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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1904
Page
6
A historical column compares national temperaments shaped by climate, arguing that long cold winters foster energy and perseverance while tropical heat erodes hustle. It cites Australian work habits, punctuality, and hours, noting a climate influence on character and the potential for a noon siesta.
The London Times questions the authenticity of Shakespearean relics at Shattery cottage. Evidence suggests no Anne Hathaway linked to the site, with scholars noting multiple Hathaway families and renovations over time. Romance may outpace verified fact for visitors.
A cartoonish dialogue shows Mrs Fondmar remarking the baby grows like her as Roumania orders 300 quick firing field guns from Krupp, a move valued at 35,600,000. The exchange satirizes modern weaponry and family pride.
A London Express column credits Dr. Arthur Evans with redefining history by excavating Knossos in Crete. It argues Crete linked Egypt and Europe, highlights Daedalus and Minos artifacts, notes limited British support, and claims 4,000 years of minimal human physical change while stressing lasting mental and moral selection.
The London Times notes in a government resolution that 1901 saw 3 651 human deaths from wild animals, 23 166 from snakebite, and 80 796 cattle slain. Tigers caused 1 048 deaths, wolves 877, leopards 38 211, with rewards paid for dangerous animals and licenses issued for protection and sport.
A column surveys small fruit packaging to keep apples fresh in homes, praises veneer baskets, and notes tissue lining can boost prices. It also discusses sheep raising, winter horse feed mixes, egg timing, corn fodder shredding, winter farm prep, late wheat sowing, cow rheumatism, poultry water, calf feeding, forest restoration, and a model comfortable poultry house.
Sarah BE Wilcox compiles advice for farm girls on curtesy discipline and proper behavior. She cites Victoria and Dr. J. G. Holland urging deference to elders, neat dress, clean habits, gentle speech, and aiming for inner polish over mere appearance.
A collection of humorous anecdotes about William Evarts, Depew, and Judge Brady recounting witty exchanges on law and politics. Horace Potter shares an incident with Bishop Potter and a saloon visit by a coachman, ending with a humorous confession about not affording a drink.
A brief aphorism reflects on fate and luck with a line about trying only once and knowing nothing of a lucky birth date. The piece reads as a lone reflective quip in a historical newspaper fragment.
The article describes ruby buying in Burma under bright sun between 9 am and 3 pm. Buyers and sellers grade rubies by size color and shade on a copper plate, then seal deals by silent hand grips under a cloth before recording prices.
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