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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1894
Page
2
A fragmented narrative contrasts exotic house travel and Parisian gastronomy with a heartfelt American romance. Jose Gary entertains suitors and a growing love between Rose and Harry unfolds through song, longing, and thwarted attachment ending in heartbreak.
Judge Andrew Ellison sought a quick trial but a juror failed to appear after supper. The man explained his wife ordered him to stay home, not town, and the court forgave him as laughter spread through the courtroom.
A lettered anecdote recalls young Jimmy’s embarrassment at replying to invitations. His mother laughs at his awkward card which reads Mrs James Northup declines with pleasure Miss Dorothy Huntington’s invitation for the 23d and thanks her extremely for having given him the opportunity to do so.
The Utica Observer recounts letters sent under cover to evade mailing rules. Albany men forge excuses to Troy recipients, and postmasters must indorse even jokes as under cover. Officials report numerous cases, noting male handwriting to ladies and ongoing protective measures.
An essay on sewage by George E. Waring Jr. extols irrigation and filtration as flexible, low cost methods for single houses, villages, or towns. It notes odorless early drainage, safe use of fresh effluent, and simple, automatic operations with minimal upkeep and no odor under proper distribution.
Electricity in laundries and shirt factories is gaining approval for ironing needs. The Electrical Review notes gas heating and two irons used in the present system, with time saved mainly on pressing.
The passage notes the high value girls place on electric irons and their appeal in ironing heavy loads for apartments or hotels. The main barrier is cost, but cheaper devices could enable widespread adoption in homes and businesses that require ironing services.
Saturday Review recounts Mr Twining journeying through Philadelphia Baltimore and other towns in 1797. He notes roads rough with tree stumps danger to coaches and lodging in poor taverns saved by American hospitality. He met Dr Priestly saw Talleyrand and spoke with Washington while Congress met Philadelphia Capitol rising in Washington.
Fog and mortality in London are linked to public health gains while fog continues to menace life. The piece cites drainage schemes as engineering triumphs and urges tackling fogs as a major project. It then reviews diving depths, noting limits, physiology, and a record 201 feet by Hooper in the Cape Horn rescue.
The article traces early New England slavery from its European roots to colonial practice. It notes slave imports in Massachusett s era with inventories listing African captives, highlights varied origins and appearances, and mentions some educated captives who knew Arabic while most were pagans living in harsh conditions.
An old Mayo County tale explains Death Valley's origin. A beautiful Princess built a grand Aztec palace to rival Mexico City. The tale ends with ruin as famine and earth tremors erase her city, leaving only ruined walls and a capricious Amargosa River vanishing at Death Valley.
Charles Toope advocates filtering all house air through crushed charcoal in thin canvas bags to purge air in cholera and yellow fever areas. The idea echoes Stenhouse who described charcoal as an absorbent and oxidizer, noting its use in respirators and the creation of platinized charcoal to drive gas reactions for disinfection.
A vivid description extols St Basil's Church as one of the world’s most extraordinary buildings with brilliant color blending. It notes No 17 of the Stoddard Art Series provides the photo and promises page 13 instructions to obtain it.
Dr J I Kale formerly of Louisville now in Hot Springs Ark acted as second in a Nashville duel between a Major and a Colonel. The Colonel refused to fire, later revealed by a dying letter that the Major signaled a prudent retreat to uphold a secret society pledge. Kale pursued the truth, exposing the cowardly Major and securing his dismissal.
In a Kate Field's Washington column a Wester slope congressman amuses guests with stories about his wife a tireless caller and their two children. A five year old visitor is brought along and corrects the adults stating Aunt Carrie is not a farmer triggering lighthearted chaos during political calls.
Isabel A Mallon illustrates a summer gown with a cotton material that resists wrinkling and suits any hour. The skirt sits close to the knee with a deep white flounce, black satin bonnet, black ribbon rosette, and a plain back with folded front over the bust. Black gloves and a simple black silk pin complete the look from a Ladies Home Journal feature.
Dillie Flock, 12, daughter of John Flock of Asotin County Washington, was saved from a mountain lion when her dog distracted the animal as it advanced on her on a trail. The lion retreated after the dog pursued it, and the girl reached safety at home.
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