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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1894
Page
5
A collection of quips and opinions criticizing crime law enforcement and Indian affairs reporting. Mentions five Indians being “good Indians” and argues police duty is enforcing law over philosophical debate. Includes moralizing lines about brains and judgment.
A traveler of experience extols four essentials for a good hotel: beds, beef, bread, and butter. He adds that a small bill should be acceptable, noting the value of cost as part of a pleasant stay.
An Ohio farmer’s paper money stash totaling twelve thousand dollars was destroyed when deposited in a chimney. If the notes were greenbacks or silver certificates Uncle Sam gains the amount. if national bank notes, banks lose that sum. The piece notes advantages to issuers.
Surorrys method to erase facial blemishes confounds European police by altering facial expressions with small lancet jabs. Wounds heal quickly and often go unnoticed, allowing criminals to evade description and identification, complicating investigations for detectives relying on appearance.
The text states the east west length on the 45th parallel from Fast port Maine to a point west of Salem Oregon is 2 768 miles and the northern southern width along the 97th longitude from Pembina North Carolina to Point Isabel Texas is 1 6114 miles.
A thief sells a stolen horse to a good faith buyer who loses the purchase price when the owner reclaim the animal. A farmer unknowingly signs a forged agency contract later altered into a promissory note, sold to another rascal who sues for payment. Courts order the farmer to compensate the innocent holder. The piece questions if justice is aligned with the facts.
The Y M C A shapes social and political life through its fifty years of growth. It births movements like the Epworth League and Christian Endeavor, and fosters reform by stressing active engagement in moral governance and the abolition of corrupt conditions.
Tor King of Siam Chulalonkorn has recovered enough to sit up and read obituary sketches in English and American papers. The articles note the king but do not state his opinions on the accompanying pictures.
The text recalls William H. Vanderbilt saying he desired nothing more than a good sound sleep. It notes his only relief from wealth’s pressures came from crossing the ocean and recrossing without touching shore to escape persistent business demands.
Critics lament the risky staging as a sawmill prop maims an actor. The incident prompts calls to curb dangerous theater gimmicks and safeguard performers.
Sir Terence O'Brien born 1830 Manchester England set for a long military career. He served in India held key posts before becoming Governor of Mauritius then Newfoundland after 1888. He was also a Post Officer of the Grand Lodge and Supreme Grand Chapter of England.
A 19th century critique argues that hysterical traits appear in neuroses linked to anemia. The writer contends many female authors are childless and claims most anti male sentiment stems from women feeling envious of men. The piece frames feminism as a revolt against nature and asserts women seek manly rights.
A showman misleads patrons with a misspelled sign claiming a great sawed fish. A learned man corrects him, only to be shown a half of a cod. The showman quips that spelling lessons fuel his act as the learned man leaves.
The Watchman advises letting rubber overshoes dry thoroughly after use and brushing off dust and mud. Do not wash with soap or water, which damages the material. Rub with vaseline to clean and improve water resistance.
In 1886 Col J D McCutcheon chaired the Republican Territorial Committee during a Montana campaign. The popular local candidate lost by over 4000 votes, prompting Reed of the Butte Inter Mountain to request a 100 word result which McCutcheon declined saying the defeat needs no hundred words.
Fashion notes discuss inexpensive house dresses made from unbleached cottons and denims, with practical designs for everyday wear. It covers sleeve puffs trending toward shorter lengths, buckles as a dominant decorative and functional element, and two reception dresses in old gold and rose satin with intricate trimmings. The piece ends with a quip about ant hill heights.
The article discusses improving physiques of American women with outdoor activity and modern home comforts. It highlights health through exercise, country living, and sanitary amenities, plus fashion notes on a Scotch tweed garment with double capes and a long Newmarket style coat for travel and dress.
The piece surveys Puritan courtship restrictions where suitors needed parental consent and unmarried singles faced scorn and penalties, then shifts to wives aiding literary men. Examples include Holmes, Hardy, Rider Haggard, and Oscar Wilde, noting wives as amanuenses, critics, companions, and cultural influencers.
The article describes new tweed coats for cool evenings with tight fit and horn buttons. Sleeves are oversized to fit dresses, and capes provide warmth while remaining light and comfortable under various conditions.
The speaker argues that women facing economic hardship must earn honestly, rejectqas of low pay, and seek work that pays fairly. She notes women deserve self respect when performing quality labor and stresses earning cash for good work over favors.
The article notes a Scottish habit of sleeping under a single sheet open at the sides and top but doubled at the feet. It cites Moryson in 159% and John Lay in 1662 describing sheets as large as two and folded from the feet upward. The writer recalls sleeping in such a sheet as a boy and mentions the term sheets versus ull sheets.
Isibel A. Mallon writes in Ladies Home Journal about hair styling for blondes. The article notes that a head shape with flat frontal hair benefits from mid length top hair turned into soft curls, best achieved with curl papers.
Robert Louis Stevenson describes the vow to write a novel and the unique torment of a beginner. He recalls failed attempts and the long struggle to sustain energy, voice, and consistency while pursuing an unattained ideal.
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