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Newspaper

Mitchell Capital

Location

Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1891

Page

6

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Notable Potpourri of Women’s Board Leader and Odd Tales

Susan G. Cooke, secretary of the Women’s Board of the World’s Fair, is spotlighted for her charity work and long family ties to Vermont and New York society. The column shares humorous anecdotes, a miner’s mule rescue tale, a colossal cathedral of Hamilton and Clark University philanthropy, and reflections on why people laugh at others’ misfortunes versus real suffering.

Women’s Board The Ian G. Cooke Piad Vermont Newnd James B. Colgate New York Little College of Hamilton Colgate University Clark Clark University Worcester Massachusetts Rockefeller Chicago University Detroit Free Press Manuel Tarragona Napoleon Clara Thaye Miguel

Old Time Postmasters and Curious Envelopes From the Era

A collection of long serving postmasters across states is recounted, noting records from New York, Illinois, Michigan and beyond. Descriptions include age, tenure, and duties, highlighting a trend of decades of service and modest incomes. Separately, a Washington Post piece showcases odd thick envelopes and misaddressed letters that ended at correct departments, from Ben Harrison to Uncle Sam's Seed Barn.

Uncle Sam New York Tribune Louis Purdy Shrub Oak N. Y the Tribune Purdy Sidney E. Palmer Mr. Purdy Beardsley Kelley John Dimmick Gerry, N. Y Harrison Mr. Palmer Illinois Robert Marshall Maple Grove Edwards County Marshall Marshell Tlinois William Hight Wetang Pulaski County Austin James Mitchie Monroe County Wash H. Morse Gilmer Lake County Michigan Maurice Topping Plainfield Franklin Pierce Wisconsin Pilot Knob David Beck Beck Senator Hoar Worcester Bailiwick Matha E. Stone North Oxford Connecticut Eudenias Sam Fuller Mansfield New England Alvin Tweed North Stamford Maine Rhode Island Matt P. Nichols Reed’s Ferry N. H Indiana Golarkson Iowa Washington Post Postoffice Department bin Harrison Benjamin Harrison United States Nasel True Brunbum Washen Trenton Kansas National Tribune P En E Baker Son Pennybaker & Son Misses Sole Tornela Messrs. Soule & Co Penselvania Avenue Boih Havelton Grace George Jackson Barbour & Hamilton, Grocers L O. Sanckle Iowa Circle

Horses in Spectacles and the Rothschild Czar Tale

A Victorian note recounts Moravian horse owners fitting their steeds with blue or green goggles to shield eyes from heavy snow. It also tells of a Rothschild intervention that saved Herzen’s bonds from a czarist default, culminating in Nicholas I publicly restoring the value. A third item describes a gold colored copper antimony alloy usable like gold, highlighting production and resilience.

Europe Austrian Moravia Moravia Yourth Rothschild Alexander Herzen London The Bell England Herzen Nicolas I Bank of the State Vlder Czar of All the Russias Nicholas Stepniak Roth”child T. Held

Origin of the Thimble Reveals Dutch Roots and Craft History

The article traces thimble origins to Dutch invention claims and cites finds at Herculaneum. It explains etymology from thumb bell, notes German term finger hat, and states a silver thimble remains a small item despite requiring many workers and machinery to cost 11 cents. Manufacturing spread to England from Holland in 1675 via John Sufing.

Herculaneum Ejsband Holland John Sufing

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Susan G. Cooke Busan G. Cooke Missouri Jinny Rds Ngth Inissouri Youtl Bran Frank Wyatt R Ome Martindale Chattaooga Rome Chicago Argonaut Thomas Street St. Louis Chronicle Eugene Baraittee Sapeck Wayf Clermont Pedro de Alarcon Mary J. Serrano
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