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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1902
Page
10
A dispatch urges correspondents to gather crop news including acreage and approximate yield per acre for publication. The fashion notes describe canvas and sailcloth frocks in blue, green, scarlet and beige for dull weather, with beige paired with ecru embroidery and braid. Lace half yokes remain popular, and a Paquin cream white model features embroidered chiffon and lace collar details.
Miss Marie White elected teacher for Riverside fall term. John Castor works for Thomas Ong this fall. Mitchell residents haul coal from Riverside. Jennie Agno visited Riverside. Social at J. R. White's well attended. Local youths attend D. A. activities at home. Mrs Walt Logan and others visited Herman Schultz. Large youth party attended Mitchell Opera house performances. H Stibhers and Mr Elliott buying hogs locally. Mrs Henry Purdy's sister to visit and attend Mitchell Exposition.
Alfred Bee of Wel fare Texas describes how biliousness and a lame back left him unable to eat or sleep. After using Electric Bitters he reports better sleep appetite and strength. The advertisement claims these bitters give health and new life to weak people and costs 50 cents at H Scallin's drug store.
Mitchell visitors and district updates include Ben Hanson building a granary and Lars Larson working for Hans Helgerson. Grant Trotter sold a team of horses to H Mabbott of Mt Vernon for 200 dollars. Various locals, including Ole Shay, Miss Anna Halverson, and Frank Bliss, Swenson and Fanny Grandbiller, share recent visits and teaching assignments.
Davis Kentucky druggist C T Smith calls Dr King’s New Discovery the fastest selling article in his store, claiming it cures consumption coughs and colds. He says six years of sales prove it never fails and has saved throat and lung sufferers where doctors did not help. Mothers use it, physicians prescribe it, and S H Scallin guarantees satisfaction or refund. Trial bottles free. Reg sizes 50 cents and $1.
Compiled notes trace how phrases about fish appear in common speech and literature. Examples include I have other fish to fry and there are other fish in the sea, with references to Shakespeare’s Hamlet and Twelfth Night.
A new design for a child’s party frock features fabrics such as French cashmere or satin lace crepe de chine. The top may be trimmed with insertion lace, with the material cut away beneath. Bretelles can be colored ribbon or lace over a bright color. The skirt is single-piece, possibly lace-decorated or plain. Back seam is fully closed, leaving a left side placket. A popular ensemble this season is a loose white figured muslin pelisse.
The article describes a white Japanese silk party gown with insertion lace and openwork embroidery on a rose pink or turquoise silk foundation. It notes the dress can be made pictur esque and affordable by using remnant fabrics, with seamless back and front pieces mounted on yokes. A sleeved pelisse option is also mentioned.
An advertising note claims America's famous beauties suffer skin eruptions and blotches, then praises Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for clearing eczema sores and chapped hands. It asserts the salve cures piles and sells for 25 cents at S. H. Scallin’s drug store.
The text notes white foxes and white serpents in Japanese fables and art, with white horses historically dedicated to gods and housed at major temples. It also mentions milk and butter from white cows once valued as medicine.
A dominie tries to explain Darwinian theory to his class but the pupils fail to focus. He directs, Boys, when I am explaining the peculiarities of the monkey I wish you would look right at me, highlighting a humorous classroom moment.
A compact reflection on editorial restraint and the craft of omitting superfluous material. The text frames omission as a skill shaping daily newspaper storytelling and literary art.
Supt. 0 W Coursey reports steady adherence to the supervised plan in visited schools. Miss Anna Hannebuthy writes from Sioux City about eighth grade work. three years running Davison county wins the state prize for R C manuscript. New teachers named include Edna Hendricks Victor. Nellie Potter Peck in Badger township. Eunice Thompson to Nooksack. Miss Hattie Older praised. teachers’ meeting set for next Saturday with two papers and a staged organization.
Washington letters report laborers tunneling under the White House for a new heating system uncovered a stone vault and bones near an ancient oven, suggesting a long-buried structure. The same column notes Spain appoints Senorita Ojeda to the American mission, the postal service aims for a surplus, and a Des Moines cruiser launch plans.
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