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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1903
Page
14
A Kansas City Journal piece quotes a circus worker detailing better living conditions on modern tours. Staff ride in spacious Pullman cars with porters and orderly dining, while laborers receive three meals on grounds, beds, and comfortable quarters in specialized train cars.
The article describes an early underground railway feature where each approaching station is marked by a visible indicator at the car head displaying the next stop. Inventor T A Reader of Ann Arbor has patented an indicator combined with advertising, showing a nearby business name as the sign changes after each street.
Leslie's Weekly notes that about 80 000 new insect species are named each year and the ninth edition of the Encyclopedia Britannica updates progress in entomology. Dr Sharpe estimates the insect world at around 10 000 000 forms, many yet unknown, with extinction thinning the living list before discovery or preservation.
A tiny Japanese dog weighing just over four pounds drew attention at a New York exhibition. The owner paid about $2,000 for the animal, highlighting its notable value and curiosity.
Two humorous vignettes from old newspapers feature Judge Robert C. Harris of Bridgewater known for dry humor in a liquor case and Rev Thomas E Sherman of Chicago, son of Old Tecumseh, as he outwits a vagrant seeking lodging with a quip about the general's sea march. The anecdotes illustrate wit and character of legal and religious figures.
A Chicago congressman elect, Martin Emmerich, arrives early for the Fifty-eighth Congress and is shown around by McAndrews. The pair discuss perks as McAndrews departs to fetch an oil painting, revealing perquisites available to members and prompting Emmerich to express interest.
Baltimore News asks Senator Platt why he did not nominate himself for a diplomatic post. He comments on Roosevelt’s convention plans, saying it is customary for a president seeking renomination to stay in Washington during the party gathering. He adds it will be absolutely safe to say Roosevelt will not attend the convention as a delegate.
The late Tom Reed once remarked that if asked to seek the presidency the party might choose him and he believed they would, adding they could do worse.
The first mass meeting of the Methodist Educational Convention was held at the corn palace Tuesday evening with near full seating. Bishop McCabe spoke on funding the college, urging perseverance and faith, while Rev. Wm. F. McDowell discussed education as a privilege, investment, and service in Dakota’s development.
In a talk marked by humor and wit, Geol Ww. Curtis asserts life as the supreme asset, praising Christian culture as the highest investment. The address blends apt illustrations and applause breaks, capturing a lively, appreciative audience.
Notice requests bids to May 20 1903 for cement sidewalks around the courthouse block walks from block corners to the courthouse a north street walk a water closet on the north side plumbing and city sewer connections and exterior woodwork painting Plans and specs available at the county auditor O D Stearns office bids due by noon May 20 1903 in the auditor's office.
The London Tatler notes the Baroness von Leyden, an American woman, whose life reads like a string of perilous escapades. She aids an injured man who bequeaths fortune, is found in a Hungarian forest, captured by brigands in Italy and Macedonia, finds the jeweled Buddha eye, survives a mad dog attack, and earns a czar era reward after a brush with danger.
Quaint Utah Customs describe the annual Old Folks' day celebration in Salt Lake City. A state committee runs the event with pioneers of 1847 honored, badges grant free amusement and streetcar rides, music and speeches precede a cake walk for pioneers.
Discussion on the Irish land purchase bill highlights major landlords. Lord Barrymore holds 21 000 acres and Colonel Sanderson 12 362. Twenty two landlords exceed 50 000 acres, including the Duke of Devonshire and the Marquis of Londonderry who owns 27 416 acres in Ulster. The marquis leads in acreage with 121 249 acres, yielding substantial annual income.
Liquid air is now sold in Berlin in glass vessels at about 38 cents per quart. It is expected to replace ice for domestic use due to its purity germ-free nature and the fact that it evaporates gradually without leaving water.
A note paper claim from the Bank of England states that a single sheet of paper can lift a weight of 100 pounds, underscoring the material's remarkable strength.
A humorous exchange shows a wife arguing her ledgers justified spending while the husband questions the ledger’s accuracy. She claims eight dollars and fifteen cents excess allowed overspending whether the funds existed or not. He urges giving up accounts as the outcome.
A couple banters over luck and fault as a bet on a horse leads to a light quarrel. Mrs Tor kins consoles Charley with the idea that blame rests only on his choices and not his character. The scene shifts to a reading wife noting the plight of wives of genius, praising her ordinary husband Alfred.
A Philadelphia Press passage notes Mrs Housekeep asking a dealer to label cut glass tumblers as Seconds Imi tation cut glass at $1.59 a dozen to mislead a servant girl. The dealer finds the request remarkable.
A local exchange in slang recounts Jim Jensing being taken by a police officer after joking he would not be arrested if he bet the cop. The snapshot hints at a bet and a brief detainment.
A reader suggests replacing the weekly What to Eat with a How to Get It series. The note argues people know what to eat but struggle to obtain supplies, calling for practical guidance. The letter reflects common wartime or postwar supply concerns and reader frustration with availability.
Sho Masuda of Niwagori receives a green rib and decoration from the Japanese Bureau of Decorations for remarkable fidelity to her employers. She is described as the first domestic servant ever honored by a government.
Tesla asserts that locomotives and ocean liners will run on air drawn electric power with no cost through wireless telegraphy. He describes the system as using the same source of electric current for all, enabling near future travel and transport advances.
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