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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1898
Page
7
Several papers question the reliability of Dr Rea and his Sitariom claims in Louisville Kentucky. The articles allege evidence against phrenology and note perceived deception by Rea despite prompt business dealings. further details are unclear due to garbled text.
Reported tensions rise as officials discuss continued defense preparations and possible fallout from a brewing international incident. Authorities note conflicting signals from Mestaco Satis and related groups amid mounting cautions for imminent actions.
The notice outlines the Pandreac Coursing Club events in South Dakota on Wednesday. It lists entry fees of 2 210.05 and 50.00 for two events, with payments due by specified dates and final payment the night of draw. It notes nominations to be forwarded to the secretary and warns against last minute delays.
The finest Cuban cigars command low prices in Havana with costs far under U S rates. Buyers in New York pay 25 to 26 cents per cigar while Havana sells many for 16 to 20 cents and some cheroots for 1 to 2 cents. Cuban cigars are large six to eight inches long with thick diameters and the best go to England. Makers roll and wrap by skilled workers earning little despite strict quality control.
Workers unearth a colossal ancient oak in Stockport during sewer excavations. Antiquarian Professor Bord Dewkins labels it possibly a prehistoric giant, weighing about forty tons, sparking debate over demolition by dynamite and public protest.
A rancher's income hinges on cattle, with herd expansion driven by early care and winter feed. As herds grow, calving percentages rise, though the first years see lower calf yields. Early branding spread signals of established ranching industry and effort to increase stock.
Three miles from nowhere in North Carolina a backwoods hamlet posts a strict work ethic. A Beechland port office sign orders residents to avoid loafing and work to avoid idleness or dismissal. The notice warns that lazy behavior will force residents to leave the town.
In a playful exchange Myrtie laments refusing fifty men lately and worries about repeating the same refusal. Alice counters that the suitors likely enjoy the joke as much as a fresh phrase.
The Raswon Courier quotes a quip about bicycle durability with Ned asserting short life and Ted defending long lasting value for Waauy ces uries.
The Philadelphia Press reports a price drop for aluminium in recent weeks prompts consideration of replacing brass in manufacturing. Aluminium sheets cost about 32% per pound, versus brass around 13 to 15 cents. brass is heavier and stronger, influencing suitability. Manufacturers weigh strength electrical resistance and acid tolerance in this potential substitution shift.
A man described as six feet tall with drifting clothes and a frizzy top talks to Clerk Paul Guerin about obtaining a civilized paper. Guerin explains eligibility rules, noting one must have resided in the United States two years and in Louisiana one year. The applicant from “over the water” promises to proceed if given a civilized paper.
A musician mails a note misread as a dinner invitation. The friend, unable to read the scrawl, replies with a dinner offer. The recipient arrives at once thinking an invitation was extended, while the sender recalls the misread message and resolves to assume a request to dine.
A Missouri poultry raiser uses X ray to gauge hens laying capacity. If a hen fails to meet the standard, she is killed and her chick sold. The farmer claims egg gains already offset the equipment cost, though the calculation is unclear. The method reportedly motivates hens to lay more.
The Westminster Gazette reports Cape department figures show monkey skins are scarcer amid rising warfare against big game. Exports dropped from 168,495 skins worth £41,001 in 1894 to 67,660 skins last year, signaling near extinction in nearer provinces.
Mr. Puech of Mazamet in France introduces a method to velvetize wool on tanned sheep skins by removing impurities and aligning fibers so hairs do not tangle. Previously wool was left curled for rugs carpets or clothing. The process targets smooth aligned fibers to form velvet surfaces.
A narrator recalls a royal palace courtyard and the guard, contrasting past and present scenes. He reflects on occluded monuments, the saluting hero, and changes from childhood memory to a modern, quieter setting. The piece blends stately imagery with fading grandeur and personal reminiscence.
The piece notes that tying rags and other cheap objects at wells persists in folklore. It cites Godeys Magazine and travelers in Persia and Africa, where rags, pins, clothes, coins, and other items were offerings to saints. It recalls historic bans on the practice and notes Ireland still sees pilgrims to holy wells leaving scraps of rag.
A Detroit Free Press report describes Mary E. Lease winning strong support in southern Kansas. A Michigan man recalls challenging her, yet the crowd favored her. he later confessed he was converted by her speaking and the hotel encounter with a bearded rival.
A farmer reports a sick cow to a relative who asks about milk. The reply reveals a dishonest scheme: the farmer sells his milk to the city milkman for more than the price paid to him, highlighting unscrupulous cunning in adversity.
The Cleveland Plain Dealer notes Sciulls regards himself as fully established as a doctor. The claim follows his shift away from formal attire, leaving only a name plate on his door to signify practice.
New York is described as the first chartered city in the county, granted its privileges in 1464, marking its early incorporation and distinct municipal status.
The article notes capitalists back Rhodesian railways, betting on profitable ventures if gold mines and fertile soil prove payable. It recalls past gold prospecting, now resuming with pacification and planned mining, as results will decide the gold question. End with optimism amid widespread prospecting.
Mrs. Prentis of Kansas City Kansas urged reforms for farmers wives and daughters at the Kansas state board of agriculture meeting in Topeka. Her talk The Farmer's Wife and Daughter lauded pioneer Kansas women, their education efforts and service to liberty, calling for annual vacations, clubs and traveling rural libraries.
A department store detective recounted a case in which a shoplifter was captured wearing a skirt containing forty eight stolen items. The list included nine pairs of kid gloves six pocketbooks six stockings plus miscellaneous goods valued at sixteen dollars. The garment was a black calico walking skirt worn under an outer skirt with a long slit and concealed openings.
Conway portrays Buddhism as denying a god or devil and lacking a beginning or end, a system built on negation where Hindoo deities survive as angels, Mars becomes Satan and Buddha its Christ. Nirvana remains a realm of unconsciousness with automatic tortures for the wicked.
Fashion experts note bold patterns such as gay colors, plaid and striped hose rise in popularity. Dyed shades resist fading poorly, chiropodists warn of increased toe and foot irritation from dye. Lace striped stockings and sheer designs in black white and colors appeal to slim ankle silhouettes, while practical four thread, lace trimmed options target comfort without sacrificing style.
An old article discusses hair analysis claiming hair texture and color reveal personality and intellect. It asserts straight hair signals firmness and practicality while darker hair links to treachery and dullness. Red hair supposedly marks honesty and cleverness despite sensational claims.
The piece argues Spain before 1833 was a great power, then declined amid revolts and government changes. It critiques Madrid’s failing regime, empty treasury, failing army, martial law, and heavy taxation, contrasting Venice where the king awaits decisive action as the queen regent struggles.
A Kentucky social event story notes Capt Frank E Webb once in the National Guard but now detached from the service. During a dance, a leader asked him to carry the German flag. Webb refused, proclaiming he serves his country and carries only the stars and stripes, prompting laughter and a raucous curtain.
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