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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1902
Page
3
A Reading woman sues a man for 15 dollars after eight years of courting ending in broken time. The suit highlights the woman’s claim to compensation while noting his failure to fulfill promises. Also urged to teach justice and fairness in schools for character formation.
The World's Work notes that a cowman's idea of a good time is tied to expense. In Kansas City a cattle train trip equals fun when champagne is involved. A cowman’s breakfast in a top hotel cafe features fried catfish and champagne.
Startling praise for Dr. King's New Life Pills. A local dealer in Dempsey town Pennsylvania touts the remedy as infallible for constipation and liver troubles. The ad promises a new man in two weeks and notes the 25 cent price at H Scallin's drug store.
Reports outline Pope Leo XIII receiving over 1 million pounds in bequests during his pontificate with 600000 pounds in a single year and a recent gift of 200000 dollars. The source suggests multiple methods of bequeathing wealth to the pope.
Mr C Haney of Geneva Ohio removes piles after forty years with Wee Witts Witch Hazel Salve promising permanent cure. Also advertised use for cuts burns bruises sprains eczema tetter salt rheum and all skin diseases. Look for DeWitt name on package presence urged by L O Gale.
A famous statesman cites beauty as not visible but earned by modesty and wit. He notes the supreme type is a woman who is beautiful yet does not reveal it and a plain woman whose intelligence and bearing make that beauty fade from view.
Foot powder advertised to cure chilblains swollen and sweating feet. Claims relief for damp feet and foot discomfort. Sold at all druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents.
The French perfume flower industry suffers from chemical odors and artificial ethereal oils produced in Germany, sold at lower prices and difficult to distinguish from genuine.
A. T. Headley, a robust Tilden blacksmith, endured ten years of rheumatic tortures before Electric Bitters. He reports that two bottles wholly cured him and he has felt well for over a year. The remedy purifies the blood, improves digestion, regulates kidneys, and eases rheumatism and neuralgia. Only 50 cents at H. Scallin's drug store.
The Emile Zola Literary and Benevolent Association of New York organized with the novelist four years ago will stage a week long fair at the Grand Central Palace in November to raise funds for a Zola monument.
An old remedy claims sixty years of use by mothers for teething pain. It soothes the child, relieves gums, and cures wind colic and diarrhoea. Sold in drugstores worldwide for twenty five cents a bottle. Always request Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
A Somersetshire wedding tale recalls a curate insisting the ring go on the bride’s left fourth finger. The groom stubbornly placed it on her right hand, declaring she had none, ending the ceremony with a comic retort.
A British museum letter explains billiards origins with William Kew a London pawnbroker who using his yard measure knocked three balls on his counter the game evolved from Bill's yard to billiards as friends named it after Kew.
A period description explains an easy way to fracture glass. Create a small edge notch by heating the edge then draw a red hot iron rod along the notch to start a crack. The crack travels in the direction of the iron as it progresses.
A professor apologizes for a delayed start after leaving his manuscript at home. He explains his son is fetching it, joking that the book the class copied from is the New York Times. The moment reflects a light classroom incident sparked by missing papers.
A brief dialogue from the Boston Transcript notes Charlie Jones fell from a street car last night. Brown expresses concern for the imagined sympathy of others rather than Charley’s actual condition.
November 25 report from Prosper notes James Rogers visiting Chamberlain family. locals Carlson and Nelson harvesting corn for J. French. neighbors welcome back Strand Hoffman and Scheick from Mitchell court. November 19 marked the 30th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs B Schaub with games and supper. wishes for a golden anniversary. William I Riggert suffered a severe injury after an animal attack and remains in bed under Dr Bobb care in Mitchell. Prosper youth attended Luke Lowell’s party. attendees include Alma Carlson Dolly Hunt Edna Sohrt Lena Sohrt Maude Hofstetter Bessie Brion Fannie Watson and others enjoying a lively evening.
An advertisement likens the stomach to a gold mill, claiming improper digestion wastes nutrients. It touts Dr Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery to correct stomach weakness and improve nourishment. It also promotes Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets as a cure for constipation.
J. 8. Serveson and Son build a fine auctioneering business with tested experience and square dealing. The notice lists dates they have committed to conduct sales with December 3 as the next event, and all dates are available at their office.
A fragment shows Tommy Figg quoting Mr Watts about great men's sons and claiming he is not a Deane man's son. The exchange continues with Mr Fige unable to provide a diplomatic reply as the hour grows late.
A humor brief recalling two decorators debating a surprise home decor plan. The first suggests decorating during the wife’s absence as a surprise. The second approves and quips that they’ll have to redo it once she returns.
A succinct observation on manners noting that the best wit is the one who makes the fewest people uncomfortable during conversation. It treats courtesy as a practical social skill rather than mere etiquette.
A public sale of farm property near Farwell post office in Sanborn site begins at 1 00 PM on Wednesday December 1903. The catalog lists 18 cows 21 head of horses and other stock plus machinery including a McCormick corn binder pulverizer corn planter and corn sheller. Terms require cash or bankable security with 10 percent interest and 2 percent discount for cash. Auctioneers Pifer Wile and W H Crosbie Proprietor supervise the sale.
Catalog notes heavy discounts on damask table linens 72 inch by 25 wide and napkins 5 dozen priced around 69 to 98 cents per dozen. Also listing outing flannel night gowns for men and women, overshoes, caps, moleskin overshirts, suspenders, and assorted clothing items with bulk quantities and sale prices.
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