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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1903
Page
4
An essay argues social norms discourage displaying knowledge in mixed company. It suggests people seek humbler discourse to keep conversation engaging, comparing open expertise to a threat. The piece cites heredity and natural selection, crediting S M Crothers in Atlantic.
The passage describes the whare matoro or wooing house where Maori youths gathered for courtship. A girl would declare love for a guy, and his assent or silence determined acceptance. Mothers sometimes spoke for their sons, and if rejected, mocks followed, after which the youths might have the house to themselves.
American astronomers led by Professor S. W. Hollis from Harvard College observed a solar eclipse on October 27 1780. They landed at Bounty Cave with British permission and set up at Shubael Williams home. Totality visible at Penobscot bay vicinity. Harvard instruments were crude yet observations successful.
A peculiar river near the gulf of Aden connects Lake Assal to the ocean. The river spans about twenty two miles and feeds the lake, which sits roughly one hundred feet below mean tide. The basin may be the remnant of a former sea arm now cut off by sand.
A London Saturday Review item notes on a clever retort from a Manx preacher who divided his sermon into many heads and faced interruptions from parishioners eager for the main message. The preacher quipped to proceed until finished carving through the topic.
A fear struck husband blurts out where he hid strychnine in a night scene. He warns his wife to stay quiet or awake the baby. The anecdote is framed as a grimly comic moment from a Philadelphia Ledger item.
A Somerville Journal paraphrase notes a maxim that success comes from action not reading advice from others. It mocks waiting for guidance and urges practical effort over idle contemplation.
In a terse dialogue a figure called Madam is urged to read. A man retorts with coinage and pride in Boston Post men who would not claim to be as they are. A Judge remarks on the situation.
The Navy needs assistant surgeons with twenty-seven vacancies and plans to recruit through medical colleges. Surgeon General Rixey visits Pensacola and Jefferson Medical College to promote naval careers. The service aims for 88 000 personnel now rising to about 90 000 in six years with fourteen naval hospitals and related facilities. Applicants must be 21 to 30, physically sound, well educated, and proficient in their craft.
The Wall Paper News emphasizes Morris’s pivotal role in modern wallpaper design from 1856 to 1896. It credits him with transforming wallpaper into beauty and art, noting his influence on virtually all contemporary production in both Britain and the United States.
Victor G. Force from Kansas City returns home on a thirty day furlough after a world cruise and serving on the battleship Wisconsin. He praises Navy life saying sailors receive excellent treatment, advancement opportunities, and shipboard general education including rigorous mathematics for navigation.
In 1886 Willard Burson vanished with his wife and children from Rock Creek township Indiana to avoid neighbors. A man claiming to be Burson’s son uncovered a large box beneath an old dead sycamore at midnight, found several English coins on the ground, and fled, echoing the father’s forty year disappearance.
Queen Wilhelmina of Holland expands royal farming by selling milk and butter from a new dairy near the castle at Loo. Her husband Prince Ileury aided by buying cows and arranging visits to stock farms to acquire thirty top cows. The royal milk and butter are now sold from the estate.
Nancy Smith of Paoli Indiana placed her name and address on an egg in a shipment to a Hoboken New Jersey firm. A Jersey man with the same name learned the egg came from her, and discovered they are first cousins whose fathers were brothers long separated.
An advertisement explains weekly tissue loss and the need for digestion to maintain health. It promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a remedy to enable digestion, rebuild blood, and protect strength and mind. The product is sold by L. O. Gale.
The Siamese crown price advocates a philosophical tolerance for all religions, declaring that every creed is welcome and that the fittest will survive. He argues for a fair field and no favors and that the best creed should prevail in his country.
J A Gulledge of Verbena Alabama was twice in the hospital with a severe pile condition producing 24 tumors. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve halted inflammation and cured him after doctors and remedies failed. Sold at Scallin Bros druggists for 24 cents.
A census style note claims 33 762 people over ninety in the United States. It mentions nine over 130 and eighty six over 120. It notes all over 115 are negroes except one Indian aged 180.
Experiments with X Rays show catarrh of the stomach arises from repeated indigestion. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is advertised as curing indigestion and dyspepsia and preventing or curing stomach catarrh. The product digests what you eat and makes the stomach feel better, sold by L O Gale.
The article reports Camille Flammarion, a noted French astronomer, owning a book bound in the skin of one of his devoted disciples, a macabre relic connected to his life and work.
Dr. T. G. Merritt reports a startling case from No. Mehoopany Pa where violent stomach ulceration caused hemorrhages. He prescribed Electric Bitters, which led to immediate improvement and 14 months without an attack. The advert claims relief for dyspepsia constipation and kidney troubles with a 50 cent price at Seallin Bros.
French General Passerieu proposes treating soldiers who drink as ill patients. He urges segregation and care by regimental doctors to address drunkenness rather than punishment.
A vintage ad touts DeWitt s Little Early Risers as pills that cure constipation and liver troubles by stimulating secretions and bowels. They claim lasting relief with continued use and note L O Gale as a seller.
A Jacksonville Texas notice reports a wife finding three red hairs on her husband’s coat prompting divorce. The item notes a later surge in whisk brooms and brushes sales as husbands become more cautious.
An advertisement claims neglected colds lead to graveyards and promotes Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup as a remedy for men and women to achieve a happy, vigorous old age.
In Berlin the legal profession earns more on average than medicine. Eight percent of barristers and 4.7 percent of medical men report incomes between 15 000 and 20 000 marks, while 8 percent of barristers exceed 5 000 marks.
A compact, urgent note urges keeping Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil on hand to treat a sudden croup attack and save a life during emergencies.
General Samuel W Price loses eyesight. Senator Scott tours Europe for health. Senator Ankeny not a lawyer or orator yet credited with sense. Sir John Gorst aged seventy one spends nine hours in bed. Frank Hersh claims oldest Republican status since 1852. Emperor William seeks own grouse moor near Noenigsburg. David Wark reaches one hundredth year, oldest living legislator. Bowen Yale classmates Taft Hunt noted. Police chief Gee Manchester died. hobby of verse prose collecting. Sir Henry Daubeny dies. Crimean brigade last survivor. Zelaya sends roped eagle to Roosevelt. both sportsmen. Day to create art village on Hudson. Justice Shiras retires with $12 500 pay after delay.
Box plaits appear on fashionable shirt waist models and an Eton opening over a cloth vest. A twelve gore skirt with outside back box plait adds grace. Gold trimmings, gimps, lace and buttons reappear on inexpensive gowns and jackets. French novelties include silk parasols with deep cream embroidery vandykes and dress umbrellas with woven embroidery borders.
Four Jewish theaters operate in Manhattan’s Lower East Side. Olga Nethersole adapts Le Masque. The Paris Melo drama on child murder is popular. George Alexander may not tour America until autumn 1904. George W. Monroe adds Widow Dooley’s Drean to The Doings of Mrs Dooley. Grace George star of American plays only. W B Hurst Holy City to be produced by Thomas W. Broadhurst. Antoine’s Paris gala La Bonne Esperance raises funds for Breton fishermen.
The Atchison Globe warns against overreaching curiosity and gossip, urging readers to exercise self control. It humorously notes the sight of a map or a woman with a large valise, then cautions that losing restraint leads to shouting Fire in a crowded house.
Notice to bidders to the county auditor by May 20 1903 for cement sidewalks around the court house block walks to surrounding corners and north door access water closet on north side plumbing and sewer connections and exterior woodwork painting plans on file with county auditor O D Stearns details due by noon May 20 1903
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