How a plebeian rose in a cavalry regiment
An article on duels and discipline among officers shows a plebeian rising above peers through boxing and bold actions. It recounts the mugging episode, the creation of camaraderie across ranks, and the tale of Molly Maguire and a rowdy lieutenant. The piece also recalls General Turr’s Naples tenure and Garibaldi era tensions with the Neapolitans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orleans
Turin
Mess Committee
Coventry
Dash
Tam
Lord Blank
Joey
Molly
Maguire
Pearson’s Weekly
Turr
Naples
Palazzo Porestaria
Gambardella
Scorticarli
Europe
Garibaldi
Garibardella
Cipollini Praises His Wife's Kindness and Indulgence
A local tale recalls Cipollini extolling his wife as endlessly kind and indulgent. He notes she treats others well even when she believes others’ remarks are untrue, praising her charitable nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cipollini
Settimand
Proud of the Capital Washington's growth impresses nation
The Baltimore American notes Washington's rapid progress over years and foresees it becoming the capital of society and politics. It praises future art and education growth and observes Baltimore values proximity to the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washingtonians
Washington
Baltimore
Smuggling Diamond Story Highlights West Pine Matron
A West Pine boulevard matron recounts smuggling a diamond from Europe to St. Louis. She hid the gem in chewed gum to evade customs on a trip with friends while her husband could not accompany her. She plans a new setting and keeps the tale for intimates. The report by the St. Louis Republic echoes a bold wartime era anecdote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Pine Boulevard
St. Louis
New York
St. Louis Republic
Detective taunts escaped criminal in Washington Star excerpt
A talkative friend worries the fugitive has the upper hand while the detective counters with confidence. The exchange underscores fear on the criminal and certainty in pursuit as reported by the Washington Star.
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Washington Star
Smart Lawyer in Plankington Returns Property Pride
Bloomfield boasts a sharp lawyer who now owns the disputed property after litigation over an inherited plot. Plankington notes the legal victory and the transfer of ownership.
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Plankington
Bloomfield
Height limits for Vienna houses and a fashion glimpse
The text notes a city rule for Vienna restricting building height to 82 feet and not more than five stories including cellar and attics, with a floor limit of 65.6 feet for the top story from street level. A separate exchange recalls a camel hair gown and bronze shoes, then mentions London’s Bible Society Bible collection in Queen Victoria Street.
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Vienna
Mr. Mann
Mrs. Mann
Boston Transcript
Bible House
The
British and Foreign Bible Society
Queen Victoria Street
London
Local and Personal News Tells Thanksgiving Movements
A mix of short notes from Wetton to Spangler and Ed Dundas to Canton cover Thanksgiving plans and travels. Ed Dundas returns from Kansas City, Nellie Hali visits Canton for dinner, Judge Abbey’s health improves, and the Mandolin Club hosts its first dancing party in Phali. Local trips include Hipples en route to Ashton, Hitchcocks to Omaha, and Mrs. Meridith Miller visiting Paw Paw. W. I. U. raises funds for Sioux Falls Children’s Home. season tickets for a five-event course near sale goals. John J. Dugalls to lecture December 3. RB. G. Nichols learns his coursing hound Cashier won first and second. Mayor Fullerton gifts turkeys to officers as Thanksgiving surprise.
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Scared Wetton
Pee
Ias
T. J. Spangler
Kansas City
Ed. Dundas
Armour
Nellie Hali
Canton
Meridith Miller
M. V. Meridith
South Haven & Eastern Ry
Paw Paw
Mich
F. E. Clark
Sioux Fall
Eastern Star Lodge
University Windsors
Courie
Gale
John J. Dugalls
RB. G. Nichols
St. Louis
Fullerton
A Fine Musical Recital at University Chapel
Attendees enjoyed a high quality program at the University chapel with piano solos by Miss Cox and Miss Jackson, a reading by Mr. Rodee, and performances by Mr. Colton and Miss Carpenter. Miss Curren’s work is praised and training is evident through recital success. Sucklen’s Arnica Salve is advertised as a guaranteed remedy for skin ailments at 25 cents a box, sold by H. Sealin.
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University Chapel
Miss Cox
Miss Jackson
Rodee
Colton
Arnica
H. Seallin
Five Emeralds from Cortes Described in Mexico Tale
Cortes obtained five emeralds of great size and beauty in Mexico. One resembled a rose, another horn, a third fish with diamond eyes, a fourth bell with a pearl clapper, and a cup with a gold foot and four chains ending in large pearls. He owned two emerald vases worth 00,000 crowns each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortes
Mexico
Cats and Fish on the Sea Voyage
A sea captain recalls sailing in southern seas where flying fish filled the night. Three aboard cats, asleep below, woke and rushed to the deck whenever a fish struck. The crew tried to imitate the sound but could not fool the keen cats.
Enjoyable Society Reception Hosted by Mrs Branson and Mrs Bras
A prominent social reception was held Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs O L Branson and Mrs H L Bras from 3 to 5 pm. Guests arrived through the south door, were welcomed in the parlor by the hostesses, enjoyed Mandolin Club music, and refreshments of chocolate ice cream cake and confections were served in the dining room. The event was described as a notable success with many compliments for the entertaining.
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O. L. Branson
H. L. Bras
Louise Bras
Ray Lgraveon
Gracie Beckwith
Miss Goodykoontz
Miss Miller
Margie Becker
Branson
Bras
C. G. Rathbun
Geo. E. Logan
C. W. Johnston
C. W. Downey
A. B. Hager
James Lyons
J. A. Baker
Geo. A. Johnston
W. J. Healey
Jerome Wiltse
J. T. Morrow
A. R. Boggs
E. B Bracy
S. Goodykoontz
J M. Wood
Gev. H. Rew
Ed Leehan
E. F
R. D. Welch
O. EB. Browne
Ward
R. N. Kratz
E. S. Johnston
A. KE. Dean
Hamner
Change of Receivers at United States Land Office
T. A. Burns will assume duties Friday as the new receiver at the U S land office. The transfer with retiring receiver Mr Whitcher is in progress and to be completed this evening. The office will be closed tomorrow due to a legal holiday.
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Burns
United States Land Office
T. A. Burns
Whitcher
Mitchell Building and Loan Association Annual Stockholders Meeting
Notice is given that the annual meeting of stockholders will be held at the secretary's office in Mitchell on Monday December 6 1897 at 8 oclock p m. A board of directors will be elected and other business considered. Mitchell Nov 24 1897 J E WELLS Secretary.
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Mitchell Building and Loan Association
J. Ee. Wells
Mitchell S. D
Mitchell
J. E. Wells
Now is the time to get Married best girl says kitchen items
A fragment advertises marriage time urging purchases of a variety of kitchen goods including a 3-quart pail tin cups potato masher toaster frying pan flour sifter Tes pot coffee pot dipper and more cited as advice from a best girl.
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Contemporary Review
Odd Mio
Judge Abbey
Mandolin Club
Phali
John Hipple
Ashton
A. . Hitchcock
Omaha
Mre VO. J. Branson and
Mrs. TE. L. Bran Etertain A Large Company
Chicago Daily Market
Burke
SB Cannon
E H Camphor
AV_ Forsberg
A Gilbert
PD. W. Moore Grain Commissione
Chicago
P. P. Stewart
Paul
Healey’s Hardware
Mitchell, S. D
Gecker
Rhode Island
Rhode Island Arctices
Woonsocket Arctics
Boston
Spooner
Nordaker
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