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Mitchell Capital

Location

Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1902

Page

5

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Marriage Notice Promises Legal Ad Carde Details

Public notice announces a marriage event with details to appear in the legal advertising section. The notice references subscribers and required addresses for delivery of the card.

Marge

Offensive Confrontations Rise in Philippines Complicity Debate

Fragmentary notes show tensions over a security stance and foreign involvement. The fragments mention assault accusations and a focus on military and political actions in the Philippines amid regional concerns.

Discriminating view of cruelty in war by Gen Howard

Maj. Gen. O. Howard insists cruelty in war has two faces. He argues avoiding needless cruelty is the real test, while wartime actions like treating spies and guerrillas under military necessity remain acceptable. He cites Civil War and Philippines debates, noting restraint and inevitable force.

Sioux City Journal Howard Independent Stoward Gen. Howard Gen. Sherman Philippines

Possible Democratic Populist Unity Hint From Sioux Falls

A Sioux Falls correspondent notes a slim chance of Democrats and populists forming a single ticket this year. Reports say socialists may attempt to capture the populists with solid backing, to be raised at the Truron convention. No opposition to Maj. Barrett’s governorship candidacy is noted, though Sioux Falls anticipates C. O. Bailey as a likely contender.

Sioux Falls Maj. Barrett C. O. Bailey

Republican Clubs Convene in Sioux Falls Addressed by Lafe Young

The Sioux Falls gathering the night before the state convention will hear Lafe Young of Des Moines Iowa speak as an effective stand in for Governor Cummins. Reports claim the packers trust wrote about forty incriminating letters. The Chicago Tribune exposed the letters, suggesting the trust violated the Sherman Act as the government builds its case.

Sioux Falls Lafe Young Des Moines Towa Ile Cummins Packers’ Trust The Chicago Tribune

Government wins round in meat trust injunction case

The government secured a temporary injunction in Chicago stopping packers from continuing alleged uniform meat transactions. Contempt proceedings await any continued violation, with Judge Peter S Grosscup presiding. Hope mounts that the order will become permanent. Meanwhile Sioux Falls hosts the Republican state convention on June 4 to nominate a full ticket and endorse a U.S. senator candidate for 1903. The call assigns 1129 delegates with Davison County allotted eighteen.

Meat Trust Peter S. Gross Cup United States Chicago Sioux Walls Congress Chas. N Davison County

General Wood Leaves Cuba After Notable Civil Work

Gen Leonard Wood departs Cuba as the military presence shrinks. He had a Herculean task after the war, introduced a decisive cleanup, improved housing and health, and implemented a Cuban school system. Citizens express admiration and hope his reform effort continues in government service.

United States Cuba Leonard Wood General Wood Tts Washington Wood

Notice to Bid for County School Books 1902

Sealed bids will be received by the county board of education secretary in Mitchell South Dakota from the date of this notice until June 10 1902 for furnishing school books to all public schools for a term of five years Anderson Chairman and Coursey Secretary 1901 act provisions cited.

County Board of Education Mitchell S. D O. W. Coursey Anderson

Rhode Island Society seeks new tune for America

The Rhode Island State Society of the Cincinnati offers a gold medal to the composer who can pair a new tune with Dr. Smith’s 1832 lyrics for America. The society favors an American tune over the British or German melodies and has formed a committee to judge eligible tunes, joking about a Rhode Island divorce if the new pairing succeeds.

America Rhode Island State Society of the Cincinnati Asa Bird Gardiner Dr. Smith Cecil Rhodes Rhode Island Cincinnati Harper’s Weekly

Market for Mandarin Titles in China Draws Massive Sales

An official edict bars sale of the mandarin title after a set date prompting rapid purchase by those with funds. Many seek ennoblement and liquidate estates to send proceeds to officials authorized by the empress. Estimated revenue since the announcement exceeds $8 million with total receipts expected between $10.6 and $12 million before the window closes.

China Imperial Treasury

Mount Cory Illusion Of Righteousness In Ohio Hamlet

Ten miles southwest of Findlay Ohio Mount Cory is described as a modern utopia with seventy five houses seven preacher residents no saloons a village mayor and a pound hut once a calaboose now a village pound residents gather at a corner store in winter and whittle in summer while the mayor performs notarial duties and unites couples. Curiosity about Tokyo menus notes Chinese legation dishes including bird's nest soup sharks fin and other delicacies in a varied list.

Findlay Mount Cory Cincinnati Enquirer Tokyo Legation Japan Mail

Wealth of the Rand to become great world city

In Cairo, Mr Willcocks the African expert said Johannesburg sits atop the Rand with a 30 mile factory belt and wealth of 10 900 000. He predicted it will become one of the world’s greatest cities with a population near five million and 10 000 stamps dropping on the Rand within five years after mining normalizes.

Willcocks Cairo Egypt Johannesburg Lord Milner

Earthquakes in Sardinia Open Vast Earth Chasm

Report describes a major quake in Sardinia with a newly formed large chasm and a bulging surface hill ejecting stones. Scientists lean toward volcanic activity as the cause. Lake Santo near Madema has vanished, about 500 yards long and 100 wide.

Sardinia Lake Santo Madema

St Louis Adopts White Wings for Street Cleaning

St Louis has joined cities using white wings on its street cleaning force. About 100 men are dressed in regulation white duck suits and sent to work in the business district to keep streets clean. The program will expand as more of the uniformed force is issued and deployed. The attire includes white blouses overalls and black rimmed gray caps.

St. Louis

Resolutions of Respect for Walter S Logan by Chanka Lodge

Chanka Lodge No. 21 I O F adopts memorials for Walter S Logan who has been a faithful member. The lodge extends sympathy to his wife and brother, drapes the charter in mourning for thirty days, and records the resolutions for publication with city papers.

Chanka Lodge O. O.F Walter S. Logan Odd Fellows Walter Logan Chanka Lodge No. 21 W. N. Tollands Il. B. Adams A. J. Curtis

Bids Sought for Schoolhouse Painting in Rosedale Township

Call for bids by clerk W B Tiarbert of Rosedale school township Hanson county for painting three school houses and outbuildings. Bids accepted until 8 p m June 3 1902. Board may reject any or all bids. W B Gilbert Bard 8 D

W. B. Tiarbert Rosedale School Hanson County Honels W. B. Gilbert Bard

Life of John G. Krug

Death reported near Ethan last Saturday afternoon. John G. Krug 69 years old, German born, came to the U S as a child, served in the Civil War, and lived in Davison county since 1884. Funeral Monday at the Methodist church. He leaves a wife and seven children, with four at home.

John G. Krug Ethan Methodist C. P. Thusias Hillside United States New York Michigan Davison County Childern Adolph Scheurenbrand Mitchell Hannemann Geo. M. King Letcher

Card of Thanks from Logan family for support

To friends in Plano township and Mitchell who showed kindness during the illness and death of Walter B. Logan we extend heartfelt thanks. Your sympathy brings comfort to grieving hearts and makes our loss feel less heavy. Mabel Logan, Flavel Logan.

Plano Township Mitchell Walter Logan Mabel Logan Flavel Logan

Sensations of Strangulation Described by Professor Boughton

A historic account notes that during strangling a victim may see a burst of colors before dying. Professor Boughton, testing the experience, nearly succumbed but was rescued as life faded. He reported no pain, only a flame of colors shifting from blue to black and a sense of pleasure rather than fear.

Professor Boughton

Mica and Isinglass Distinctions in Historical Notes

The piece explains mica as a transparent mineral that cleaves into thin sheets and resists heat, suitable for stove doors and lanterns, and Isinglass as gelatin from fish air bladders. It notes U.S. mica deposits mainly in North Carolina mountains and that Dakota’s Black Hills mica near tin ore does not indicate gold.

United States North Carolina Black Hills Dakota

Kudzu Vine Rapid Growth and American Introduction

Kudzu vine, a fast growing legume, may reach sixty feet in three months. Once named Dolichos japonicus, it was introduced to America by the Japanese during the Centennial exhibition. In Japan it has wistaria like flowers, but American summers are too short for frequent blooming.

America

Annoying Question and Teddy-Mamma Clash

A brief Notre Dame style exchange notes Tommy knocking the speaker down on the way home from school and the speaker replying with a bat in the eye. The Somerville Journal records the quarrel as a local fragment of everyday life.

Teddy Tommy Somerville Journal

Disturbed man recalls soup mishap at dinner

Miggles relates a dinner incident where a second plate of soup was asked for and embarrassed Miss Smith. Wiggles confirms the moment, noting the politeness of the request.

Miggles Miss Smith Chicago News

Parr and Erskine Exchange Epitaph Remark

Dr Parr recalled meeting Lord Chancellor Erskine who was friendly toward him. Parr joked of writing Erskine's epitaph upon his death. Erskine replied that it would be tempting to hasten death by own action.

Parr Erskine

Two Souls Share A Single Thought In Witty Dialog

A light vent adds humor as a young married couple echo each other in conversation. The exchange features Nye confirming the husband’s belief that he is the center of the universe and the wife agreeing in a playful domestic vignette from the Philadelphia Record.

Hook Nye Philadelphia Record

Glowing Rose Banquets And Lavish Comforts Of Ancient Rulers

Text describes ancient rulers indulging in rose laden beds and leis. Dionysius and Antiochus are cited with rose filled couches and blooms on beds while Cleopatra’s feasts feature roses carpeting floors. Aeliogabalus reportedly overwhelmed guests with a surplus of roses causing suffocation risks.

Dionysius Verus Antiochus Cleopatra Antony Aeliogabalus

Swift Wings and Extraordinary Bird Flight Speeds

The article notes exceptional migration speeds, citing the northern blue throat at 540 miles per hour for a 4800 mile Egypt to Helgoland journey in a nine hour night, and the Virginian plover flying 9600 miles from Labrador to north Brazil at 636 miles an hour or more, attributing the speed to flying at great heights where air resistance is lower.

Egypt Helgoland Labrador Brazil

Living in a Crater and Ancient Fabrics History

Aso San crater in Japan hosts about 20 000 residents inside an 800 foot vertical rim and remains a nearly self contained community. Notes on fustian cloth explain Norman clerical use and English production from Norwich during Edward VI era with mentions of Naples and evolving spellings.

Aso San Kumamoto Japan England Norwich Edward VI Italy Naples

Heidelberg Castle and its 49000 Gallon Tun

The Heidelberg Castle in Germany towers 330 feet above the Neckar. Its ruins include the famous tun, a monstrous wine cask with a capacity of 49 000 gallons, once used by nobility living at the castle, with occupation dating back to around AD 1294.

Heidelberg Germany Neckar

Idea of success and parasol styling tips

A Washington Star inspired quote defines success as public approval from the past. A Mrs. Ralston piece in Ladies' Home Journal promotes carrying a green lined parasol for eye protection and comfort during summer, without altering the parasol’s exterior look.

Washington Star

Wedding Bells Mark Joyful In Alman House

A morning ceremony united Miss Ger and Mr Eis in a warm family gathering. Aliquots of guests offered congratulations while music and heartfelt cheers filled the home setting for a memorable wedding day.

Ger Eis Koch Cou Jtanson Tiffany Tiffany Weddin

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