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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1907
Page
12
The feature recalls the magic bass with Indigenous name Me da Mon nuh she gan. It describes its elusive lure, preferred fishing spots from running streams to quiet lakes, and the haunting idea that catching it binds a fisherman to the fish forever. A second anecdote notes an old-fashioned farm holiday with unscientific cooking restoring a man’s vigor.
A quotation from the Baltimore American notes a wartime defense stance with a joke about football and no experience in strenuous work beyond real war at San Juan. The exchange highlights skepticism about athletic enlistment and a soldier’s confidence.
A playful scene depicts a waiter reminding an absentminded customer about a tip, with the customer noting they already paid and the exchange ending in a humorous acknowledgment. The vignette reflects lighthearted dining room banter and social etiquette.
Local items include Miss Jelen Hoon's return from Cedar Falls seminary for Thanksgiving, visitors Mrs. May Jackson and Mrs. Henry, and travel plans of several families. Works progress on the Elks building basement, a Yankton-Yankton game visit, and a Dec 6 minstrel by Dr. G Nunn. Queen incubator winner Paul Scott named.
In Jamestown and Washington Miss Weston a forty five year old psychology professor and her male companion adopt a playful, twenty one year old disguise to explore the capital. They evade chaperones, ride a merry go round and row a canal boat as youth sparks spark doubt and desire.
A lighthearted exchange from Chicago News frames the question of who is the greatest man alive as a matter of opinion with Biggs replying that several of them could claim the title.
The electromagnet replaces hooks and slings in lifting operations. A switch energizes the magnet to attach to bars, castings, scrap or pig metals. Poles are shaped for material type and heavy rails use oblong magnets with a short crane chain. Castings over two tons are handled, and magnets also lift and drop steel balls to break castings for melting and reuse.
A testimonial promotes Dr. A W Chase Nerve Pills for nervous headaches and weakness in girls during early schooling. A New Philadelphia Ohio reader credits the medicine with building strength and enabling return to studies. Sold 50c a box by Scallin Bros and Buffalo NY makers.
Advertises a short course in telegraphy and railroading at Thompson Sain Roemkin College in Minneapolis. Claims job placement as telegraph operators and agents upon course completion. Promises easy learning and good salary and offers a free catalog.
The article discusses high nursing charges in New York versus cooperative English models. It notes English nurses earn 2 3 guineas weekly with profits, while American fees of five guineas include living costs. It cites New York patients sometimes paying up to 35 dollars per week.
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