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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1897
Page
6
An old soldier praises ordinary heroes and endorses arbitration over war while acknowledging wartime gains. He argues war wastes lives and resources yet clarifies how it can bolster freedom and character. The piece reflects on civic virtue and practical peacekeeping.
A hunting tale recounts a politician's escape from a mother bear in the upper peninsula. He used a match safe and brandy soaked tow to ignite a makeshift signal, causing the bear to retreat after a dramatic climb. The piece also notes Pauling's relief-map method, praised for accuracy and clarity.
Before 1875 few greenhouses served market needs with crude structures. Winter demand in New York spurred suburban greenhouses, lowering costs and expanding work. A new era in flower culture emerged with large glass houses and lucrative grower jobs. Enormous advances followed in subsequent industries. Edward W. Bok notes authors should submit manuscripts to target periodicals. Prices reflect material value and editors seek new talent.
Poem excerpt contrasts foul city tide with a ferryboat marching through. The spray flashes rainbow colors and a line reflects that every dull life can meet fortune’s breeze, bringing love or hope. Tribute to resilience and beauty amid grime.
A New York Sun piece recounts a moving crew delivering goods in two incidents. A customer notes the boss driver’s practiced bill payment routine, the piano delivered last, and the crew’s efficiency. The Brooklyn Life anecdote shows neighbors’ absence at calls ending in a wealthy widow’s funeral with many attendees offering comfort.
The London Truth recalls a tale about Lord Beaconsfield as a seemingly female suffragist whose flirtation remained platonic. Opposition figures pressured him to reveal a stance on a matter, deploying a noted political beauty who talked long while he listened and finally pressed her hand with tender praise.
The Druids prized the oak as a divine emblem and chaplets of oak were worn in ceremonies while the mistletoe was believed to carry heavenly virtue. In Pompeii, archaeologists reveal a soup manufactory with kettles and paraphernalia showing ancient industry. France also has the highest money in circulation relative to population among major nations.
The piece argues that cheap money favors gold standard states with lower loan rates, citing 7.36% farm mortgage rates in 1890 and likely under 6% overall in the U.S. while silver countries show higher rates. It notes Fisher’s 1875–79 averages and Japan's move to gold, then promotes the National Financial School and Reform Club literature to educate voters. Peru suspends silver coinage, hindering borrowing on a silver basis.
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