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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1906
Page
8
A New York Press article outlines the long path to becoming a chef. An apprentice begins with vegetables and potatoes, then raw meats, fish, and game, before shaping soups and pastries under the chef. Ten years of hard work can yield wages from twenty five to one hundred fifty dollars weekly.
A slim young dressmaker from Paris captivates with two tone nose and striking eyes. Dressed in a frock coat and patent shoes, corseted and powdered, he is described as both salesman and artist, saturated with daundyism, blending humility and insolence as he talks constantly.
In a Paris afternoon scene a male figure in silk and velvet entrances a dressmaker’s shop audience. He transitions from sneer to admiration as he examines royalty and a spoiled actress, then declares he cannot see her in any gown and vows to study an inspiration.
Literary note outlines Samuel Landor as a supreme prose writer who treats poetry as amusement and prose as study. It cites his Imaginary Conversations, hints at his ambition for fame, and ends with a quirky aside on salaries of French magistrates and minor officials.
Mrs. K S Christensen hosted about sixty guests Monday for her daughter Mrs. D J Noble of Breckenridge Minnesota visiting the city. Attendants helped greet guests, patriotic decorations featured red white and blue, and refreshments served in the dining room as music and conversation filled the evening.
June brought 26 clear days and 4 cloudy ones with variable winds on the 6th 7th and 8th. Total moisture reached 6.60 inches with rains on the 2nd 10th 11th 24th 25th and 27th. heaviest rain was 3.05 inches on the 17th. The warmest day was June 17 at 99 degrees, nearly matched on the 28th at 96. Generally cool and pleasant aside from those two hot days.
Press dispatches report the death of Mrs. James Tanner who was killed in an automobile accident in Helena Montana on Friday. Her husband a national commander in chief of the G A R spoke in Mitchell a week ago to a large audience at the city hall and was warmly received. Her death is deeply regretted by all who met her.
The article warns of a central storm period in July from the 4th to the 12th. It cites equinoxes of multiple planets and a full Moon crossing the celestial equator, forecasting Terrific electrical disturbances and tornadic storms across central to northwestern regions, followed by high temperatures and seismic perturbations.
Ulysses junior, a city clerk earning £120 per year, reveals he travels Europe each year. He has visited nearly every country from Norway to Italy and Portugal, aims to reach Turkey this year, and has covered over 8,000 miles on foot, bike, and train while spending about £15 for a holiday.
A forester injects iron sulfate and other chemicals into tree trunks to revive exhausted roots. The liquid travels into young tissues down to 3 1/4 feet and up through the tree, distributing evenly. Early reports indicate good results.
A description praises Paris for advanced organization and strict meat inspection by police. It notes no vast municipal abattoirs and explains the slaughterhouse tax of 2 francs per 100 kilograms, about $4.22 per ton, funding abattoir maintenance with the city collecting around $760,000 annually. It then shifts to Lake Michigan seiches and a note on new vocabulary from the St. Paul Dispatch.
The city has expanded its milling capacity by about 150 sacks per hour in three years, reaching 550 sacks per hour. At 140 hours weekly, this equals 77 000 sacks weekly or 3 850 000 annually, compared with Liverpool’s 650 sacks hourly and 4 550 000 yearly.
A distillery stand failure in Frankfort Kentucky released 16000 gallons of whisky into Benson Creek. Farmers observed hundreds of fish floating and leaping unafraid, later discovering the fish were intoxicated as the spill news uncovered the mystery.
A Cincinnati Post piece recalls a wife describing her first husband as kind and gentle who let her have her own way. She breaks down as the second voice notes the outcome, revealing he is dead.
In a casual Omaha Bee item, Hebert Tigsmore proposes to Flossie while she cleanly appears in a rumpled outfit with dirt, old slippers, and balloon sleeves. She accepts, described as a romantic gesture for a deeply in love suitor.
In a playful dramatic scene an actress resists a suitor as he proclaims devotion. She teases him for performance before confessing she forgot they were not on stage, then blushes and hides her embarrassment after a flirtatious exchange.
A suburban husband tips his Panama hat to his wife and jokes that if he cannot return for dinner he will send a note by a messenger. She replies she already found the note in his coat pocket in a light homey moment from the Philadelphia Ledger.
A humorous dime store anecdote from the Magazine of Fun describes an Irishman who wakes to find his face blackened by a prank. He exits in a hurry, sees his reflection, and loudly proclaims that they have woken the wrong man.
Miss Wearyun at eleven p m remarks she prefers a graceful man. Mr Borum interjects and asks to be graceful. She adds she wants to see a graceful man leave her presence with a wry jab. Detroit Tribune reports a playful exchange.
A dialogue from Brookfyn Life shows Patricia declaring she cannot marry the man she does not love, while her prudent mother insists the love match is secondary to a desirable alliance.
A humorous quip quotes a dignified man who says he yells at games to protect his ears by sacrificing his throat, explaining he dislikes the yelling of others. The remark appears in the Washington Star.
In a Tatler snippet, Mr. Crape reports a brighter business tone with improved outlook as the century-era chatter hints at cautious optimism and growing activity in local commerce.
The item notes a man achieving fine results from his meat market business. It highlights his skill in cutting and presenting beef, suggesting strong profitability and efficiency in meat sales. Local coverage emphasizes practical trades and market success.
A sheriff sale is set for August 11 1906 at 2 PM at the south front door of the Mitchell Court House Davison County South Dakota to satisfy a mortgage judgment of 407.17 dollars plus costs and interest. The property is the middle part of lots 3 and 4 in block 1 of Rowley’s second addition to Mitchell.
Executor Frank J Williams issues a six month claim period notice to creditors and claimants of Anna M Williams deceased. Claims must be presented with vouchers to T J Spangler's office in Mitchell Davison County South Dakota within the first publication period. Dated July 8 1906.
The executor Frank J. Schaub notifies all creditors and claimants to present their claims with vouchers within six months after the first publication. Claims must be filed at T. J. Spangier's office in Mitchell Davison County South Dakota. Dated June 1 1906.
State of South Dakota and Davison County notify A M Bowdle Amanda M Bowdle and others of land in Mitchell. On November 3 1902 the Davison County treasurer sold Lot twelve Block fourteen in University Addition for 1901 taxes. Certificate later assigned to Lewis Shuster, owner. Redemption must occur within sixty days of service. otherwise a deed will be issued.
At the Close of Business June 18 1906 made to Public Examiner shows real estate expenses from July 31 1905 loans and discounts cash on hand in other banks and overdrafts totaling 21078 72. State of South Dakota Davison County. Wm M Smith president W A Shurtleff cashier certify the foregoing is a true and correct summary of the bank’s financial condition sworn June 2 1906 before a notary.
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