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Mitchell Capital

Location

Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1888

Page

5

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Diverse 19th Century Art Objects and War Talk

A chaotic mix of items notes ornate inkstands and bronze mounts, a heraldic inkstand, and antique brass desk accessories. Trade chatter on Crown Prince, Lorraine partition, and Franco German war opinions follow with Paris and Buffalo Express commentary.

Minton Ep New York Express

How Presidents Dressed Reflect Their Times

Joe Howard notes in New York Mail and Express that presidential bearing mirrors eras. He cites George Washington in powdered wig and elaborate dress, Grover Cleveland imagined in similar regalia, and jokes about the contrast with a modern chief magistrate.

George Washington Grover Cleveland George Joe Howard New York Mail and Express

Mendicants and Gypsies in Turkey

Thomas Stevens describes Oriental mendicants in Turkish towns resting at fountains and worship sites. He notes ragged clothing and furtive eyes to evoke pity for alms. Turks allegedly shun Gypsies as despicable, leading many to abandon begging.

Turkey Orient Thomas Stevens

Queen Victoria's Seclusion at Royal Residences

The piece notes that royal apartments at Buckingham Palace and Windsor Castle are rarely used by Queen Victoria and require unusual passes from high officials. Osborne Castle remains strictly private, with the lord chamberlain and ministers stunned by requests to visit. The queen shuns publicity and only accepts access by invitation or royal command.

Buckingham Palace Windsor Castle Osborne Castle Ivyen Osborne Cor Philadelphia Times

Rescue of two oxen in swamp and Misericordia procession tale

A causeway rescue from a mire ends with one ox saved while another struggles. A quote from Col. American Agriculturist praises the Misericordia charity in Italy as silent, veil‑masked helpers. The article also cites Blaine’s letter contrasting industrial progress with old experiments.

Terra Firma Col. American Agriculturist

Getting in Line for Victory in Political Conventions

In the Washington dispatch the St Paul Pioneer Press notes the coming party convention promises lively debate and an unpredictable outcome with no fixed unit rule. Senator Quay introduces a pension bill for Union soldiers held in Confederate prisons. The senate post office committee names Sawyer Salisbury and Chase to study postal telegraph issues.

St. Paul Pioneer Press Washington Senator Quay Senate Post Office Committee Messrs Sawyer Salisbury and Chase

Harney's dignity vs. hurried soldiers at Camp Verde

A Gen Harney tale from Camp Verde Texas shows his disdain for haste as he chases runners during dress parade. He orders the messengers to walk and threatens punishment while the others sprint to keep up, ending with him abandoning the pursuit.

Harney Gen. Harney Camp Verde Tex Texas

Senator Culloms Story Reveals Old Pioneer Boots Trade

A Washington correspondence from the New York Tribune recalls Senator Cullom’s tale of a Texas pioneer who was offered a league of land for a pair of boots. The man refused, lamenting that he lacked boots to make the deal, while describing the land as rich outdoors with tall grass a clear stream and an undeveloped silver mine.

Senator Cullom Texas Washington Cor New York Tribune

Bill Nye Recalls Autograph Letter Prank in Omaha

The piece recounts Bill Nye describing an autograph request from Omaha. He received a registered letter accompanied by a note from his wife. The note claims the sender would force Nye to sign a receipt before sending the autograph to Mia Nye.

Bill Nye Omaha Mia, Nye Omaha World

A Rip Van Winkle Sleep Yet Wins Wonders in St Louis

A tale from Philadelphia News describes Jo Jefferson in his Rip Van Winkle role in St Louis. The actor naps through the third act, audience roars as gallery jokes about more years of sleep. He snores and even fumbles an imaginary ticket before the conductor line, delighting the crowd.

Jo Jefferson Jefferson Rip van Winkle St. Louis Philadelphia News

Traveling man with two drummers reveals Isthmuses

In France, M. de Lesseps sits with two traveling salesmen who mistake him for a fellow traveler. When asked his line he says Isthmuses, adding he is introducing ship canals. The men fear lunacy, then rejoice upon learning his identity.

France M. de Lesseps de Lesseps New York Commercial Advertiser

Accompanying High Civilization Cancer Misconceptions

An excerpt from the New York Times argues that cancer is not caused by misery or poor surroundings but afflicts the most civilized and wealthy areas. It notes cancer generally spares intellectual power unless the brain is affected, though it may diminish these faculties in some cases.

Neyere New

One Character Saved in Court Testimony

A witness testified he rode crowded street cars and endured freezing temperatures with no prejudice toward the street car company. The exchange included a quip about Blinks as a stockholder and references to a child and a doctor.

Blinks Omaha

Wasbin’ Machine Resolution Sparks Railroad Jest

In a Detroit Free Press excerpt from Lime Kiln Club, Col Walker moves to table a resolution praising the washing machine over the railroad. Samuel Shin supports. Brother Gardner passes, noting Walker’s Toledo trip and fare forgotten. The motion is derailed as revenge against railroads becomes the point.

Tragedy Walker Dan de Railroad Samuel Shin Brother Gardner Bradder Walker Toledo Webber Detroit Free Press

The Prodigal Father and the Burial Plot

A man asks for strawberries for his daughter while gambling fortunes on a mad speculation. A dealer accepts a gold coin for a birthday treat and a subscription book collector asks for one dollar to bury a policeman. A quick four‑note exchange mocks the scene.

New York Sun Chicago News

Delicate Compliment and Youthful Plans Highlight Rainy Day Notes

Miss Clara recalls a pleasant compliment from Mr. Sampson and grumbles about shopping in the rain. Ethel teases about weather for ducks as the exchange turns playful. Bertie asks Grandpa to fund two afternoons of games with the Tompkins and Clarks using a wig as a prop for Life on the Plains.

Clara Sampson Ethel Bertie Grandpa Tompkins Clarks the Plains Chicago Inter Ocean

Railroad Wrecks At Pittsburg and Wromoina

A freight wreck at Green Springs on the Pittsburg Virginia and Charleston line at midnight sent a engine and four coke cars over a fifteen foot embankment into the Monongahela River. The engineer likely fatally scalded and the brakeman badly injured. In Wromoina Ontario an emigrant train and the Petrolia train collided near six am injuring several with broken limbs and serious wounds. the baggageman is mortally injured.

Pittsnuren Green Springs Pittsburg Virginia & Charleston Monongahela River Wromina Ont Sarnia Grand Trunk Railroad Petrolia Here

Freight Train Collision Near Mahoning Town Delivers Heavy Loss

Two freight trains on the Pittsburg and Lake Erie railroad collided near Mahoning town at 2 45 this morning. Both engines and thirteen cars of general merchandise were totally demolished. The train men escaped serious injury by jumping into the Mahoning river. Loss to the company is very heavy. Blame is not yet determined.

Pittspurrea Pittsburg and Lake Erie Mahoning Town Mahoning River

Farmer John F. Ryman Found Dead in Protege Township

John F. Ryman a well to do farmer living in Protege township was found dead on his claim with foul play suspected. A coroner's inquest and post mortem exam will be held.

Aberdeen John F. Ryman Protege

Notable Dakota Figures Leave Bismarck for Growth in Minnesota

A well known Bismarcker Alex McKenzie plans to spend more time in Minnesota while retaining ties to Bismarck. He is involved in a major Washburn lines land deal and maintains a St Paul office, with his wife in Minneapolis focusing on educating children. The piece notes his quiet relocation and his status as a brainiest citizen of Bismarck fading as he shifts residence and influence south. Also includes ads for Syrup of Figs and a tariff query from Bismarck Tribune listing protection levels for farm products.

Minneapolis The Star Alex Mckenzie Bismarck N. P Bismarcker McKenzie Dakota Chicago Washburn St. Paul Alex Bismarck Tribune

Ringing Ears From Catarrh Cure Promised by Hood's Sarsaparilla

The notice describes ringing noises in the ears and loss of smell or hearing caused by catarrh. It praises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier and a remedy for catarrh, urging sufferers to try the medicine.

Hood H. F. Cook Hahnemann Medical College H.F. Hann J. F. Cooke Burnett’s Medical College Chicago R A. Gunn Burnett Medical College

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