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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1903
Page
2
A Washingtonian recalls Consul General Henry Clay Evans advising adaptation to local dress norms in London. The piece links such conformity to a Tennessee youth who reluctantly washes his feet before a Saturday party, illustrating social expectations and the humor of conforming to custom.
A Russian czar in Zarskoe Selo encounters a white haired veteran cleaning a lantern. After a tense exchange about service length the czar signs the veteran as sergeant and approves a pension and a portrait, with a ring to wear.
A tale from the New York Mail and Express recounts Ralph Waldo Emerson's lecture fees. A letter to the Waltham Library Committee claims Emerson agreed to a $5 payment and four quarts of oats for a lecture on Nature, later earning from $150 to $500 per delivery.
A guest recounts a woman who leaves her best clothes at home and crafts excuses for wearing ordinary gowns. The tale catalogs the wardrobe the woman claims to have left behind and the amused, sometimes irritated reactions of other guests at the hotel. It ends with the narrator noting the humorous but vexing behavior.
A Chicago Post snippet shows a young man warning a boy about a sister reading the novel Sweet Pauline. He hopes to avoid his own romantic speeches being recognized.
A Boston Transcript quip notes that despite qualifications for public service, Sillers never sought legislative office while Belmont agrees he is fit but uninterested in politics. The exchange hints at attitudes toward public life and political ambition.
A humorous exchange between Mr Monkey and Mrs Monkey as Willie Mon key nears bed, with Willie wishing to be a porcupine to avoid being carried. Mr Monkey quips a porcupine would not nag his father to tuck him in.
A Baltimore American remark notes that a week after their wedding Mrs. Gadby-Whry and Mrs. Gliby-Yes behave as if married for long, quarreling much before, during, and after their union.
A short remark notes a new comet found by observers in Marseilles showing two tails. The exchange quips about seeing it in the evening and imagining its dress coat.
In a brief exchange, Miss Cutter and another speaker chase the idea of a final farewell as they settle on a simple good night. The cadence suggests playful wordplay and mutual recognition of the moment.
A brief exchange noted in the Atlanta Constitution shows a consoling remark about heaven from Derich contrasted with a practical concern about rent, as Brother Williams acknowledges the comfort yet notes it offers no aid to the poor facing due payments.
A fragment from the Philadelphia Ledger recalls a scene where Miss Barnard notes a baseball moment, while a father believes the graduate is ready to strike out on his own. The exchange centers on youth, guidance, and sports.
The London Chronicle observes that royals named Peter or John bring misfortune, citing Peter I of Brazil Pedro II’s exile and death, Peter the Cruel’s murder, Peter the Great’s excesses, and short reigns. It notes royal name changes from John to Robert in Scotland and mixed fates for James, Charles, Edward, George, William, and Henry.
A 70 000 five gallon can daily plant at Devoe East River Long Island City embodies Mr Miller's efficiency. The tin can craft grew from 850 to 24 000 units per day by 1893 with three workers. The piece notes rapid money printing and bank circulation approaching 400 million. Great Britain sees high seafaring rates while St Helena faces economic woes and a hat collector in London amasses straws.
London’s total hospital expenditures exceed 5 million dollars yearly. More than half comes from investments and legacies, the remainder from living contributions minus 425 thousand paid by patients. Last year 2,098,905 patients were treated, about half of London’s population.
Rev J W Bigelow acted as Dakota University agent spending Sunday with Rev F J Norton at Northville. They raised 757 dollars on Monday toward the university can vassing may reach 1000. Mayor Silsby gave the July 4th Spencer address without accepting pay. The Spencer News praises his selfless service and cites Mitchell's ingredients as a model for the town ahead of next year’s election.
The Interstate Live Stock Fair will emphasize pure bred and fat stock with premium funding to ensure a high character exhibition. It seeks lasting benefit for Northwest visitors and local farmers, backed by prominent stock raisers’ support. dates run August 31 to September 6 in Sioux City.
M F Coonan of Emmetsburg Iowa sold Vyzole the pacing horse after a strong June showing. The 6 year old pacer finished second in Marshalltown earning a 1500 dollar price and is described as one of the circuit’s best. Coonan valued the horse at 2500 but accepted the Clinton offer.
Mrs. Alice Miller of Morgan Texas describes six years of severe diarrhoea and failed medical treatment. She found relief after trying Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy following a testimonial. One bottle, costing a few cents, cured her and restored health. Available at all druggists.
Nonresidents warned not to hunt in Lisbon township or face legal action for trespass under law.
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