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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1903
Page
11
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The Mitchell Republican defends its stance on the capital question and accuses Pierre Capital-Journal of bias while claiming Lyman County and other counties received exhibit space. The Pierre paper counters, denying claims of cowardice and asserting space was allotted based on timely application and not state-wide judgment.
State press delegates attended the corn palace week with formal gatherings at press headquarters in the Commercial Club rooms. Few names were obtained due to crowds and time, but visiting journalists and wives praised the courtesies extended by the committee and suggested clipping or printing notices for next year as advertising.
A dialogue scene shows confusion over a lobster remark made to a speaker. The speaker questions whether the line implies an insult and seeks meaning behind the exchange with a companion named Arthur as a young woman named Nat naturally comments.
A fragmented Washington Star snippet recalls a tongue in cheek remark about an absent minded boss who once fired a worker three times in one week, each time paying a full week's wages while the narrator reflects on childhood memory and a wife’s message.
A fragment from Toledio Blade quotes a playful line about Niagara allure and a missed hotel moment, reflecting a light, romantic aside in a clipped, conversational tone. The garbled text preserves a teasing mood and a brief exchange.
A large Thursday crowd filled the corn palace to capacity for a Wagner program led by Signor Sorrentino. The band delivered masterful interpretations of Wagner and a striking clarinet showcase in the finale. Encores included The Stars and Stripes, with Hayes and Healey delivering comic acts during intermission.
Friday saw overwhelming turnout as trains ferried more than two thousand visitors to Mitchell for the fall exposition. The Omaha morning passenger carried five crowded coaches, Milwaukee ran a special from Sioux Falls and Canton, while Alexandria sent 260 and Emery 18. Northbound crowds filled four trains with aisles used for space, turning Main Street into a solid throng.
Doors opened at 1 PM Friday to an immense crowd at the Corn Palace. Attendees rushed the entrance and filled the building, leaving little room to view county exhibits on the tower floor and inside the walleries.
An orderly audience filled the gallery for Banda Rossa as visitors praised the magnificent playing. The crowd overflowed the first concert, prompting a second performance at 3 30 with nearly as many attendees.
The Friday concert by Banda Rossa drew a great adult audience with Sorren tino directing and Tannhauser encore. A lighthearted musician strike amused the crowd as Signor Bottega soloed for The Holy City while Hayes and Healey reeled in their popular circus act. An afternoon show attracted a near full house with many standing.
Saturday echoed Friday as many new visitors arrived for the corn palace. Five Milwaukee and Omaha trains brought crowds to Mitchell with coaches filled and others standing in aisles. The Miller band of fifteen, in uniform, accompanied the northerly procession and drew cheers as it marched and played on streets.
A sunny Sunday drew huge crowds as Mitchell arrived. the Omaha morning passenger train filled seven cars from the east, Milwaukee road sent three specials, the first at 9 30 from the west with nine cars, and a Sioux Falls special brought eight coaches with no empty seats.
Mitchell delegates and a Sioux City party share a long awaited trip with enthusiastic reception. Commissioner Wild lauds hospitality and urges more exchanges to honor Sioux City merchants and their trade with South Dakota.
A special train from Aberdeen with nine coaches arrived at 11 o’clock on short notice. No advertising was sent out until Saturday noon. The influx filled all cars and crowded the streets for hours as townspeople swarmed downtown.
Large turnout fills the core palace as Banda Rossa performs three shows at morning 2 PM and 4 PM with Hayes and Stealey appearing at each. Visitors praise the ensemble and Mitchell for bringing the magnificent band to entertain arriving guests. Trains depart on time and the day ends orderly with few arrests.
The Banda Rossa delivered three Sunday concerts with strong performances by Signor Sorrentino, Hortega, and Barilotti. Mendelssohn Wedding March impressed. Mephistopheles selections and a patriotic medley earned hearty applause. Hayes and Healey continued to entertain across all four concerts.
The Street Attractions pleased visitors with shows by Count DeButz Kostein the Williams Colored Quartet and the Woonsocket and Parker bands. Crowds filled the day from opening to departure expressing satisfaction with the street entertainment and the corn palace committee’s efforts.
The article discusses the usage of ragging in England and its rarity in this country. It cites an English paper noting rac as a real verb used by Icelanders to banter or irritate. It explains regional terms such as getting his rag out in Lincolnshire and nearby counties, and Bullyrag as an enhanced form of rag. It also notes ragamuffin originally referred to a demon.
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