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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1903
Page
11
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Advertisers see low rates with options for business cards up to six lines at $6 per year, extra line $1. Locales at half a cent per line and legal notices at four cents per line. Marriage and death notices published free. obituaries and wedding presents five cents per line. Change of address requires old and new addresses.
The Pierre Capital-Journal reports a dramatic thaw between Turon and Pierre after decades of rivalry over the state capital. Huron’s role shifts as Pierre is favored for the fair site, with 500 Pierre residents visiting Huron to strengthen ties.
The Elk Point Courier questions the State Reg ister's claim that capital removal and land development by state institutions will aid eastern taxpayers. It argues capital removal should rest on its merits and notes the Mitchell supporters would ask if the same logic applies to moving the capital to Mitchell.
Fragmentary OCR notes hint at a dispute over a Missouri River state case and a request to Lyman County to stage an exhibit at the Corn Palace. The passage reflects regional tensions and logistical questions amid a broader legal context.
The passage notes eastern Lyman county lies near Slughes Hyde Potter Walworth Campbell and compares favorably with Brule Buffalo. It praises tract west of the Missouri and Gregory county while warning millions of acres under Indian reservations Cheyenne Standing Rock and other lands outside the Black Hills are not comparable.
E G VanAlstine of Mitchell South Dakota promotes the DeLaval Baby Separator as the best and cheapest machine for farmers. The ad claims units are new, not cowed across the country, and available on flexible payment terms with on request delivery and a trial before purchase.
Editor Republican acknowledges L. O. Gale donation of A Compilation of the Messages and Papers of the Presidents 1789 to 1897 in ten bound volumes and four volumes of History of Colonization by JH. A. Allen. Both works are noted as valuable additions with library binding. Braey Mitchell September 10.
Judge W. T. Holland of Greensburg Louisiana testifies he suffered indigestion for two years with post meal distress and restless nights. He says Kodol Dyspepsia Cure cured him completely and his sleep and digestion are now normal. Sold by L. O. Gale.
A French neurologist observes insects and argues for a middle ground between instinct and human intelligence. He describes "small Plastic judgments" used by ants and bees to avoid dangers and navigate, while noting bees show remarkable memory for places beyond automatic instinct.
Reported practice by Inhabitants of the Tura river in Tomsk Siberia uses a raft with an inclined gutter and iron plow to scrape river bottom. Sand collected is filtered through pine boughs to deposit platinum, making even primitive production profitable for peasants.
A well known landscape painter hurried colors from tube to palette to canvas to capture a sunset effect. A rustic onlooker joked that he was painting two pictures at once, then quipped that the thumb-peeked image was the best. The anecdote appears in London reports via AP.
A London zoological garden official recalls a sailor buying a cobra from a stowaway trade on ships bringing tropical cargo. The tale notes vipers and spiders often arrive in holds from tropical ports, a Liverpool fruit seller narrowly escaping a viper from Spanish melons.
The report notes several horse performances and owner moves. Elderers, Allie Snell, Henry Titer and Brown Hal are cited for fast miles or 2:10 marks. The California state fair offers $1,000 purses in free for all classes, with a 2 mile dash for 2:27 trotters on the program. Star Rane sold to Dr. Walker, Cavatta quotes 2:12 miles, Dan T. praised after beating Monte Carlo, and Lord Derby again sidelined with leg trouble.
The article lists several microstates and territories with their approximate areas and populations. It mentions Andorra spanning 175 square miles with about 6,000 residents, Goust on 600 acres, San Marino as a centuriesold mountain state of 23 square miles with around 8,000 inhabitants, Tavalora near Sardinia with under six hundred residents, and Morsenet a 70 acre enclave of 3,000 residents marking a Belgium Prussia Holland boundary buffer.
Plaited boleros, slim belts with long buckles, and walking skirts with five to nine rows of stitching lead summer fashion. Lightweight fabrics like grenadines and wash silks are trimmed with narrow valencies. Velvet, velveteen, velvet gowns appear in Paris, and large fruit motifs on hats promise new dressy millinery.
A compact satirical quip about changing female speech patterns through a brother's influence and the ease of romantic sentiments among men. It notes heirlooms damaged in childhood and ends with a wry line on a grieving mother and family chairs.
A 120 painting collection by Adolf von Menzel will headline the German section. A life sized copper statue of Maude Adams is planned for Utah’s copper display. Ten airship builders aim for the $100000 prize for aerial cars. A model school for the deaf and the blind will illustrate methods to teach reading and writing for visitors.
The article notes that ten million workers are needed for nine months to harvest world crops. It states the United States farms cover 841 million acres and employ about 10.5 million people. Manitoba leads in wheat with 25 bushels per acre, while North Dakota yields 13. It cites American farm income last year at about five and a half billion dollars.
A Boston Transcript synopsis explains mileposts on railways serve to quickly locate incidents between stations. While travelers may not value them, officials use post locations with a division diagram to dispatch crews promptly, saving valuable time during breakdowns and accidents.
A Manayunk woman used valerian oil to lure her cat to the bathroom wall. The cat sniffed a pinpointed spot where the leak was located, guiding the owner to open the wall and reveal the faulty pipe.
The piece traces dental history from ivory artificial teeth in early civilizations to Herodotus noting Egyptian dental knowledge. It cites English use before Columbus and 1585 accounts of Balgrave replacing worn teeth with ivory sets, showing dentistry long precedes modern practice.
Private John Allen of Mississippi dodges a serious question about Gettysburg. Maine's Littlefield asks for counts of Federal dead. Allen replies he forgot to count his shots. The anecdote underlines southern wit and congressional humor.
A humorous exchange about Jolkley in Africa and two lion cubs with an A card tied to one cub’s neck reading I hope these few lions will find you well. The remark is cited from the Philadelphia Press.
A sharp exchange from the Washington Star features a brutal critic taunting a historical novelist about lacking study while the author remains unfazed and grateful for being credited with originality. The brief dialogue underscores tensions between criticism and authorial confidence.
A humorous dialogue features a husband seeking a drastic escape to Europe after a doctor’s advice, while the wife counters with a practical daytime plan to help with shopping. The exchange captures light domestic banter and the tug between travel dreams and daily errands.
The Louisville Courier Journal quotes Jimmie refusing Maggie Mulligan's invitation. He says the Mulligans are not in their circle, he dislikes Maggie, lacks suitable attire, and notes he was not invited. The exchange caps a social anecdote on local cliques and party etiquette.
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