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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1902
Page
10
Readable items show Vermont maple syrup offered at Arneys for 80 cents per gallon. The city notes many residents and visitors stopping in for errands and local events, including church and community activities. There is weather rain and a wedding reported during the period.
Mrs. Lawrence Grace and Mrs. Frank Redford hosted a Wednesday afternoon reception from 2:30 to 5 at Grace's home. A large number of ladies called despite poor weather, with Sarah Bras at the door and both hostesses aided by Mrs. H L Bras and Mrs. C C Bras.
A Chicago News reprint recounts a Tokyo speech by a prominent Japanese educator criticizing the laziness of an unnamed noblewoman. The anecdote describes the daughter who is pampered by maids, dressed and undressed nightly, then awakened each morning to resume an “invalid” routine that stunts her development.
Mrs. D. C. Sneller and two brothers narrowly escaped a fatal poisoning after spoiled meat in the refrigerator tainted milk used in coffee. All affected suffered severe illness Tuesday night and Wednesday, but were reported improving with recovery expected for all.
At a Wednesday meeting at the Congregational church Mrs Ramsey, president of the state W C T U, reported on the Portland Maine national gathering. She noted increased nationwide membership, life membership for Mrs I A Bidwell, and plans including petition work and a forthcoming campaign against Mormonism. The group praised the report and enjoyed the session.
A vintage ad stating Allen's Foot-Ease powder cures chilblains and damp feet. It promises relief for swollen sore feet and offers the product at druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents.
Henry Ernest Cooper arrives to enroll his son in Berkeley. David Turpie, former Indiana senator, spends declining years in Indianapolis. Danish writer Maddgen dies in Copenhagen from a choking collar. De Wet objects to guerrilla label. Bloemfontein Post withdraws it. Colonel Heckert of Toledo touts 130 inventions. Dr. William M Beardshear dies. Iowa State leader was Civil War recruit. Ras Makonnen sidesteps English French preference. Schwab funds PA State College gift and bishop home. John Hamilton sneezes so hard his shoulder dislocates. Alfred Bell, South African magnate, reputedly richest man, over $1B wealth in 25 years.
Advertises watches for sale with claims of honesty and low prices. Promotes a wide selection for ladies and gentlemen and highlights watch repair as a careful, precise service.
A German traveler returns from southwest Africa with a two pound monkey. Transport from Tanga to Genoa was free, but on the Swiss frontier 14d was charged as a bird. St Gothard officials called it a dog and charged 5s, while Eastern Swiss railway treated it as a package at 8d. Baden and Württemberg passed it free, Stuttgart again billed as a dog at 17d.
The article notes a new wide eyed “elevator face” seen in tall buildings as workers strain to watch for passing elevators and traffic. A physician links the habit to Darwinian environmental influence, predicting facial changes and enhanced side vision. Sheep herders in Wyoming oppose forest reserve expansion affecting summer sheep ranges near the Big Horn basin and Yellowstone area.
The article praises newly embroidered effects as handsome and suitable for use. It highlights exquisite plain colors, a variety of shades, and the charm of basket weaves and crape flannel. The fabrics are lighter than traditional flannel yet retain its quality and offer many shade combinations for the season.
Original description notes a silk blouse with diagonal pipings forming V shapes on front and waist, back, and sleeves, a scroll-trimmed cuff and collar, a deeply tucked yoke, and a sleeve with bottom tucks. Included quotes from Mode Elegante and Chicago News discuss mortality and experience.
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