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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1886
Page
2
The drama notes a new farce titled A Pexas Steer from the author of A Hay Gaby. The piece is described as suggestive of horned antics by young men in the audience between acts. Critics warn against sensational characterization and urge restraint.
A column discusses veteran ballet dancers as attractive on stage, notes the fame of Adah Isaacs Menken born 1835, covers her marriages and scandals, and recounts a witness account about Mme. Neilson's death and legacy. The Denver Tribune-Republican item quotes Mrs. Leon recalling Neilson's temperance, fashion, and last will.
A collage of jokes and anecdotes from various papers includes quips about actors and actresses and a tale of a New York card game with a mind reader. Also noted are fashion items, a warning about nutmeg poisoning, and a Nova Scotia bear encounter chased by a farmer’s goats and dogs.
A Victorian style piece recounts Uncle Phil correcting six language mistakes by young readers in a family gathering, then shifts to a fable about flowers and wishes. The dialogue pokes at English usage, depot versus station, and proper pronouns, ending with a moral about language and influence.
A stray black and white cat nicknamed Nip was tamed by a woman after a long summer, only to disappear again when he went to help rats for a neighbor. The piece contrasts Nip with a bold anecdote about an Imperial cigar and a lesson on charity and vision restoration using corneal cauterization in France.
A historical sketch details Florence Nightingale born in Florence to William Shore Nightingale. her work in Crimea transforming hospitals, reducing death rates, and earning royal recognition from Queen Victoria and gifts from the Sultan and government. It also reflects on postwar writings and ongoing health reform efforts.
A dialogue shows Mrs Briggs seeking a cook and using Bridget Mulcahey as a reference from Mrs Griggs. Griggs praises Mulcahey as an absolutely fearless worker who will take on washing and night shifts without fear, described with humorous exaggeration.
A late 19th century guide urges dark skinned women to embrace natural features and hair, while offering cosmetic tips. It discusses nose, lips, teeth, ears, eyes, and complexion, recommending exercises for the face, lip care, tooth powders, and careful use of dyes, while warning against powders as snares and illusions. It also advises walking, comfortable footwear, and sulfur treatments for acne and shine.
A correspondent tours Jerusalem’s walls describing the route from the well by Bethlehem to the Kedron vale and Gethsemane. The author notes the city now twice its Savior’s era size, estimating about two and a half miles of walls and a city roughly six modern blocks across. The piece reflects historic landmarks like Absalom’s tomb, Zion’s Gate, and Jeremiah’s cave.
A Washington Critic piece recalls Senator Vest of Missouri asking a blessing before meals at a notorious table. Mr West, not yet a senator, resists the ritual with a wary eye and a wry retort about letting a boy bless if needed, while a companion questions the propriety amid 19th century satire.
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