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Newspaper
Akron Register Tribune
Location
Akron, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1905
Page
6
A fragmentary dialogue features a self styled philosopher and a weary man discussing fame and calling attention to the idea of waking up. The speakers reference a game day and sound like an improvised street performance on a resting barrel.
An advertisement touts Cuticura complete treatment for humors from pimples to scrofula, claiming local and constitutional benefits. It advises bathing with Cuticura Soap and hot water, applying Ointment, and taking Resolvent Pills to cleanse the blood. Includes a baseball quip about home runs.
An OCR fragment cautions against mercury containing catarrh ointments and promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F J Cheney Co as mercury free and effective. It notes the product is taken internally, produced in Toledo Ohio, with testimonials available and price listed.
A gripping tale of after-effects from grip and how Dr Williams Pink Pills restore strength. Mrs Van Scoy describes months of rheumatic pain and weakness improving after one box, with four boxes making her well. Pills sold by all druggists.
A brief quip notes a neighbor who moved in as odd for not belonging to any society for prevention, prompting a humorous exchange about social clubs and propriety.
A typewriter boarder asserts she would not cook for the world, while the old bachelor replies that it would be impossible for her to cook for the world, capturing a brief exchange of opinion on capability and scope.
Raiders labeled rustlers strike in broad daylight near Burke and Rosebud ceded lands, stealing cattle and horses from settlers and even from prominent society belles. State and local officials vow capture and call for sworn specials, while settlers threaten private force and brand animals to identify stolen stock.
J B Clonde, a Sisseton Sioux Indian from northeast South Dakota and one armed, is hailed as the state champion marksman hunter. He bought eleven shells in Peever and bagged fourteen mallard ducks after hours at nearby lakes. He has repeatedly shown extraordinary skill, including six ducks with one shot and multiple two to three duck hauls per shot.
Harrisburg resident George Sabin owns a cane formed from a Lake Chataek house material and a Gettysburg gun carriage axle with a desk from Lincoln County as its knob. The item ties Minnesota 1862 history to Civil War battle artifacts in a single historic relic. Also listed are newly appointed colonels and aides-de-camp on Gov Elrod’s staff including Guyer, Abbott, Daley, Mentor, Hockman, Case, Stokes, Wallace, McNamee, Johnson, and Carpenter.
The semi annual lease payment is progressing as Indians gather at the Cheyenne River agency. Each man, woman and child gets 28.30 dollars. The Unduins invest their money for home needs. After a severe storm, many horses were lost and the Indians buy teams and cattle.
Harry S. Parintey, recently elected to succeed O S Swenson, has been installed as warden at the Sioux Falls penitentiary. The appointment follows weeks of transition and confirms Parintey in the wartime era role.
In Davigan County southern farmers sent 89 cattle cars to the Chicago market Monday evening from Ethan with a portion from Mitchell yards. In Pierre a Laurel resident aged 70 made final proof for a land title, joined by her daughter who also proved a tract. The 30th annual SD Fraternal sessions opened in Redfield with about 800 delegates.
State Insurance Commissioner John C. Perkins obtained an injunction against the grand lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen during its Water town session to stop transferring the state guarantee fund to the supreme lodge. The grand lodge elected M. Simmons of Huron as Grand Master Workman and Ola Nelson of Yankton as Grand Foreman among others. The next meeting is slated for Siony Talla.
An 18 year old girl near Sioux Falls mistook wild parsnips for artichokes and ate them. Her parents were away and she used soda to counter the poison, saving most of her life. Doctors say without the soda she would not have survived the incident.
United States court session in Deadwood hears Mrs Sadie Ford plead guilty to opening mail as assistant postmaster. Judge Carland fines her 50 dollars after arguments by her attorney and Congressman BR O W Martin. They say her intent was not malicious and she did not recognize the wrongdoing.
Members of the Yankton Sioux tribe circulate petitions to Congress asking for a refund of large taxes paid to Charles Mix County. They allege the tax collection was unlawful and vow to pursue the money, described as a substantial sum, through official channels.
Sioux Falls headlines report Furble Howard a 20 year old inmate who voluntarily surrendered at the penitentiary to serve his one year term. He had escaped earlier after attempting to smuggle laws to his cousin Riley Hartwick while Hartwick was in county jail.
A neighborhood quarrel near Elk Point led to bonds of 100 dollars for Mrs. Patrick Carey James Quinn Bucklin and several related men to keep the peace. Robert Crowder and Dan Ryan reported the disturbance to Justice Flanvery.
Clarence Genkey a Miller 14 year old son of David Genkey accidentally shot and killed himself while duck hunting with his party. Authorities reported the fatal incident occurred on a local area marsh, with no other injuries.
Local farmers in Breeman and nearby areas are strong believers in poultry and dairy, with merchants buying butter and eggs worth over 13 000 dollars between March 1 and May 31. The gasoline boat City of Fort Pierre completed a round trip to Sioux City delivering freight, and Captain Senechal hopes to make regular trips if freight assurances are secured.
An advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as the best preparation for healthy maternity. It quotes testimonials from women in Milwaukee and Lynn Mass claiming cures of female troubles, infertility, and pregnancy-related issues, urging readers to seek Mrs. Pinkham's free advice.
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