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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1894
Page
5
The weekly Capital notes insistence on rising early to beat a carpet and a harsh comparison of worldly prosperity. It emphasizes that true friendship endures to the last dollar and that one’s own dollar matters more than others.
A subscriber asks the meaning of the silent watches of the night and is told they are the watches owners neglect to wind up before retiring. A contention on English politics and a farmer’s blue spots raise questions about vitriol use and its branding.
Rochester University students request approval to smoke with their clans on campus. If consent is granted, faculty would oversee tobacco use including cigars, with aims to ensure proper care and safety.
The Boston Transcript suggests a belief that bicycle riders will eventually achieve full mastery as both ends meet, noting progress through ongoing effort and self overcoming.
A Chicago man seeking exact time can stand on the corner and watch the time ball drop at the Masonic Temple every day at 12 noon. He should keep his hand on his watch while watching to avoid losing the correct setting when it drops.
Odd street slot machines built to supply hot water to poor households in Paris proved a bust. They aimed to deliver fourteen pints at 140 degrees Fahrenheit for one cent, but most units delivered cold water or none at all, leaving residents with little relief.
Successful experiments in tea cultivation in South Carolina indicate a marketable product at 30 cents a pound. Though not yet top quality, improvements through careful farming are planned, hoping to prove profitability and spur broader adoption across the Southern states.
The text traces teapot importation via Maytower ships to New England and notes tea’s introduction to England with Samuel Pepys. It mentions earliest English forks as three pronged from Charles II era, four pronged forks appearing in George III’s time, and broader European adoption.
A merchant cites the toughest duty for floor walkers as enforcing order among saleswomen. He notes men disciplined with men lapse when women are involved, as salesgirls gossip neglect customers and invite mild discipline that harms a store’s reputation and business.
Prepared by the United States Navy Department the Tas cable map indicates the Mediterranean is thickly netted with cables west of Malta and the North Atlantic between the thirty eighth parallel.
The text notes many cables across the North Sea Red Sea and Arabian Sea with large gaps in the Pacific South Atlantic and Indian Ocean between Madagascar and Australia. It cites no cables north of Stockton Arm or south of Nelson New Zealand and mentions the Black Sea girdled by land lines with one crossing. The Gulf of Mexico has several cables though not at full width while the West Indies gain dense short cable networks.
A letter critiques brickmakers who walked out over price increases. It warns against new strikes, arguing brick yard owners manipulated supply for profit. The piece notes workers regret the disruption while prices climbed and urges caution before future stoppages.
A New York man proposes replacing the 2 cent stamp image with a miniature U S flag. He argues the flag would educate and please readers while promoting patriotism, though it would lessen Washington’s prominence on stamps. He notes Columbian issues shifted attention from Washington.
The writer contrasts American mothers who sacrifice for children with English mothers who prioritize husband and home. American mothers nurse, restrain, and forego personal pursuits to raise children, while English mothers accept subordination to husbands, losing personal pursuits but seeking relief after children are grown.
The article surveys summer dress ideas with sheer printed ticos, heavy white petticoats fading, and many trims. It notes hats with bright center flowers, fitted bodices with velvet yokes, striped lawns with velvet borders, lace guipure trims, and breathable fabrics like shaker flannel as practical summer choices.
Practical guidance urges households to use pencil and paper to list tasks in every room. It argues such lists prevent neglected repairs and chores, easing memory overload and reducing strain on the housekeeper. The method helps track minor and major daily needs.
A New York Tribune report describes a clever woman who builds an endless variety of outfits from a single gray cloth suit. She adapts the jacket to two openings, adds plastrons and chemisettes, and outfits hats with gray chip and violet touches to suit different days and occasions.
A dated moral guide urges women to refuse a suitor with intemperate habits heredity or bad company. It cautions against marrying a man who flirts or seeks money, and advises rejecting proposals lacking genuine love or disinterested motives.
A 19th century health note warns that wearing pointe toes in shoes causes painful great toe curvature, misaligning smaller toes. Surgeons offer a splint sandal device with tapes to straighten the affected joint, potentially avoiding a risky tendon-cutting operation if treated early.
A young man with a modest salary and a practical mind tests if he can support a family. He spends a week living with a sister who rents him a four room suite and learns his actual cost of living leaves only 1.03 after seven days, leading him to decide to remain single and wear humble clothes.
A Popular Science Month reflection praises American women for remarkable adaptability to different climates and societies. It notes their ability to identify with their milieu while preserving individuality. The essay observes their presence across European aristocracy and common ranks, suggesting racial superiority through adaptive resilience.
After a funeral a week passes before visits to mourners, and a card is left with no follow up. Some ask if inviting mourning friends is proper, which is fine after a month. Remembered friends appreciate feeling forgotten, and dinner invitations can request an answer with The favor of an answer requested.
A teaspoonful of black pepper added to the first wash prevents gray off colored linens and prevents colors from running in black or colored fabrics. The water becomes unaffected by the pepper, leaving textiles soft.
The text offers guidance on breakfast dishes with beefsteak and how to wash hands, care for vases, brushes, and combs, and cleansing silver or gold. It includes tips on washing with ammonia, curtain care, folding linens, and safe handling of hot liquids in glass vessels. It also covers fabric care for crepe veils and notes about children and speech.
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