his mother and mistook Mrs Minks for her.
The Christian becomes a next season booking at the Boston theatre. Mabel Rice daughter of Dan Rice joins Peggy From Paris. Shubert brothers appoint A toxin Worm manager for a new Chicago theatre. Jefferson De Angelis signs a ten year star contract with the Shuberts. Fred E Wright manager of York State Folks signs for five years James Lackaye in Simon Martin. Henry Woodruff to play Ben Hur for Klaw Erlanger revival in New York in September. Miss Mabel Roebuck signs with Charles Frohman for next season. A Japanese Nightingale dramatized by William Young to be given at Daly's New York. Marie Doro leads Daly productions revival in San Francisco California theatre.
Reports from an international column cover stamp prices at Mauehlhausen in Alsace. Africa’s gold rush near Khartum. vandalism in Antyrerp on Henri Conscience. Finland’s zone tariff spurring rail travel and profits. Sweden's likely follow up. Milan well water use rising from 146 226 to 6 million cubic meters in 1902 for 200 000 of 500 000 residents. a Cape Town shipment of 660 Hindoos halted for illiteracy and funds rules.
Director, 2:17, is reported very late this spring at twenty six. Ben Silene, 2:1444, and Mambrino Queen, 2:13%, race to Russia. Sir Albert S., 2, looms in amateur pacing. Miss J. A. Gazette, a New York filly, carries a notable name. Easter, 2:12%, and Faris, 2:12%, may contend for the team record. Budd Do ble's drive on Kinney Lou unsettled. Walter Smith, 2:14%4, a strong trotting championship candidate at Columbus matinees. Tre gantle, a green horse, sires a fast Lexington three-year-old. Millard Sanders stays in Cleveland to develop Robizola, a California bred mare by Rob in, 2:22%, granddaughter of Director, 2:17, dam Roblette by Nutwood, 2:1834.
Facts sweep across topics from patent grants to travel routes and drugstore prescriptions. The piece notes one in eight patents went to foreigners, compares transcontinental routes Liverpool to Yokohama and New York to San Francisco, mentions cocaine prescriptions in Atlanta, recalls Spanish-American war gun accuracy, and cites a French surgeon on bayonet wounds healing rapidly with only scars.
Observational quips on human behavior and manners. A woman’s death prompts speculation about stockings holes while women wonder about affairs after a visit from kin. A sick man buying clothes he cannot wear out triggers family grumbling.
An advertisement for Mother Gray's Sweet Powders used by a nurse at a New York Children’s Home to treat colds feverishness headaches stomach troubles teething disorders and worms. Sold by druggists for 25 cents with free sample on request to Allen Olmsted LeRoy New York.
Surveyed lana plat completed and dedication by Mr. Weaver. Squares cost 200 each, or four people can buy a quarter square for 50. Graded as 12 full lots per square, not subdivided by Weaver. Deeds to parties, sale intended to raise cash quickly near Main street extension and Milwaukee Railroad right of way. Bidwell Land and Loan Co Mitchell SD.
Mitchell South Dakota announces sealed proposals for erection and completion of a city hall. Bids due July 6 1903 at city auditor Mitch ell S D. Plans on file at city auditor office and W L Dow & Son architects Sioux Falls SD. Certified check 1000.60 required with bid. Council may reject any or all bids. J G Markham city auditor.
Advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure for sick and nervous headaches, claiming pure blood and health buildup with 25 cents and a money back guarantee if not cured, sold by Scallin Bros. druggists. Also includes playful exchanges about talking to lunar neighbors and moon habitation.
Fresh testimony pours in praising Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs and lung troubles. T J McFarland of Benterville Virginia says three years of bronchitis ended after using the medicine. It claims to cure consumption, pneumonia and grip with trial bottles free.
Boston event June 15. Chicago Milw St P railway sells one fare plus 2 round trip tickets for National Educational Association. Sale dates June 36 to July 4. return by July 12. Return extension to Sept 1 available in regular way. Agent M F Patton announced.
The C St P M and O Ry announces July 3 and 4 excursion tickets valid between all stations within two hundred miles at one and one third fare for round trip. A minimum price of fifty cents applies. Tickets expire July 6 1903.
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder as a cure for chilblains frostbite damp sweating and swollen feet sold in general drug stores for 25e across outlets.
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