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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1894
Page
5
A quirky collection of aphorisms and quips comments on social manners. The text jokes about apologies after horseplay, cigar photos, a woman's humor on streets with a carpet sachet, angels versus girls, and the fate of little girls, ending with a note on apple quality in markets.
The author questions why theater lithographs show young actors in white wigs rather than old men. They note a belief in innate goodness but observe daily meanness, and criticize those who boast after political arguments.
A resident of Ohio promotes a manual listing 500 places where manuscripts can be purchased. The notice suggests a forwarded list of paper mills to an inquiring and trusting reader.
An editorial note laments the scarcity of first rate poetry despite a surge of verse, questioning whether genuine poets are fading. It mentions small incandescent lamps in German service, half pound secondary batteries for night signaling, balloon signaling ideas, and use in bicycle corps recon, powder magazines, and artillery depots.
Editor of the New England Weather Review predicts electricity will power farms and homes via windmills and stored battery power. He notes the main barrier is the costly and complex machinery needed to implement such systems.
A daily bread article notes that bread feeds only about one third of Earth's 1.5 billion people. In coastal Spanish America bananas dominate, the Pampas rely on dried beef, and Eastern Asia favors rice in soup or gruel. The saying He has eaten his last rice reflects Chinese beliefs about funerals.
The article extols Nikola Tesla's claim to provide artificial sunlight once he safely handles eight million volts. It compares his vision to ancient claims and predicts electricity may one day light major cities like Chicago and London, promising mellowed temper and improved health through Italian sunlight-like illumination.
A Forum writer argues agriculture will improve with machinery. He predicts a transition period with limited new inventions, steadier prices, and better farm living as populations rise and large-scale farming slows. Wetter times for American agriculture are not far off.
The saying contrasts gossip about male misdeeds with veiled talk about female wrongdoing. It notes love differs by gender and suggests men and women may never agree on the topic.
The text notes that gossip degrades how people are spoken about and that critics exaggerate when offering opinions about others. It argues that conversations reveal more than intended, since people often disguise true attitudes with polite smiles.
Frank James, noted ex bandit, sells tickets for a St Louis theater and states he would never act. He recalls being offered $52,000 a year by a New York company after his acquittal but declines, noting no merit or practice would make him an actor. His stance suggests others should learn their limits instead of seeking fame on stage.
The speaker denounces overwork as a national vice urging Americans to rest and enjoy leisure. He upbraids those preaching relentless industry to housewives, comparing such advice to kerosene on a fire and calling it a grave, harmful heresy. He argues industry harms housewives most, urging limited hours and relaxation.
George Houston Reid becomes premier succeeding Sir George R Dibbs. Born in 1845 in Scotland he moved to Australia as a boy and settled in Sydney. He joined civil service at 19 and the Australian Bar in 1879 then served as NSW MP for East Sydney in 1880 and as Minister of Public Instruction in 1883. He led the parliamentary opposition in 1891.
Doctors declare cyclist Zimmerman has a heart about two inches longer than average helping speed and endurance. The remark invites comparison to famed rider Russell Sage.
A burglar entered a newspaper office in Iowa recently but found only an old revolver and a dilapidated flute. The intruder left with no valuable items, underscoring the idea that newspapers hold intellect and wisdom rather than wealth.
The article notes that federal support will not cover board expenses for individuals whose admission to the country is being considered. It comments that staying indecisive in the middle of the road can lead to trouble, urging decisive action to avoid mire.
The article surveys women’s hat fashions urging smaller crown sizes while praising elaborate trims and bright color accents. It describes street and theater hats with plumes, lace, and beads, notes the loss of simple hat styles, and cautions about overdecorated sailors and English walking hats.
Articles urge mothers to guide children, praise home training, and note a physician's examples of refined sons. It cites female longevity advantages, warns against kitchen slop-pails, and urges daughters to manage table settings and social duties with grace and hospitality.
The writer extols women across nations for cheerfulness and hospitality, praising their courtesy, industry, and benevolence. She contrasts them with harsh, unfriendly environments while reflecting on travels through Denmark Sweden Lapland Finland and Russia, noting acts of kindness amid hardship.
A column passes from marriage guidance to a railroad news agent in Illinois testing passenger honesty on suburban trains. A steward-like cafetier shelf at each express stop holds papers and a cigar box for payments, counting on patrons to keep exact change and trust to fare collection.
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