10 Oct 1902
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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1902
Page
1
The article honors Mitchell ladies for decorating the corn palace gallery with woven grains and husks creating artistic designs. It notes their repeated four year contributions, heroic labor, and the praise from visitors, saying their efforts ensure a glorious, changing display year after year.
A stairway exhibit at Wing field-Connelly Business College features a penmanship booth with grain and straw scrolls, typewriters, and decorative work by Mrs. Connelly, Miss Brown, and Bur ton O'Mealey. A neighboring display recreates royal Edwards era decor with corn husk attire, a throne, Union Jack walls, and corn-based flooring, created by D. W. Burright and team.
The article details several exhibition booths led by Mrs. Miles and Mrs. Burns featuring hats and millinery made from corn husks, grasses, and prairie chickens. It highlights a Carnegie library display, ornate tower decorations, and a Harp crafted by Ernest Holshire, plus South Dakota's pioneer to modern farmer contrast with a miniature train and vehicle scenes.
A large crowd of Mitchell and South Dakota G A R veterans sails for Washington to attend the national encampment. Delegation includes Commander Blanchard and wife, Dr Moore, O D Stearns, and many others. Arms for parade to be provided by Lt Gov Snow. Several members plan side trips after the encampment.
Rev. Thos McClary of Mineapolis spoke to about 400 at the corn palace on Sunshine in Labor. Prof Theo dore Graham opened with prayer and read scriptures. Virgil Boyles sang a sacred solo. audience joined in Nearer My God to Thee and the national hymn. The illus trations impressed, urging happier living during labor. Rocky Mountain Tea advertised by 8. H. Scalling at 35c.
A Saturday opening brought an immense crowd to the Corn Palace with doors packed within minutes. De Baugh's band and Mme Aphora entertained as the audience cheered the royal performance, though tickets did not guarantee admission for all.
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