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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1894
Page
7
The Weekly Capital notes a Jewish divorce called a get and explains a man loses a wife when he gets her. A cigar ad uses Give them to your friends as a catch-line. The Burlington bridge at Alton opens, adding a new exit route from St. Louis.
Report notes that more than 100,000 Chinese nationals have registered under the exclusion act, noting the vast scope of required collars and cuffs and the administrative burden implied by the figure.
A Carcaeco boy is reported to have lost his reason while viewing New York sights possibly catching a glimpse of Ward McAllister or E Berry Wall.
A single man notes the Sultan of Turkey intends a European tour with a large retinue including around fifty wives, suggesting a sensational display during his travels.
The report notes the bride was supported by her elder sisters. It implies the groom may follow a rule of seeking support from a charity, though the source does not relate to his practice.
An Alameda California woman once married to thirteen men has reportedly entered a place where there is neither marrying nor giving in marriage. Surviving friends wonder how she will amuse herself in this new situation.
The article notes scientists prove 200 mph cannot be reached by wheel laws but warns that an unscientific crank may still attempt to create an electric engine capable of that speed.
The South Carolina Supreme Court declares the liquor sale statute unconstitutional with one dissent by a Tillmanite. The article notes party affiliation could not influence the opinion, arguing the decision reflects a misreading of the law.
In Paris Kentucky a would be dynamite plot targets Congressman Breckinridge to stop a speech next Monday night. The piece claims Breckinridge faces the biggest charge he ever loaded, and urges Kentucky readers to ignore him.
The piece argues that claiming insanity for immunity reveals cunning enough to be hanged. It contends a truly mad person would not value non compos mentis and notes thinking citizens see a pistol as a dangerous weapon. It suggests using force to remove a person on the gallows path.
Professor Schweninger claims obesity ends when individuals change their own habits. He prescribes complete abstinence from alcohol and a list of foods including soups potatoes turnips nuts macaroni rice pastry butter tea coffee chocolate cocoa and milk. He asserts cessation of excess flesh is simple and fatal starvation rules would follow.
Miss Ella Collingsworth of Clarenceville Long Island was bitten by a vicious dog and sought a justice’s order to have the animal killed. The case went to court as the owner pleaded lack of evidence.
A woman claimed a dog bite above the knee but refused to show her leg as the presiding judge declined to issue an order. The bachelor justice sparked contempt as he faced criticism from the dog owner and others in the room.
In Iola Kansas a town marshal faces a suit after arresting a horse theft suspect at a poker game. The former prisoner claims innocence and seeks repayment for a large jackpot he says he would have won. He seeks damages alleging loss of funds due to the unlawful arrest.
In New York the Authors Club refuses Archibald Clavering Gunter admission, labeling him mercenary and unliterary. They warn his presence would tempt members toward print and newspaper work, degrading the club’s standards and purpose.
A Chicago editorial condemns handling of small pox and warns of Asiatic cholera arriving from Europe. It criticizes officials for concealing illness and urges thorough spring cleaning and strict quarantine measures to prevent a cholera invasion while noting last year’s seaboard quarantines helped the United States.
A commentary contrasts railroad banditry with corporate theft by stockholders, noting how public and press reactions differ. It questions why stealing a train is castigated while pilfering a railroad by directors earns sympathy and asks why corporate property rights are treated as flexible.
Gossip from Gotham surveys evolving women’s dress styles with shifts from braid to gossamer trims, moss green hat trims, and parasol fashions. It highlights straw toques, accordion-pleated gowns in mousseline, short capes, and various hat shapes while noting practical, affordable options for slender figures and the growing use of wash silks and bright silks in summer ensembles.
A miscellany of household tips and moral observations from the era. It discusses fashion simple repairs for stockings and cautions against gossiping as mischief making, urging discretion and kindness. It also notes shifts in urban housekeeping toward smaller, more efficient storerooms and on demand provisioning.
A recent women's gathering explored wrinkle prevention. A grandmother credited not washing her face in cold water, a society woman urged calmness, and a businesswoman described a daily five minute dark-room rest to keep her mind free of thoughts.
Fashion notes describe gowns in Carmelite brown and pale golden brown with navy blue checks and white, featuring full godet back pleats for flare. Round waists show moire silk or velvet cuffs and collars, often black, and a double-skirt illusion via a silk foundation skirt faced with velvet.
The piece advises careful sewing of ribbons for summer gowns and suggests affordable fabrics like six yards of silk remnant at 39 cents to craft useful waists. It notes lining can be fitted by a dressmaker, enabling women to make their own waist with ample sleeves.
A wife at a dinner party recalls her husband’s rude behavior just before guests arrive. She leans in, draws attention, and asks him to reveal the story he wanted to tell during the meal, prompting a shift in the room’s mood.
A humorous exchange in Harpers Bazaar recounts Mrs Cawker sharing a quip to coerce her insomniac husband into sleeping by feigning early rising time. She suggests waking him with the clock and declaring it time to get up, which supposedly ends his sleepless night.
A New York survey describes numerous show houses used by the rich where casual visitors tour rooms and admire furniture. Servants receive tips, and the practice provides significant revenue for staff through aiding curious callers.
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