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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1903
Page
7
In Pierre the heat rises as Mitchell thermometers climb and a government printing strike looms in sympathy with a bindery worker dispute. President Roosevelt intervenes, probing the use of a government typesetting machine amid the crisis.
Wm. E Curtis notes in the Chicago Record-Herald that South Dakota is experiencing a strong crop year since 1881 with prosperity spreading to farmers. He cites rising sales of agricultural implements, wagons, carriages, pianos and organs, and new farm houses as among the best indicators of agricultural vitality and growth.
Fifty largest U S cities report over a 14 percent rise in post office receipts for June versus last year. Population growth, driven by heavy immigration, is unlikely to account for all the rise. The Cleveland Leader notes postoffice business tracks general economic activity and is a reliable indicator of prosperity across all classes.
The piece denounces Senator Tillman for praising lynching and for inciting northern approval of southern punitive methods. It notes recent hangings in Evansville Indiana and Danville Illinois, asserts law enforcement remains vigilant, and cautions against broad northern acceptance of mob justice.
An 19th century advertisement touts Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry as a cure for dysentery diarrhoea sea sickness and nausea. It claims the remedy is pleasant to take harmless and effective for travelers.
Lilian Bell joins the Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs reading in Dayton with husband Arthur Hoyt Bogue along to share intrigue. A grand reception of about 5 000 women includes a lone male guest who teases him about being the husband of a lioness and the royal Bengal.
Lawrence Barrett visits a Frisco barber who claims to read a man’s calling from his head and skin. After a barber bet, Barrett’s head is examined and the barber finally declares Barrett’s occupation is a shoe store. The tale ends with the barbers’ quick verdict and Barrett’s reaction.
In an uptown cafe Kelly recounts a meeting with a pugilist who claims familiarity. The fighter recalls a Chicago bout where Kelly, acting as referee, ruled against him. The anecdote ends with the barkeep serving two high balls to the pugilist.
The humorist recounts earning his first money after choosing a $5 fine over public punishment for writing on desks. He describes school discipline rules, his father's reaction, and how five dollars seemed a large sum to a boy at the time.
Bridgewater case tests whether county boards can issue saloon licenses after town councils deny them. John McCormick of Parker seeks a writ of mandamus to compel the city council to grant his license. Judge Smith will hear the argument, with statewide impact on other cases in Kimball and Britton.
An old advertisement touts Har dock Blood titters as a product for women to achieve a clear healthy complexion by claiming it purifies blood. The copy emphasizes beauty and vitality with medical language and a sensational tone.
E B VanAlstine Mitchell promotes the DeLaval Baby Separator as the top machine and cheapest option for farmers. The ad claims new, direct sales without canvassing, offering flexible payment terms and a trial to judge quality before purchase.
A Times-Democrat observer notes Serbian names commonly end with a syllable like itch or ich and advises pronouncing the last syllable as it sounds. He argues Petrovich and Petrovic are both pronounced the same, but Serbian names remain jarring in English newspaper columns until accustomed to them.
In the Abyssinian highlands Capra ruppeli goats defend their young as a fleet jackal horde nears. The herd forms a swift rally, bucks charging in mass to strike down a yelping threat, forcing survivors to retreat in fear.
Laughter is widely regarded as aiding digestion, a common physiological truism noted by What to Eat. Even without convulsive laughter, mirth and calm temperament positively influence digestive processes.
The passage urges firm control of thoughts as key to character. It links honesty, truthfulness, justice, and a consistent conscience to wholehearted loyalty to personal principles. When baser motives arise, willpower is the tool to strengthen virtuous living.
The Grand Army of the Republic sleeping car for the South Dakota contingent is filled and another car is requested. The Aug 10 departure from Mitchell will include Department Commander Thomas Reed and numerous families and delegates from across the state. The car travels via Milwaukee Road to Omaha and then up the Union Pacific system.
An aged advertisement extols Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup used for teething relief for sixty years. It claims to soothe the child calm gums stop wind colic and ease diarrhoea with a pleasant taste. Sold by druggists worldwide at twenty five cents per bottle.
The list of uncalled letters for the week ending July 29 1903 includes Acme Harvester Co Austin Bristol Cavanaugh Phil Cayce Henry Duke Fred DeGroot Reno Folks H H Howard G W Illingworth Benjamin Little Wallace Merry George Monk Clarence Shaffer Fred Zeier and more. Callers should say advertised. Letters not claimed within two weeks go to the dead letter office. HH Bras P M.
The volunteer fire department in Lesterville is on strike after a dispute with the town council over salaries. The council funded only about half the demanded amount, leaving the town effectively without a Fire Department and risking arbitration and possible reorganization of services.
A humorous exchange from a Kansas City dispatch contrasts common fears of the house spider with its harmless nature. Farmers Reepum and Thrashum debate talesthat resemble hens and a storming troupe, underscoring misperceptions about danger.
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