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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1899
Page
11
A fragment from a 19th century cooking column describes oyster preparation with stitched shells, shirred eggs with drawn threads, and a snow pudding method. It references a pink tea option, blue points, and a note on a lost art chicken patty.
Mrs Bargane jokes about a new toothache cure bought by JT at a bargain. Mr Bargane replies that he does not have a toothache while she laments missing a chance to try the remedy.
A Philadelphia Times snippet notes that praising a newborn with the phrase Well, that is a baby is effective but not especially complimentary. The remark is presented as a humorous view on how a bachelor could flatter a friend's child.
In Arizona, Old Cap, a famed gunfighter, aims for a dramatic end. A Tucson group recounts his self posed suicide, sitting on a keg of powder and lighting a match to ignite his blast for an audience. The Texan notes Cap achieved a grand sendoff, ending with the crowd's indifferent laughter.
A Kansas City Times item explains that naturally one foot travels faster or takes a longer stride, causing a dancerly sidestep when walking in a straight line. An experiment with two stakes demonstrates the same effect, revealing the inherent asymmetry in gait.
In a crowded Fifteenth Street transfer station a tired man with a limp seeks a seat as Senator Cullom notices him. The senator offers his seat but the man declines. A little girl nearby asks Cullom to take her seat, but he replies that such a practice would set a bad example and declines, prompting a polite exchange.
An old court official recalls interviewing United States Supreme Justice Brown at his Jefferson avenue home. He describes slippery waxed floors and a white bear skin rug he vaulted over, then the judge’s light humor and a successful interview. The piece ends with details about the 13 inch naval gun projectile used on US battleships.
A mining expert recounts a Venezuela camp siege by an immense army of ants. The swarm overran posts, fought centipedes and spiders, and toppled a seven inch centipede. A hot afternoon scene ends with a dramatic rescue, a man bitten raw, and a hospital diagnosis of ant attack trauma.
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