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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1886
Page
8
A collage of old verse flavor and social banter recalls barroom gossip about a flirtatious Miss Miggs and a chaperoned night out. It also notes ancient Arabian poetry praising women’s riding, bow use, and combat, contrasting pre Islam equality with later gender subordination.
The piece argues that a wife restores her husband's waning spirit with praise and steadfast belief. Her recognition of his potential empowers him to rise above setbacks, proving that a household loses its light when a woman's faith in him fails.
A reader asks how to handle a ten month engagement with a young woman of a violent temper. The New York Sun advises that unresolved temper and repeated outbursts predict conflict after marriage and urges breaking off the engagement to avoid future unhappiness.
A Philadelphia News piece surveys poets and leaders from Willis to Goethe, linking creativity with outdoor exercise and physical strength. It notes Dana, Taylor, Irving, Hawthorne, Plato, Kant, Bismarck, Sherman, Sheridan, Bryan, Dickens, Hugo, Vanderbilt, Astor, and others as examples of muscular vigor supporting intellect and achievement.
The article advises that blues stem from physical weakness and urges brisk activity. It contrasts sluggish blood with lively energy and recommends walking, hard labor, chopping wood, grinding, ditching, and lifting to start perspiration and lift mood, citing Burton and Cowper imagery.
A fragmentary tale notes a man and a woman in a parlor at 10:50 p.m. He sings after hinting at the patrol wagon and then goes home, never returning. The piece ends with garbled lines about a man and his four wives.
Lige Brown in Chicago Ledger notes the lure of incubator raised chickens for quick riches but warns the pursuit can ruin finances and health. He argues true joy comes from genuine interest, not mercenary aims, and shares comic and cautionary reflections on incubator folly.
A Chicago Herald anecdote describes a road musician who kept two dates in St. Louis to honor a contract with two girls. He split time between theaters, paid a hackman, and earned money from the girls' brothers before fleeing town to avoid a bill for a carriage horse. Also notes wind telegraph hum debates and a legal payout to Mate. Nivsson from the Rouzeaud estate.
Mr. M. P. Schrock of Chicago recounts a severe rheumatism attack in spring 1884 that threatened amputation. He credits Athlophoros with rapid relief after tried doctors failed, noting he used about one and a third bottles and has remained free of rheumatism since. He urges others to order from Athlophoros Co. to obtain the remedy.
A visitor notes a tall, elder statesmanlike man in the senate gallery who pays no attention to the chaplain. The Washingtonian observes he is evidently an old member, prompting the remark.
Articles promote Dr. Pierce remedies for female ailments and general weaknesses, a joke about a coal pool, and the Red Star Cough Cure. It also notes fashionable views on hats and clothing for children, a Ne w York City hotel ad, and Grand Union Hotel details with rates and amenities. The piece weaves medical ads with travel lodging notes and light humor.
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