University Players Stage Merchant of Venice in June Commencement
The University students present Merchant of Venice during commencement week on June 12 under Prof. Lardner. Notable performances feature Satterlee as Antonio and Daniels as Portia with Walrath as a leading 2th century Dekota maid, praised for grace and skill. production showcases both classical and popular appeal and strong actor talent despite possible scenery flaws.
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Antonio
Satterlee
Tancer
Unequalled Exhibitions Returns to Mitchell for June Showing
The Campbell Bros show arrives in Mitchell in June for a grand exhibition. Audiences from town and surrounding districts are expected to attend with excursions arranged. Fans from far counties plan to travel by buggy wagon horse mule or on foot to witness the sea forest and jungle features along with the ethnological collection.
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Campbell Bros
Mitehell
Color Ignorance and Color Blindness Misnomer Debate
A Philadelphia Record excerpt argues color diagnosis confuses color nomenclature with actual blindness. It cites railroad color exams showing many were misnamed for color terminology yet were not blind, urging proper testing and education to avoid unjust job loss.
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Oem
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America
Philadelphia Record
Yoy Case
Nations And Laughs In Diverse Snow of Merriment
An article surveys how different peoples express mirth across the world. It notes Chinese laughter as restrained, European and American mirth varied, Arabian, Persian, Egyptian and Turkish humor described with distinct traits. An American traveler’s remarks on European and British classes conclude with a Carlyle anecdote and a Christmas gift tale.
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Persia
Mohemmed
Jocusenness
Europe
Christmas ban under Cromwell and public defiance
The article recalls how Christmas was banned by Oliver Cromwell with markets ordered on December 2. It notes destruction of holly and mistletoe and the stigma of the festival, detailing the era’s strict enforcement and popular resistance among country folk.
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Christiaas
Ilegal
Oliver Cromwell
England
How Buffalo Runs
A quoted observer extols the buffalo's sustained speed and endurance when separated from the herd. He notes the deceptive, steady lope that outpaces fastest horses and remains tireless from dawn till night on the prairie.
Why Dead River A Deceptive Name for Kennebec Branch
The article challenges the idea that the Dead River name stems from drowned soldiers in 1775, noting no truth in the tale. It explains the river's slow, meandering flow through meadows and argues the label is a misnomer, describing the stream as a tame, pleasant waterway rather than gloomy.
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Dead River
Kennebec
Ribbon honor clashes with Mrs Greene remark
A comic exchange features Mrs Greene noting a foreign ruler decorated her husband, while Mrs Brown quips the ribbon clashes with her complexion and that she will not accompany Charles when he wears it.
A Gentle Request for an Automobile
A man at the stamp window asked for two cents and replied softly to the clerk, “An automobile, please.” The Albany Argus notes that a gentle answer can avert anger.
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Albany Argus
Man Returns From Trip Prompting Evasive Conversation
Three days after a man returns from a trip his friends seek a new subject to discuss when they see him approaching. The remark hints at discomfort or awkwardness surrounding the visit.
Riverside Social Notes Bring Local Visitors and Updates
Riverside reports show Benry Lambert and wife visiting Bradgate Iowa for several weeks with relatives. Mitchell residents Maude Shores and the Eilwoorth family are noted, along with Mrs Herman Schultz slowly improving from pneumonia. Local calls include Mr Daniels of Mitchell visiting Millards and Prof and Mrs Fullimer with daughter Both spending Sunday with Berman Scholtz.
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Benry Lambert
Bradgate
Iowa
Lewis Eilwoorth
Brooks
Mitchell Maude Shores
Herman Schultz
Daniels
Mitchell
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Local social notes from Mt Vernon and Loomis in June
Mt Vernon and Loomis advance social roundups list visits and travel. Names include Mesdames G. B. Smith T. B. Haynes Fred Vilas J. E. Brown Faygas Smiley Whitman J. M. Pease Bride Maddox Kate Williams Caszie Saville Blanche Maddox Wm Fell Fred Chase Valentine Sherman Clara Lukens C N Woodward Jessie Schimmer and families plus Miss Effie Forbes and Edward Watkins. Occasional trips to Mitchell Spencer Parker and Iowa cited.
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Mt Vernon
G. B. Smith
T. B. Haynes
Mitchell Teesday
Warne Schlure
Mondas
Fred Vilas
Irwin S. D
J. E. Brown
Plankinton
Faygas
Little Francis Smiley
Shelby
Iowa
Mr. Momsen
Mitchel
Mrs. Whitman
J. M. Pease
Tupn
Bride Maddox
Storla
Kate Williams
Mitchell
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Johnnie Williams
Caszie Saville
Piankistop
Blanche Maddox
Wm. Fell
Webster City
Jack Tichorndyke
Fred Chase
Ashton
Jessie Schimmer
Alvord
Mesdames Hatch
Snyder
James Dougherty
Loomis
Edward Watkins
Parker
Will Smith
Hartley
Towa
Wil
Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery touted for digestive ills
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for diseases of the stomach and digestion plus heart liver lungs and kidneys claiming relief from pain and systemic illness. It includes a testimonial from Andrew J. Jennings of Thomas West Virginia praising appetite restoration after using the product and pellets.
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Andrew J. Jennings
Thomas, Tucker Co
W. Va
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MT. Versun
Jobes
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OUR Shoe Department
Cour Millinery Department
Cc. N. Vogus & Sons
Morgan’s Meat Market
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